FORTUNER vs PRADO
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ค. 2024
- FORTUNER vs PRADO
00:00 intro
00:46 Content list
1:16 Which is better off-road
02:40 General cargo test
03:41 Rear space for touring
06:23 Highway comfort
07:55 Rough Surface comfort
09:47 The Numbers game
11:00 Engine performance
11:55 FUEL ECO
13:19 GVM shootout
15:07 History & Heritage
17:00 Major Differences
20:04 Pricing / COST
21:34 Rear seat test (requested)
22:50 The CHOICE I WOULD MAKE
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I watched a lot of TH-cam reviews before buying a Fortuner and none of them covered the important info that you actually need to know when buying a 4x4. Awesome review! Finally someone that actually knows what factors need to be considered for touring and off-road 🙌🙌🙌 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I appreciate the feedback mate
100% agree
Agreed 100%
Bro u could buy prado king of kings.
Only found this vid from this channel today and couldn't agree more. Wish I could like it more than once, thus subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻
The head says Fortuner, the heart says Prado.
Both are good vehicles! But I feel you. If I have the budget, I'd go for the Prado, 101%!
Both are Toyotas, no one are LC :D
@@jakubstrumillo Land Cruiser Prado. Lol
@@jakubstrumillo
Prado is a Land cruiser.
Lol
@@bannedone3ice138 yea, just from marketing reasons xd
I’m sticking with my Prado.. love it. So comfy off road compared to the roughness of the Fortuna.
Thank you so much
Ronny is doing the best 4x4 video reviews BY FAR, exactly the info we want to know, and with the chapters you can get right to the exact point. Good job Ronny and Crew.
Thank you Ronny. Very no-nonsense style, comprehensive and informative. Well done mate.
Great review thanks Ronnie! My Fortuner has been a great family tourer for the 5 of us. Taking the rear seats outs was the best thing we did! Your 100% correct about accessories though, still waiting for a ARB to design a bullbar that fits the 21 GXL
The most comprehensive video Ive seen on the Fortuner. Every test, comparison, and information you provided checked every question I would consider. Really perfect vehicle review
Ronny, I'm writing this from the US, and own a 4Runner, FJ and Lexus GX460. I'd say that the current 5th gen 4Runner is bigger than the current Hilux based Fortuner. Its 2 inches longer, 2.8" wider and has 9.6 inches clearance to 8.6 in the Fortuner. All three, the FJ (which you have in Oz), the 4Runner and GX460 are Prado based, the wheel bases being 105.9, 109.8 and 109.8 inches respectively. The 4Runner has the Fortuner style tailgate while the FJ and GX have the Prado style tailgate, although with different swings. The GX has the Fortuner style 3rd row seats while the 4Runner has the Prado style, and the FJ doesn't have any. The ride in the 4Runner with TRD shocks and KDSS is closer to a Landcruiser 300 series than not. The Curb weights for the FJ/T4R/GX are 4330, 4750, 5350 (approx.) each. Only the GX has a V8, all Gasoline/petrol powered only. The Fortuner and Prado weigh almost 4700 and 5260 lbs in Australia! The diesel engines in the Fortuner and Prado add at least 100~150 lbs to their Curb weights. The Lexus is a Lux mobile because of all the extra body panels reducing clearance for off-roading.
That's how car reviews should be done. Thorough real time performance comparison test by an expert. Absolutely love the content of this channel. Very helpful. Thank you!
For touring in Australia the extra 70L of fuel available in the Prado (with door mounted spare) would have to win it. The comfort on rougher roads is a nice bonus to, as is the range of aftermarket accessories. Now that 150L long range tank you've got for the Hilux makes things interesting.
You did it again: detailed, honest, reasonable keeping in mind that for every day people value for money matters most. Thank you for this GREAT video. You helped so many people to make the right choice! Hands down best channel @ronnydahl
Wow! That's what I call a comprehensive comparison. Thank you!!
Great video Ronny. I love the fact that you do an honest review. There is one area you didn’t cover and is why I chose the Prado over the Fortuner... Prado is made in Japan and the Fortuner is assembled in Thailand.
To Toyotas legendary strict standards in both countries... :/
@@topdeckdog except Argentina, they have fuckep up many hilux. Their hand labour is really poor
Fortuner is Made in Indonesia there's long history behind it since Toyota Indonesia Collaboration and Manufacturing since 1970 started as legendary Toyota Kijang.
