Toyota Fortuner 2026 Review: Features, Performance, Variants and Specifications in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: The Toyota Fortuner continues to serve as a practical three-row SUV for buyers looking for seven-seat capability, traditional SUV hardware and a choice of petrol and diesel engines. For the 2026 model year, Toyota Saudi Arabia offers the Fortuner in multiple grades, with engine choices ranging from a 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol unit to a 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine and two diesel options. The Fortuner is available in both rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations, depending on the grade. The Fortuner is designed to cover everything from everyday family use to more demanding driving conditions, with three rows of seating, an 80-litre fuel tank, and a range of equipment that varies significantly between grades.

Toyota Fortuner 2026 price and variants in Saudi Arabia

The  Toyota Fortuner 2026 comes in the following six Fortuner grades across petrol and diesel powertrains. The listed prices include the shipping fee.

Variant	Engine	Drive	Power	Torque	Fuel Economy	Price
GX2 4x2	2.7L Petrol	RWD	164 hp	245 Nm	10.3 km/L	SAR 128,742.50
GX2 4x4	2.7L Petrol	4WD	164 hp	245 Nm	10.3 km/L	SAR 139,552.50
GX2 4x4 DSL	2.4L Diesel	4WD	147 hp	400 Nm	14.2 km/L	SAR 151,972.50
VX1 4x4	4.0L Petrol	4WD	235 hp	376 Nm	9.6 km/L	SAR 162,897.50
VX2-S 4x4 DSL	2.8L Diesel	4WD	201 hp	500 Nm	14.6 km/L	SAR 186,817.50
VX3-S 4x4	4.0L Petrol	4WD	235 hp	376 Nm	9.6 km/L	SAR 187,047.50

Exterior design and features of the Toyota Fortuner 2026

The Fortuner retains the upright proportions expected from a traditional SUV while receiving a range of equipment designed to give it a more substantial road presence.

Exterior highlights

• New front design
• Black-painted front grille
• Silver front bumper garnish
• LED headlights
• LED daytime running lights
• LED rear combination lamps
• Auto-levelling headlamps
• Side steps
• Power-retractable side mirrors
• Roof rails on selected grades
• Rear spoiler
• 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels
• Smart Entry on VX3-S and VX2-S grades

The VX3-S adds a more distinctive exterior treatment with front and rear bumper spoilers, a black-painted grille, LED position lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels and a silver-frame side step.

Toyota Fortuner 2026 Interior and practicality

The Fortuner is configured as a seven-seat SUV with a seating capacity of up to seven. The seats can also be folded to create different configurations for passengers and cargo. Equipment varies considerably between grades. The GX2 versions use fabric seats and manual air conditioning, while higher grades introduce additional comfort features.

The VX1 4x4, for example, gets high-fabric seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with wood-grain effect, paddle-shift controls, independent automatic climate control for the front and automatic rear climate control.

The VX3-S goes further with leather seats, power front seats, front-seat ventilation, automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors and interior illumination.

Interior highlights

• Seven-seat layout
• Multi-information display
• Telescopic steering wheel
• Steering-wheel controls
• Rear air-conditioning
• Rear USB Type-C charging on selected grades
• Fabric or leather seats depending on grade
• Paddle-shift controls on selected grades
• Front-seat ventilation on selected higher grades
• Power front seats on VX3-S
• Wood-grain-effect steering wheel on selected grades
• Power windows on VX3-S and VX2-S
• Power back door on selected grades

Infotainment and connectivity

The Fortuner's infotainment equipment is centred around an 8-inch touchscreen system. The other highlights include the Connected Display Audio on the GX2 and VX1 grades, while the VX3-S uses an 8-inch navigation touchscreen. Apple CarPlay is available, along with Digital Audio Broadcasting radio and a six-speaker audio system.

Infotainment features

• 8-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay
• Digital Audio Broadcasting radio
• Six speakers
• Navigation system on VX3-S
• Wireless charger on VX3-S

The equipment is not identical across the range, so check carefully with the dealer for the grade you are buying. 

