BACK in 2005, Toyota came out with a vehicle that set the market: the Toyota Fortuner. As the climax of the international Innovative Multipurpose Vehicle (IMV) trio along with the Innova and Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner quickly rose up the sales charts, emerging as the most dominant model in the SUV category.

It has, however, been 10 years now since the Fortuner’s glory years. Take a look at the seven-seat Asian SUV category and you’ll find plenty of new options available like the Isuzu mu-X, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport; all of which stand as viable alternatives to the Toyota.