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I had the 1.5L hybrid model from early 2015 (before the face lift). Nice car, very good price, quite spacious with lots of room for my 2 dogs in the back or loading space for any project you might do. I previously had a Volvo V70. The Volvo is much bigger, but I find the Fielder is more than sufficient for my purposes. Also, the Volvo give a feeling of quality in the interior that the Toyota just doesn't have. But the Volvo was constantly in the workshop with huge bills, while so far the Toyota has been humming along with no issues. The Fielder consumes about 1/3 of the petrol of the V70! I lost this Fielder in a head on collision with a BMW. Yes, the BMW won and there was much more damage on the Toyota, but the Toyota did what it's supposed to do, crumpled up, and protected me perfectly. The car was totaled and I didn't have a scratch. So I bought basically the same car again - 1.5L hybrid model from late 2015 (after the face lift). I like it just as well as the first one. One caveat, I like listening to music in the car, and the speakers in the Fielder are the worst I have ever heard. Worse than in a 1980s Fiat - my first car. On the positive side, replacing the speakers in the Toyota is no problem. The interior of this car is super easy to works on, unlike the Volvo where everything was bolted down in mysterious ways. Anyhow, if music is at all important to you, and upgrade of the stereo system might be in order. I installed a rear view camera in the process, which is a really nice addition.
Hey man I have the 2013 import model fielder. May I say the stock interior speakers are phenomenal, I’m always getting compliments on my supposed aftermarket sound system. It is quite possible the atrocity of your speakers are a direct outcome of teenagers blasting music.
@@Modaholic13 - May I suggest that a previous owner upgraded the speakers in your car. I have taken out the stock speakers in mine. Once I saw them, I was no longer surprised about the sound - or rather the lack thereof. It's too bad that I did not take a photo, but the magnet of the speaker is about the size of a penny, and weighs as much. There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that you can get decent mids out of that design, let alone any semblance of bass.
Super helpful review when looking to purchase a used car. Practical and fair insights. We eventually purchased a 1.5L Manual "Corolla GX Wagon" (NZ New vs imported) for which I struggled to find any reviews until I learnt that the Fielder is basically the same car.
what i like about japanese cars is in the japanese market only, their cars are much packed with side mirrors that are shifted to the side of the door giving it more space and the usual japanese cars box but the design can withstand modern 2014 era upwards, and japanese cars all though not very fast but it is very neat and beautiful showing the image of Japan that prioritizes perfection like its good society
Hi , well explained. I have 2015 fielder. Have a query interms of language conversion from Japanese to English. can you please help how to convert from Japanese to English? Tried all ways no luck.
NZ has a large used imported Japanese car market. Many companies and used car dealers purchase cars, ship them to NZ, and then register them here. Used cars have to meet safety, economy, and emissions standards. Find out more here:
Almost 60% of all vehicle registrations in New Zealand each year are used Japanese imports, according to Driven magazine. Largely because NZ is one of few other countries to drive on the left and we have a large demand for used cars. Australia also imports used cars from the Japanese market.
I can't comment on the Honda Shuttle as we don't have them in New Zealand, but the Honda Fit has no way near that amount of space in the boot. The Fit is a hatchback and has about half a meter between the boot and the rear seats. This is a station wagon and has at least meter. My sister owns one and my grandfather owns one and they aren't even close!
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I had the 1.5L hybrid model from early 2015 (before the face lift). Nice car, very good price, quite spacious with lots of room for my 2 dogs in the back or loading space for any project you might do. I previously had a Volvo V70. The Volvo is much bigger, but I find the Fielder is more than sufficient for my purposes. Also, the Volvo give a feeling of quality in the interior that the Toyota just doesn't have. But the Volvo was constantly in the workshop with huge bills, while so far the Toyota has been humming along with no issues. The Fielder consumes about 1/3 of the petrol of the V70!
I lost this Fielder in a head on collision with a BMW. Yes, the BMW won and there was much more damage on the Toyota, but the Toyota did what it's supposed to do, crumpled up, and protected me perfectly. The car was totaled and I didn't have a scratch. So I bought basically the same car again - 1.5L hybrid model from late 2015 (after the face lift). I like it just as well as the first one.
