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SUV with basic needs

Published: 26 Nov 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: Life

Together with a technical update, the Fortuner comes in a new basic auto/2WD version. Should you go for it?

WHAT'S NEW?

Toyota Motor Thailand has given the Fortuner SUV a technical update this year, reflecting what has happened in the Hilux Vigo Champ donor vehicle.

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pitanu
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Discussion 3 : 26 Nov 2012 at 16.303
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Fortuner even with it's flaws, eg. stupid 3rd row seat configuration, poor chassis, etc., is still the best looking pick-up based SUV, so even with crappy equipment specs it still sells.

The competition consists of the odd looking Trailblazer, the feminine Pajero Sports and the wardrobe on wheels Mu7. If we car manufacturers gave us car based station wagons, with diesel power, we wouldn't be driving these boxes with poor driving manners.
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Discussion 2 : 26 Nov 2012 at 16.182
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It should be law by now that all cars in Thailand should have at least 2 air bags, equipped with ABS, and other safety features. What does the Land Transport Department do all day?
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Discussion 1 : 26 Nov 2012 at 10.241
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"the Chevy only looks good in top-spec 4x4 form". How would you substantiate that?
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