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As an Aussie living in Thailand, our Fortuna just ticked over 400,000km and is still looking and driving like new. And the extras it comes with over here as standard, make it quite luxurious as well... and!!!! It can still carry dozens when needed haha
@@MrJarkeveld Nothing major at all! Just routine maintenance. I was planning to replace it a couple of years ago but it's just too good to let it go for now!
In Indonesia, this car hold their price very well on second market. Both engine 2.5L Diesel and 2.8L Diesel, they're known to be reliable and you can tune this shit to absolute madness, I even saw someone had almost 900nm of torque from these engine. It also able to drink poor diesel fuel that had only 48cetane and super dirty 3.5k sulfur content.
The driver's attitude is usually arrogant, the same stereotype as BMW's driver in USA. Also not everyone wants to breathe the charcoal cancerous smoke from tuned Fortuner.
Nah these newer ones are nowhere near as durable as the old ones You'll be replacing the fuel filter often when running it on cheap diesel, or else the check engine light will come on.
In South Africa driving Fortuner is like painting a target on your back. People with this 4x4 are constantly fretting. But they still love em. A friend of myne had their car stolen 4 times before the got a pajero sport.
@@chrisg1234fly or take the 2.8 stickers off and put the v6 sticker on... the bobbleheads are sometimes very stupid my lux is going almost 2016 300 000 and that is what I did
As an American living in the Philippines, these vehicles are quite common. They are family vehicles not generally used as taxis. The vast majority are rear wheel drive only. No DPF problems here because no DPF.
yeah way too many. they're oversized for PH roads and parking slots. and they're mostly rwd, can't even do light offroading, i don't see the point really. it's a truck platform but haven't seen anyone tow anything w/ their fortuners.
@@nandy1256 funny you asked. just today i towed a few sacks of garden soil on a small trailer w/ a ford ecosport. then went to get FREE sand at the quarry, this needed a 4x4 so i towed w/ a suzuki jimny. but you're right i don't see too many people towing. i did see a few tow motorcycles. saw a polaris side-by-side on sctex once...
Towing is not common in the Philippines. Only a few families here own a boat, caravan or anything of that nature. Being adventurous is not instilled in the culture there because they prefer going to the mall.
I own a late 2020 Fortuner SRX (top trim). So far no problems. Its my daily drive, only 40.000km, I work near my house, but I have taken this thing to the gnarliest roads with no issue. Last year, we where in the mountains and had a big snow storm. The car came under 1mts of fresh snow with ease by it self. Also completed several trails in winter. This summer we made it up and down the infamous "Cuchilla" trail (knife's edge) only in 4x4low, no diff block needed. Only modified vehicules could make the climb...and also this car, with no modifications, hehehe. Summary: hard suspension, brilliant transmition, big but not huge, enough ground clearance, no rattles or squeaks. Few cars come adventure-ready from the factory with this reliability in my country. Perfect for me.
As an Aussie living in Laos, I've noticed that German NGOs have plenty of Fortunas. No German brand SUVs, even though there are BMW and Mercedes dealers in Vientiane. Only the German ambassador has a BMW.
I have been driving one of 2.8 variants for about 5 years now, and I still absolutely love it!! The only little thing I find a bit annoying is the slow tail gate opening and closing action. Some of the rivals in this day and time is faster. But apart from that, I do not have any complaints. Driving at night with the LED lights is a breeze and a massive upgrade from my Ford Ranger I used to drive before that. Some of my friends have well over 500k kms on the clock with no rattles, no major issues mechanically, nothing. I do have received complaints about the interior built quality and driving quality of some of the later models. But I love my car. With the vehicle price increase in my country, I will have to spend about 90% more now, than I've spent on this car to get something better. Also, this car loves gravel roads and exploring and driving far distances, and I never felt uncomfortable after hours of driving.
These are very popular here in Brazil. They are pretty expensive around here (around 70k USD for the brand new base model), but are the most reliable alternative and with the 21 facelift became nicely equipped with ACC, 360 camera and JBL sound system. Toyota made a huge name for themselves regarding reliability so the depreciation is pretty small. The Hilux and the SW4 (Fortuner) are the best sellers in its categories in Brazil and Argentina. The main buyers for this car are farmers and people who live in a fair distance of the major urban centers.
I really dig the facelifted Fortuner with the restyled front bumper. The 2.8L 1GD diesel with 500Nm has plenty of poke and will keep up with a 200 Series 1VD no worries.
Removed 3rd row seats as soon as picked my new 2022 up. Will never go back in. Went through replaced internal lightscand reverse with Stedi LED. 2022 has 80l tank and bigger mirrors for towing. 🎉🎉
I have a 2016 Toyota Fortuner. Always serviced with local Toyota dealer. Best part is dealer initiate if there is any warranty work to be done and gave me a Toyota Rav4 hybrid for a day absolutely free. Toyota app gives you what's expected in a service. DPF replaced under warranty doesn't have to beg or fight for any work to be done. Absolutely happy with the car. Ford will give you more bells and whistles but when it comes to warranty work good luck with that. It is not sophisticated by any means and no line departure or ADAS but I m confident this will go pass the 500Kms.