One caveat, I like listening to music in the car, and the speakers in the Fielder are the worst I have ever heard. Worse than in a 1980s Fiat - my first car. On the positive side, replacing the speakers in the Toyota is no problem. The interior of this car is super easy to works on, unlike the Volvo where everything was bolted down in mysterious ways. Anyhow, if music is at all important to you, and upgrade of the stereo system might be in order. I installed a rear view camera in the process, which is a really nice addition.
Hey man I have the 2013 import model fielder. May I say the stock interior speakers are phenomenal, I’m always getting compliments on my supposed aftermarket sound system. It is quite possible the atrocity of your speakers are a direct outcome of teenagers blasting music.
@@Modaholic13 - May I suggest that a previous owner upgraded the speakers in your car. I have taken out the stock speakers in mine. Once I saw them, I was no longer surprised about the sound - or rather the lack thereof. It's too bad that I did not take a photo, but the magnet of the speaker is about the size of a penny, and weighs as much. There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that you can get decent mids out of that design, let alone any semblance of bass.
Probably one of the most reliable engines toyota has ever made, theres ones going on auction in Japan at 600000km
Super helpful review when looking to purchase a used car. Practical and fair insights. We eventually purchased a 1.5L Manual "Corolla GX Wagon" (NZ New vs imported) for which I struggled to find any reviews until I learnt that the Fielder is basically the same car.
Meaning the fielder is the newer improved version of the Corolla 1998 G Touring Wagon. Wow!
We used to call it a Caldina in Uganda back in the day
what i like about japanese cars is in the japanese market only, their cars are much packed with side mirrors that are shifted to the side of the door giving it more space and the usual japanese cars box but the design can withstand modern 2014 era upwards, and japanese cars all though not very fast but it is very neat and beautiful showing the image of Japan that prioritizes perfection like its good society
Have the 1.8L. and I love it!
awesome review
Hi , well explained. I have 2015 fielder. Have a query interms of language conversion from Japanese to English. can you please help how to convert from Japanese to English? Tried all ways no luck.
Good description. Oh my goodness, the bloke sounds like Korg (portrayed by Taika Waititi) from Thor: Ragnarok.
Only weighs 1160kg, so the 1.8 in sports or manual mode should perform fairly well.
As a Canadian, I wonder whether these wonderful Fielders just wash up on the beaches of New Zealand or are they imported officially?
NZ has a large used imported Japanese car market. Many companies and used car dealers purchase cars, ship them to NZ, and then register them here. Used cars have to meet safety, economy, and emissions standards. Find out more here:
Almost 60% of all vehicle registrations in New Zealand each year are used Japanese imports, according to Driven magazine. Largely because NZ is one of few other countries to drive on the left and we have a large demand for used cars. Australia also imports used cars from the Japanese market.
Good review! I think you got the fuel economy units mixed up.
How did you managed to change the instrument cluster to english. Please help.
Japanese use English instrument Clusters and buttons
Does it have a CVT transmission
Is there a way of making the 2nd-row seats fold completely flat? Thanks for the vid!
Good review bro... what car u reckon is good for uber ...??? Prius or corolla .? Economy and space wise.
Bro Can you please!! Do a review on the 2011 wagon model..
Which engine oil is recommended for Toyota fielder 2012 non hybrid.present mileage 60000
In sports mode some of these are 7 speed forward
Great review mate. Would u do a review for a Nissan Fuga 350gt ? I’m based in Auckland
what about road noise?
is this car for sale?
Can you please do review on hybrid 2014 model
Could you review the cvt version
What a super car
Ive noticed with my 2004 ...above 100 the car engine vibrates a little
Paul A you should check your engine mounts they may need to be changed
Could you review the cat version
Awesome
So nice car!
So nice review,
But, Did I read it correctly, 6.km/l???
Should be 12.5 km/l.
It should be more than, mine (2007 1.5cc Auto) makes an average of 8.5km /l in a 100% urban with traffic. 15km/l on highways
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I so want this but the 1.8 auto
How much money
Easy to rob best of getting a steering lock if you buying one
Nice 👍 🚗🚗🚗🚗
This car is a waste of space. Even a Honda Fit has boot space almost like that... Honda Shuttle is way bigger.
I can't comment on the Honda Shuttle as we don't have them in New Zealand, but the Honda Fit has no way near that amount of space in the boot. The Fit is a hatchback and has about half a meter between the boot and the rear seats. This is a station wagon and has at least meter. My sister owns one and my grandfather owns one and they aren't even close!
ugly design