The new beast...GRRR!

So here she is, the new beast! ths is a Toyota Fortuner, 4.0l V6. it has a low range transfer case with a centre and rear diff lock. This car is based on the Hilux pick up truck and as far as i am aware is not available in europe so you wouldnt have seen it before. (ps. click on the images to see better high resolution pics).

Unlike the pajero this has a 5 speed auto gearbox so it is great around town and given that
its is the land cruiser prado's younger sibling makes it easier to live with in terms if its size. Nevertheless this is still a seven seater so has got a decent load capacity for those roadtrips.

Now if you are wondering, performance wise this jeep is excellent! i took it down to
Hatta to do a little rock crawling on the river bed and it didnt skip a beat.

The rear diff lock really paid off making sure i got through the ruff stuff
without getting caught out on some minor axle twisters.

Good approach, departure and ramp over angles coupled with the cars height meant no grounding out on any rocky outcrops.

All in all a good all rounder with many miles of happy motoring to look forward to.

Who's that fella over yonder?!