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2025 Toyota Fortuner GXL review
This rugged Toyota HiLux-based off-road SUV has seven seats and a strong diesel engine, but it’s really feeling its age in 2025.
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Matt Campbell
Mazda CX-8 vs Toyota Fortuner Comparison
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Very Good
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Based on the Mazda CX-8
Based on the Toyota Fortuner GXL
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
432 to 599 km
80L
608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,810 - $72,160
$53,775 - $66,755
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong turbo-diesel engine
- Great reputation for reliability
- Terrific off-road
Misses
- Lacking safety gear in lower grades
- Feels ancient inside
- Annoying third-row packaging
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 94.3 - 100 | 103.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
