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03T
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Fortuner
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Spec
03T
Fortuner
Model Introduced Year
2026
2006
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Facelift History
-
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Facelift Launched Since
-
2021
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Length
4433 mm
4795 mm
Width
1916 mm
1855 mm
Height
1741 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
541 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1946 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
2735 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
493 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1015 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
979 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
928 mm
Towing Capacity
-
2800 kg
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
2755 cc
Cylinders
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Cylinder Layout
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Inline
Valves
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Aspiration
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
10.5:1
Bore
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
500 Nm
Combined Power
135 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
220 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
2WD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
8.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Rev Limiter
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4800 rpm
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
≈10.0 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
-
16.2 sec
Launch Control
-
No
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Ladder frame
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
4x4
Transmission Speeds
1
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
80 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
80
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Driver knee airbag
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Seat Material
Leather seats
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Not Available
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Not Available
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Source Model Column
-
fortuner
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
Not Available
Touchscreen
15.6 in
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
03T
Fortuner
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
5
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
2
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
279 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
279 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Fortuner
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
9 services / 90 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
999000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Starting Price
639900
999000
Starting Price Zar
639900
999000
Spec
03T
Fortuner
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Fortuner comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Fortuner 79.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Fortuner 56.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Fortuner 89.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Fortuner 84.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Fortuner 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 2 points
03T and Fortuner are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 73 pts for Fortuner
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Fortuner may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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