Following the presentation of a pickup HiLux model 2012 model year on the European market, Toyota Motor introduced a similar package of improvements for version HiLux for South-East Asia, and automatically and SUV Fortuner. In Thailand, where the idea was new, world-famous pickup is sold under the name HiLux Vigo, parallel to their offers and SUV at its base under the name of Fortuner. Updates that were Fortuner and HiLux Vigo in version 2012 are very similar. In a new front end SUV: refined optics, changed a decorative grille, front bumper. The car got a new side mirrors and alloy wheels. In general, the exterior car has more chrome highlights. The interior is also easy restyling. The company stresses that not only improved the quality of finishing materials (especially plastic front console), but also a refined color interior parts compatibility: it has become sharper. Minor changes also have to configure the instrument panel and the location of certain keys on the center console. The rest - all remained as before. In Thailand, for the Fortuner has three engines, two diesel and gasoline. The base is a 2.5-liter diesel engine 144 hp Next in line 0 3.0-liter diesel engine producing 163 hp Gasoline - only 2.7-liter 160 hp All three engines were small improvements for increasing efficiency and improving environmental performance. The rest of the mechanical part as a Fortuner, and HiLux Vigo remained unchanged. The change in the value of cars in the 2012 model year version is not reported. Sales will begin in the near future.
