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Toyota Fortuner

Hilux bones, 7 seats, coil springs: the pickup formula made for families.1

Researched October 22, 2026 from 29 sources

At a glance

0150300
101–237 hpPower
0300600
241–550 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.271011

Layout
Front engine; rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive2
Gearbox
Gen 1: 5-speed manual, 4/5-speed auto; Gen 2: 5/6-speed manual, 6-speed auto24
Built at
Bidadi plant, India29

The story

Born in late 2004 for emerging markets, the Fortuner turned Hilux hardware into a 7-seat family SUV. Also sold as the SW4, it belongs to Toyota's IMV family alongside the Hilux and Innova.12

2004: First generation unveiled in Thailand20042012: Indonesia's 2.5 diesel jumps to 142 hp20122015: Five-star ANCAP safety result20152016: India gets gas and diesel choices20162021: 201 hp, 500 Nm and lower fuel use20212022: GR-S diesel climbs to 221 hp20222023: Fortuner takes AXCR's top 2 spots20232025: Neo Drive brings 48V assist2025 Toyota Trekker (N30): 1981–1983N30Toyota 4Runner / Hilux Surf (first generation) (N60): 1983–1989N60Toyota 4Runner / Hilux Surf (second generation) (N120/N130): 1989–1995N120/N130Toyota Fortuner / SW4 (first generation) (AN50/AN60): 2004–2015AN50/AN60 19801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones121023
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YearWhat happened
1981–1983Toyota Trekker (N30)
1983–1989Toyota 4Runner / Hilux Surf (first generation) (N60)
1989–1995Toyota 4Runner / Hilux Surf (second generation) (N120/N130)
2004–2015Toyota Fortuner / SW4 (first generation) (AN50/AN60)
2004First generation unveiled in Thailand
2012Indonesia's 2.5 diesel jumps to 142 hp
2015Five-star ANCAP safety result
2016India gets gas and diesel choices
2021201 hp, 500 Nm and lower fuel use
2022GR-S diesel climbs to 221 hp
2023Fortuner takes AXCR's top 2 spots
2025Neo Drive brings 48V assist
  1. 2004

    First generation unveiled in Thailand

    December's Thailand International Motor Expo introduces the Hilux-based SUV; sales follow in early 2005.2

  2. 2012

    Indonesia's 2.5 diesel jumps to 142 hp

    August brings a variable-nozzle turbo to Indonesia's 2.5-liter diesel, lifting output from 101 to 142 hp.2

  3. 2015

    Five-star ANCAP safety result

    October's ANCAP announcement awards five stars to every variant of the newly introduced Fortuner.3

  4. 2016

    India gets gas and diesel choices

    The second generation arrives with a 166 hp 2.7-liter gas engine and a 177 hp 2.8-liter diesel, each offering manual or automatic gears.45

  5. 2021

    201 hp, 500 Nm and lower fuel use

    The 2021 2.8-liter diesel reaches 201 hp and 500 Nm; combined consumption falls from 8.6 to 7.6 L/100km, and braked towing rises to 3,100 kg.6

  6. 2022

    GR-S diesel climbs to 221 hp

    The 2022 GR-S adds 20 hp and 50 Nm to the upgraded 2.8-liter diesel, taking output to 221 hp and 550 Nm.7

  7. 2023

    Fortuner takes AXCR's top 2 spots

    Takuma Aoki leads a Fortuner one-two for Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia at AXCR 2023.8

  8. 2025

    Neo Drive brings 48V assist

    Fortuner and Legender pair the 2.8-liter turbo-diesel with a 48V starter-generator and lithium-ion battery for smoother low-speed acceleration.9

Every generation

  • Toyota Trekker
    N301981–1983
  • Toyota 4Runner / Hilux Surf (first generation)
    N601983–1989
  • Toyota 4Runner / Hilux Surf (second generation)
    N120/N1301989–1995
  • Toyota Hilux Sport Rider
    Toyota Hilux Sport Rider
  • Toyota Fortuner / SW4 (first generation)
    AN50/AN602004–2015

Power over the years

From 158 hp to 237 hp in 0 years.

