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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 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
Toyota Fortuner
Volkswagen Tiguan
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2025 Toyota
Fortuner
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2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
55L - 60L
418 to 534 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$53,775 - $66,755
$43,990 - $70,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO | |
| 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 - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | 3900 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 103.6 | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
