Toyota Fortuner vs Toyota Harrier
Verdict
The Fortuner is the workhorse-shaped choice: RM195,880, seven seats, AWD, 400 Nm diesel torque and an 80-litre tank. The Harrier costs RM289,000, gives up two seats and AWD, but counters with 175 hp, AEB, a larger 396-litre boot and petrol hybrid/REV running through an eCVT. Size is close in footprint — both are 1,855 mm wide — yet the Fortuner is taller and has the longer wheelbase. For families needing the third row, the answer is simple; for five-seat urban use, the Harrier has the stronger safety-on-paper case.
Fortuner
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, AWD and 400 Nm diesel torque more than AEB and boot volume.
Harrier
Pick the Toyota Harrier if five seats are enough and you want AEB, 175 hp and a 396-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner RM195,880; Toyota Harrier RM289,000
- Seats: Toyota Fortuner 7; Toyota Harrier 5
- Power and torque: Toyota Fortuner 148 hp/400 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp/221 Nm
- Driven wheels: Toyota Fortuner AWD; Toyota Harrier FWD
- Boot space: Toyota Fortuner 200 litres; Toyota Harrier 396 litres
- Size: Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm long/1,835 mm tall; Toyota Harrier 4,740 mm long/1,660 mm tall
Fortuner
- Seven-seat cabin
- AWD drivetrain
- 400 Nm diesel torque
- Only 200 litres of boot space
- No AEB listed
- Lower 148 hp output
Harrier
- AEB is listed
- Larger 396-litre boot
- Higher 175 hp output
- Five seats only
- FWD rather than AWD
- Costs RM93,120 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 195,880✓ | RM 289,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Ion |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,090 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 396 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/65R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/65R17 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler A/T | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| 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 on 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way 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 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 754✓ | RM 830 |
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.
Fortuner vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner or Toyota Harrier better?
The Toyota Fortuner is better for seven-seat use and AWD traction. The Toyota Harrier is better for five-seat buyers who want AEB, more power and a bigger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Harrier costs RM93,120 more than the Toyota Fortuner, at RM289,000 versus RM195,880.
Which has more space for luggage?
The Toyota Harrier has the bigger boot at 396 litres. The Toyota Fortuner has 200 litres, but it also carries seven people instead of five.