Toyota Fortuner Crusade – Toyota upgraded their mid-sized Fortuner late in 2020 with the engine we should have had all along. Fortuner has been a success for Toyota, based on the HiLux the 4WD wagon. The Crusade is aiming at buyers that want 4WD capability along with a higher level of luxury.
Fortuner now has 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque from its 2.8L engine and it really shows both on and off road as well as better fuel economy. It retains the selectable 4WD system as well as the 6 speed AT. Towing capacity is now 3100kg and comes with a standard rear diff lock.
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The Crusade includes heated leather eight-way power adjustable front seats, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, front and rear climate control air-conditioning, LED fog lights, roof rails, leather look steering wheel and a premium 11-speaker JBL audio system.
I’ve driven the Fortuner on outback roads, on the beach, forest trails, heavy duty 4WD tracks, I’ve towed with it and driven it on freeways. It’s a great all round 4WD.
Fortuner Crusade is priced from around $61,410 plus the usual costs.
Im Rob Fraser
What’s good:-
- New engine power and torque
- 4WD Ability, rear diff lock
- Reasonable levels of comfort
What is not good!
- No additional lumbar support
- Scratchy Bluetooth
- Fold up 3RDrow seats – Seriously???
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Model | Toyota Fortuner Crusade 4WD |
| Model Price | $61,410 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.8L DiD 4Cyl Turbo Diesel |
| Drivetrain | 4WD 6 speed auto |
| Power | 150kW @ 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | 500Nm @ 1,600 rpm |
| Safety | 5 Star ANCAP |
| CO2 Emissions | 228 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 8.6 L/100km |
| Tow Capacity/Tow Ball | 3100 Kg / 310kg |
| Servicing | 6 Months / 10,000 km Capped Price Service Plan |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with full roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 86/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 8 |
| Comfort | 8 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 8 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 8 |
| Towing Capability | 9 |
| Off Road Ability | 10 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 4795mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745mm |
| Width / Height | 1855mm / 1835mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 216mm / 700 mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure angles | 29 degrees / 23.5 degrees / 25 degrees |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 80 Litres / 11.6mts KTK |
| Kerb Weight / Payload / GVM / GCM | 2155kg / 645kg / 2800kg / 4900KG |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 31000kg / 310kg |
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Overall Rating
- Behind the Wheel - 8/108/10
- Comfort - 8/108/10
- Equipment - 9/109/10
- Performance - 9/109/10
- Ride and Handling - 8/108/10
- Practicality - 8/108/10
- Fit for Purpose - 8/108/10
- Towing Capability - 9/109/10
- Off Road Ability - 10/1010/10
- Value for Money - 9/109/10
Summary
I’ve driven the Fortuner on outback roads, on the beach, forest trails, heavy duty 4WD tracks, I’ve towed with it and driven it on freeways. It’s a great all round 4WD.
Fortuner Crusade is priced from around $61,410 plus the usual costs.
