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Dashing
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2006
Generation
Current local listing
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
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
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Length
4590 mm
4795 mm
Width
1900 mm
1855 mm
Height
1685 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
541 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1946 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
2735 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
493 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
2800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1015 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
979 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
928 mm
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Not Available
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
40W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
Not Applicable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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 Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
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
Dashing
Fortuner
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
500 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Ladder frame
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
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
Dashing
Fortuner
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
5
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
2
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
279 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
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
Dashing
Fortuner
Tyre Size
235/55R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5-year/60,000 km service plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5-year/60,000 km service plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
999000 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Starting Price
469900
999000
Starting Price Zar
469900
999000
Spec
Dashing
Fortuner
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing 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: Dashing 45 vs Fortuner 79.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs Fortuner 56.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs Fortuner 89.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs Fortuner 84.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing 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
Fortuner leads by 10 points
Fortuner has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dashing remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Fortuner
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 63 pts for Dashing
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, Dashing may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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