Toyota Kijang later reborn as Toyota Innova/Venturer and Toyota Hilux/Fortuner.
2022 only has exported 2 Million Units Toyota Fortuner to Australia Only. And many other units to around the world.
Recently chose a Prado. I felt the fortuner to be a little too cramped loaded with kid seats, the long range tank is awesome and comfort is great. Also the resale value on a prado seemed to be much stronger. Also a solid review.
History is everything mate
all Toyota resale value is strong, even with Fortuner
How’s the resale value now 😂
Just reading a lot of the comments and it was noted that one of the big concerns of the Fortuner is the fuel tank capacity. There is a 45 liter additional tank that can be fitted in the tire well which should give you roughly the same range as the Prado. According to the fitment place it does not compromise clearance. In South Africa we have been driving Fortuners' since 2006 and it has to be one of the most popular vehicles here. I might be slightly prejudice as I have owned one or two and will be buying my third soon. Really good video by the way.
Genuinely good review, covering content that is really overlooked or 'sponsored' on TH-cam. Excellent insight at the end as to what you would buy and why. Well thought out reasoning. This is what vehicle comparison reviews should be. Thanks.
Holy shit. Just finished watching this. Now I’m a sucker for a review, especially a compare but typically find them falling short. This was brilliant. Nailed all the relevant stuff and stuff others don’t cover. I’m super impressed especially for a channel typically doing 4x4 and camping adventure. Watch out motor journalism....Ronny is gonna out do you!!! Well done mate. Stellar job 🌟
I think the GX Fortuner is fantastic value for money especially now with the upgraded engine. Not that fussed with paddle shift and the chrome bits of the GXL. We will be ordering a GX in the new year thanks for a great review mate!
Excellent Review RD. One of the best comparisons, well detailed and researched.
Thank you for the awesome review Ronny. I had the 2012 Fortuner for 4 years and my only compline was ride toughness, and I have always wondered how would my Fortuner would compared to a Prado so thank you for answering thoses quitions. And mostimportanly voiceing your choise at the end, most youtubers would just wuss away from that.
Great video again Ronny. Well reasoned, and very professionally done. Almost swayed me to Fortuna- but the 150L fuel tank is a massive advantage IMO.
Superb and honest comparison review 👌 10/10
The is the comparison vid I didn't know I wanted. Many thanks.
Excellent review, just what I was looking for. Thanks for the effort!
If on a tight budget- fortuner
If you have deep pockets to buy the better rig- Landcruiser 150 Prado 🏆
Wah Wah We Wah
I have fortuner my prother has prado, both are 4 lit petrol engine, prado give 270 hp fortuner gives 235hp
Offroad: they are almost the same maybe the fortuner is bit better.
Confort: no one rides with me on 1000km Road trip they all go for the prado. Prado is way confier.
Reliability: they are all the same but the prado service is costlier.
Snob value: prado feels like a company manger , prado feels like an engineer .
Hello from India. Your videos are very explanatory covering almost every aspect which is what makes your channel way better than others. Keep it up.
Hey Dont say that..keep quiet
One the best car reviews I have watched. Good stuff.
Excellent explanation on the vehicle GVM!
Fortuner is already on order since late December thanks to your Fortuner review video. Our first 4wd since having AWDs pretty excited heavily driven by many of your videos over the last couple years 🤙
Bloody great comparison mate, I am amazed how much space the fortuner actually has inside. I stand by my decision to buy my big comfy armchair tourer but the Fortuner is a bloody good choice for a lot of people
Amen!
We can sleep in ours with a drifta setup. Two adults and a kid. Plus have a fridge and pantry and cooker setup below with two concealed tables.
GXL Prado, due to touring range the larger tank provides, more comfortable suspension on rough roads, more accessories and I feel it is a little more robust overall.
When you lift it and all changes.
My lift in my Fortuner rides way better then standard
@@aussieadventurestimetoplay when you put a quality lift in the Prado it leapfrogs again. I have a 2020 SR5 Lux with BP51s and am realistic that the Prado is more plush.
@@explorethebush i run bilstien with kings springs , auca , airbags , diff drop etc with too much steel added on so the Progressive kings springs takes the hits nicely.
@@explorethebush have you heard an engine called 1GR-FE?
