Verdict
At RM188,000, the Suzuki eVitara costs RM7,880 less than the RM195,880 Toyota Fortuner and cuts annual road tax from RM754 to RM120. Its 61.1-kWh battery is rated for 426 km, while 172 hp gives it a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 8.7 seconds. The Fortuner answers with seven seats, all-wheel drive and 400 Nm from its 2.4-litre diesel, but it is 520 mm longer and carries a 2,090-kg kerb weight. For a five-seat Malaysian EV, the Suzuki is the more complete road-car package; choose the Toyota for extra seats and diesel utility.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want a five-seat EV with 426 km of rated range, lower RM120 road tax and substantially more driver assistance.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, a full-size spare wheel and an 80-litre diesel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki eVitara RM188,000; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Road tax: Suzuki eVitara RM120 per year; Toyota Fortuner RM754 per year.
- Powertrain: Suzuki eVitara has a 172-hp, 193-Nm motor and 61.1-kWh battery; Toyota Fortuner has a 148-hp, 400-Nm 2.4-litre diesel.
- Seating: Suzuki eVitara has 5 seats; Toyota Fortuner has 7 seats.
- Length: Suzuki eVitara is 4,275 mm; Toyota Fortuner is 4,795 mm.
- Boot space: Suzuki eVitara has 306 litres; Toyota Fortuner has 200 litres.
eVitara
- 426 km rated EV range from a 61.1-kWh battery.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
- 360-degree camera and 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Five seats versus the Fortuner's seven.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Fortuner's all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare wheel.
Fortuner
- Seven-seat cabin with split-folding second and third rows.
- All-wheel drive and 400 Nm of diesel torque.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare wheel and 80-litre fuel tank.
- RM7,880 higher purchase price and RM634 more annual road tax.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- 200-litre boot is 106 litres smaller than the eVitara's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,000✓ | RM195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 92 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 193 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 426 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 67 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,788 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 306 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | MRF Wanderer Ecotred | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Front Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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eVitara vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Suzuki eVitara or Toyota Fortuner better?
The eVitara is better for a five-seat EV buyer: it costs less, has RM120 annual road tax, 426 km rated range and more active safety equipment. The Fortuner is better only if seven seats, all-wheel drive and diesel torque are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880 and the Suzuki eVitara costs RM188,000, so the Fortuner is RM7,880 more expensive.
Which one carries more people and luggage?
The Fortuner carries seven people against the eVitara's five. With the stated boot figures, however, the eVitara has 306 litres versus the Fortuner's 200 litres.
