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Private notes for shopping a used Toyota Fortuner or Isuzu MU-7 / MU-X in Chiang Mai and Thailand generally. Ladder-frame midsize SUVs — diesel-heavy fleets, strong resale, and lots of generation quirks.

Quick contrast

  • Fortuner Gen 1–2: coil rear suspension (car-like ride for the class)
  • MU-7: leaf rear — tougher payload feel, firmer ride
  • MU-X: coil rear — Fortuner rival from Nov 2013 onward

Gen 1 Fortuner

~300–600k+ THB

Used Chiang Mai band — condition & 4WD drive price hard.

Early Gen 2 Fortuner

~800k–1.2M+

2GD/1GD era; watch service history and turbo diesel care.

MU-7

~250–550k

Cheaper entry to 7-seat ladder SUV; leaf rear; Choiz farewell packs.

Jump to model tables via the nav. Market tab uses live Facebook Marketplace pilot data (Chiang Mai area).

Fortuner

Toyota Fortuner Thailand generations — list prices are historical Thai MSRP where known.

Generation Years Engines Power Notes List price (THB) Economy
Gen 1 pre-FL (AN50/60) 2005–~Aug 2008 3.0 1KD diesel; 2.7 2TR petrol 163 PS / 160 PS Debut; Hilux ladder; coil rear; 7 seats; full-time 4WD 3.0G MT 999k · 2.7V AT 1.119M · 3.0V AT 1.219M (2005) No Thai Eco; example 3.0 ~8.8 city / 14.1 hwy
Gen 1 FL1 Aug 2008–~2011 Same 3.0/2.7; more 4×2; 2.7 4×4 dropped Similar New face/lights; rear roof A/C; VSC on 3.0V Exact Aug 2008 list not verified (~1.0–1.25M band) Unknown
Gen 1 FL2 Champ face Jul 2011–Dec 2015 2.5 2KD; 2.7 2TR; 3.0 1KD (Aug 2012 stronger VNT) 2.5 ~144 · 3.0 ~171 · 2.7 ~160 PS Full front refresh; donut tails; 2.5G entry; later 5AT diesels 2011–12: 2.5G from 1.059M → 3.0V navi pearl 1.501M (3.0V 4WD ~1.389M) Unknown official
Gen 2 (AN150/160) Jul 2015–Jun 2020 2.4 2GD; 2.8 1GD; 2.7 2TR 150 / 177 / 166 PS All-new; part-time 4WD; 6MT/6AT; TRD Sportivo 2016 Jul 2015: 2.4G MT 1.199M → 2.8V 4WD 1.599M Real-world diesel ~7.5–10 city / 12–16 hwy
Gen 2 FL + Legender Jun 2020–now 2.4 2GD; 2.8 1GD uprated 150 PS · 204 PS / 500 Nm New face; Legender kit; TSS; 2.8 power bump Legender 2020: 2.4 2WD 1.564M → 2.8 4WD 1.839M; standard FL from ~1.319M Thai Eco 2.4 Legender 4WD: 11.7 / 15.6 / 13.8 combined
GR Sport Aug 2021–now 2.8 1GD 204 PS GR kit, tuned suspension 2.8 4WD AT 1.879M (Aug 2021) Unknown
Leader Aug 2022–now Mostly 2.4 2GD 150 PS Standard renamed Leader MY2022: G 1.371M · V 1.490M · V 4WD 1.560M ~13.8 combined class

MU-7 / MU-X

Isuzu MU-7 (leaf) then MU-X (coil) — Thailand timeline and approximate lists.

Generation Years Engines Power Notes List price (THB) Economy
MU-7 early Nov 2004–2005 3.0 4JJ1-TC 146 PS / 294 Nm leaf rear; WB 3050; 7 seats ~1.1M approx claims 13–16 hwy; real ~9–12
MU-7 FL + VGS ~2006–2010 4JJ1 + VGS 146 / ~163 PS projectors; hood scoop; Primo/Activo ~1.2–1.35M Eco unknown
Specials 2007–2010 3.0 VGS 146/163 chrome/sport packs ~1.2–1.35M approx Unknown
MU-7 Choiz 2011–2013 3.0 VGS listed 177/380 sport farewell 1.183M / 1.233M / 1.333M real ~9–11
MU-X Gen 1 Nov 2013–~2020 2.5 & 3.0; later 1.9 136/177/150 coils; replaces MU-7 1.014M–1.401M Eco varies
MU-X Gen 2 2020–now 1.9/3.0/2.2 current Fortuner rival current Isuzu list Eco on new

Market

Live Marketplace pilot data (Chiang Mai area)

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Notes

Inspection priorities

  • Diesel: DPF/EGR (newer GD), injectors, turbo play, service book stamps
  • 4WD: transfer case noise, freewheel hubs / AWD coupling (Gen1 Fortuner FT)
  • Frame rust, rear spring/coil mounts, bushings after Chiang Mai roads
  • AC rear roof unit (Fortuner FL1+), electrics on Choiz specials

Ride & use case

  • Coil Fortuner / MU-X: better daily comfort
  • Leaf MU-7: more truck; check leaf packs and shackles
  • City + mountain: 2.4/2.8 GD or 1.9/3.0 Isuzu — confirm real-world fuel

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