Verdict
These are radically different takes on the Truck/4X4 brief. For Malaysian households, the Fortuner’s five doors, seven seats and 200-litre boot make immediate sense, while its 4,795 mm length is easier to place than the Hilux’s 5,320 mm body. The Hilux is decisively stronger at 193 hp and 473 Nm versus 148 hp and 400 Nm, and its 125 kW DC charging matters if its 257 km EV range suits your routes. It also gets adaptive cruise control, lane steering correction and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, a 200-litre boot and a shorter 4,795 mm SUV body.
Pick the Toyota Hilux if you want electric power, 193 hp and 473 Nm, plus adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner RM195,880; Toyota Hilux RM226,300.
- Power output: Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm; Toyota Hilux 193 hp and 473 Nm.
- Length: Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm; Toyota Hilux 5,320 mm.
- Kerb weight: Toyota Fortuner 2,090 kg; Toyota Hilux 2,455 kg.
- Seating: Toyota Fortuner seven seats; Toyota Hilux five seats.
- Annual road tax: Toyota Fortuner RM754; Toyota Hilux RM160.
Fortuner
- Seven seats and five doors
- 200-litre boot
- 525 mm shorter than the Hilux
- Lower 148 hp and 400 Nm outputs
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control
- Halogen projector headlamps and a six-speaker CD/MP3 audio system
Hilux
- 193 hp, 473 Nm dual-motor electric powertrain
- 125 kW DC charging and 257 km EV range
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- RM30,420 more expensive
- Five seats versus the Fortuner’s seven
- 525 mm longer and 365 kg heavier
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM195,880✓ | RM226,300 |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 193 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 473 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 59.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 257 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 10 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 125 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Weight | 2,090 kg | 2,455 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 265/65R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/65R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler A/T | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | De Dion Rear Axle |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | 60:40 Tip-up base |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Fortuner vs Hilux FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner or Toyota Hilux better?
The Fortuner is better for carrying up to seven people in an SUV body. The Hilux is better if electric power, 473 Nm of torque, driver assistance and a 360-degree camera matter more than seating capacity.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Hilux costs RM30,420 more than the Toyota Fortuner, at RM226,300 against RM195,880.
Which has more seats?
The Toyota Fortuner has seven seats, while the Toyota Hilux has five. The Fortuner also has five doors to the Hilux’s four.
