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.
Fortuner and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 321,000 cheaperFortuner from ZAR 685,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Fortuner
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Fortuner150 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Fortuner500 Nm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Fortuner2755 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Fortuner13.2 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Fortuner279 mm
ORA 5175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2006
2026
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Compact 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
active
On sale
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Length
4795 mm
4471 mm
Width
1855 mm
1833 mm
Height
1835 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
541 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
1946 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
493 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
2000 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
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
979 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
900 mm
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Driver door
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic front wiper
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
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
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
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
150 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
58.33 kWh
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
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.73
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic column shifter
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
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
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
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions
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
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
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
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front row
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
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
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
360-degree panoramic view
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
360-degree panoramic view
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
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour rhythmic
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfibre leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
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
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Infotainment System
Not Available
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
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
ORA 5
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km tailpipe
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not Applicable
Spec
Fortuner
ORA 5
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
999000
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
999000
599900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and ORA 5 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 ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Fortuner 84 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs ORA 5 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 2 points
Fortuner and ORA 5 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
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Fortuner
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 71 pts for ORA 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, ORA 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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