Verdict
At RM195,880, the Toyota Fortuner is RM2,120 cheaper than the RM198,000 Toyota Urban Cruiser, but these SUVs serve very different jobs. The Fortuner brings seven seats, all-wheel drive and 400 Nm from its 2.4-litre diesel, plus rear air-con blower control. The Urban Cruiser trades the third row for a 61.1-kWh battery, 426 km EV range and a much lower RM120 annual road tax versus RM754. Its 306-litre boot, 172-hp motor and proper active-safety suite make it the sharper five-seat daily driver, provided charging suits your routine.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, 400 Nm of diesel torque and a full-size spare wheel.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if five seats are enough and you want 426 km of EV range, RM120 road tax and far more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner RM195,880; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000.
- Powertrain: Toyota Fortuner 2,393-cc 148-hp/400-Nm diesel; Toyota Urban Cruiser 172-hp/193-Nm electric motor.
- Seating and boot space: Toyota Fortuner 7 seats and 200 litres; Toyota Urban Cruiser 5 seats and 306 litres.
- Driveline: Toyota Fortuner all-wheel drive; Toyota Urban Cruiser front-wheel drive.
- Dimensions: Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm long and 1,835 mm tall; Toyota Urban Cruiser 4,285 mm long and 1,635 mm tall.
- Road tax: Toyota Fortuner RM754 per year; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM120 per year.
Fortuner
- Seven seats with one-touch tumble middle-row and space-up last-row functions.
- All-wheel drive and 400 Nm from the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel.
- Rear air-con blower control and a full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
- Its RM754 annual road tax is RM634 higher.
- The 200-litre boot is 106 litres smaller.
- It lacks blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Urban Cruiser
- 61.1-kWh battery, 426 km range and 67-kW DC charging.
- Pre-collision braking, steering correction, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- 306-litre boot, 10.1-inch touchscreen and 9-speaker JBL sound system.
- Five seats instead of seven.
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit rather than the Fortuner's full-size spare wheel.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM195,880✓ | RM198,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 193 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 61.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 426 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 67 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 | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 2,090 kg | 1,788 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 306 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/65R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/65R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler A/T | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (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 | Full LED |
| 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 | 40:20:40 Split-folding & Sliding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | — |
| Sunroof | — | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker JBL 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 | 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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 Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Urban Cruiser is better for a five-seat EV daily driver, with 426 km range, a larger 306-litre boot and active safety systems. Choose the Fortuner for seven seats, all-wheel drive and 400 Nm of diesel torque.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser costs RM2,120 more than the Toyota Fortuner. Its annual road tax is RM634 lower, at RM120 versus RM754.
Which one is better for carrying more people?
The Toyota Fortuner is the clear choice: it has seven seats, seven three-point seat belts, rear vents with blower control and configurable second- and third-row seats. The Urban Cruiser seats five.