I agree with comments from my fellow South Africans, owning them in some parts of South Africa isn’t wise given their value on the black market. Having said that everyone I know who owns one loves them. The lack of boot space was a deal breaker for me, I chose a Discovery 4 and also drive a Land Cruiser 105 which are both more practical for me as family and everything else cars
We have the 2023 GX model and we absolutely love it!So stable on road and comfortable to drive!We took out the 3rd row seats. For towing the caravan it is amazing!
Fortuners are everywhere in Asia. Specifically the Philippines. On the side note. Keep up the good work! And please do a Volvo XC40. Curious how those go.
owned a 2017 2.7 Petrol for 6 years.NO issues! Before that,had 2 more earlier models.also no issues.CONS? a) bad mpg b) uncomfortable compared to other makes c) 3rd row seats that take up too much space when folded (i removed mine and kept them in storage) d) underpowered e) yes,lights that cant switch off,not good for undercover night work : ))
Got to admit this review suprised me. Not sure if this is a car I should recommend someone I know to check out or not due to this. I bet Hullsy is glad that this one was a shorter what went wrong isn't as long as Friday's one lol Good work as always guys and as always keep up the good work and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍
3 years, 100k km and no issues, toyota replaced the dpf for free before it failed. Agree its truck like but with minimal bells and whistles to go wrong
Just did 8000k in my 2018 Fortuner towing a 1800kg camper and the car didn't miss a beat. Got a service in Perth just to ease any concerns and it was all good. Did upgrade suspension and add airbags before I left. About to upgrade to a 2400kg (max) caravan, so got fingers crossed she copes.
I would love to hear Jim's opinion as to what would be more reliable the Pajero Sport or the Fortuner. Also which one of these cars is esier to service and maintain.
Love your no BS content, keep it up. I have a 7/ 2018 GXL tuna from new and loving it. 66,000 klm and 25,000 of that is 4wding and outback touring. Plenty of aftermarket stuff for them mine is all ARB. The 2nd row seats are on a slide rail so they can be moved forward to give more room in the third row, also the front dash cup holder slide forward so if you can’t handle a “real man’s coffee” you can fit a latte in it. Generally zero problems except the stupid infotainment system however I’m getting a kenwood system as per the tuna forums it’s an easy fit. If you want a no BS 4wd get it.
I do own a 2021 Feverish Red Toyota Fortuner GXL myself, with 85070km on the odometer, even though it can be rough and heavy to drive sometimes, I do enjoy driving it as my family car to seat 6 people (including my niece). Good thing I own the facelifted model so I have the updated infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on it, automatic climate control air conditioning, and black cloth seating (at least I avoided the brown interior completely) but the front indicators of the car does give me the shits, it’s so low that I get cut off on roundabouts constantly as other drivers cant see them. Weirdly enough, I may be the only Filipino man that actually drives a Fortuner in here in Australia, when it’s such a common car for people to drive in the Philippines, my uncle owns one there and I drove that car as my test drive before I bought one in Penrith Toyota when my 2004 Camry needed to be replaced.
To add on, I already had the timing chains done at 60k due to the dreaded 1GD rattling timing chain issue , but since I still drive the car, it still doesn’t change my opinion on my car.
We love our Fortuner and are currently towing our van around Australia in it. I like not being like everyone else with a Mux or Everest, they have their own issues too. Fortuner is the biggest selling SUV in Asia and South Africa for years, the roads are way worse than in Aussie. Fortuner’s are tough as.
@@ibrahimbashir6634 4runner/Surf has been based on the Prado since 1996, but there are a few part sinmmilarities between the models, such as the 139.7x6 wheel bolt pattern.
Biggest issue with all toyotas is rust. They are often scrapped before they reach their 12th birthday in the UK due to rust. Mechanically sound, but if the chassis rots, the rest of it is pretty worthless. If you can look after the chassis, the Hilux will do a million miles
At least here in India, that isn't so much of an issue because of our weather. Yes, we get a lot of rain and it is very humid in many areas, but no salt on the roads
@davidmilledge221 its so stupid isn't it. The UK has the safest roads in the world so they're not going to not salt the roads. You'd think toyota would offer more corrosive resistant coating for the UK market
They "should" put a thick layer of rubber coating underneath. My 2009 Hyundai Tucson JM[here in Australia] has a coating of rubber(sprayed on) on the underbelly of the car(albeit a thin coating)...
Greetings from NZ Guys…Absolutely the Best Car Reviews out there! Highly entertaining and informative. Have a friends 2016 Jaguar F Pace 3 litre diesel here for a month. Such a beautiful car to drive ,,thinking of buying one . Would be an interesting car to review. Keep up the good work, Alan
How does this differ from the North America market 4Runner? I mistakenly believed that the Hilux was the same as the hugely popular Tacoma until I realized that the Tacoma was specifically designed and built for North America. I recently sold my 2012 Tacoma with 368,000 km on it. Still running strong although the transmission was starting to slip at 60 to 70 kph. Regards from metric Canada where a 4x4 in winter is not a luxury.
