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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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Toyota Fortuner
Skoda Octavia
2025 Toyota
Fortuner
vs
2025 Skoda
Octavia
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Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$53,775 - $66,755
$39,590 - $59,990
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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
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 103.6 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