0100200300 2005201020152020 hp 2005 · 158 hp · 2.7 gas (Philippines)2005 · 161 hp · 3.0 diesel (Philippines)2005 · 237 hp · 4.0 V6 (regional)2007 · 101 hp · 2.5 G diesel (Indonesia)2011 · 142 hp · 2.5 D-4D (South Africa)2012 · 142 hp · 2.5 VNT diesel (Indonesia)2016 · 150 hp · 2.4 diesel, 6-speed automatic2016 · 166 hp · 2.7 gas (India)2016 · 177 hp · 2.8 diesel (India)2020 · 201 hp · 2.8 GD-6 facelift (South Africa)2021 · 204 hp · 2021 diesel update2022 · 221 hp · 2.8 GR-S 237 hp 4.0 V6 (regional) 158 hp 2.7 gas (Philippines)
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YearHorsepowerModel
20051582.7 gas (Philippines)
20051613.0 diesel (Philippines)
20052374.0 V6 (regional)
20071012.5 G diesel (Indonesia)
20111422.5 D-4D (South Africa)
20121422.5 VNT diesel (Indonesia)
20161502.4 diesel, 6-speed automatic
20161662.7 gas (India)
20161772.8 diesel (India)
20202012.8 GD-6 facelift (South Africa)
20212042021 diesel update
20222212.8 GR-S

Versions

6 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    GXL (Australia, launch specification)

    2015

    174 hp

  • Standard

    Fortuner / Legender Neo Drive 48V

    2025

  • GR-S 2.8 diesel (Philippines)

    Performance

    GR-S 2.8 diesel (Philippines)

    2022

    221 hp

  • Limited

    TRD Limited Edition (India)

    2020

    174 hp
  • Commander (Thailand)

    Limited

    Commander (Thailand)

    150 hp

    1,000 built

  • Limited

    Anniversary Edition (India)

    2010

    250 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • The second generation's blacked-out rear roof pillar creates a floating-roof effect.21

Year by year

  1. 2008

    The first facelift brought projector headlights, a revised grille and new rear lights.2

  2. 2015: second generation

    The upright body gave way to sharper styling, a slanted chrome-framed grille and a black rear roof pillar.71221

  3. 2020: South Africa

    The facelift added slimmer LED headlights and a larger mesh grille.13

  4. 2021

    The regular model gained a new grille, larger fog-light recesses, chin-mounted daytime running lights and a wider scuff plate.14

  5. 2023: South Africa

    Look for angular bumper-corner moldings, black trapezoidal fog-light surrounds and sequential LED indicators.13

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Toyota Fortuner
    Fortuner
    Photo of a Toyota Hilux
    Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    The second-generation Fortuner shares its hood and front doors, but has its own chrome-framed nose and a seven-seat wagon body.162122

Against its rivals

  • Ford Everest Ambiente (2016)

    Fortuner vs Ford Everest Ambiente (2016)

    Wading depth

    Fortuner700 mm
    Ford Everest Ambiente (2016)800 mm
    25

  • Fortuner vs Isuzu MU-X LS-T (2016)

    Wading depth

    Fortuner700 mm
    Isuzu MU-X LS-T (2016)600 mm
    25

  • Fortuner vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX (2023)

    Base price lower is better

    Fortuner$53,775
    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX (2023)$49,940
    26

Prices

Value today $12.3K–$29.8K7

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $12,300–$29,800 2005 · $27,000 · Philippines 3.0 V; PHP55/USD est.2015 · $35,033 · Australia GX MT; AUD x0.73 est.2015 · $38,683 · Australia GXL MT; AUD x0.73 est.2015 · $43,793 · Australia Crusade MT; AUD x0.73 est.2016 · $38,687 · India 2.7 2WD MT; INR67/USD est.2016 · $41,299 · India 2.7 2WD AT; INR67/USD est.2016 · $41,075 · India 2.8 2WD MT; INR67/USD est.2016 · $43,493 · India 2.8 2WD AT; INR67/USD est.2016 · $44,851 · India 2.8 4WD MT; INR67/USD est.2016 · $46,448 · India 2.8 4WD AT; INR67/USD est. 2005 · P1,195,000 · Philippines base, 2005; approx PHP55/USD
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2005Launch price$21,727Philippines base, 2005; approx PHP55/USD
2005Price when new$27,000Philippines 3.0 V; PHP55/USD est.
2015Price when new$35,033Australia GX MT; AUD x0.73 est.
2015Price when new$38,683Australia GXL MT; AUD x0.73 est.
2015Price when new$43,793Australia Crusade MT; AUD x0.73 est.
2016Price when new$38,687India 2.7 2WD MT; INR67/USD est.
2016Price when new$41,299India 2.7 2WD AT; INR67/USD est.
2016Price when new$41,075India 2.8 2WD MT; INR67/USD est.
2016Price when new$43,493India 2.8 2WD AT; INR67/USD est.
2016Price when new$44,851India 2.8 4WD MT; INR67/USD est.
2016Price when new$46,448India 2.8 4WD AT; INR67/USD est.
2026Value today$12,300–$29,800

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 6 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Aoki leads a Fortuner one-two at AXCR”
    • “Damarukam's black Fortuner wore a trident”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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