What an accurate review. I really love my Crusade but the blind spots on the rear quarters are a drama, especially when towing. This was an oversight in design by Toyota. You have to be on the ball especially when changing lanes as the rear quarters are extended and the mirrors don't pick up that blind spot
i own the previous gen model of this beast and would simply like to tell all the viewers that this car is way better then the mitsubishi pajero or the ford endaevour(everest) as it is called in india. speaking abt the indian market the toyota fortuner is way more famous and successful in the indian markets as compared to the others. the only flaw abt the older gen is that it has got drum breaks in the rear wheels and thus it makes the braking not as good as it shud be but all in all its a great car. i would like to tell my friends from australia that the older version is powered by a 3 lrs engine whereas the new version launched in australia is coming with a 2.8 lrs engine similar to the toyota innova crysta.
best value for money. just take care of her she will run 300k easily without any trouble. i wish hilux was available in India... only downside is its not a all time 4 wheel drive...
G'day Clemente. There haven't been any changes in 2016 over the initial specs and prices on the current car, which was released for Australia in October 2015.
Hi we are buying a fortuner but the G variant. I am just worries that we might regret it. Cause endavour pajero sports are largely tough competitors. Trailblaizzers (the red ones) too are definitely eye catching Hope u could help me ease my mind. Thanks for those who will comment 👍
You won't regret it especially if you use the Fortuner's capabilities off-road a lot. Both the Pajero Sport and Trailblazers are good options too, though.
This is actually the first Fortuner model to come to Australia, so perhaps one of our international viewers will be able to answer better! However, this model is based on the HiLux ute - and the ride quality is certainly better than the previous HiLux model.
Depends what you're after … if you need seven seats, then it has to be the Fortuner as the GC is only a five-seater. Plus, given the Jeeps have had numerous recalls, I'd be more comfortable buying into Toyota quality…
How does it drive on the tarmac? I have read from some reviews that the 4x4 mode only works off road, and that it locks back to FWD mode when on proper roads. Any confirmation?
+Boon Khong Foo the Fortuner is a RWD platform but the four wheel drive system is manually operated - it can be switched between two (RWD) high and four high either on road or off road. That's how it worked in testing - hope that helps!
Pag bibili kayo ng Fortuner na Entry level, wag na lang mag iba nalang kayo ng Brand. Yun Entry level nila parang hindi SUV halos tinanggalan ng mga magagandang specs. Un V variant maganda kaso mahal naman. Papano kung gusto mo ng medyo mura kasi para mababa ang monthly. Pati seat cover ang baduy. ng color. Yun katapat ng Fortuner na Montero at Everest mas maganda halos nandun na rin yun options ng High end . Dapat presyo ng Entry level ng Fortuner nasa 1 million lang hindi 1.3 M.
+DENZIL KURIAPARAMBIL So the six-speed manual variants have an intelligent function (activated by a switch beneath the gear selector). Basically, when you depress the clutch and move the gear selector into a lower gear, the engine automatically revs to the smoothest shift point, which removes any inaccuracy and jolting from downshifting - you don't have to get on the throttle to smooth out downshifts. Not only does it make for smooth manual changes on the road, but it takes that problem out of your hands while off roading which is helpful.
Toyota has the best engine desingsing my mums car is a hilux and the car is 20 years old it stil going and mazda sl so has realy great engine dresingsing my friends car he has has his mazda for 8 years still going
+Tunar Arpas Yeah, it's still a HiLux-based platform so you feel a bit of shake on rougher surfaces. It's not car-like to the degree of the Kluger - but it's way more capable off-road!
+Jithu Kailaas Everest is very capable - but in the Australian market, it's priced well beyond the Fortuner so I've got to take that into account. As a guide, a top-spec Fortuner Crusade auto is $61,990 while the equivalent Everest Titanium is $76,990.
+Jithu Kailaas but it's a Ford. How's the long term reliability ? There reputation isn't as good as Toyota's. Im sure both Ford and Toyota have good and bad points.
