Toyota Fortuner 2.7L and 3.0D4-D test drive report

**mazdamazda** · May 19th, 2005 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by OTEP

The Fortuner is built on a ladder frame and it will not be as rigid as any current monocoque design. Off-roaders even prefer ladder frames because they can 'flex' with the terrain.

Even GEN II Pajeros and current Patrols which use a fully-boxed ladder frame with numerous crossmembers still shudder and jiggle on road imperfections. Though most average users will not really notice it.

the problem is that Toyota is claiming this:

Toyota’s claim of a most comfortable ride comes from a suspension system of an independent double-wishbone with coil spring and stabilizer at the front and a four-link with coil spring and lateral rod at the rear.

**pajerokid** · May 19th, 2005 10:33 AM

JLG,

Syempre thats a Marketing statement parekoy.

Nakita mo yung Fortuner sa parking? I was less impressed now than when I first saw it. Parang lumiit sa paningin ko.

Again, this SUV is surely worth the money.... a thoroughly modern one. Kaya lang features-wise, mas loaded pa rin ang Gen2.5 Pajero.

I know this sounds crazy, but for me, getting a Fortuner from where Im at is actually a downgrade.

(rationalizing lang kasi walang pambili hehehehe)

**mazdamazda** · May 19th, 2005 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by pajerokid

Nakita mo yung Fortuner sa parking? I was less impressed now than when I first saw it. Parang lumiit sa paningin ko.

from the rear... ang liit lang... you can surely see some hints of the innova's design in there... try mo i compare sya dun sa m-class na malapit from the rear... parang manipis

the front is still aggressive... thanks to its high bumpers...

I know this sounds crazy, but for me, getting a Fortuner from where Im at is actually a downgrade.

iba pa rin ang pajero... hehehe... ;)

**IceColdBeer** · May 19th, 2005 02:39 PM

Hindi ko na lang trade-in Trooper ko

Alterra na lang hehehe.

**mbt** · May 19th, 2005 05:37 PM

i (with carlocaraddict) inspected a Kia Sorento LX turbodiesel automatic at kia quezon ave., and my impression is that i'd sooner buy a fortuner 3.0 4x4 than a sorento. the fortuner absolutely whups the sorento in space, comfort, interior, quality, and to a more arguable degree, styling.

i can say with a reasonable degree of confidence that the fortuner 3.0 turbodiesel is the best pick in the non-luxury class midsize segment (this class includes the everest 4x4, sorento, and montero sport). at least, if i were in this market, i'd get in line for the fortuner. the handling and steering are on the sloppy side and the price is higher than the sorento's, but it's simply a better package overall compared to the sorento, montero sport, and everest 4x4.

according to the Toyota quezon ave salesman, a turbodiesel 4x2 fortuner is expected in September 2005. no manual transmissions planned at this time.

**av8or5** · May 19th, 2005 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by pajerokid

JLG,

Syempre thats a Marketing statement parekoy.

Nakita mo yung Fortuner sa parking? I was less impressed now than when I first saw it. Parang lumiit sa paningin ko.

Again, this SUV is surely worth the money.... a thoroughly modern one. Kaya lang features-wise, mas loaded pa rin ang Gen2.5 Pajero.

I know this sounds crazy, but for me, getting a Fortuner from where Im at is actually a downgrade.

(rationalizing lang kasi walang pambili hehehehe)

i agree with Pajerokid. just checked out the fortuner at toyota shaw and if i trade my trooper for the fortuner, i will be downgrading even though my troop is more than 2 years old. I like the design, but kind of hefty for a car that doesn't have leather seats or luxury items except for an automatic air/con system and maybe the safetly features. but then again, i can probably get the gas version because wala na me money to shell out for a 4x4..heheheh

**andre** · May 19th, 2005 06:26 PM

My friend bought a 4x4 diesel this afternoon, We test drive it, its fast for a diesel, althought i didnt aggressively overtake other cars, Its not my car (better be careful). We have it side by side with the gas 4x2, all engines running, You hardly hear a thing if the gas is running, no steering wheel vibration for the gas version when idle. Diesel has lots of torque but noisy.

Both cars are great! Get out and buy one now.

**pajerokid** · May 19th, 2005 06:36 PM

Hmmm.... comment lang on toyota autoboxes:

though I havent had any time behind the wheel of a fortuner, judging from my wheeltime behind a RAV4 A/T, it should be a blast! The shift points are really suited to my driving style! Ewan ko lang how the ECT is programmed for the fortuner.

Av8tor, sanay mga pwet natin sa leather hehehe. I'll wait till toyota releases a TRD or J (kung wala pa) version of this baby with leather seats, adjustable suspension, true landmeters, and REAR DISC BRAKES............... and funds of course hehehe.

**av8or5** · May 19th, 2005 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by andre

My friend bought a 4x4 diesel this afternoon, We test drive it, its fast for a diesel, althought i didnt aggressively overtake other cars, Its not my car (better be careful). We have it side by side with the gas 4x2, all engines running, You hardly hear a thing if the gas is running, no steering wheel vibration for the gas version when idle. Diesel has lots of torque but noisy.

Both cars are great! Get out and buy one now.

wow..he got one now..there is like 67 on the waiting list...when did he reserve? galing ha... hay...