Verdict
The Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift is the better buy if safety matters: its RM26,380 premium brings seven airbags and stability control, where the Toyota Fortuner AN160 has three airbags and no stability control. It also adds hill start assist, a front USB socket, Qi wireless charging, solar and security tint, plus a front digital video recorder. But the mechanical package is unchanged: both use a 2,393 cc diesel four-cylinder with 148 hp and 400 Nm, a six-speed automatic, all-wheel drive and seven seats. The AN160 remains the sensible used-car route if the lower entry cost is decisive.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner AN160 if you want the same 148 hp, 400 Nm diesel drivetrain and seven-seat body for RM26,380 less and can accept the weaker safety kit.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift if you want seven airbags, stability control and hill start assist without giving up the familiar 2,393 cc diesel mechanicals.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner AN160 RM169,500; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift RM195,880.
- Airbags: Toyota Fortuner AN160 has 3; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift has 7.
- Stability control: Toyota Fortuner AN160 has none; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift has it.
- Hill start assist: Toyota Fortuner AN160 has none; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift has it.
- Power sockets: Toyota Fortuner AN160 has 1 front, 1 middle-row and 1 boot socket; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift adds 1 front USB socket.
- Convenience equipment: Toyota Fortuner AN160 has none listed; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift gets Qi wireless charging, solar and security tint, and a front…
AN160
- RM26,380 lower purchase price.
- Same 2,393 cc turbodiesel with 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Same seven-seat, 4,795 mm-long body as the facelift.
- Only 3 airbags versus 7.
- No stability control or hill start assist.
- Misses the facelift's front USB socket, Qi charger, tint and video recorder.
GUN156 Facelift
- 7 airbags instead of 3.
- Adds stability control and hill start assist.
- Gets a front USB socket, Qi wireless charging, solar and security tint, and a front digital video recorder.
- Costs RM26,380 more despite identical 148 hp, 400 Nm, 2,393 cc diesel mechanicals.
- No larger cabin or boot: it retains the AN160's 4,795 mm length, seven seats and 200-litre boot.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,500✓ | RM195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754 | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Commonrail turbodiesel with variable geometry turbo and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 90 mm | 92 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | 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 | 2,090 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 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) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" 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 | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 3 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee) | 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| 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 | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front 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 | Radio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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 |
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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AN160 vs GUN156 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner AN160 or Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift better?
The Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift is better for safety and convenience, with seven airbags, stability control and hill start assist. The Toyota Fortuner AN160 makes sense only when its lower price matters more than those additions.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift costs RM26,380 more than the Toyota Fortuner AN160.
Does the facelift have more power?
No. Both Fortuners use a 2,393 cc turbodiesel four-cylinder producing 148 hp at 3,400 rpm and 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm, paired with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
