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 Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer
Fortuner and Phantom 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
Maximum Power
Fortuner150 kW
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Fortuner500 Nm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Fortuner2755 cc
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Fortuner13.2 km/l
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
Fortuner279 mm
Phantom136 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
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Fortuner
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
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 stronger published space and capacity figures
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
2006
2018
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Four-door luxury saloon
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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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
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Length
4795 mm
5762 mm
Width
1855 mm
2018 mm
Height
1835 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
541 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
1946 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
3235 kg
Payload Capacity
493 kg
675 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
979 mm
978 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
1105 mm
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic four-zone 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
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Source Model Column
fortuner
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
N74B68A
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
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 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
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
5.3 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
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
351.6 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
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
Rear-wheel drive
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
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.29 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
608 km
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Standard
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Seat Material
Not Applicable
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Infotainment System
Not Available
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
Not Available
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
5
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Headlights
Not Available
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
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
Phantom
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
361 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Fortuner
Phantom
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Price on application
Starting Price
999000
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Starting Price Zar
999000
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and Phantom 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 96.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: Fortuner 84 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs Phantom 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
Phantom leads by 2 points
Fortuner and Phantom 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
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 73 pts for Fortuner
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom 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 models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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