7.3
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?
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James Wong
Toyota Fortuner vs Toyota Kluger Comparison
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota Kluger
2024 Toyota
Fortuner
vs
2024 Toyota
Kluger
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.3
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Based on the Toyota Fortuner CRUSADE
Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$53,775 - $66,755
$47,650 - $83,535
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a more family-friendly HiLux with a boot
- Tried and tested underpinnings
- Reasonably priced for a flagship
Misses
- Interior packaging is off the pace
- Heavy controls are truck-like in town
- Really feeling its age in tech terms
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big and comfy for the family
- Punchy, refined turbo four
- Meaningful tech upgrades over GX
Misses
- Hybrid still the way to go
- Interior trimmings are dour
- Rivals offer more for less
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 | 2393 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 142kW - 218kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1700 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.6 | 11 - 14.02 | |
