Toyota Fortuner 2020 review: Crusade off-road
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- When I first reviewed the Toyota Fortuner - way back in 2016 when it was launched here - I thought it was pretty good: a solid, if unspectacular, seven-seat 4WD. For a ute-based wagon it wasn’t a game-changer, but it was a decent effort.
Since then, Toyota’s given the Fortuner a few slap-and-tickles along the way - including safety upgrades (with AEB) this year - and that’s all been an attempt to keep it relevant, but the Fortuner has never really sold as well as Toyota has hoped it would.
Now, three years down the track - which can be a lifetime in the automotive world - the big question is: Is the Fortuner worth buying? I drove the top-of-the-range Fortuner Crusade to find out.
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This car is so freaking ubiquitous in India, specifically in Delhi this car is freaking everywhere. I own one myself and love it to bits.
in Indonesia is a government car
It's a quit SUV with no problems at all, it's a serious off roader, it's made for longevity.
Here,in india ,it is best selling suv infact it sell double number as camapre to its arrivals 😇
Excellent and honest review. In fact the Fortuner is for people who cannot afford a Landcruiser but want Toyota quality. The car does the job and that's the most important thing. In Africa and Asia it is very popular.
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There probably aren't too many compelling reasons for buying one of these in Australia. But they're ubiquitous in Vietnam - manual gearbox diesel 4-bangers. I was driven in one hundreds of km up and down the country. Anything less would be beaten to death on the poor roads.
Love the review! Appreciate the honesty. I would love a Pajero Sport review or a comparison of this to that.. thnx for all the great content crafty! You a legend!
Thanks Gabriel. Keep an eye on CarsGuide for upcoming reviews and comparisons. - Crafty
Top review. Thank you⭐️
Top review Crafty! I'm from Sri Lanka and this is a luxury SUV over here in the third world. I have 2009 2.7L petrol and I have put it through the ringer in all...its rugged and reliable and has not let me down once. Hope you can do a comparison on this and the prado...they have the same engine as far as I know
The best 4x4 reviewer on the net. Calls it like it is! Brilliant. Thanks Crafty.
Thanks mate. Bloody nice to get positive feedback. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty
Toyota offers “PEACE OF MIND”. No problem even the warranty ends. If it breaks something, its only minor and can be fixed easily. Others offers more features and power, right, but it is an endless money pit. And i found it satisfying without those features-ready for toyotas, coz u can handpick and customize those with your choice. And still gets a reliable car . Don’t get fooled with power that u don’t need and those features that you gonna replace soon when it gets outdated.
Spot on
Done a hard 150 000km in mine and it has not skipped a beat. Has cost me nothing extra but a set of tyres and wiper blades and standard services. I have had a land cruiser and a Prado. This for the price is fine and would happily take it everywhere around Australia.
M not a huge fan of automatic transmission and this is only mannual 4*4 here so m pretty happy plus i never spent a single penny extra( it doesn't offer rear diff so i installed arb airlocker and tyres thats my decision but not necessary to spend on it. So reliable
Did a big trip around Thailand and up to 200k now. These cars are the bomb.
another solid review Crafty.
Ben Williams, thanks mate. - Crafty
First reviewer with honest opinions. Otherwise, reviews tend to be almost pure praise to keep the company happy, so they lend another car for review.
I wish you'd have given this a glowing review cause I really like it. But it is what it is. The mate has a new one with a lift kit, big rubber and those stupid 7th seats removed (which should not be there) and it powers through the sand at Fraser Island. Love your reviews crafty. 👍
You're spot-on, Greg: it is what it is. And there's plenty to like about it. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. - Crafty
@@carsguide The top of the range Fortuna is about the same as a GX Prado. That would make me check out both very carefully. Not into high tech stuff and bangs and whistles. The base Prado might be the better option if you actually want to go off road. I like base models. You can muck about with them more.
Too bad, in Malaysia and the Philippines, the Fortuner now has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity for the 2020 model year. I think other countries should also add the mentioned smartphone mirroring apps in their local spec Fortuners soon.
Victor Torres we di nga? Owner ako 2020 v 4x4. Lol
@@juanangelomercado1998 Pilipinas at Malaysia lang ang may CarPlay at Android Auto. :P 2020 4x4 V WP owner din ako.