@@aussieadventurestimetoplay never prado is king take ur garbage car out k
One of your best reviews.
No product placement, good.
Great content, well researched keep on blessing us with your videos
Still couldn't pick a Fortuner, the size and mods available for Prado are just too good, I love mine to bits!
Do you know why he picked the fortuner? Because of the value like with the same price as the Prado, you will get more options in the Fortuner in fact, the Fortuner is faster as well. So I say it's a good choice when someone is on the budget. Many people would choose the same when they are in budget
Comfort is king for me, love the Prado.
Excellent comparison.. the best I have seen so far on you tube..
Appreciate this comparison... Thank you...keep up the good work
Great review Ronny, its the Prado for me with the fuel capacity already calculated in weight which is good also the Prado has been around for a long while and while the dollars are well up there it is the piece of mind that would support the purchase. I’m also thinking that you get that 3rd row out drops the floor height reduces weight and makes way for a set of drifta draws ... also I support a previous comment on doing a review of Harrys new rig ... keep the vids coming ... makes my days that bit more .... livable
Ronny your reviews blow cars guide/car advice etc out of the water.
This could be a side gig for you.
Thank you for your effort in making a quality comparison between these two vehicles. Many try to it but you clearly are better by miles at doing it
Mate that's the best review I've ever seen and heard ,you explain things very well thankyou very much .I'm going to purchase the fortuner in march .I'm in nz
Thanks Ronny.....another great review. I have driven both extensively and they are great vehicles. For me comfort and ride quality is King.....so for big road trips around Australia and driving off the bitumen I personally believe the Prado wins hands down. So much smoother off road and that 150 litre fuel tank is brilliant. I don’t carry Jerry cans anymore. Cheers
Very good review ! Detailed ! We do use a lot of Toyota as well over here ! Thanks from Africa !
Cracking video Ronny and was the main reason I ended up getting the Fortuner and haven't looked back. Much appreciated.
I have to say that is a pretty good review Ronny, so thank you very much for the time & effort.
In the market for a new car & Galleria Toyota are my local car yard, so this has helped out heaps in knowing what the difference is between the two models.
I’d have to honestly say that early on, I wasn’t a great fan of some of your videos, but with that out the way, I think you’ve obviously learned a lot over time & come a long way, so hats off to you for that, not giving up & striving to improve.
This motoring journalism might be a really good side gig, for you.
The WA equivalent of Auto Expert JC 😂😂
👍👍👍🇦🇺
Thanks for the Video! This has just confirmed that our next car to go with our 76 will be the Fortuner :)
Prado, because what you call comfort is actually important on long trips and reduces fatigue. Also fuel carrying, I don’t like to have fuel in jerry cans. I do pull the seats out of the Prado and replace with false floor. Draw systems and accessories a lot more options with Prado.
I reckon you can change suspension in the fortuner, and even have air bags installed on it, install comfier seats, then you’re good to go 👍
i find the comfier the car is the more i feel like nodding off, so Fortuner for me, I like to feel the road
Great video Ronny, thumbs up. You got yourself a subscriber all the way from Mozambique, Africa.🎉
Great production. Thanks.
Been in the “fortunate” 😄 position to own a top spec 2017 model Fortuner for 3 years and traded it in now on a top spec 2020 Prado. Both very capable vehicles and enjoyed the Fortuner a lot. The Kdss suspension on the Prado is a major differentiator and very impressive. Thanks for the great comparison👍
big fan from Canada, keep up the great work Ronny!
I own a 2020 4Runner and it's a great vehicle all around, including off-road
4runner is technically the American version of Fortuner. Both SUVs was known as the Hilux Surf until it got replaced by the Hilux SW4
@@CarRevvedGamingI can see why the 4Runner is the American version of the Fortuner since it’s a midsize off road suv that’s cheaper than the Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX. However I don’t think those 2 cars are alike at all. Aside from the obvious styling differences, the 4Runner rides on the F2 Platform while the Fortuner rides on the IMV Platform. In addition the Fortuner comes in many diesel engines while the 4Runner only has 2 petrol engines to choose from.
Thanks Ronny, I was up at Toyota today looking at them both. I too have picked the Fortuna GXL for a touring semi offroader with the 4wd capability. I needed a decent car for the steep slippery boat ramps of the NT, I don’t think I’ll be disappointed
Great comparison. That was really good. 👍
Great job, big fan from Greece. 🇬🇷
The world needs more videos like this one.
