10 new SUVs you can buy for the price of a used Toyota Fortuner

A used Toyota Fortuner costs nearly half a million rand in South Africa, but there are several new SUVs that you can purchase for a similar amount.

AutoTrader recently published its March 2026 sales data, revealing that 708 people bought a second-hand Fortuner.

The Toyota is a popular car because it serves as both a capable Adventure SUV and an everyday family car, making it ideal for many South African households.

The downside is that it is quite expensive these days, as a new model retails for anywhere from R685,900 to R1,009,000.

As a result, many consumers have turned to the pre-owned market in search of a more affordable option, but there is a trade-off.

According to AutoTrader, the average price of a used Fortuner is R490,114.

These units also tend to be at least seven years old with 109,723km on the odometer.

The Fortuner is sold with a 3-year/100,000km warranty and a 90,000km service plan, so both of these will likely have expired by the time you buy a used model.

With that in mind, it’s worth looking at the new-car market to see what can be bought for a similar price with no mileage and full after-sale support.

New for the price of used

Below is a list of new cars that have a similar price to the average cost of a second-hand Toyota Fortuner in South Africa.

Note that the Suzuki Jimny only has four seats, so while it is an excellent off-roader, it may not be suitable for your needs if you’re looking for a family car.

Click on the underlined prices for more information.

Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip 5-door Auto

• Starting price – R487,900
• Power – 75kW/130Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.8l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/200,000km
• Service plan – 4-year/60,000km

Mitsubishi Destinator 1.5T GLS

• Starting price – R489,990
• Power – 120kW/250Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.2l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/unlimited km
• Service plan – 5-year/75,000km

Mahindra Scorpio-N 2.2D Z4

• Starting price – R489,999
• Power – 129kW/400Nm
• Fuel consumption – 6.9l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/150,000km
• Service plan – 5-year/110,000km

Haval H6 2.0T Luxury

• Starting price – R495,500
• Power – 170kW/380Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.4l/100km
• Warranty – 7-year/200,000km
• Service plan – 7-year/75,000km

Changan CS75 Pro 1.5T CE 7-seater

• Starting price – R499,900
• Power – 138kW/300Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.5l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/150,000km
• Service plan – 5-year/90,000km

Jetour T1 1.5T Edge

• Starting price – R514,900
• Power – 125kW/270Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.6l/100km
• Warranty – 7-year/200,000km + 10-year/1-million km engine
• Service plan – 7-year/75,000km

BAIC B30 1.5T Elite Adventure

• Starting price – R519,000
• Power – 138kW/305Nm
• Fuel consumption – 8.1l/100km
• Warranty – 7-year/200,000km
• Service plan –7-year/90,000km

Jaecoo J7 1.6T Vortex

• Starting price – R519,900
• Power – 145kW/290Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/150,000km + 10-year/1-million km engine
• Service plan – 5-year/70,000km

Kia Seltos 1.5CRDi LX

• Starting price –R521,995
• Power – 85kW/250Nm
• Fuel consumption – 5.2l/100km
• Warranty – 5-year/unlimited km
• Service plan – 4-year/60,000km

Ford Territory 1.8T Ambiente

• Starting price – R534,900
• Power – 138kW/318Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.4l/100km
• Warranty – 4-year/120,000km
• Service plan – 6-year/90,000km