Verdict
At RM188,000, the Suzuki eVitara is RM7,880 cheaper than the RM195,880 Toyota Fortuner, and its RM120 annual road tax is far easier on the wallet than RM754. Its 61.1-kWh battery quotes 426 km of range, with 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC charging, while the Fortuner brings diesel power, all-wheel drive and seven seats. The Toyota is 520 mm longer and carries a full-size spare, but its 200-litre boot is smaller than the Suzuki’s 306 litres. For five-seat urban use, the eVitara’s stronger safety and convenience kit makes more sense; choose the Fortuner for extra seats and AWD.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want lower purchase and road-tax costs, a 426-km EV range and active safety equipment for five occupants.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, an 80-litre diesel tank and a full-size spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Annual road tax: Suzuki eVitara RM120; Toyota Fortuner RM754.
- Powertrain: Suzuki eVitara has one 172-hp, 193-Nm motor and a 61.1-kWh battery; Toyota Fortuner has a 2,393-cc diesel with 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Driveline: Suzuki eVitara front-wheel drive; Toyota Fortuner all-wheel drive.
- Size: Suzuki eVitara is 4,275 mm long; Toyota Fortuner is 4,795 mm long.
- Seating and boot space: Suzuki eVitara has five seats and 306 litres; Toyota Fortuner has seven seats and 200 litres.
eVitara
- RM7,880 cheaper with RM634 lower annual road tax.
- 426-km quoted range, plus 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC charging.
- Gets blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and a 360-degree camera.
- Five seats versus the Fortuner’s seven.
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
Fortuner
- Seven seats, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre diesel tank.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre.
- Malaysia CKD assembly.
- RM7,880 pricier and RM754 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or collision warning.
- Halogen projector headlamps and no reverse camera, versus LED projectors and a 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,000✓ | RM195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 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 | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic 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, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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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eVitara vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Suzuki eVitara is the better fit for five-seat use, lower road tax and active safety equipment. The Toyota Fortuner is better if seven seats, all-wheel drive and a full-size spare matter more than EV range and driver assistance.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880, which is RM7,880 more than the Suzuki eVitara at RM188,000.
Which one has more seats and boot space?
The Toyota Fortuner has seven seats to the Suzuki eVitara’s five. However, the eVitara lists 306 litres of boot space, compared with 200 litres for the Fortuner.