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Decision summary
Toyota Fortuner vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé: the short answer
Fortuner and Phantom Drophead Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Maximum Power
Fortuner150 kW
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
Fortuner500 Nm
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Fortuner2755 cc
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Fortuner13.2 km/l
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance
Fortuner279 mm
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Fortuner
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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2006
Not confirmed
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2012
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Body Style
SUV
Convertible
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
Not confirmed
Model Year
Current
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
Ultra-luxury convertible
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Length
4795 mm
5612 mm
Width
1855 mm
1987 mm
Height
1835 mm
1566 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
541 l
315 l
Kerb Weight
1946 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
493 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
1026 mm
Rear Headroom
979 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
936 mm
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Power Windows
Not Available
Four one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Hands-free entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power-closing boot lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Side Steps
Standard/available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Step
Standard/available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
fortuner
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
6.749-litre V12
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
92 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
84.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
240 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
128.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
273.8 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
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.154
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
RWD
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
No
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
9.80 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Tyre-pressure alert
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front head-thorax airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
5
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Infotainment System
Not Available
Navigation and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling
Number of Speakers
Not Available
15
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Traditional analogue instrument dials
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
8.8-inch front monitor
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Not Available
8.8-inch front monitor
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
5
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
2
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
279 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
279 mm
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tyre Size
Not Available
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
347 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Historical South African new-car derivative: a 2007 local launch was announced prospectively, local presence is confirmed by 2011, and an April 2016 listing plus final-commission evidence establish the end-period bound; exact South African tenure remains unverified.
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Historical price on application
Starting Price
999000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
999000
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and Phantom Drophead Coupé 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 Phantom Drophead Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 86.
Practicality index: Fortuner 84 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 49.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 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 5 points
Fortuner and Phantom Drophead Coupé 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Fortuner
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 68 pts for Phantom Drophead Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, Phantom Drophead Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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