Toyota threw its hat in the LCV-based wagon ring for the first time in more than two decades with the arrival of the Hilux-based Fortuner.
Starting from $47,990 and made available range-wide in six-speed manual and automatic guises, the seven-seater boasted serious off-road and towing prowess with more civilised road manners.
The model range was available in GX, GXL and new Crusade models with the 2.8-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder powerplant was shared with the HiLux and upgraded Prado.
