2017 Toyota Fortuner
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2017 Toyota Fortuner 2.8GD-6 R/B A/T arrives with a full service history and 172,404 km on the clock, presented in a five‑door, seven‑seat layout. The paperwork-backed maintenance gives the family buyer confidence in durability and ongoing care. The Fortuner’s reputation for practicality is noted without overstating specifics.
Mechanically it’s the 2.8‑litre diesel automatic claiming around 8 L/100 km, a combination that balances mid‑range torque and cruising economy for long trips and daily school runs. The seven seats and roomy cabin support family and luggage flexibility, while the robust drivetrain suits towing or load duties when required for weekend touring in a bakkie‑style setup.
Located in Bellville, Cape Town, this used Fortuner for sale can be inspected and driven on request; contact the dealer to enquire or book a viewing and compare similar Fortuner 2.8GD-6 R/B A/T listings on Auto.co.za.
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Toyota Fortuner safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2015 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Toyota Fortuner
Fortuner buyers aren’t after flash—they want a seven-seater that’ll survive potholes on the N3 and the odd Sani Pass detour. That’s why it still sits at the top with the Everest, MU-X and Pajero Sport nipping at its heels. The numbers don’t lie: every one of the 104 listings is used, which shows Toyota’s holding back new stock, probably waiting for a refresh. Expect anything from R199,995 for a high-miler 3.0 D-4D to R779,900 for a nearly-new 2.8 GD-6, but the real volume sits bang in the middle around R445,000. That’s where you’ll find the best balance—enough kit, not so many years, and not yet thrashed by a third owner. On paper at least, the 2.8 GD-6 Raider auto is the bread-and-butter—nearly a quarter of all listings are some flavour of it, usually priced between R399,500 and R699,900. The 2.4 GD-6 shadows it, running R393,900 to R676,900, so you do have options if you pack smart and don’t need all the torque. The older 3.0 D-4D is tempting at under R350k, but with average mileages of 138,321 km, you’d better check every stamp in that service book. What keeps the Fortuner on top is the GD-6’s bulletproof reputation and a ladder-frame that laughs off bad farm roads—something the Everest’s monocoque just can’t match. When tar turns to track, the Fortuner just gets on with it.
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Toyota Fortuner FAQs
Common questions about the Toyota Fortuner in South Africa.