I didn't expect the fortuner to keep up with the prado. Thought it was much smaller too. I would take the fortuner simply due to the price and they appear very much alike.
But if I had to make a decision today, I would look at the Pajero Sport and Pajero first.
One of the best comparison videos out there
Best indepth so far that i have come across
Great review Ronnie, looked like alot of work mate (and play) to get this review done, Ive had a Fortuner for the last 5 years and I still love it, thanx for the review, much appreciated and thanx again for sharing!
Nice review. Yes I own and love my Prado. It seems you based your decision mainly around price, but didn’t take into account resale value. Check the car yards, Prado hold their value for years.
Toyota hold value in general over other manufacturers but your prado will hold its value better than fortuner I believe
both Fortuner and Prado has strong resale value equally, it's Toyota.
Your videos are awesome Ronny Thankyou👍
Thank you very much for the comprehensive review, you are the best👍🌷
Great stuff as usual Ronnie. I'd go the GXL Prado. Getting older I can do without the bone shaking and appreciate the comfort on big trips. Love my 159litre tank in my current FJ... never want to go back to a standard tank. More available accessories is also nice to have. Could be wrong here... but maybe when travelling remote, spares may be more available than the Fortuner? Love your work though mate. Keep them coming... Cheers 🍻
Loved this video man, your reviews are great. I’ve got a Prado 90 and love it. I’d also love to see the current Prado vs the current 200 series to see if you think it’s really worth the extra $. 🤙🏾
Also a G wagon review and Modified 😍
Buy the 200 for towing. It’s the only valid reason to buy one
I litteraly was thinking about this VS today! And bammmm
A video!
Great video Ronny I have a 2017 fortuner and have taken out back seat and got a draws setup in it and just updated tyres and lift and keeps up with all the mates in the 200s thanks
Great video as always Ronny. Would love to see your honest review of the Y62 patrol. I know you've done a couple of modified episodes but I'm keen on your honest opinion on it. Cheers
The Fox DSC coil over made our Lexus GX460 (same as the Prado) amazing. I would say add the DSC to the Fortuner to get a smoother better ride and save the difference vs the Prado but have a better ride also that is super adjustable for comfort or stiffer highway/towing.
Very happy with the results on this review given I placed my order for the GXL Fortuner before I found this video. 🙂
A great video and comparison! The most thorough! I don't live in Australia unfortunately - but if I did ,as much as I love Land cruisers the Fortuner is the one I can sort of afford - but it is a great value with the rear diff lock and also Hilux based:)
We reached, watched reviews and took for test drive after test drive with both of the. The price was a big thing but what was the deal breaker for us that No one covers in any reviews is the anchor points for baby / booster seats is that the middle one in the Fortuner is in the roof above the back door. We have 3 seats in at all time and if had a extra person come along for the day the strap from the middle seat is right next to the person in the 3rds head. So for that we went the PRADO.
Thanks so much for that as we have 3 seats too and are making the same choice soon!
We also found in the Fortuner the seats rubbed on the doors. We were lucky enough that we could take both for a 24hr drive and could see the doors pushing on the seats and almost touching in the Prado
I went for a Fortuner, price was the main factor. Although I personally do not like the lazy boy feel of the Prado on the highway and more windy NZ roads, it feels a bit unattached from the road. The Fortuner has more feel. Great touring vehicle.
This is a rare presentation. Detailed and objective. The Fortuner is a part -time 4WD while the Prado is full-time. The older Prado had KDS system. I would pick the Prado.
Thanks Ronny for a great no BS review.
It was an interesting video. I would like to know more about the Traction controll
In our 4x4 group my fortuner keeps up with the 70 series and actually get stuck much less often. It is one hell of a vehicle
Hey! I wanted to ask, would it be good for a family of 7-8 for light travelling?
@@daveclement9932 It only has 7 seats. So if 8 youd need to leave someone behind.
@@greggvanderwesthuizen9353 is it good tho?
Solid review. Straight to the point . ❤❤❤ keep it up bro
Top review. I bought the Fortuner 2021 VX. Full spec here in South Africa 🇿🇦. Value for money. Love 💘it.
