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Surprisingly, the Toyota Fortuner has been on sale in Russia since 2017, although the model has been widely known in the rest of the world since the middle of the last decade. In China, the large frame in the name of “Toyota” and the relatively cheap SUV will be successful. Perhaps Toyota people doubt this, because this niche market is actually monopolized and firmly occupied by Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Is it equally respected in Russia?

Pajero Aport is Mitsubishi's second best-selling product after the popular outlander. In fact, after the legendary Pajero IV retired, there was still no outdated ASX, and Mitsu injected Botox injections into it almost every year, rather than pending the status of the expensive eclipse cross.

In any case, the third generation Pajero sport, released in 2016, addresses the overall task of replacing senior positions. Following the successful but fully utilitarian Sport II, some of its features are clearly linked to the home UAZ. The modern, solemn and powerful SUV has unexpected bold design and many style pleasures that attract buyers. To this day, such cars are still being redesigned, but there is no time to arrive in Russia in an updated form.

Toyota's colleagues are faster, but for a single reason – unlike Mitsubishi, they don't need to build a Russian assembly plant: Fortuner is actually made in Thailand. In general, utility SUVs are very popular in Southeast Asian countries and Latin America because of their specific nuances, which are not typical for Western markets and sometimes surprise Russian customers. But there will be more later.

The latest update to the quirky looking Toyota Fortuner is under way. On the outside, there are slight changes in the bumpers, the exterior trim and the saucer pattern. Several colors have been added to the range. The main external change is that from now on, all led optics are the basic equipment.

It can land in both large SUVs – as well as in a small truck: the sills and handles on the front pillars are not attributes of off-road decoration, but are necessary.

In our case, Mitsubishi's tests are richer: leather interior, electric drive, dual zone climate control system and electronic assistant. As it turns out, Toyota's equipment is almost in use: the interior is made of fabric, and there is no range of novel options. Strangely, it doesn't really affect comfort. Moreover, the frosted wood veneer is more interesting and tidier than Mitsubishi's dusty and dyed luster.

The rest of the SUV interior is manufactured in the same style, with a positive or negative quality level. The main complaint is that simple decorative materials do not meet the stated price in any way, even the buttons 15 years ago or the choice of the last century, even in Japan's regular economic competition (especially on Toyota). Here, buyers should bear in mind that both SUVs are grown out of practical pickup trucks, and are used to sitting in rubber boots and cleaning the interior with hose.

Tricycle fit comfort slightly ahead: Toyota slightly lack of adjustment range. But because the tunnel is not so large, Fortuner is more spacious.

There is enough space in the back of both SUVs. Japanese are also very comfortable: separate deflector, armrest, cup holder, heating, and most importantly adjustment. In addition, in Toyota, you can not only tilt back, but also move the seat.

The main function of Fortuner is the third line, which is located in all decoration levels. And, according to brand tradition, armchairs are not retracted into the floor, but suspended from the side of the trunk. Usually, there is enough space in the gallery for short passengers. The main inconvenience is the height of the floor, so you have to bend your legs. The unexpected layout defect of Toyota's solution is that when the third-row seat is folded, it is impossible to tilt the back of the “sofa”, and if it is suspended against the glass, it will rest on the sofa.

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