About the 3rd row seats, you could adjust it to lean back. Try it its alot more comfortable and space.
is there is a new features Fortuner 2020 or they are same the last model 2016 ??
Sounds like this man has a vendetta against Fortuners
Reliability is all that matters to the people buying buying fortuner, they don't really care about fancy stuff..
It is also a very capable offroader
Just 've got one. A tough car, not that comfortable but tough enough. Very very reliable. If you are tough man like me, you should have it.
We bought a 2019 GXL (updated model) and have no complaints. If i'm being picky it doesn't have much of a top end but from a stand still it takes off not sure what this blokes on about. Compared to Pajero, Trail blazer and Mux the interior is only 2nd to Everest which is another 8k more on each variant .No 7 seater is built to carry 40yr old adults in the 3rd row. 3rd row folding would have been nice but we fit the shopping even with the seats up and plan to remove them for propper trips anyway. We get 10.5l per 100 with ARB bullbar Steps and scrub bars. Couldn't recommend a better small SUV,
It is no.1 in Thailand market, sales volume is far more than the next rival Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. This model has been selling since 2015 without minor change!
Thana Ang MuX?
In the Philippines the top of the line 4x4 fortuner doesn’t come with a back up camera.
Marky Onfire true! I own the 4x2 V variant here in the Philippines and feel like it lacks the features for its price
Pajero/Montero Sport has a better value for money imo, and the ride is much better from my personal experience
Sale like hotcakes in vietnam too
Favourite car
For me it deserves 8/10 the 2 resting points are for conectivity Android auto etc...
I've had a GX Forty now for 4 years / 140,000km. A big issue with the car you tested is that you went with the Crusade version.
There is little to no practical and usable feature differentiation between the GX, GXL and Crusade levels of trim. Just as when I did my shopping, it makes more sense to save money on the purchase and use the saving to perform the customary post acquisition upgrades. (2" lift, airbags and bullbar).
In 2019 (almost 2020) not having Android Auto or the Apple equivalent is just nonsensical. The standard Toyota ICE is awful.
The 3rd row seats were out of my Forty within 20 minutes of getting it home from the dealer and have never been fitted since.
Sadly, Toyota doesn't sell a manual Forty anymore, as that is definitely a requirement to get the most of the 2.8
My dream car.
Best selling car on South East Asia. ❤
All these car reviews complain about the third row seats .... WE KNOW ITS for KIDS, just shift the middle seats forward and there is enough space for a teenager as well.
Fair enough, good point. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. - Crafty
So this was the replacement for the Hilux surf in the jdm market? ngl it looks smaller than a 5th gen 4runner
The Fortuner isn't even offered in Japan.
Great review I would like to know when off-road in difficult challenging terrain would you rather the Fortuner or something else in the same market. I am looking at a Fortuner or MU-X as possible touring project.
I highly recommend the MU-X. It has the best engine and it is very reliable and fuel efficient. It even led the sales in Ute-based wagon category last year.
The MUX has no diff lock and the traction control is very ordinary. If you want offroad performance the Fortuner is the better vehicle.
Australians doesn’t like this car much because they driven Landcruiser and Prado more from many year. If we don’t think about these two big SUVs when giving reviews I think reviews could be more positive. However, this mate covered everything.
Abhi Jaat Even it is being outsold by rivals such as the mu-X, Pajero Sport, Everest in Australia, it sells well in Southeast Asia, India, Pakistan and South Africa where it outsold its rivals in those markets.
I tried one about 18 moths ago when looking for a new 4x4. I thought it was good value (for a Toyota) and a step up for earlier model Hilux's in seat comfort, but it was the only vehicle I looked at that didn't have Apple CarPlay so I passed on it. Even the buzz boxes have CarPlay now.
My Toyota fortuner is equipped with 4.0 v6 engine... I love my car.. It is one of the best in its class ... very responsive car ...
I do own one too. You must be from UAE aren't you?
mustafa bahtti how much power from the 4.0 v6?