Love my 2022 Fortuner, seriously rate it. Have had many 4wd. Great power to weight ratio , coils and discs in rear. Good economy. Wayyyy better than MUX. Didn't want a super large car, fits the bill a treat. 2022 upgrade gets up and goes nicely. GX is the best value, Nothing wrong with audio system, i love cable Android as keeps phone charged. ❤❤
True. I bought a brand new BT-50 last year which is basically an Isuzu Dmax. The ride quality is leagues better than our Fortuner. Funny cause one's a pickup and the other's an SUV 😂
I think we'll end up with a Mitsi Pajero sport even though I like these more when they're kitted out for off road. The Pajero just has a nicer looking interior and is cheaper.
Best promotional picture ever. Was this suv, pictured with a cargo carrier fitted. With the rear back seats down. You're own mobile detention centre...😉
These are also really popular in South Africa. There's quite a few owners on my street alone. So they hold their resale values quite well, compared to something like an Everest.
We bought the latest Fortuner MT an year ago, here in India. Absolutely great machine. The only complain is a lack iof 360 camera and maybe the inability to turn off the headlamp manually. That said, it’s a driver’s car, the diesel torque will definitely put a smile on the driver’s face and the manu gearbix is icing on the cake.
I own a 2019 automatic,the BS 4 engine is the best better than the DPF one,even if I sell now I am getting.more than what I paid for,bit not selling it another 10 years because the engines coming out now are just not as reliable.Bs6 is a very bad engine applies to all cars
I'm using a Toyota Harrier SUV since 2018, not sure u hav this model in Australia. It's such a good SUV, easy, comfy to drive, maintain, service & repair.
The Toyota Harrier is a Lexus RX300[the 1st Gen if im not wrong] here in Australia but there are Harrier badged cars that have been imported from Japan... When they 1st came out I absolutely loved the look of them... 1st saw them when my cousin(& a few other fam members)bought them back in Indonesia..
It happens the same in Brazil and Argentina. In Brazil the SW4 (our name for the Fortuner) sells about cars 1500 a month, the Pajero around 300, and the Chevrolet Trailblazer 150.
Our 2012 Fortuner based on 7th gen hilux was larger than the current gen. Luxurious and spacious just enough for children for 3rd row unlike the new one is small. The KD beats the GD all day
bought 2016 GXl apart from goofy infotainment i love it in and out any-day everyday. Just completed NSW,SA and VIC trip last month and the more you driver smoother it flows. Yes DPF is covered by any dealers here in Aus.
In South Africa these vehicles are gold, especially considering our deteriorating road conditions where (and I'm not joking) the center of a town I recently transited almost required a 4x4 to get through the roads (near Sabi). I have personally driven about 300,000km in these vehicles and can vouch for their reliability and toughness. I even had one 4 wheels in the air when going down a dirt road where I didn't notice a hump in the road.... probably about 1.5 meters in the air and it came down heavy due to the nature of the road... I stopped and was expecting at a minimum for the exhaust to have broken its mounts and hanging loose... but nothing... drove away like nothing happened. Drove another 80,000km in that vehicle with zero problems... As mentioned here they are not luxury vehicles but they are tough as nails... if that's what you need, you can't go wrong
Once again Jim goes easy on Toyotas...just glaze over a class action, no mention of injector problems, crank seal leakages, timing chain rattles and overheating...unbreakable!
I mentioned some smoke on regen for my Australian 2015 GX manual in 2023 to the Toyota dealer who sold it to me - could book me in fast enough for a new free dpf - 5 years out of warranty and free timing chain check with video recording for headoffice and 5th injector check - told me any issue covered even if 10 yrs old…. Toyota does it well when you have a great dealer with an awesome service department. Open til 11pm. And I only use them for warranty stuff! Never a hassle to deal with = confidence as owner.
Many Toyota car become scraps metal after 30 years old used it better Mitsubishi pajero 1979 still running on the road,lancer 1960-70-80 also still good, some Mazda car Datsun car also still good for more than 30 years above
Believe it or not, it is an aspirational/ status symbol vehicle in India. It has no strong rivals so they keep bumping the price up and the used fortuners hold their values well. They sell really well in India. It is super popular with Politicians.
The 1 thing that turned me towards the fortuner was the 2nd row moves forward and back aswell as flipping forward for easy access to rear seats we compared it with mux which only flips and the everest which only slides
I remember there's a 960 Volvo that got rear ended by a Fortuner, same model as they one in thumbnail. The Volvo was fine and didnt take much damage not even a bent in the trunk, however the Fortuner was the unfortunate one, front face got crush by the 960 volvo rear end, all front fascia falls apart, Fortuner ends up being towed
Identity crisis all because of LC prado because you buy a Suv with LandCrusier badging instead of Fortuner which sounds like weird naming and Both pricing & Engine is same but it’s a rugged Hilux based Suv and that diesel is chumeshwaరీ lasts for ever.😂
Didn't like this review at all. Watched half of it and just heard a Toyota fan boy making every comment. Saying for example middle row seats are comfortable or trunk space is ok with those 2 folded seats in the way, that means he is totally biased. Not against Fortuners, but I made rides several times on those and definitely there are reliable but not far away in many areas to it's rivals
you must be joking on the towing. i towed a 17foot cuddy cabin boat with a kluger that only had 2500kg capacity. 3000kg is an absoulte shitload of capacity. most ppl will never need more than that. fortuner tows like a beast champ.
