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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Based on the Toyota Fortuner GXL
Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$53,775 - $66,755
$116,753 - $154,453
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Supreme cabin space
- Unrivalled driving range
- Cheap to run
Misses
- Sluggish for an EV
- Still some tech bugs to iron out
- Useful features hidden in option packs
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
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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 | 220kW - 380kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 490Nm - 910Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 103.6 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
