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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
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 stronger published space and capacity figures
T1 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2006
2026
Generation
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Current local listing
Facelift History
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2026
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
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Length
4795 mm
4705 mm
Width
1855 mm
1967 mm
Height
1835 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
279 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
541 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1946 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2735 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
493 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
1600 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
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
979 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
930 mm
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1700 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1455 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-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
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
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
530 Nm
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
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 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
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder frame
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
Not Available
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
15.6-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
Not Available
15.6-inch
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
2
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
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 Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
279 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
279 mm
190 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
-
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
25 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid
Spec
Fortuner
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
999000 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
flagship
Starting Price
999000
689900
Starting Price Zar
999000
689900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fortuner and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: Fortuner 56 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Fortuner 89 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: Fortuner 84 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Fortuner 43 vs T1 i-DM 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
Fortuner leads by 1 points
Fortuner and T1 i-DM 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
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Fortuner
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 72 pts for T1 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fortuner leads. However, T1 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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