It's a little too big for an SUV. I'd still prefer a wagon over an SUV. This car seems like it has an identity crisis as it's built like a bush basher, but modding for it is too much work & it's too ute/truck like for passenger vehicles. I don't know what to buy in place of it for vehicles in the same class... a wagon?
Rented one these for a NZ trip last year and found out the hard way that the rear air vents only blow cold air, no heating at all for the rear passengers though this was on the base trim level, might be a different story for the higher trim levels.
ofc nothing is perfect. even the apple products which they claimed as premium and quality didn't last for long. out of all the engines out there, toyota engines are the most reliable engine that's for sure
Everybody has different requirements for their rides,,,, this one is a more rugged 4WD. So it is not meant for the mild and meek. lt would suit me because l require a strong/rugged towing car with enough room in back to sleep and store gear. lt would cope with hauling a jetboat through rocky river beds where urban -based soft-roaders would struggle and break.
Most likely the Prado, since they share a lot of parts... although the Fortuner seems more like the original 4Runner since it's an SUV version of the Hilux.
The front suspension is not as tough like Montero you must wacth always the wear & tear of the front tire not like of the montero almost no need to wheel align align and also the tranny it cannot last long compare to montero
Hi, thanks for the video. I am a late 2020 Fortuner owner from new, and I love it. We tow a caravan regularly and it has been absolutely fine. With the engine upgrade it has plenty of grunt, and is fine for city driving as well. I have travelled in some of my mates alternative 4x4s utes and wagons, and none of them strike me as any better. I also love the huge Toyota badge on the front!
Here in malaysia, an entry level fortuner with the 2.4 is almost 25% more expensive than a top end toyota hilux with the 2.8. Yeah, coz tax duty happened. Thats why almost nobody buys a fortuner. Like… what the point. Might as well get a hilux😅
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"the Fortuner seats seven while the Hilux accommodates dozens."
~ReDriven.
The hilux can also mount all sorts of weapon systems for whatever conflict you are looking to get involved in.
I've come to hate the Fortuner because of how so many of their drivers act in my country.
You are from india right
100% India. All them south indian gangsters have this as their rolls/ and or kali range
@@jatt-jatt-jatt3181 🤣🤣
😂 my father in law in Malaysia owned one and he’s the worst driver I’ve ever seen
Can we review Mercedes x class please!!!!!😊😊😊
A mounted 50cal is another difference between a Hi Lux and the Fortuna. Great video as usual lads
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As an Aussie living in Thailand, our Fortuna just ticked over 400,000km and is still looking and driving like new. And the extras it comes with over here as standard, make it quite luxurious as well... and!!!! It can still carry dozens when needed haha
No ' cold ' starts helps😅
That is a lot of kms...any major repairs?
@@MrJarkeveld Nothing major at all! Just routine maintenance. I was planning to replace it a couple of years ago but it's just too good to let it go for now!
@@mvnorsel6354 haha yeah 'winter' in Thailand is something else!
Taxi user of first choice was always a Toyota cars । reliable dna of Toyota 💪🏻
In Indonesia, this car hold their price very well on second market. Both engine 2.5L Diesel and 2.8L Diesel, they're known to be reliable and you can tune this shit to absolute madness, I even saw someone had almost 900nm of torque from these engine. It also able to drink poor diesel fuel that had only 48cetane and super dirty 3.5k sulfur content.
The driver's attitude is usually arrogant, the same stereotype as BMW's driver in USA. Also not everyone wants to breathe the charcoal cancerous smoke from tuned Fortuner.
@@silentIm yea the driver's stereotype for this car were absolutely arrogant, along with it's rival Pajero Sport.
that is what we expected from toyota standard, especially for middle end car
Nah these newer ones are nowhere near as durable as the old ones
You'll be replacing the fuel filter often when running it on cheap diesel, or else the check engine light will come on.
Mana fans cumi2 pada denial lagi asw asw bet
In South Africa driving Fortuner is like painting a target on your back. People with this 4x4 are constantly fretting. But they still love em. A friend of myne had their car stolen 4 times before the got a pajero sport.
not if you buy the v6!!! cos that doesnt have any taxi bits!!!
@@chrisg1234fly or take the 2.8 stickers off and put the v6 sticker on... the bobbleheads are sometimes very stupid
my lux is going almost 2016 300 000 and that is what I did
@@rayoflight39 this is top 3 the most helpful things I’ve seen on TH-cam
As an American living in the Philippines, these vehicles are quite common. They are family vehicles not generally used as taxis. The vast majority are rear wheel drive only. No DPF problems here because no DPF.
yeah way too many. they're oversized for PH roads and parking slots. and they're mostly rwd, can't even do light offroading, i don't see the point really. it's a truck platform but haven't seen anyone tow anything w/ their fortuners.
@@rondg2 because everybody wants a tough looking truck. And they are quite durable.
@@rondg2
Have you seen anyone tow anything using a Ford everest or Land cruiser or other in the PH?
