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Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
iX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Fortuner
iX
Model Introduced Year
2006
2021
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Large five-door battery-electric SUV with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Current BMW iX range in updated xDrive45 and xDrive60 South African Sport specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
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
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Length
4795 mm
4965 mm
Width
1855 mm
1970 mm
Height
1835 mm
1695 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
3000 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
541 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1946 kg
2525 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
493 kg
650 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
1009 mm
Rear Headroom
979 mm
991 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
920 mm
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic 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
iX
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
150 kW
300 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
700 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
5.1 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
522 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Yes
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
522-616 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
17–20
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Infotainment System
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.9
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.9
Spec
Fortuner
iX
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
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
iX
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Fortuner
iX
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Fortuner
iX
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
2249000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
999000
2249000
Starting Price Zar
999000
2249000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and iX 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 iX 100.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs iX 90.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs iX 92.
Practicality index: Fortuner 84 vs iX 72.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs iX 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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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
iX leads by 16 points
iX holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Fortuner.
Performance
iX +21
Efficiency
iX +34
Safety
iX +3
Practicality
Fortuner +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
72/100
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX
leads the specification evidence index with 89 pts
vs 73 pts for Fortuner
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX 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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