Ernest puts the refreshed Toyota Fortuner through its paces, both on and off road. We also find out what our guests think of the upgrades that have been done to one of the country's best-selling SUVs.
Toyota is right not to chase the tech because their cars become timeless. It's the tech that dates a car and more tech means more things that WILL go wrong.
@@brakgosi6271 I disagree. A new car today that has less tech, will always be less desirable than its competitor that has more tech no matter how much time passes. For example, take a 2008 S class and compare it with a 2008 Lexus. The S class is old by today's standards but the technology that came with the car is still nice to have, and that old S class is still a much more preferable car compared to a 2008 Lexus.
Guys could you please increase the Ignition TV time back to 50 minutes? The current slot is too short which results in the review segments being too short and your guests not having enough time to comment on the cars featured. I know the longer format was tried before but the short time impacts negatively on the quality of the program
Never follow the herd. Create your own. Oh, that wasted space in the rear is why I rather prefer the MU-X (Isuzu had built Toyota Diesel engines in Hokkaido, after all.)
I didn't know the Fortuner competed with the Prado in 'Stralia. The Fortuner always struck me as a road car that is really good offroad, and the Prado as an offroad car that is also respectable on the road.
Fortuner looks like a good car from outside. My biggest issue with car is those hanging seats in the third row. Another is the general Toyota's lack of modern tech and terrible dashboard features, let alone the terrible sound system and graphics. Everest is much better!
Numbers dont lie. That could be another reason why they decided to compete with the Prada, my 2 cent speculation. Its a TOYOTA bra, TOYOTA, tell me if you still dont get it.
What is it that I said that you don't agree with? I'm talking about the aesthetics and features. You counter-argue from a point of sales. Two different arguments. I'm not disputing the numbers, which are by the way informed by blind loyalty of South Africans. The fact is Toyota's tech is outdated across its models including the mighty Land Cruiser 300. If you buy with resale value in mind, then go for Fortuner. But if you're into modern tech in cars, then Everest is a no-brainer.
@@InfoHubZA The only thing dated is the design of the instrument cluster. Everything else is as standard as any modern car. And even if we do focus on the instrument cluster specifically, lets be hones... the speedometer is always going to be round regardless if it is a physical gauge or digital gauge. We can only start talking about advanced clusters and computers when talking about the Germans (Audi Q series, BMW X series, Mercedes GLE series). As for everything else regarding the interior, I personally think the facelifted Fortuner looks more premium than the new Everest. The Everest has a more impressive exterior.
The review lacks a little bit of credibility. You say you dont like the interior but why not? Before that you rave about the packng space and I agree with the pull out cupholders which is the best. My problem with the interior is the second row of seats, its just for small kids. The exterior was reviewed, so OK it looks better but its just a facelift. It is a good car but at that price? And risk of theft? No ways, there is a few cars which foffrrs far better value: Mahindra Scorpio N, Subaru Outback, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. And the reference to Bakkies not really convincing. I would prefer a Bakkie and you can get about all Bakkies at a better price, more space byt similar performance. But I suppose your review was done to please everybody. But at least we know now that there is a facelift. But not for me. I can buy a better car plus a small Suzuki for that money.
Reallly not sure why so many people want to own such an outdated piece of hijack material, when there are so many better alternatives, especially at that extremely high price point…
@@InfoHubZA We still have 1972 Hiluxes on the road, that's why Toyota makes more sense. Plus you're just renting it because when you sell it, you get your money back.
some people just want to get from point a to point b, nothing against the newer once, but just as long as the car is running that is better. til today i still see a lot.of first gen fortuners running, cant say the same with others