@@nandy1256 funny you asked. just today i towed a few sacks of garden soil on a small trailer w/ a ford ecosport. then went to get FREE sand at the quarry, this needed a 4x4 so i towed w/ a suzuki jimny. but you're right i don't see too many people towing. i did see a few tow motorcycles. saw a polaris side-by-side on sctex once...
Towing is not common in the Philippines. Only a few families here own a boat, caravan or anything of that nature. Being adventurous is not instilled in the culture there because they prefer going to the mall.
I own a late 2020 Fortuner SRX (top trim). So far no problems. Its my daily drive, only 40.000km, I work near my house, but I have taken this thing to the gnarliest roads with no issue. Last year, we where in the mountains and had a big snow storm. The car came under 1mts of fresh snow with ease by it self. Also completed several trails in winter. This summer we made it up and down the infamous "Cuchilla" trail (knife's edge) only in 4x4low, no diff block needed. Only modified vehicules could make the climb...and also this car, with no modifications, hehehe. Summary: hard suspension, brilliant transmition, big but not huge, enough ground clearance, no rattles or squeaks. Few cars come adventure-ready from the factory with this reliability in my country. Perfect for me.
As an Aussie living in Laos, I've noticed that German NGOs have plenty of Fortunas. No German brand SUVs, even though there are BMW and Mercedes dealers in Vientiane. Only the German ambassador has a BMW.
Does that BMW have more value than the whole of Laos?
Because NGOs buy them from elsewhere. Probably from Thailand, Vietnam, India, Phillippines, etc.
I have been driving one of 2.8 variants for about 5 years now, and I still absolutely love it!! The only little thing I find a bit annoying is the slow tail gate opening and closing action. Some of the rivals in this day and time is faster. But apart from that, I do not have any complaints. Driving at night with the LED lights is a breeze and a massive upgrade from my Ford Ranger I used to drive before that. Some of my friends have well over 500k kms on the clock with no rattles, no major issues mechanically, nothing. I do have received complaints about the interior built quality and driving quality of some of the later models. But I love my car. With the vehicle price increase in my country, I will have to spend about 90% more now, than I've spent on this car to get something better. Also, this car loves gravel roads and exploring and driving far distances, and I never felt uncomfortable after hours of driving.
These are very popular here in Brazil. They are pretty expensive around here (around 70k USD for the brand new base model), but are the most reliable alternative and with the 21 facelift became nicely equipped with ACC, 360 camera and JBL sound system. Toyota made a huge name for themselves regarding reliability so the depreciation is pretty small. The Hilux and the SW4 (Fortuner) are the best sellers in its categories in Brazil and Argentina. The main buyers for this car are farmers and people who live in a fair distance of the major urban centers.
I really dig the facelifted Fortuner with the restyled front bumper. The 2.8L 1GD diesel with 500Nm has plenty of poke and will keep up with a 200 Series 1VD no worries.
Removed 3rd row seats as soon as picked my new 2022 up. Will never go back in. Went through replaced internal lightscand reverse with Stedi LED. 2022 has 80l tank and bigger mirrors for towing. 🎉🎉
I have a 2016 Toyota Fortuner. Always serviced with local Toyota dealer. Best part is dealer initiate if there is any warranty work to be done and gave me a Toyota Rav4 hybrid for a day absolutely free. Toyota app gives you what's expected in a service. DPF replaced under warranty doesn't have to beg or fight for any work to be done. Absolutely happy with the car. Ford will give you more bells and whistles but when it comes to warranty work good luck with that. It is not sophisticated by any means and no line departure or ADAS but I m confident this will go pass the 500Kms.
I agree with comments from my fellow South Africans, owning them in some parts of South Africa isn’t wise given their value on the black market. Having said that everyone I know who owns one loves them. The lack of boot space was a deal breaker for me, I chose a Discovery 4 and also drive a Land Cruiser 105 which are both more practical for me as family and everything else cars
OK that 'four tuna' gag literally made me laugh out loud.
Also, your coffee is about the same size as the K-cup you put in a Keurig.
We have the 2023 GX model and we absolutely love it!So stable on road and comfortable to drive!We took out the 3rd row seats. For towing the caravan it is amazing!
Me and my partner arguing who adjusted the air vents, just adam cooling a coffee lol
Fortuners are everywhere in Asia. Specifically the Philippines.
On the side note. Keep up the good work! And please do a Volvo XC40. Curious how those go.
And very common across Africa from Cape to Cairo, I was a little surprised when he said it doesn't sell well, maybe in Australia
owned a 2017 2.7 Petrol for 6 years.NO issues! Before that,had 2 more earlier models.also no issues.CONS? a) bad mpg b) uncomfortable compared to other makes c) 3rd row seats that take up too much space when folded (i removed mine and kept them in storage) d) underpowered e) yes,lights that cant switch off,not good for undercover night work : ))
What a surprise a fuel thirsty engine actually had poor fuel economy, really stumped green peace for years
Used your code for new wiper tech wipers for my Corolla. So glad I did.
Glad to hear it!
Got to admit this review suprised me.
Not sure if this is a car I should recommend someone I know to check out or not due to this.
