2021 Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo is for the young at heart
Should Toyota PH bring in the Fortuner TRD Sportivo?
Following the recent launch of the 2021 Fortuner, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has updated the wide range of variants to choose from over the out-going model. This also resulted in the gasoline-powered version being discontinued outright for the local market. All-in-all, there are now six variants available for the refreshed Fortuner.
No doubt even the new base G variant already looks very classy compared to before. But what if you want something that looked a bit “sportier”? Well, maybe this Fortuner TRD Sportivo variant in Indonesia is exactly what you’re looking for.
The new Fortuner TRD Sportivo was launched along with the Indonesian-spec Fortuner. Interestingly, it is based on the standard model and not the LTD or the “Legender” as they call it in Thailand. It features a sporty-looking body kit which comprises of a front bumper spoiler, grille, and rear bumper extension. New TRD wheels with matching TRD center caps are included in the set as well. To complete the exterior makeover, there’s a big TRD Sportivo sticker on the side and a matching badge at the rear.
Apart from the exterior, the cabin of the Indonesian-spec Fortuner TRD Sportivo also gets an upgrade. It gets a nearly all-black interior apart from the headliner which is finished in gray. Front and center is a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is a bit bigger compared to 8-inch units in the local models.
Interestingly, this variant also comes with a rear entertainment system. However, we’re not too sure if it is exclusive to the TRD Sportivo. Meanwhile, hill-start assist, trailer sway control, around view monitor, and blind-spot detection are just some of the features offered on the Indonesia-spec Fortuner.
In Indonesia, the TRD Sportivo variant can be ordered with either the 2.4-liter diesel engine or the 2.7-liter gasoline engine, which has since been dropped in the Philippine lineup. Interestingly, the more powerful 2.8-liter turbo diesel mill is not offered there.
TMP did offer a Fortuner TRD Sportivo variant before, which we also got to review. With the introduction of the 2021 model, should the automaker offer the sportier-looking SUV in the Philippine market once again? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