Got a 2018 Prado gxl it does everything well. Smashes the sand, it’s comfortable on corrugated roads/gravel. It’s amazing on long drives. The only fault I recon is it has a bit of body roll around town. Plus it looks 10x better than a fortuner.
no fortuner looks better, prado looks rlly bad.
I’m happy with my Prado 120 series mark 3 diesel with the same 70 series dual fuel tank capacity of 180 litres.
Excelente video, muchas gracias por la información
Thanks for the review and great reasoning. Being close to 60, I am looking for some comfort and would tip me to the prado, but I love on both the Toyota reliability and off road equipment.
I have a 2011/12 V6 Fortuner4x4 and love it. The 2005-2016 4x4 models were also permanent 4wd with locking center and rear diffs.
Taking out the jump seats freed up a huge amount of space in the back, they were nice to have when needed, but needed so infrequently that I took them out. Also no jump seats means much better visibility.
Here in 🇿🇦 I'd say there are more aftermarket options for the Fortuner than Prado.
Would I love to have a Prado as my daily, absolutely. Would I pay the premium for it over the Fortuner, probably not - if I was going that far I'd probably go 200 for not a lot more.....
Much better review than the cup holder reviewers at cars guide and the like..... Prado is my choice... (though in reality I drive a V6 diesel Touareg as I wanted more power.... please ask them to put a V6 diesel in the Prado)
Agree!
Hands down the best review
Love the practical way you do the comparison, great video.
Btw 4 me a Prado.
I had a Prado 120 for 10 years and now I own a 2019 Hilux.
both are great but the Prado is definitely the more luxury feeling vehicle in comparison to the Fortuner.
or as Ronny would put it "Redefined" 😂😂
Great comparison, Ronny.
I have a 2016 Crusade and love those flappy paddles. I have the rear seats out and a set of Drifta draws in.
But I reckon my upgrade in a few years will be to a Prado. The rear door and 150L fuel tank are big advantages. I just wish it had a six cylinder diesel...
prado and fortuner same engine
@@DuyLe-wy2qx yes, and your point is?
sorry i forgot to put “?”
i mean.i want to ask you a question:” is prado and fortuner same engine?”
Thanks for the info I really required it since i wasn't sure which one to buy. Thankd
I ended buying a fortuner and I'm very happy thanks u helped me decide over any other make
Looking at my bank account I would go for a second hand Patrol of earlys 2000s...
zd30 go boom
Get a late 90s td42 patrol instead
Love when Harry pops up in between Ronny’s videos. @firetofork
Thanks for a great review, well done. I would go the Prado as I think it would be better for off road.
By far the best vid of comparison. Was in doubt but yes will go get a fortuner now..
If i was to buy a Prado, i would want one that looks exactly like Harry's, i like it.
The Fortuner is my pic but only because it's a Hilux , I think if you have a look it used to be a Hilux surf before becoming a fortuner . The surf has been around since early 80s 👍
This guys on to it it’s the modern surf can’t agree more
Great review! and well thought through with plenty of onscreen text to keep up with the switching between vehicles. Both vehicles look good especially with front bars, but the Fortuner view of the rear, what were they thinking. That touring road comfort and large fuel tank for the Prado mmmm, and the Fortuner's cheaper price, power to weight and better fuel economy ... I didnt expect the Fortuner to be your pick, I'm still on the fence for buying but the review did help considerably with seeing the internal space comparisons, cheers!
I have to say you did a great job. Just keep going.
I see new Ronny Dahl video, I click, I like
I would opt for the Fortuner because of the extra space and lower cost. I really don’t need the luxury the Prada offers. As far as looks go, as long as it’s not down right butt ugly, I really don’t care. I’m more function over form. As far as history goes, I lean toward a long history. My reasoning is, the longer a model vehicle has been around the longer there is to have worked out all the bugs and more time to be refined. Plus I love my 4Runner and if the Fortuner is more like the 4Runner that’s what I’m going with.
Really good review, explained very well ♡♡
Prado GXL for me. The extra fuel capacity, the comfort (given the distances one has to cover in Australia touring), the availability of options and accessories plus the off-road ability justifies the extra cost. Which is false economy, as once you've cried because you paid for a Prado, you'll own it for so many years that you'd have forgotten the pain and gotten all the pleasure. If you buy a Fortuner, you'll like it when you're young but, once it has rattled the fillings out of your teeth, you'll sell it at a loss and buy a Prado anyway :)