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Early Christmas for Toyota Fortuner Buyers

- Stories by Bennett Oghifo

Toyota has embarked on an early Christmas for buyers of its seven-seat Fortuner range by adding features while cutting prices by a minimum of $5,000*. The emphatic price realignmen­t comes as Toyota ramps up the style and convenienc­e of Fortuner while maintainin­g its impressive off-road performanc­e. Prices for the range now start at $42,590* - a reduction of $5,400 or 11.25 per cent - and all but the top-of-the-line Crusade are now priced below $50,000. The most-affordable GX variants have been improved with smart-looking 17-inch alloy wheels (replacing same-size steel wheels) and gain the convenienc­e of rear parking sensors. Mid-range GXL is now equipped with satellite navigation#, Toyota Link## connected mobility and digital radio+ - all operated via a seven-inch display audio screen. Despite the new features, GXL prices have been reduced by $5,500 or more than 10 per cent. For added luxury, buyers of automatic GXL can opt for a dark brown leather-accented interior, which includes power-operated driver and frontpasse­nger seats. At the top of the range, the Crusade is now fitted with a premium 11-speaker JBL audio system, heated and eight-way power-adjustable driver and front-passenger seats and LED instead of halogen fog lamps. Pricing for Crusade - now available exclusivel­y with an automatic transmissi­on - is down by $5,000. Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing said Fortuner’s enhanced equipment levels would meet the expectatio­ns of people seeking a rugged off-roader with the comfort and style of an SUV. “Fortuner’s updates are based on specific feedback from our dealers and our guests, reflecting Toyota’s commitment to continuous improvemen­t,” Mr Cramb said.

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