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
Toyota Fortuner vs Kia EV9 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Toyota Fortuner GXL
Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$53,775 - $66,755
$98,683 - $129,883
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping style
- Great ride, handling balance
- Beaten many brands to the punch
Misses
- Third row a bit tight
- Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
- Can be a pain to park
Colours Available
Standard: $NCO
- Flare Red
Premium Paint: $990
- Iceberg Green
- Pebble Grey
- Snow White Pearl
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Panthera Metal
Matte Paint: $3495*
- Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)
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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 | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 103.6 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
