Toyota Fortuner vs BMW IX3 Comparison

Toyota Fortuner

BMW IX3

How they stack

2025 Toyota

Fortuner

2025 BMW

IX3

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Toyota Fortuner GXL review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2024 BMW iX3 review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Toyota Fortuner GXL

Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

80L

608 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$53,775 - $66,755

$91,000 - $104,900

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CarExpert's Take

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

Jack Quick

Contributor

Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

A proper bargain
Still plenty of standard equipment
Beautiful ride and chassis tuning

Misses

Not available with all-wheel drive
Misses out on surround-view camera
Combustion platform limits practicality

Reviews

Very Good

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.

Matt Campbell

Very Good

2024 BMW iX3 review

There's certainly nothing entry-level about the BMW iX3 M Sport. In fact it's one of the biggest bargains currently available in the segment.

Jack Quick

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL		-
Size (cc)
2755		-
Size (L)
2.8L		-
Cylinders
4		-
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		-
Power
150kW		210kW
Power RPM
3400		6000
Torque
500Nm		400Nm
Torque RPM
1600		-
Bore Stroke
103.6		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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