I bet Hullsy is glad that this one was a shorter what went wrong isn't as long as Friday's one lol
Good work as always guys and as always keep up the good work and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍
Thanks for the unbiased no BS reports.👍👍👍
3 years, 100k km and no issues, toyota replaced the dpf for free before it failed. Agree its truck like but with minimal bells and whistles to go wrong
Just did 8000k in my 2018 Fortuner towing a 1800kg camper and the car didn't miss a beat. Got a service in Perth just to ease any concerns and it was all good. Did upgrade suspension and add airbags before I left. About to upgrade to a 2400kg (max) caravan, so got fingers crossed she copes.
I would love to hear Jim's opinion as to what would be more reliable the Pajero Sport or the Fortuner. Also which one of these cars is esier to service and maintain.
Love your no BS content, keep it up.
I have a 7/ 2018 GXL tuna from new and loving it. 66,000 klm and 25,000 of that is 4wding and outback touring. Plenty of aftermarket stuff for them mine is all ARB. The 2nd row seats are on a slide rail so they can be moved forward to give more room in the third row, also the front dash cup holder slide forward so if you can’t handle a “real man’s coffee” you can fit a latte in it. Generally zero problems except the stupid infotainment system however I’m getting a kenwood system as per the tuna forums it’s an easy fit. If you want a no BS 4wd get it.
I do own a 2021 Feverish Red Toyota Fortuner GXL myself, with 85070km on the odometer, even though it can be rough and heavy to drive sometimes, I do enjoy driving it as my family car to seat 6 people (including my niece). Good thing I own the facelifted model so I have the updated infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on it, automatic climate control air conditioning, and black cloth seating (at least I avoided the brown interior completely) but the front indicators of the car does give me the shits, it’s so low that I get cut off on roundabouts constantly as other drivers cant see them.
Weirdly enough, I may be the only Filipino man that actually drives a Fortuner in here in Australia, when it’s such a common car for people to drive in the Philippines, my uncle owns one there and I drove that car as my test drive before I bought one in Penrith Toyota when my 2004 Camry needed to be replaced.
To add on, I already had the timing chains done at 60k due to the dreaded 1GD rattling timing chain issue , but since I still drive the car, it still doesn’t change my opinion on my car.
Hi bro pinoy here and I drive a 22 model Fortuner here too 👍🇦🇺🇵🇭
Fortuna, the king on our roads , reliable appliance we love so much
i always look forward to new redriven videos, and they just keep on coming! keep it up you legends
We love our Fortuner and are currently towing our van around Australia in it. I like not being like everyone else with a Mux or Everest, they have their own issues too. Fortuner is the biggest selling SUV in Asia and South Africa for years, the roads are way worse than in Aussie. Fortuner’s are tough as.
Tough as bread
@@drive-channel1834 Nails 😅
I find the Fortuner expensive as a brand new model. Also, they should’ve kept the “Hilux surf” name.
Hilux surf is 4runner sold in America
@@ibrahimbashir6634 4runner/Surf has been based on the Prado since 1996, but there are a few part sinmmilarities between the models, such as the 139.7x6 wheel bolt pattern.
As someone who is Thai, i seen many of these "Fortuna" everyday both this gen and older gen
Tough as a brick 😅
Biggest issue with all toyotas is rust. They are often scrapped before they reach their 12th birthday in the UK due to rust. Mechanically sound, but if the chassis rots, the rest of it is pretty worthless. If you can look after the chassis, the Hilux will do a million miles
Stop putting salt on ya roads , gee imagine an EV on salt roads with the battery underneath 😮nasty
At least here in India, that isn't so much of an issue because of our weather. Yes, we get a lot of rain and it is very humid in many areas, but no salt on the roads
Sounds like a UK problem
@davidmilledge221 its so stupid isn't it. The UK has the safest roads in the world so they're not going to not salt the roads. You'd think toyota would offer more corrosive resistant coating for the UK market
They "should" put a thick layer of rubber coating underneath. My 2009 Hyundai Tucson JM[here in Australia] has a coating of rubber(sprayed on) on the underbelly of the car(albeit a thin coating)...
Greetings from NZ Guys…Absolutely the Best Car Reviews out there! Highly entertaining and informative. Have a friends 2016 Jaguar F Pace 3 litre diesel here for a month. Such a beautiful car to drive ,,thinking of buying one . Would be an interesting car to review. Keep up the good work, Alan
I removed the 3d row seats the same day I purchased my new fortuner. Lots more boot space.
As asian who have been visited 5 countries and a Toyota users I approve the unbreakable title.
How does this differ from the North America market 4Runner? I mistakenly believed that the Hilux was the same as the hugely popular Tacoma until I realized that the Tacoma was specifically designed and built for North America. I recently sold my 2012 Tacoma with 368,000 km on it. Still running strong although the transmission was starting to slip at 60 to 70 kph. Regards from metric Canada where a 4x4 in winter is not a luxury.
Love my 2022 Fortuner, seriously rate it. Have had many 4wd. Great power to weight ratio , coils and discs in rear. Good economy. Wayyyy better than MUX. Didn't want a super large car, fits the bill a treat. 2022 upgrade gets up and goes nicely. GX is the best value, Nothing wrong with audio system, i love cable Android as keeps phone charged. ❤❤
I'd take Isuzu MU-X over this. The isuzu's ride quality is even better than the Prado's.