Toyota Fortuner 2026 performance specifications

Powertrain	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drive	Fuel Economy
2.7L Petrol	164 hp	245 Nm	6-speed AT	RWD / 4WD	10.3 km/L
2.4L Diesel	147 hp	400 Nm	6-speed AT	4WD	14.2 km/L
4.0L Petrol	235 hp	376 Nm	6-speed AT	4WD	9.6 km/L
2.8L Diesel	201 hp	500 Nm	6-speed AT	4WD	14.6 km/L

Four-wheel-drive capability

The Fortuner continues to use traditional four-wheel-drive hardware rather than relying solely on electronic traction systems.

• The 4x4 versions use a part-time 4WD system with a transfer case offering high and low ranges. This setup is available on the GX2 4x4, GX2 4x4 DSL, VX1, VX3-S and VX2-S DSL.
• The VX1, VX3-S and VX2-S DSL also feature a rear differential lock, adding another mechanical aid for challenging driving conditions. Toyota additionally lists traction control and Vehicle Stability Control across the relevant grades.
• The Fortuner also features Drive Mode Select. The GX2 versions list ECO, NORMAL and POWER modes, while the VX2-S DSL lists Eco, Normal and Sport modes.

Safety and driver-assistance features in Toyota Fortuner 2026

Toyota equips the Fortuner with a range of fundamental safety systems, including ABS, Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, tyre-pressure warning and Hill-Start Assist Control. The GX2 grades feature a rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control and airbags for the driver, front passenger and driver's knee. The higher grades add more advanced equipment. The VX3-S features a Panoramic View Monitor using four cameras and a Blind Spot Monitor. The VX2-S DSL goes further with Toyota Safety Sense, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert and Pre-Collision System. It also adds Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Key safety features

• Driver and front-passenger airbags
• Driver knee airbag
• ABS
• Vehicle Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Tyre Pressure Warning System
• Hill-Start Assist Control
• Cruise control
• Rear camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Blind Spot Monitor on selected grades
• Panoramic View Monitor on selected grades
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert on VX2-S DSL
• Toyota Safety Sense on VX2-S DSL
• Adaptive Cruise Control on VX2-S DSL
• Lane Departure Alert on VX2-S DSL
• Pre-Collision System on VX2-S DSL

Dimensions and fuel tank

The Toyota Fortuner measures 4,795 mm long, 1,855 mm wide and 1,835 mm tall across the listed grades. It uses an 80-litre fuel tank.

Specification	Toyota Fortuner
Length	4,795 mm
Width	1,855 mm
Height	1,835 mm
Fuel Tank	80 litres
Seating Capacity	7

The combination of a seven-seat cabin and an 80-litre fuel tank makes the Fortuner suited to buyers who want a family SUV with a traditional body-on-frame-style approach and long-distance usability.

Toyota Fortuner 2026 review: Which variant stands out?

The Fortuner range gives Saudi buyers several distinct choices rather than simply offering different equipment levels around one engine.

• The GX2 4x2 is the entry point and uses the 2.7-litre petrol engine with rear-wheel drive. It provides the basic seven-seat Fortuner package with an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, rear air-conditioning, cruise control and core safety equipment.
• The GX2 4x4 adds the part-time 4WD system with high and low ranges while retaining the 2.7-litre petrol engine. It is aimed at buyers who want the Fortuner's four-wheel-drive hardware without moving to the larger engines.
• The GX2 4x4 DSL switches to the 2.4-litre diesel engine, producing 400 Nm and offering a listed 14.2 km/L fuel economy.
• Moving up to the VX1 4x4 brings the 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine, automatic climate control, paddle shifters, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with wood-grain effect and a rear differential lock.
• The VX2-S 4x4 DSL combines the 2.8-litre diesel engine with 500 Nm of torque and a stronger technology package. Toyota Safety Sense, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a four-camera Panoramic View Monitor are among its key additions.
• At the top of the petrol range, the VX3-S 4x4 adds leather seats, power front seats, front-seat ventilation, 18-inch wheels, a power back door, wireless charging and a four-camera Panoramic View Monitor.

Final Verdict

The Toyota Fortuner 2026 is made for the buyers who want a seven-seat SUV with traditional four-wheel-drive hardware, multiple petrol and diesel powertrain choices and a wide spread of equipment. The Fortuner's combination of seven seats, an 80-litre fuel tank, part-time 4WD with high/low gearing on 4x4 grades, and available diesel engines keeps it positioned as a versatile SUV for both family use and more demanding driving conditions.

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