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
2023 Toyota Fortuner vs 2024 Ford Everest Comparison
Toyota Fortuner
Ford Everest
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2023 Toyota
Fortuner
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2024 Ford
Everest
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.3
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Based on the Toyota Fortuner CRUSADE
Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L
608 km
80L
568 to 680 km
Warranty
5 year
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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
- It's the Everest with all the fruit
- Effortless V6 diesel performance
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- A touch firm on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
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)
- Tow Pack (+$1,700)
Colours Available
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 | 1996 - 2992 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.6 | 16 | |
