Verdict
At RM202,880, the petrol Fortuner is RM39,000 cheaper and retains the same seven-seat body, 80-litre tank, 200-litre boot and 18-inch Bridgestone Dueler H/T tyres. The RM241,880 diesel changes the driving case: 202 hp and 500 Nm versus 164 hp and 245 Nm, with peak torque arriving at 1,600 rpm rather than 4,000 rpm. It also adds blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control. For frequent long-distance or loaded use, the diesel earns its premium; otherwise the petrol is the sensible buy.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if RM39,000 saved matters more than 255 Nm of extra torque and active safety assistance.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want the 202 hp, 500 Nm diesel with pre-collision braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: RM202,880 petrol vs RM241,880 diesel
- Engine: 2,694 cc naturally aspirated petrol vs 2,755 cc variable-geometry turbo diesel
- Output: 164 hp and 245 Nm vs 202 hp and 500 Nm
- Kerb weight: 2,020 kg vs 2,160 kg
- Road tax: RM1,150 per year vs RM1,248 per year
- Driver assistance: no autonomous braking or blind-spot system vs pre-collision braking and blind-spot monitoring
2.7 SRZ AT 4x4
- RM39,000 lower purchase price
- 140 kg lighter kerb weight
- Same seven seats, 200-litre boot and 18-inch wheels
- 245 Nm is 255 Nm down on the diesel
- Lacks pre-collision braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
2.8 VRZ AT 4x4
- 500 Nm from 1,600 rpm
- Pre-collision braking, steering correction and blind-spot monitoring
- Adds middle-row USB-C and last-row USB ports
- RM39,000 more expensive to buy
- RM98 higher annual road tax
- 140 kg heavier
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM202,880✓ | RM241,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,150✓ | RM1,248 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,694 cc | 2,755 cc |
| Horsepower | 164 hp at 5,200 rpm | 202 hp at 6,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 245 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 95 mm × 95 mm | 92 mm × 103.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,020 kg | 2,160 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 18" Alloy | Full-size 18" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | Bridgestone Dueler H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's 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 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Last Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered | Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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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2.7 SRZ AT 4x4 vs 2.8 VRZ AT 4x4 FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner or Toyota Fortuner better?
The diesel Toyota Fortuner is better for torque and driver assistance, with 500 Nm, pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control. The petrol Toyota Fortuner is the better value choice if those gains do not justify RM39,000.
What is the price difference?
The diesel Toyota Fortuner costs RM39,000 more than the petrol model. Its annual road tax is also RM98 higher.
Does the diesel Toyota Fortuner have more safety equipment?
Yes. Both have seven airbags, stability control and five-star ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP ratings, but the diesel adds blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision braking, steering correction, collision warning and rear cross-traffic alert.
