A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Fortuner vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
Fortuner and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 236,000 cheaperFortuner from ZAR 685,900 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
Fortuner150 kW
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
Fortuner500 Nm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
Fortuner2755 cc
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Fortuner13.2 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Fortuner279 mm
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Fortuner
2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Fortuner
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Hunter Diesel
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2006
2025
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
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
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Length
4795 mm
5330 mm
Width
1855 mm
1930 mm
Height
1835 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
541 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1946 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
493 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
13 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
979 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1048 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
928 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf spring
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual climate control
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
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
350 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
Not Available
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
Not Available
3
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
Not Available
10-inch
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
Not Available
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
4WD
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
239 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Fortuner
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
999000
569900
Starting Price Zar
999000
569900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and Hunter Diesel 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: Fortuner 79 vs Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: Fortuner 84 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs Hunter Diesel not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Fortuner leads by 4 points
Fortuner and Hunter Diesel 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
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Fortuner
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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