Gumball 3000 is an infamous motoring adventure, renowned not only for its 3,000-mile journey but also for its exorbitant participation fees, equating to over 2.5 billion Vietnamese Dong. This exclusive event is often deemed the world’s most prominent supercar rally, with registration costs catering only to the affluent, those with an abundance of supercars at their disposal.
Thus, it came as a surprise when news emerged of a Toyota Fortuner, in its Legender trim, joining the Gumball 3000 2024 roster alongside three Americans and a Brit. This last-minute addition to the crew, just before the event, sparked intrigue, as one wouldn’t typically associate a Toyota Fortuner with such a prestigious supercar event.
The Toyota Fortuner Legender, positioned towards the rear of the Gumball 3000 2024 convoy, quickly garnered attention, particularly as it parked alongside the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, a supercar renowned for its off-road capabilities.
To many, the Toyota Fortuner Legender stood out as an unusual entrant among the 100+ supercars from around the world that participated in Gumball 3000 2024. Sporting a Thai license plate, this SUV’s market value is just a quarter of the fee its owner paid to join the world’s most prominent supercar rally, which recently concluded in Vietnam, traversing through Cambodia, Thailand, and now heading towards Malaysia.
Under the hood of the Toyota Fortuner Legender, as sold in Thailand, lies a choice of two diesel engines. The first is a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, producing 150 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The second, a more powerful 2.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel, churns out 204 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. While the Fortuner Legender’s performance may pale in comparison to its fellow Gumball 3000 participants, it offers unparalleled comfort, ease, and fuel efficiency for long-distance journeys.
Both engine options are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and are available with either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The Fortuner Legender also offers three driving modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport. Additionally, it features a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, and a pre-collision system.
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