LEAKED: Toyota to launch 2.5L VN Turbo Intercooler engine for the Fortuner and Hilux

**jaymd** · August 7th, 2012 01:08 PM

last hurrah na ng fortuner yan 2.5L VNT.

**jut703** · August 7th, 2012 01:14 PM

Even if you're not after speed, the engine upgrade would be more beneficial than detrimental provided prices don't increase dramatically.

I actually prefer the Fortuner's looks over the Montero, but I could never take it seriously or recommend it to my friends when it had the old 2.5 cuz the Montero was just so mechanically superior. Now, the field levels off a bit. The Montero GLS-V still has a better engine, 4-wheel discs, fancy HU, more liveable 3rd row, and (for me) a better interior. The Fortuner on the other hand has leather seats, HID, reportedly a more comfy ride (haven't driven the most recent facelift), and (for me) a better exterior.

**jdee12** · August 7th, 2012 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Busy ata eh.

With VNT, FC should improve in long drives since peak torque is more spread and by staying in the 2,000-2,200rpm range, with the added power eh siyempre mas madali sa engine na dahin yung pick-up or fort n 4x2.

Haha, pero totoo Third World Vehicle ang Fortuner, but it can get the job done. Hayy, nanluluma na ang 2.7 vvt-i ko.

**BRIAN** · August 7th, 2012 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Doesn't matter if it can't compete with the 178 hp Monty...as long as the 2.5 Fort has enough torque to get out of it's own way, that's enough.

Back when the Montero had "only" 135 hp and that slow 3.2 with thte 4AT, I didn't think it was a big deal that others had more. A better car is a better car, however much power it makes. That's how it won PCOTY against more powerful trucks.

been a fan of monterosport 3.2 GLS SE 4M41...sabi ko sana ito na lang kinuha namin instead of 2.5 GLS non-vgt

but we do have a 2005 fortuner 3.0 4x4

so mas mabilis pa ang fortuner 3.0?

**niky** · August 7th, 2012 02:11 PM

The Fort and Everest 3.0 had better punch in the low end compared to the 3.2.

**cjv_justice** · August 7th, 2012 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Doesn't matter if it can't compete with the 178 hp Monty...as long as the 2.5 Fort has enough torque to get out of it's own way, that's enough.

Back when the Montero had "only" 135 hp and that slow 3.2 with thte 4AT, I didn't think it was a big deal that others had more. A better car is a better car, however much power it makes. That's how it won PCOTY against more powerful trucks.

Originally Posted by BRIAN

been a fan of monterosport 3.2 GLS SE 4M41...sabi ko sana ito na lang kinuha namin instead of 2.5 GLS non-vgt
but we do have a 2005 fortuner 3.0 4x4

so mas mabilis pa ang fortuner 3.0?

we're fans of the 4M41 as well. even after 4 years of ownership we still feel this one was a better investment over the 2.5... VGT or non-VGT, against the more powerful diesels out there. it will hold its ground in both city driving and long-distance travel, sort of a balanced package of us. too bad they already removed the 3.2 from the lineup already.

agree with sir niky ^ on the new fortuner. 'as long as it has more torque...'

**renzo_d10** · August 7th, 2012 02:41 PM

Ako rin, mas gusto ko looks ng Fortuner. So with this new upgrade, di na ko mahihiya i-recommend 2.5L D4D ng Fortuner. Parati kasi 3.0L D4D lang nirerecommend ko sa Fortuner eh.

**wilcats** · August 7th, 2012 04:11 PM

This upgraded Fortuner will arrive in our showroom 4th week of August

**dct** · August 7th, 2012 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by wilcats

This upgraded Fortuner will arrive in our showroom 4th week of August

ano pa ang upgrades aside engine?

**foifoi05** · August 7th, 2012 04:54 PM

malabo magkaroon ng exterior changes eto since fresh pa din yung facelift. But i hope they change the altezza tail lights. looks too aftermarket for my taste.