appreciate if some1 enlighten me on my topic title...or is there any possible way to convert an auto Fortuner in to manual trans ? many thanks

According to the following, it comes with automatic transmission:

http://www.toyota.co.th/en/models/fortuner...er2007_spec.asp

It says 2007, apparently that is still the standard specs.

As far as I know all 2.7's are auto transmission, believe there is a 3L G manual.