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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Toyota Fortuner vs Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
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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 Nissan Pathfinder ST-L (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
71L
703 to 746 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year - 10 year
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MSRP
$53,775 - $66,755
$59,670 - $82,850
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
- Solid space and kit for the money
- Sweet atmo V6 motor
Misses
- Steep $4500 premium for AWD
- Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
- Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town
Colours Available
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L | 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 4400 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 103.6 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
