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Toyota Fortuner 2021

Toyota Fortuner 2021

FROM
$41,580

The 2021 Toyota Fortuner range of configurations is currently priced from $34,983.

Our most recent review of the 2021 Toyota Fortuner resulted in a score of 7.5 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Managing Editor - Head of Video Matt Campbell had this to say at the time: The Toyota Fortuner will be the right car for some people in the market for a 4WD seven-seater. But not all people.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Matt Campbell liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Fortuner: Seriously capable off-road, Strong diesel engine, Revised media system

The 2021 Toyota Fortuner carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Toyota Fortuner is also known as Toyota Hilux SW4, Toyota SW4 in markets outside Australia.

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7.6L/100km (combined)
SUV
6 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Overview
Likes
Seriously capable off-road
Strong diesel engine
Revised media system
Dislikes
cRevised media system
Third row design isn't great
Why not just buy a Prado?

Toyota Fortuner 2021 Pricing & Specs

The Toyota Fortuner 2021 prices range from $41,580 for the basic trim level SUV GX NAV to $60,060 for the top of the range SUV Crusade.

$50,144
Based on 116 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$34,983
HIGHEST PRICE
$62,594
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Toyota Fortuner 2021 Accessories

Across the three model Fortuner range, the GX comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, cloth seats, air conditioning, an 8.0-inch display with a reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, plus front and rear parking sensors.

The GXL has the GX’s features including the 17-inch alloys, but adds 'Downhill Assist Control', climate control, sat nav, digital radio, privacy glass, power driver’s seat, roof rails, LED fog lights and a proximity key.

The Crusade has all the GXL’s gear but adds 18-inch alloy wheel, Bi-LED headlights, door puddle lamps, leather seats (heated up front), an 11-speaker JBL sound system and a power tailgate.

Shown above are the accessory details for the Toyota Fortuner 2021.

Toyota Fortuner 2021 Towing Capacity

The 2021 Toyota Fortuner has maximum towing capacity of 3100kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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Toyota Fortuner 2021 Interior

Matching the Toyota Fortuner’s rugged exterior is a cabin with a fairly basic design and robust feel. So, while it’s plush in places (leather seats are available as part of premium interior pack and standard on the top-spec Crisade), there are also the chunky runner floor mats that don’t mind a bath with a garden hose (take them out first, okay?).

Shown above are interior details for the Toyota Fortuner 2021.

Toyota Fortuner 2021 Colours

Want to know the Toyota Fortuner colours available?

Only one is a no-cost option, and it's Glacier White.

The other choices are all $600, and they are: Silver Sky, Graphite grey, Eclipse Black, Phantom Brown, Saturn Blue and Feverish Red.

Eclipse Black
Feverish Red
Glacier White
Graphite grey
Phantom Brown
Saturn Blue
Silver Sky
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Toyota Fortuner 2021.

Toyota Fortuner 2021 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2021 Toyota Fortuner are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1855mm x 1835mm and can vary on the basis of model.
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Toyota Fortuner 2021 FAQs

What tow vehicle or hybrid camper should I consider for after retirement?

The last decade of dual-cab four-wheel-drive utes have emerged as the tow-vehicles of choice, and you see them everywhere filling roles exactly like the one you have planned. Popular models include the Ford Ranger you’ve nominated, Toyota HiLux, Mazda BT-50, VW Amarok, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Isuzu D-Max. But there are also cheaper alternatives including makes like the South-Korean made Ssangyong and various Chinese brands like LDV and Great Wall.

Just make sure you know exactly how much you need to tow before making a decision as some of the cheaper models don’t have the same outright towing capacity and even if they do, some of them don’t have the engine performance to make towing as easy as it should be. For parts availability, the Toyota would be king in really remote areas, but any of the major brands are pretty well covered in Australia.

Meantime, don’t rule out ute-based wagons such as the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuna. These offer better ride comfort when unladen thanks to more sophisticated rear suspensions and most have as much or almost as much towing capacity as their ute brethren.

What's the better buy, Pajero Sport Exceed or Toyota Fortuner Crusade?

These two vehicles share a lot of traits both in terms of their engineering and their target market. Both are aimed at the high-end of the mid-sized off-road station-wagon market and both do a pretty good job of offering lots of off-road ability along with the sort of luxury and convenience that many families want. In the case of design and engineering they are both based on utilities (the Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux respectively) and share the drivelines and front structure with those utes. To make them work as passenger rather than load-carrying vehicles, both the Pajero Sport and Fortuner do away with the utilities’ leaf-sprung rear axle and replace it a coil-sprung unit for greatly enhanced comfort.

Both vehicles have had their niggling reliability problems, mainly to do with DPF and some EGR problems, but overall, they’re both now old enough for the majority of the bugs to have been ironed out. Perhaps the biggest packaging difference is that the Pajero Sport is a good deal narrower across the cabin than the Toyota, and that matters for families with bigger kids. Both vehicles were facelifted late last year with new tech and mechanical and performance improvements. Both also have seven seats as standard.

The Mitsubishi is about $4000 cheaper based on RRP than the Toyota, but the final price can vary from dealer to dealer and what state you live in. The best advice is to try each one on for size and maybe even throw in contenders like the Ford Everest as a direct comparison.

Has Toyota rectified the diesel DPF issues for their 2021 vehicles?

When Toyota launched the facelifted HiLux late last year, much was made of the fact that consumer concerns had been noted and that the DPF problems experienced by many owners had been addressed. The problem is that until these new versions of the HiLux have done their share of kilometres, we won’t be in a position to know for sure whether Toyota has, indeed, cured the problem.

Meantime, it remains that unless your driving habits include a 30-minute drive at highway speeds every two or three weeks, a modern turbo-diesel with a DPF may not be the best choice. It is worth noting, though, that HiLuxes (and Prados and Fortuners) built after June 2018 have been fitted with a manual regeneration function for the DPF which means the driver can manually force a DPF burn-off without waiting for the car to do so itself. Toyota has also announced that the worst affected versions of the HiLux will now be covered by an extended, 10-year warranty on any DPF issues going forward. More information can be found here.

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Toyota Fortuner 2021 Boot Space

The Toyota Fortuner 2021 SUV has a boot space size of 716 litre.
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Shown above are the boot space details of the Toyota Fortuner 2021 2021.

Toyota Fortuner 2021 Seats

All Toyota Fortuners have seven seats, cabin space is good, and while the third row is relatively cramped for adults, there's plenty of legroom in the second row. Worth noting that third row doesn’t fold flat, instead the seats fold up towards the side windows and are fastened into position there, which eats into cargo space.

Shown above are seat details for the Toyota Fortuner 2021.

Toyota Fortuner 2021 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2021 Toyota Fortuner is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota Fortuner currently offers fuel consumption from 7.6L/100km.

Toyota Fortuner 2021 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2021 Toyota Fortuner will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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Toyota Fortuner 2021 Speed

All grades in the Toyota Fortuner range come with the same engine, a 2.8-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel which makes 150kW/500Nm. Enough to shove the roughly 2.2-tonne seven-seater from 0-100km/h in around 10 seconds.

Shown above are speed details for the Toyota Fortuner 2021.