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Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
J7 SHS
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
J7 SHS
Model Introduced Year
2006
2025
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Current South Africa J7 SHS range
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2025
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
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Not Available
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Length
4795 mm
4500 mm
Width
1855 mm
1865 mm
Height
1835 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
174 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
2210 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
170 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
500 l
Kerb Weight
-
1795 kg
Payload Capacity
-
420 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.4 m
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
975 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
910 mm
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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
J7 SHS
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
1500 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
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
255 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
525 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
40 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
160 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Gearbox
Automatic
DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
100.0 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
17.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
23.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
100.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.7
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
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
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Infotainment System
Not Available
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
5
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
279 mm
174 mm
Ground Clearance Min
279 mm
174 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
J7 SHS
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
235/50 R19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
Fortuner
J7 SHS
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
range-specific
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
range-specific
Starting Price
999000
689900
Starting Price Zar
999000
689900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and J7 SHS comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Fortuner 80 vs J7 SHS 91.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs J7 SHS 96.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs J7 SHS 94.
Practicality index: Fortuner 89 vs J7 SHS 62.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs J7 SHS 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
J7 SHS leads by 11 points
J7 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Fortuner remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
J7 SHS
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
Fortuner
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
89/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJaecoo J7 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 74 pts for Fortuner
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, J7 SHS leads. However, Fortuner may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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