Verdict
This is a straight cost-versus-airbags call. The Toyota Fortuner AN160 is RM169,500, while the Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift is RM195,880, so the gap is RM26,380. Mechanically they are level: 2,393 cc diesel, 148 hp, 400 Nm, conventional automatic and all-wheel drive. Both seat seven, share the same 4,795 mm length and 200-litre boot, and both score 4-star ASEAN NCAP. The GUN156 Facelift’s clear win is safety kit: seven airbags versus three.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner AN160 if you want the lower purchase price and can accept three airbags, because the engine, torque, AWD layout, dimensions, warranty and road tax match the GUN156 Facelift.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift if seven airbags matter enough to justify paying RM26,380 more over an otherwise very similar Fortuner on paper.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Fortuner AN160 RM169,500; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift RM195,880
- Airbags: Toyota Fortuner AN160 3; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift 7
- Engine output: Toyota Fortuner AN160 148 hp/400 Nm; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift 148 hp/400 Nm
- Size: Toyota Fortuner AN160 4,795 mm long/1,855 mm wide; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift 4,795 mm long/1,855 mm wide
- Boot space: Toyota Fortuner AN160 200 litres; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift 200 litres
- Road tax: Toyota Fortuner AN160 RM754/year; Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift RM754/year
AN160
- Lower RM169,500 price
- Same 2.4-litre diesel with 148 hp and 400 Nm
- Same seven seats, AWD and 80-litre fuel tank
- Only 3 airbags
- No auto emergency braking
- Boot space is just 200 litres
GUN156 Facelift
- 7 airbags
- Same 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Same 5-year warranty and RM754 annual road tax
- Costs RM26,380 more
- No extra power or torque over the AN160
- No auto emergency braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,500✓ | RM 195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 | 148 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 92 mm | 92 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) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee | 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 754 | RM 754 |
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.
AN160 vs GUN156 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota Fortuner AN160 or Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift better?
The Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift is better for airbag count, with 7 versus 3. The Toyota Fortuner AN160 is the better-value buy if price matters, because the engine, AWD system, size, seats and ASEAN NCAP rating are the same.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner AN160 costs RM169,500 and the Toyota Fortuner GUN156 Facelift costs RM195,880. That makes the GUN156 Facelift RM26,380 more expensive.
Do they have the same engine and running costs?
Yes for the key numbers. Both use a 2,393 cc diesel with 148 hp and 400 Nm, both have an automatic gearbox and AWD, and both have the same RM754 annual road tax.