ABC

Looks really nice! They need this

Toys4RJill

No need to be rude. They are nothing a like. Different platform, different plants, different engines, 4 Runner larger in wheelbase, height, wide and is heavier. One is designed for Asian markets while the other is designed for NA.

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spwolf

Yep, different interior and looks despite being on same IMV platform.

Really big strength of Toyota that they don't mind spending more to make it different.

pbm317

I wouldn't call it a "really big strength" for them. They didn't elect to do this for Scion iM vs Corolla for example. Nothing between the BRZ and FR-S. Obviously some lower margins for those price points vs. what the Fortuner can bring in, harder to justify the investment needed, etc. They won't even pay to get the Sequoia interior upgraded with the new Tundra interior due to separate plants.

I mean they're not as bad about badge engineering, for the most part, but I just wouldn't call it their big strength.

spwolf

I would... Fortuner sells several hundred thousand worldwide against competition which is usually very pickup based so for them to be able to alleviate it from same platform by using much nicer interior/exterior and suspension means that they will be able to command larger amount of sales at higher prices.

It is definitely a strength for Toyota in general to be able to do this due to their worldwide position as sales leaders. Smaller manufacturers like Mitsu and Isuzu can not do this and thats Fortuners competition.


Why exactly would Auris have different interior than Scion iM? I take thats what you meant and makes no sense, they sell in different areas of the world and it is just a branding/name change. Corolla sedan and Auris do have different interiors but thats mostly due to slightly different target markets and is another show of same positive trait where they can do different interiors based on market preferences.

In fact, it is another positive showcase is that they can offer Scion iM styling as sporty version of Corolla hatch in markets like Australia where they are market leaders.

pbm317

This is getting off topic, but no, I meant Corolla and Scion iM. Yes I'm aware it's marketed differently in other countries, but the U.S. Corolla Sedan and Scion iM have nearly same interior, save for some vent shape differences at the sides by the doors.

Prior Fortuners used Hilux interior almost identically, so I applaud Toyota for making the investment to further differentiate it with this refresh.

UZJ100GXR

This thing actually looks good and i never thought i would say that about the Fortuner.

blacksc400

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This should be the 4runner here in the US. :/

spwolf

I have a feeling you are commenting on things based on what you remember and not checking actual pictures... So yes, they dont have same interiors :-). But sure, it is getting off topic, just check the pics when you have free time.

spwolf

yep, used to be something reserved for 3rd world countries... I wonder if they will expand this model to more markets, it would do well in Europe as well as South America.

spwolf

from 3rd world vehicle to near luxury exterior:

chromedome

This thing is a Hilux body-on-frame pickup with an SUV body. How does it compare price-wise to a 4Runner/Prado or Highlander/Kluger? I've only seen these in Southeast Asian markets. They must be pretty strong workhorses.

Toys4RJill

Now that I think of it, this could of been a great GX. But I still would like to see the GX go IRS.

UZJ100GXR

makes me look forward to the new Prado which should be due for 2017??