True. I bought a brand new BT-50 last year which is basically an Isuzu Dmax. The ride quality is leagues better than our Fortuner. Funny cause one's a pickup and the other's an SUV 😂
That's very interesting about the ride quality
Thank you 👍🏻
It is not perfect but far much better than a Range Rover
A Land Cruiser Prado might be the next good option if you don't wanna go down the Everest route.
I think we'll end up with a Mitsi Pajero sport even though I like these more when they're kitted out for off road. The Pajero just has a nicer looking interior and is cheaper.
Best promotional picture ever. Was this suv, pictured with a cargo carrier fitted. With the rear back seats down. You're own mobile detention centre...😉
I like the Pajero Sport as an alternative.
Pajero sport is much better looking plus has it's predecessor, the Pajero Shogun's legacy passed down to it.
These are also really popular in South Africa. There's quite a few owners on my street alone. So they hold their resale values quite well, compared to something like an Everest.
We bought the latest Fortuner MT an year ago, here in India. Absolutely great machine. The only complain is a lack iof 360 camera and maybe the inability to turn off the headlamp manually. That said, it’s a driver’s car, the diesel torque will definitely put a smile on the driver’s face and the manu gearbix is icing on the cake.
regular or legender?
@@yankymate2314 Regular. The legender doesn't come with the MT and we wanted it to be in black color as well!
I own a 2019 automatic,the BS 4 engine is the best better than the DPF one,even if I sell now I am getting.more than what I paid for,bit not selling it another 10 years because the engines coming out now are just not as reliable.Bs6 is a very bad engine applies to all cars
Great honest content. Can you do review on one of earlier 2008-2014 Mazda cx-9s?
they've already done those.
I'm using a Toyota Harrier SUV since 2018, not sure u hav this model in Australia. It's such a good SUV, easy, comfy to drive, maintain, service & repair.
The Toyota Harrier is a Lexus RX300[the 1st Gen if im not wrong] here in Australia but there are Harrier badged cars that have been imported from Japan... When they 1st came out I absolutely loved the look of them... 1st saw them when my cousin(& a few other fam members)bought them back in Indonesia..
The Fortuner outsells the Everest, MuX and Pajero Sport in South Africa, combined! The reason is its ruggedness, durability and reliability.
It happens the same in Brazil and Argentina. In Brazil the SW4 (our name for the Fortuner) sells about cars 1500 a month, the Pajero around 300, and the Chevrolet Trailblazer 150.
Driving 2013 fortuner it stil work like a charm with no problems it never breaks😂
Our 2012 Fortuner based on 7th gen hilux was larger than the current gen. Luxurious and spacious just enough for children for 3rd row unlike the new one is small. The KD beats the GD all day
Please do a redriven on 2013-2020 Isuzu MU-X
DPF works perfectly 0n 2022, 7 year mechanical warranty. Extra Stedi double usb is a treat beside factory one.
Got one of these brand new 22 model. 2WD GR-S with 2.8 1GD model. Loving it.
bought 2016 GXl apart from goofy infotainment i love it in and out any-day everyday. Just completed NSW,SA and VIC trip last month and the more you driver smoother it flows. Yes DPF is covered by any dealers here in Aus.
In South Africa these vehicles are gold, especially considering our deteriorating road conditions where (and I'm not joking) the center of a town I recently transited almost required a 4x4 to get through the roads (near Sabi). I have personally driven about 300,000km in these vehicles and can vouch for their reliability and toughness. I even had one 4 wheels in the air when going down a dirt road where I didn't notice a hump in the road.... probably about 1.5 meters in the air and it came down heavy due to the nature of the road... I stopped and was expecting at a minimum for the exhaust to have broken its mounts and hanging loose... but nothing... drove away like nothing happened. Drove another 80,000km in that vehicle with zero problems...
As mentioned here they are not luxury vehicles but they are tough as nails... if that's what you need, you can't go wrong
Once again Jim goes easy on Toyotas...just glaze over a class action, no mention of injector problems, crank seal leakages, timing chain rattles and overheating...unbreakable!
Bangs on for ages on Everest needing basic maintenance kept up but acts like a total DPF failure is fine.
I mentioned some smoke on regen for my Australian 2015 GX manual in 2023 to the Toyota dealer who sold it to me - could book me in fast enough for a new free dpf - 5 years out of warranty and free timing chain check with video recording for headoffice and 5th injector check - told me any issue covered even if 10 yrs old…. Toyota does it well when you have a great dealer with an awesome service department. Open til 11pm. And I only use them for warranty stuff! Never a hassle to deal with = confidence as owner.
Many Toyota car become scraps metal after 30 years old used it better Mitsubishi pajero 1979 still running on the road,lancer 1960-70-80 also still good, some Mazda car Datsun car also still good for more than 30 years above
That’s a lie
@@jasondenkyirah4990 Toyota Fortuner unbreakable is a lie
The best selling SUV in the Philippines.
Believe it or not, it is an aspirational/ status symbol vehicle in India. It has no strong rivals so they keep bumping the price up and the used fortuners hold their values well. They sell really well in India. It is super popular with Politicians.
