With Toyota’s LandCruiser Prado increasing in price with its upcoming new generation, the Fortuner is set to appear as even more of a budget-friendly option.

    The HiLux-based SUV, which is unchanged for 2024, continues to open at $53,775 before on-road costs.

    That makes it $9055 cheaper than the entry-level version of the outgoing Prado, and a significant $18,725 cheaper than the most affordable new-gen Prado.

    Despite being more affordable than the Prado, the Fortuner has always been a weaker seller. Last year, Toyota sold 20,710 Prados but just 3619 Fortuners.

    The Fortuner only narrowly outsold the LDV D90 (3341 sales) and was outsold by the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (5547).

    Pricing

    ModelPrice before on-road costs
    2024 Toyota Fortuner GX$53,775
    2024 Toyota Fortuner GXL$58,895
    2024 Toyota Fortuner Crusade$66,755

    Drivetrains

    2025 Toyota Fortuner
    Engine2.8L turbo-diesel four-cylinder
    Power150kW @ 3000-3400rpm
    Torque500Nm @ 1600-2800rpm
    Transmission6-speed automatic
    Drive typePart-time four-wheel drive

    Efficiency

    2025 Toyota Fortuner
    Fuel economy (claimed)7.6L/100km
    Fuel tank capacity80L
    CO2 emissions201g/km

    Dimensions

    Toyota Fortuner
    Length4795mm
    Width1855mm
    Height1835mm
    Wheelbase2745mm
    Kerb weight2175-2190kg
    Braked towing capacity3100kg
    Unbraked towing capacity750kg

    Toyota doesn’t actually quote a boot capacity figure for the Fortuner, but independent figures quote 200L with the third row in use, 716L with the third row folded, and 1080L with the second row folded.

    Servicing and Warranty

    The Toyota Fortuner is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

    Servicing is required every six months or 10,000km, with the first six services capped at $290 each.

    Safety

    The Toyota Fortuner has an ANCAP safety rating of five stars, based on testing of the related HiLux.

    It received scores of 95 per cent in adult occupant protection, 84 per cent in child occupant protection, 88 per cent in vulnerable road user protection, and 78 per cent in safety assist.

    All Fortuner models come standard with the following safety equipment:

    • Autonomous emergency braking
      • Pedestrian detection
      • Cyclist detection (daytime)
    • Lane-departure warning
    • Lane-keep assist (brake-based)
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Reversing camera
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Trailer sway control
    • Speed sign recognition
    • 7 airbags

    The Crusade also includes:

    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Surround-view camera

    Standard Equipment

    There are three trim levels in the Fortuner lineup.

    The base GX comes standard with the following equipment:

    • 17-inch alloy wheels
    • Full-sized steel spare
    • Locking rear differential
    • Automatic LED headlights
    • Side steps
    • 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen
    • 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • 6-speaker sound system
    • 60/40 tip and tumble second row
    • Split side stowable third row seats
    • Air conditioning
    • Air-conditioned cool box
    • Keyless entry and start
    • Tilt and telescopic steering column adjustment

    The GXL adds:

    • Downhill assist control
    • Chrome exterior door handles
    • Rear privacy glass
    • LED fog lights
    • Roof rails
    • ‘Premium’ steering wheel
    • Satellite navigation
    • DAB digital radio
    • Paddle shifters
    • Dual-zone climate control

    The Crusade adds:

    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Door courtesy lights
    • Leather upholstery
    • Heated front seats
    • Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
    • Power tailgate
    • 11-speaker JBL sound system
    • 8-way power-adjustable front seats
    • Woodgrain interior trim

    All models have three years of complimentary Toyota Connected Services, which allows you to remotely start your vehicle, sound the horn, unlock the doors and turn on your headlights and hazards using an app.

    The suite of technology also includes a push-button SOS function inside the car, as well as automatic collision notification and stolen vehicle tracking.

    Options

    The GXL can be had with a $2500 Premium Interior pack, which includes black leather upholstery and eight-way power-adjustable front seats.

    Colours

    Glacier White paint is standard, while there’s a range of premium finishes available for an extra $675.

    This comprises:

    • Frosted White pearl
    • Silver Sky metallic (GX only)
    • Graphite metallic
    • Eclipse Black metallic
    • Phantom Brown metallic

    GXL and Crusade models can also be had in Stunning Silver, Feverish Red and Saturn Blue.

    The GX and GXL come standard with dark grey fabric upholstery, while the Crusade can be had with either black or fawn leather.

    MORE: Everything Toyota Fortuner

    William Stopford

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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