REVIEW | Why the Toyota Fortuner GR-S will give rivals sleepless nights

Old but not cold, SA’s favourite family SUV is perked up with a power boost and sportier design

15 April 2025 - 12:16

The Toyota Fortuner seems to be age proof. It has long reigned as South Africa's favourite medium/large SUV and, despite its advanced age of nine years, it still comprehensively outsells newer rivals such as the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X — and also many cheaper SUVs...

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