7.3
2025 Toyota Fortuner review
While the HiLux continues to light up the sales charts, the Fortuner has long been the unloved twin – does it deserve better?
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James Wong
Toyota Fortuner vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Toyota Fortuner
Hyundai Santa Fe
2024 Toyota
Fortuner
vs
2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.3
8.4
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Based on the Toyota Fortuner CRUSADE
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
67L
375 to 704 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$53,775 - $66,755
$44,700 - $79,795
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a more family-friendly HiLux with a boot
- Tried and tested underpinnings
- Reasonably priced for a flagship
Misses
- Interior packaging is off the pace
- Heavy controls are truck-like in town
- Really feeling its age in tech terms
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing, value
- Refined, efficient hybrid drivetrain
- Much improved interior space
Misses
- Short 10,000km service intervals
- Looks will no doubt polarise
- Needs an extra gear
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.6 | 10.5 - 16 | |
