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Damion Smy
2026 Toyota HiLux-based Fortuner spied, still no-go for Australia
An Australian-designed front end looks set for the next Toyota Fortuner, but the automaker says it won't be sold here.
6 Days Ago
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Toyota Fortuner Comparison
The 2025 Toyota Fortuner remains unchanged compared to previous years. While the SUV has been a popular model in other markets, it has not achieved the same level of success in Australia compared to its ute-based sibling.
Despite sharing similar mechanicals and bearing the Toyota badge, the Fortuner is substantially outsold by the Ford Everest.
One potential factor affecting the Fortuner's popularity is the presence of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado in the same segment. The Prado, for a higher price, offers a more refined cabin, a distinct design, and a larger, more comfortable interior. With the introduction of a new Prado model, the differences between the two vehicles are expected to increase further.
Latest Toyota Fortuner News and Reviews
Damion Smy
2026 Toyota HiLux-based Fortuner spied, still no-go for Australia
An Australian-designed front end looks set for the next Toyota Fortuner, but the automaker says it won't be sold here.
6 Days Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Toyota Fortuner: What could have been
Following the release of the new Toyota HiLux, we imagine what a new Fortuner may have looked like if it was still on sale.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Every SUV, ute and van discontinued in Australia in 2025
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was among a range of SUVs, utes and vans axed in Australia this year, many of which fell victim to a new government regulation.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota Fortuner axed, no replacement coming
The Fortuner has been dropped from Toyota's local lineup, with the brand confirming it won’t replace its most affordable seven-seat SUV.
4 Months Ago
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Matt Campbell
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.
9 Months Ago
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James Wong
2025 Toyota Fortuner review
While the HiLux continues to light up the sales charts, the Fortuner has long been the unloved twin – does it deserve better?
1 Year Ago
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Scott Collie
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A seven-seat SUV based on the Toyota HiLux should be a knockout success, but the Fortuner has struggled to cut through in Australia. Why?
4 Years Ago
Simon Christie
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