Comparison - Toyota Fortuner Crusade 2018 - vs - Toyota Highlander Limited 2016

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Toyota Fortuner Crusade 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Hilux SW4,Toyota SW4

Also called:

Kluger

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Make:

Toyota

Model:

Fortuner

Highlander

Average Price:

44,811

Converted from AUD

Updated:

02 Feb 2018

37,651

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

2016

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

21.13gals

19.20gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

GLACIER WHITE

#D6D4D7

SILVER SKY

#8F898D

GRAPHITE

#545454

ECLIPSE BLACK

#1C1A1D

PHANTOM BROWN

#8C6869

NEBULA BLUE

#5376B6

Color:

Alumina Jade Metallic

#979797

Blizzard Pearl

#FBF8F9

Creme Brulee Mica

#A5A49B

Midnight Black Metallic

#3B3A41

Nautical Blue Metallic

#4A495D

Ooh La La Rouge Mica

#90646C

Predawn Gray Mica

#434043

Shoreline Blue Pearl

#313C4D

Silver Sky Metallic

#868A93

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The Fortuner may only be the latest of many additions to the confusion of choice that is a booming SUV market segment, but Toyota has a steely-eyed confidence about it. “Fortuner definitely lives up to the promise of its road-less-travelled 4WD heritage
“Fortuner is positioned perfectly between Kluger and Prado; diesel alternatives to Kluger are selling around 1400 vehicles a month, or almost 17,000 a year. Fortuner will give us a significant slice of that action.

“It’s a great choice for people who aspire to a luxury SUV … they want a stylish vehicle, they want seven seats and the safety of a high-seating position and great visibility; they also want genuine 4X4 ability.

The Fortuner, shorter and narrower than Kluger and Prado, is chunky and solid; it looks like a mad scientist fused a Land Cruiser, Prado and Kluger together, threw in a bit of RAV4 for a laugh and then pumped the resulting mix full of steroids. It looks good; not too city-smooth, as do plenty of modern-day 4WDs, but country tough with class.

Driving position is nice, high and secure; the seats are comfortable and offer plenty of support. Steering is rake- and reach-adjustable. The paddle shifts will seem like a nice touch for some, but we reckon they’re wasted here. Visibility from the driver’s seat is more than generous with open spaces all-round.

By:

practicalmotoring.com.au

The Toyota Fortuner boasts impressive off-road credentials, along with the benefit of thousands of kilometers of local engineering and testing, with Toyota’s local engineering team involved in a great deal of design and testing for the Fortuner

While it may look big from the outside, the Fortuner is actually shorter and narrower than both the Prado and Kluger. Despite the exterior size deficit, the cargo capacity wins out on volume and versatility. With the third row in place, there is 200 liters of cargo volume on offer (to the roof). The rear door is manually operated on GX and GXL variants, while the top-spec Crusade gets a motorised rear door.

High quality materials and premium fit and finish sets the Fortuner apart from the HILux (except the bit of trim that popped out unexpectedly on the passenger side door). Leather-look highlights on the top-spec Crusade model make it feel more like a Prado than an SUV derived from a commercial vehicle.

Under the Fortuner’s shell is a dual-range transmission with switchable four-wheel drive. The driver can switch between a two- and four-wheel drive high-range mode and a four-wheel drive low-range mode

By:

caradvice.com.au

Normally, when a car maker launches an all-new product, it opens not just a chapter in that vehicle’s history, but an entirely new volume. That said, Toyota didn’t get the memo with the all-new Fortuner. Granted it looks sleeker and much more sophisticated than ever before, it adheres too closely to the concept of kaizen or continuous improvement. It ends up telling pretty much the same story, remixed and retold

Toyota has done with the Fortuner’s design. While the first-generation model looked sturdy, the new one is sleek. It’s all fluid and swoopy with a strong crossover-vibe.