How about Isuzu MUX or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
@@willhookeNot as popular as the Fortuner. Both the Isuzu and Mitsubishi have a much lesser number of dealerships than Toyota in India.
@@leobuscaglia5576 lack of dealerships does make it harder to confidently buy 👍🏻
"A real mans coffee" 🤣😂
It is 2024 all said and done.
People say that about Landcruisers. Never heard that about a fortuner. But its still a toyota.
The 1 thing that turned me towards the fortuner was the 2nd row moves forward and back aswell as flipping forward for easy access to rear seats we compared it with mux which only flips and the everest which only slides
I’ve got a Volvo C30 T5 if you wanna review it. Based in Sydney!
I remember there's a 960 Volvo that got rear ended by a Fortuner, same model as they one in thumbnail. The Volvo was fine and didnt take much damage not even a bent in the trunk, however the Fortuner was the unfortunate one, front face got crush by the 960 volvo rear end, all front fascia falls apart, Fortuner ends up being towed
Identity crisis all because of LC prado because you buy a Suv with LandCrusier badging instead of Fortuner which sounds like weird naming and Both pricing & Engine is same but it’s a rugged Hilux based Suv and that diesel is chumeshwaరీ lasts for ever.😂
Didn't like this review at all. Watched half of it and just heard a Toyota fan boy making every comment. Saying for example middle row seats are comfortable or trunk space is ok with those 2 folded seats in the way, that means he is totally biased. Not against Fortuners, but I made rides several times on those and definitely there are reliable but not far away in many areas to it's rivals
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‘9.4, four tunas tall’ made me sub
you must be joking on the towing. i towed a 17foot cuddy cabin boat with a kluger that only had 2500kg capacity. 3000kg is an absoulte shitload of capacity. most ppl will never need more than that. fortuner tows like a beast champ.
Big difference in power and torque with 2021 onwards. 8.8l 100 today towing tandam trailer.
AJ rocking the short shorts - get those pins out!
Cannot unsee
It's a little too big for an SUV. I'd still prefer a wagon over an SUV. This car seems like it has an identity crisis as it's built like a bush basher, but modding for it is too much work & it's too ute/truck like for passenger vehicles. I don't know what to buy in place of it for vehicles in the same class... a wagon?
Here in the Philippines that Fortuner is the king of the road
Video radiates 6'8 energy king. Also can we please have a DIY deck tutorial please for the backyard? From start to finish
yes yes yes yes. we got the diesel with 300,000KM, yes
Rented one these for a NZ trip last year and found out the hard way that the rear air vents only blow cold air, no heating at all for the rear passengers though this was on the base trim level, might be a different story for the higher trim levels.
The idea of voiding your insurance from removing the 3rd row seats doesn't sit well with me, I wouldn't need them but can't find one without them
This or a Prado? Not much difference in used prices. Fortuna from around $34k, Prado around $39k. (from 2015 and under 150k kms)
ofc nothing is perfect. even the apple products which they claimed as premium and quality didn't last for long. out of all the engines out there, toyota engines are the most reliable engine that's for sure
9.4 four tunas. Finally a unit of measurement I can understand.
Mid level executive vehicle in PNG
Nahhh, I'll stick to my dreams of owning a Chinese ute....one day
Everybody has different requirements for their rides,,,, this one is a more rugged 4WD. So it is not meant for the mild and meek. lt would suit me because l require a strong/rugged towing car with enough room in back to sleep and store gear. lt would cope with hauling a jetboat through rocky river beds where urban -based soft-roaders would struggle and break.
I have Toyota 4Runner in the US. 4tunner or Prado, which vehicle is close to the US 4runner? Thank you
Most likely the Prado, since they share a lot of parts... although the Fortuner seems more like the original 4Runner since it's an SUV version of the Hilux.
The Toyota Fortuner is a very popular car in India.
Thanks mate, another unbiased report.
Looks like a good practical vehicle so long as you don’t mind something that drives quite like well, shit.
Can we have a video on a 200 Series Landcruiser Diesel?
Pajero 98 with the 3.0 V6. Pleaseeeee
Look on car sales ,a few there. Good luck.
Great info Deano
Just fot the 2024 vx fortuner and it is perfect
I drive these at work.Would rather get Fortuner than new Prado any day.
The front suspension is not as tough like Montero you must wacth always the wear & tear of the front tire not like of the montero almost no need to wheel align align and also the tranny it cannot last long compare to montero
Hi, thanks for the video. I am a late 2020 Fortuner owner from new, and I love it. We tow a caravan regularly and it has been absolutely fine. With the engine upgrade it has plenty of grunt, and is fine for city driving as well. I have travelled in some of my mates alternative 4x4s utes and wagons, and none of them strike me as any better. I also love the huge Toyota badge on the front!
I love cars that don’t have all that useless crap on them. Good on the Fortuner
Here in malaysia, an entry level fortuner with the 2.4 is almost 25% more expensive than a top end toyota hilux with the 2.8.
Yeah, coz tax duty happened. Thats why almost nobody buys a fortuner. Like… what the point. Might as well get a hilux😅
How can I get the front chrome bar?
Seems that the airbox is an ongoing problem. Can anyone recommend a replacement?