Test Drive Review of Toyota Fortuner Leader G Plus: More Value, Sportier Under the New Smart Luxury Concept

Test drive review of the Toyota Fortuner Leader G Plus: good value and sportier than before under the New Smart Luxury concept.

"Thairath Online" We had the opportunity to test drive the Toyota Fortuner Leader G Plus, a new sub-model from Toyota featuring enhanced features and options under the New Smart Luxury concept, with the following key highlights.

Key upgrades in the Leader G Plus model.

- The G Plus model adds extra options beyond the regular G model, focusing on enhanced safety and a sportier, more modern design.

- Fully sporty design: the exterior trim replaces all chrome with Gloss Black and Matte Black details, giving a more aggressive and sporty look, such as a black front grille and black window trim.

- Specially designed 18-inch matte black alloy wheels exclusive to the G Plus model.

- Convenience features include an electric tailgate and a 360-degree camera system to boost confidence when parking and driving in tight spaces.

Comprehensive safety and technology features of the Fortuner Leader G Plus.

The Fortuner Leader G Plus comes with full active safety systems, including features from the ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems).

- Pre-Collision System to warn of frontal collisions.

- Front Departure Alert to notify when the vehicle ahead starts moving.

- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems.

- Seven airbags.

- Four-wheel disc brakes that perform excellently even under intense driving conditions.

Additionally, there is an 8-inch infotainment screen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (via cable), along with six speakers delivering good sound quality.

Performance of the Fortuner Leader G Plus.

Although the engine specs may seem modest, the real driving experience is enjoyable.

- 2.4-liter 2GD FTV diesel engine producing 150 horsepower and 400 Newton-meters of torque.

- 6-speed automatic transmission.

- The vehicle accelerates well with no noticeable turbo lag at low speeds and offers high maneuverability, especially in the rear-wheel-drive (2WD) version, which we particularly liked.

- The steering uses a hydraulic system with Variable Flow Control (VFC) to reduce road feedback and lighten steering effort, enhancing daily driving comfort. The suspension has been retuned for smoother and more stable handling.

- The air conditioning is very cold (using two compressors) and includes a cool box plus a 220V/100W AC power outlet for versatile use.

Priced from 1,439,000 baht with a 3-year or 100,000 km warranty, the Toyota Fortuner Leader G Plus offers excellent value considering its many added options. It is an ideal choice for buyers seeking a PPV that meets diverse needs, including off-road capability, comfort, and safety.

Toyota Fortuner Leader 2025 Prices.

• Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Leader V, automatic transmission, four-wheel drive, priced at 1,600,000 baht.
• Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Leader V, automatic transmission, priced at 1,530,000 baht.
• Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Leader G, automatic transmission, priced at 1,400,000 baht.
• Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Leader S, automatic transmission, priced at 1,239,000 baht.