Moving to the second and third row though, the experience feels largely unchanged. Yes, it’s still quite roomy, but there’s surprisingly not a lot of head room available (especially the middle occupant in the second row and the entire third row). Apart from that, it doesn’t learn any new tricks. The second row still folds, slides, and tumbles in a 60/40 split, but a one-touch tumble mechanism allows easier access to the third row. The third row meanwhile still flips to the side, but a spring loaded mechanism and rear-mounted latch point, attached to the rearmost seat belts, make it easier to store

By:

carguide.ph

Comfortable and pleasing to drive, the 2016 Toyota Highlander is a no-brainer pick for a three-row family crossover. It also earns our top rating

Regardless of trim level, the Highlander stands out by virtue of its spacious and comfortable cabin. Second-row seating is a choice of three-across bench seating or captain's chairs with a side table. The refined V6 and smooth six-speed automatic transmission deliver effortless acceleration and make the Highlander one of the quickest big crossovers around. There are also plenty of contemporary tech tools and smartphone-integrated services, anchored by an 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen display in the higher trim levels

The Highlander packs enough goodness that we've made it one of our top picks for a three-row crossover this year. But it's not the only model worth checking out. The Highlander's main rival, the Honda Pilot, is fully redesigned this year and is more upscale and carlike than in prior years. The Ford Explorer is also updated this year and offers a similar range of prices and features plus a strong turbocharged V6 option. There's also the handsome-looking Dodge Durango or the three-row Hyundai Santa Fe, the latter of which stacks up nicely against the Highlander across the board. All of them are competent family vehicles, but the Highlander certainly earns its well-deserved reputation for all-around goodness
pros
Refined interior appointments
Quiet, compliant ride
Smooth and strong V6 engine
Seating for up to eight, functional cabin design.

cons
Lackluster four-cylinder engine
Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those in some other top rivals

By:

edmunds.com

The 2016 Toyota Highlander isn't all that exciting to look at or to drive, but it's very versatile and handsome enough to be a great minivan alternative

The Highlander may look a little more rugged than it has in the past; yet it's still more closely related to Toyota's cars than to its rugged trucks like the 4Runner. The Highlander stands as a more civil, family-friendly alternative to the 4Runner or a more spacious alternative to the RAV4

In its latest generation, the Highlander lineup has become a little more truck-influenced from the outside, with the maw-like grille and exaggerated wheel wells and sills offering more than a faint hint of rugged cues. Inside, the cabin is all car, although there are a few fine details borrowed from Toyota's trucks, some Teutonic-themed dash action, and a pleasing jumble of lines and textures.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Flexible second row
Easy third-row access
Good connectivity

Cons
Design is better, but still bland
Just-adequate powertrains
Somewhat busy dash design
Hybrid only delivers if you drive gingerly

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Toyota Highlander's reasonable price and ample list of advanced safety features make it one the best value propositions in the class. You won't find any other midsize SUV at its roughly $30,000 price point with this many active safety features. On top of that, its interior is made with upscale materials, and the ride is hushed

the Highlander's driving dynamics are comfortable but dull. It’s base four-cylinder engine is unusual for the class, as most rivals have a standard V6. You can add a V6 engine to the Highlander, but you’ll pay about $1,400 to do so. With its base engine, the Highlander’s fuel economy is above average for the class. You’ll get even better gas mileage with the optional V6 engine. If you want a better driving experience and a more potent engine in the base model, look to the Honda Pilot. There’s a modest $35 difference in price between it and the Highlander, and the Pilot handles much better through turns. You’ll also get the V6 engine standard – just not the active safety features. And if you’re a fan of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the Pilot has them in all but the base trims. You can’t get either with Toyota – at any trim level

Pros
Lots of standard active safety features
Above-average fuel economy
Comfortable and quiet on the highway

Cons
Dull performance and handling
Cramped third-row seat

By:

cars.usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

19.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

31.00mpg

25.00mpg

Engine type:

Diesel

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.80L

3.50L

Torque:

331ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

248ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

Horsepower:

174hp

at 3 400rpm

270hp

at 6 200rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

40.70Feet

38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

remote audio control

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

188.77in

191.10in

Width:

73.03in

75.80in

Height:

72.24in

70.10in

Ground Clearance:

10.90in

8.00in

Front Track:

60.80in

64.40in

Rear Track:

61.02in

64.20in

Wheel Base:

108.07in

109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.30

39.50

Rear Head Room:

40.28

39.60

Front Leg Room:

41.89in

44.20in

Rear leg room:

31.30in

38.40in

Front Hip Room:

57.10in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.39in

59.30in

Rear Hip Room:

57.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

53.90in

59.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

66.00cu.ft

83.20cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1653lbs

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

27.00cu.ft

13.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

30.00degrees

18.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

23.10degrees

Curb Weight:

4706.00lbs

4354.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

LED instrumentation

Odometer

LED PES Projection

Headlamp Automatic Leveling

Electric + Auto Retractable Outer Rear View Mirror

Mud Guard

Air Spats

Muffler Cutter

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Power mirrors

Adjustable ORVM

Electrically adjustable Exterior mirror

Body colour Exterior mirro

Hydraulic Power steering

4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Driver Seat Adjustment

Adjustable Head-rests

Sports Front seat

Manual Slide adjustment

Manual Recline adjustment

Manual Height adjustment

60:40 Split fold rear seats

8-way power adjustable driver's seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Leather

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Split Third Row Seat

2 headrests

folding rear seatback

Manual folding bench third row seats

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent, double wishbone type, coil springs, gas dampers and jointed mount anti-roll bar.

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Multi-link, coil spring and anti-roll bar

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

12V Power Outlets

Rear air outlet

Body colour Exterior door handles

Halogen Headlight bulb

Headlights Complex surface Lens

Body colour rear and front Bumpers

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Leather steering wheel

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Standard MP3

single CD

11 total speakers

Remote audio controls

8" Capacitive Display

Voice Recognition

12 total speakers

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Adjustable speed sensitive volume control

Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Pre-tensioner seatbelts

Front seat belts force limiter

Height adjustable seatbelts

3-point Seatbelts

Hill-start Assist Control

Downhill Assist Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution

Remote anti-theft alarm system

First Aid Kit

Glass Breakage Sensor

VIP RS3200 Plus Security System

Glass Breakage Sensor

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Options

Packages:

Convenience Package

Preferred Accessory Package

Protection Package

Preferred Accessory Package

Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Roof Spoiler

Chrome Door Handles

Fender Flares

Chrome Exhaust Tip

Chrome Radiator Grill

Day Time Running Lights

Door Mirrors

Powered/Retractable

Front Fog Lamps

Rear Parking Sensors

Mudguards

Alloy Wheel Locks

Paint Protection Film

Rear Bumper Applique

Drop Hitch Receiver

Rear Bumper Protector

Special Color

Cross Bars

Cross Bars and Side Rails

Towing Receiver Hitch w/Wire Harness

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Protector

Body SIde Molding

Running Boards

Clear Paint Protection - Hood Package

Clear Paint Protection - Door Package

Accent Stripe

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Interior Options:

Fabric Seats

Central Locking

Foldable Rear Seats

All-Weather Floor Mats and Cargo Liner

Carpet Mats w/Lipped Cargo Mat

Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Liner

Wireless Headphones

Cargo Net

Carpet Floor Mats and Carpet Cargo Mat

Retractable Cargo Cover

Cargo Cover

Rear-Seat Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment System

2nd Row Captain's Chairs

Carpet Floor Mats, Carpet Cargo Mat, All Weather Floor Mats

10" Overhead DVD Player (moonroof vehicles)

Connectivity Package (4 Piece)

Carpet Mats w/Lipped Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

fawn leather

#9E7B5B

dark brown leather

#4B4243

Color:

Ash, cloth

#7D7C7C

Black, cloth

#282828

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Comparison - Toyota Fortuner Crusade 2018 - vs - Toyota Highlander Limited 2016

General

Also called:

Hilux SW4,Toyota SW4

Also called:

Kluger

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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