Toyota Fortuner Vs Toyota Hilux: Which one should you choose?

Toyota recently introduced the Hilux pickup truck in the Indian market, making it the most premium pickup in the country. The Hilux shares Fortuner’s platform and is priced similarly to the three-row SUV. Let’s see which of the two becomes a better purchase for you. To help you find the answer to that question, here is a detailed specification and price comparison of the Toyota Fortuner SUV and Toyota Hilux pickup truck-

Toyota Fortuner Vs Toyota Hilux: Body Dimensions

Toyota Hilux vs Fortuner

Car Toyota Fortuner Toyota Hilux
Length 4795 mm 5325 mm
Width 1855 mm 1855 mm
Height 1835 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 2745 mm 3085 mm

Toyota Fortuner Legender featuresWhen compared to the Fortuner, the Hilux is 530 mm longer and has a 340 mm longer wheelbase. The Fortuner, on the other hand, is 20 mm taller, while both vehicles have the same 1855 mm width. Furthermore, the Toyota Fortuner has a three-row seating configuration, whereas the Hilux is a five-seater. The Hilux’s massive cargo space, on the other hand, can come in handy on long journeys.

Toyota Fortuner Vs Toyota Hilux: Powertrains

Toyota Hilux Features

Car  Toyota Fortuner Toyota Hilux
Engine 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel/
2.7-litre four-cylinder NA petrol
2.8-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel
Power 204 PS/
166 PS
204 PS
Torque 420 Nm (500 Nm with AT)/
245 Nm
420 Nm (500 Nm with AT)
Transmission 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT
Drive configuration 2WD/
2WD/4WD
4WD

The Hilux and Fortuner are both equipped with a 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 204 PS and 420 Nm of peak torque (500 Nm with AT). The Fortuner SUV also gets a 2.7-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with 166 PS/245 Nm. Both vehicles have a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. It should be noted that the Fortuner is available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, whereas the Hilux comes standard with a 4×4 drivetrain. The Fortuner and Hilux both have an Auto Limited Slip Differential.

Toyota Fortuner Vs Toyota Hilux: Price 

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Toyota Fortuner Variants Price Toyota Hilux Variants Price
2.7-litre Petrol MT Rs 31,39,000 STD MT Rs 33,99,000
2.7-litre Petrol AT Rs 32,98,000 High MT Rs 35,80,000
2.8-litre Diesel 4×2 MT Rs 33,89,000 High AT Rs 36,80,000
2.8-litre Diesel 4×2 AT Rs 36,17,000
2.8-litre Diesel 4×4 MT Rs 36,99,000
2.8-litre Diesel 4×4 AT Rs 39,28,000
2.8-litre Diesel 4×2 AT Legender Rs 39,71,000
2.8-litre Diesel 4×4 AT Legender Rs 43,43,000

Pricing for the Toyota Fortuner starts from Rs 31.39 lakh for the entry-level petrol MT variant and goes all the way up to Rs 43.43 lakh for the top-end diesel 4×4 AT Legender trim. On the other hand, the Toyota Hilux is only available in three variants, namely STD MT, High MT, and High AT, priced at Rs 33.99 lakh, Rs 35.80 lakh, and Rs 36.80 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) respectively.

Should you buy Toyota Fortuner or Toyota Hilux? 

Although both vehicles are different in a segment they have same engine option and it’s completely based on preference which segment you are looking for. Talking about reliability both the cars are perfect in terms of Engine specifications, Features, and other aspects, so no concerns regarding that. So which one will you prefer, do let us know in the comment section below.

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