Toyota Fortuner vs Toyota Hilux
Verdict
Same ladder-frame, same 1,855 mm width, very different brief. The Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880, RM30,420 less than the RM226,300 Toyota Hilux, and gives Malaysian buyers seven seats, five doors and an 80-litre diesel tank. The Hilux is a four-door, five-seat pickup with a dual-motor EV set-up, 193 hp, a 59.2 kWh battery and 257 km range. It also brings more active safety and cabin tech, but it is 525 mm longer and 365 kg heavier, so the Fortuner is the easier family truck to live with.
Fortuner
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need a seven-seat SUV with diesel range, lower purchase price and a 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Hilux
Pick the Toyota Hilux if you want a five-seat pickup with EV drive, stronger listed output and much more driver-assist equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner RM195,880; Toyota Hilux RM226,300
- Powertrain: Toyota Fortuner 2,393 cc diesel with 148 hp and 400 Nm; Toyota Hilux dual-motor EV with 193 hp, 59.2 kWh battery and 257 km range
- Body and seating: Toyota Fortuner SUV with 5 doors and 7 seats; Toyota Hilux pickup with 4 doors and 5 seats
- Size: Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm long, 2,745 mm wheelbase; Toyota Hilux 5,320 mm long, 3,085 mm wheelbase
- Weight and road tax: Toyota Fortuner 2,090 kg and RM754/year; Toyota Hilux 2,455 kg and RM160/year
- Cabin tech: Toyota Fortuner radio CD/MP3 with 6 speakers; Toyota Hilux 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and 8 speakers
Fortuner
- Seven seats versus five in the Hilux
- Shorter and lighter: 4,795 mm and 2,090 kg versus 5,320 mm and 2,455 kg
- 5-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty versus 5 years/150,000 km for the Hilux vehicle warranty
- No blind-spot info, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control, all fitted to the Hilux
- Halogen projector headlamps versus LED projectors
- Manual air-con and manual front seats versus dual-zone climate control and an 8-way powered driver's seat
Hilux
- Dual-motor EV powertrain with 193 hp versus the Fortuner's 148 hp diesel
- Gets blind-spot info, pre-collision braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control
- Stronger parking kit: 4 front and 4 rear sensors plus 360-degree camera, versus 2 front and 2 rear sensors with no reverse camera
- Only five seats versus seven in the Fortuner
- Longer and heavier, at 5,320 mm and 2,455 kg versus 4,795 mm and 2,090 kg
- 257 km EV range means charging access matters; the Fortuner has an 80-litre diesel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 195,880✓ | RM 226,300 |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 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 | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 193 hp |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Manganese Cobalt |
| Battery Capacity | — | 59.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 257 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 10 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 125 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 | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,795 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,835 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Weight | 2,090 kg | 2,455 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 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) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | De Dion Rear Axle |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| 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 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 | LED Combination |
| 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 | 60:40 Tip-up base |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker 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 | — |
| 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✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 754 | RM 160✓ |
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 Hilux FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner or Toyota Hilux better?
For family use, the Toyota Fortuner is the better fit because it has seven seats and a shorter body. For tech, driver assistance and EV driving, the Toyota Hilux has the stronger spec.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Hilux costs RM30,420 more than the Toyota Fortuner.
Which one is easier to park in town?
The Toyota Fortuner should be easier on size alone: it is 525 mm shorter and 365 kg lighter. The Hilux counters with more parking hardware, including 4 front sensors, 4 rear sensors and a 360-degree camera.