Toyota Hilux Sport Rider is the predecessor of Toyota Fortuner, which is medium in size. This car belongs to the class of sport utility vehicles (SUV). It was primarily made in Thailand and then many countries started its production afterwards. Now the market for the production and sale of Toyota Fortuner has been extended to the following countries.

• Malaysia
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Indonesia
• Pakistan
• South Africa
• India
• Singapore
• Middle East

Toyota Fortuner being a luxurious car is quite expensive. Its manufacturing is based on the traditional Hilux pickup platform. It is produced in both FWD (four-wheel drive) as well as RWD (rear-wheel drive) models unlike other sedans. There are three rows of seats in its new model.

The Toyota Fortuner is a vital constituent of IMV project run in Thailand by Toyota Company. This project is also accommodating the production of Innove plus Toyota Hilux pickup trucks. Thai engineers in cooperation with Japanese have designed Fortuner, which is presented by Toyota for sale. Many engine options have been offered by manufacturers for this car. These optional engines have been provided because of varied driving requirements in different countries. Following are the most commonly used engines

• 3.0 1KD-FTV diesel engine
• 2.5 2KD-FTV Diesel engine
• 4.0 liter 1GR-FE V6 petrol engine
• 2.7 liter 2TR-FE engine

Luxury G and G trim levels for rear-wheel drive have also been proposed by the makers. On the contrary, the V trim levels have been presented for four-wheel drive. These 4WD and RWD system are capable of giving excellent performance with both gasoline and diesel engines. The 4WD gasoline model of Toyota Fortuner was withdrawn from the market by Toyota in 2007. As its replacement the 2WD (Two wheel drive) gasoline version was launched in the market. Toyota Fortuner was a top selling sport utility vehicles in Philippines and at the present in Thailand.

Toyota Fortuner was brought to modification in August 2008. However, this improved version was launched for sale in 2009. Following are the added features to the most recent version of Fortuner available in the market.

1. Built in GPS Navigator
2. Projector headlamps and grille
3. Rear lights
4. Bluetooth connectivity
5. Cruise Control 3.0 V Auto model
6. Light sand interior
7. Electronically regulating driver seat in 4×4 V trim level
8. Roof air conditioning system for all seats

The Toyota Fortuner is now available in AWD (All Wheel Drive) models in automobile industry. These models are modified with front lamps and grilles in the mode of Land Cruiser 200 Series presented by Toyota