Toyota Fortuner GXL, Toyota upgraded their mid-sized Fortuner late in 2020 with the engine we should have had all along. Fortuner has been a success for Toyota, based on the HiLux the 4WD wagon In GXL version is possibly the sweet spot in the range.
Fortuner now has 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque from its 2.8L engine and it really shows both on and off road as well as better fuel economy.
It retains the selectable 4WD system as well as the 6 speed AT. Towing capacity is now 3100kg and GXL comes with a standard rear diff lock.
The GXL model is just a little nicer inside than the base GX Fortuner especially with the $2,500 option pack that includes heated leather eight-way power adjustable front seats. To my mind a definite must.
Other features include LED fog lights, roof rails, woodgrain look steering wheel, automatic Climate control A/C, Smart entry and downhill assist control.
I’ve driven the Fortuner on outback roads, on the beach, forest trails, heavy duty 4WD tracks, I’ve towed with it and driven it on freeways. It’s a great all round 4WD.
Fortuner GXL is priced from a touch over $56,850 plus the usual costs.
Im Rob Fraser
What’s good:-
- New engine power and torque
- 4WD Ability, rear diff lock
- Excellent base vehicle to build on
What is not good!
- No additional lumbar support
- Scratchy Bluetooth
- Fold up 3RDrow seats – Seriously???
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Model: Toyota Fortuner GXL 2,8L 4WD AT
- Model Price: $56,850 MLP*
- Engine: 2.8L DiD 4Cyl
- Drivetrain: 4WD 6 speed auto
- Power: 150 Kw @ 3,400 rpm
- Torque: 500 Nm @ 1,600 rpm
- Safety: 5 Star ANCAP
- CO2 Emissions: 228 g/km
- Economy: (ADR comb) 8.6 L/100km
- Tow Capacity Max: 3100 kg
- Tow Ball Rating: 310 kg
- Servicing: Capped Price 6 months / 10,000km
- Warranty 5yr/Unlimited km with full roadside assist
Overall Rating 86/100
- Behind the Wheel 8
- Comfort 8
- Equipment 8
- Performance 8
- Ride & Handling 9
- Practicality 8
- Fit for Purpose 9
- Towing Ability 9
- Off Road Ability 10
- Value for Money 9
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