Toyota has released details about its Fortuner TRD Sportivo at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and this got us thinking, should Toyota GR make a sportier Fortuner?

GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS

'TRD' in the name 'TRD Sportivo' stands for Toyota's in-house tuning team – Toyota Racing Development. The new Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo sports a number of external updates such redesigned front grille, new muscular front bumper, fresh TRD Sportivo Stickering, new alloy wheels, new fog lamp housing, new spoiler and a new rear-bumper. It is available in six colour options such as Super White, Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Mica Metallic, Attitude Black, Avant-garde Bronze Metallic, and Phantom Brown Metallic. The styling of and the equipment offered in the TRD Sportivo variant varies as per the market.

The Indonesian-spec Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivomeasures 4,795 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width and 1,835 mm in height. It hasa ground clearance of 193 mm and a 2,745 mm wheelbase. It is available with a 2.7-litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine and 2.4-litre 2GD-FTV diesel engine. The petrol engine delivers 163 PS of maximum power at 3,400 rpm and 24.7 kg.m (242.22 Nm) of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. The diesel engine produces 149.6 PS of maximum power at 3,400 rpm and 40.8 kg.m (400 Nm) at 1,600-2,000 rpm. 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic are the transmission choices. A 4WD system is optional, and it can be specified only if selecting the diesel engine.Inside, the engine start-stop button carries TRD branding.