@@II_4_R_Z_II 235 HP
Vieux Bal that’s not bad how much torque? I’m curious because my favourite engine is a 4.0 6 cylinder but it’s an Inline 6 that makes 195kw/261hp 391nm/288ftlbs of torque N/A form
@@II_4_R_Z_II ENGINE: 1GR-FE 4.0L 6 Cylinder, 24 Valve, DOHC, VVTIOutput (hp/rpm) : 235 hp/5200 rpmTorque (kg-m/rpm): 38.3 kg-m/3800 rpm
Any idea what these things are like on the beach for the diesel auto ,like sand dunes ? looks like it would be ok for hard beach sand like near the water ,but what about the deeper stuff ?
Great question: it's fine on firmer sand, as you say, and is also effective on softer stuff, as long as the driver judiciously uses high-range 4WD (and low-range here and there) and lowers tyre pressures to suit. If you're driving the Fortuner up and down sand dunes, beware bellying out on the crests, although no more than any other similarly sized 4WD wagon as its ramp-over angle (23.5) is better than a few of its rivals, such as Prado, Pajero Sport and Everest. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty
@@carsguide thanks for the advice . Much appreciated
How this compare to pajero sport Sir ? Which better for ride in the city
pajero sport is far more comfortable than fortuner. But after 10 yrs you still drive your waggon Hullix (that is what I call it to others) on or off road with no problems at all. Pajero? errrr.
4 cylinder engine for a big body plus a turbo? Maybe Over time the engine won't handle that kind of stress and turns to be a money pit, not unless you drive it conservatively and change the oil regularly
After the run I have had with other makes I would happily take an unspectacular car (spectacular seemingly related to gadgets) that might just do the distance, especially off road. I note that capability didn't get bagged to much. It is interesting how reviewers also bag the third row seat position (folded they actually rob a very minor amount of rear vision so that was a strange comment); there is some major advantages in dropping the loading lip when compared to others such as the Prado, Pajero Sport etc etc which drop the third row seats into the floor) - have they actually really thought about using the space to best advantage in situations other than suburban kid shuffling.
You make some good points, mate, but I disagree with you on your rear-visibility comment. Also, I can't speak on behalf of other reviewers, but I look at a vehicle load space in terms of real-world use, so fitting in people, bags, pets, camping gear etc not "suburban kid shuffling". Thanks for watching and commenting. - Crafty
Toyota also needs to up their infotainment business
ShotsFired andMissed agree it is trash in most Toyota cars
True fact. Kind of a scam really since other markets such as Latin America and South Africa have the same infotsinment system as in the new Corolla.
So how much did Ford pay you to give the brilliant review of the Everest considering when I drove it I was sure I was driving an underpowered bus?
Maybe you should watch it again and pay attention.
Features alone, Everest takes the cake.
Which version were you driving ? Drive the 2 liter bi turbo or 3 liter one. 2.2 is mediocre
Always been a Ford man. I had a 2015 Everest. A lemon with repetitive, intermittent ECU, Adblue and terrain management failures. I traded it for a 2016 Crusade. The Everest is better to drive, but not when it goes into limp mode 7 times in 200km on the Hume Hwy towing a van. The Toyota is understated but reliable. I know which option I prefer and it is not to F-ix O-r R-eplace D-aily.
Can’t remember last time I saw one on the road
matatag pero matagtag 👍
When we talk about Toyota's it's about the brand, it's not about a particular product. Because people don't buy Toyota's as a product but buy as a brand. Lot of features and gizmos might be missing in their products but the brand's reliability gets over all these and even other brand's products offer's a lot of goodies, the sales excels only because of the brand.
Spot on crafty.
Thanks Greg. - Crafty
Toyota Furtuner 2020 or Mithsubishi Montero Sport 2020??
Montero much better
Toyota might as well send out to pasture. They should've brought the 5th gen 4Runner to Australia as the Hilux Surf!
Sierra Delta that would actually be a great idea and might as well send some 70 series to the US
I have 2016 Fortuner auto, tows 1.6T camper brilliantly, just needed 2" lift by ARB (rear springs were a bit soft) , plenty power, brilliant off road with decent BFG AT tyres. Very reliable, mid 10's fuel use. Only need BT for phone and music, no complaints.
Fortuner white how much? Automatic
56000 $
The ride is still stiff. That's all you need to know.
Yes. way far more than pajero sport.
Nuclear Pixel and Mux
@@gb3639 havent rode on an mux. is suspension nice?
Nuclear Pixel yes I have MuX and Fortuner. Whenever I ride the Mux after riding in the fortuner, I feel like I am floating because of the nice suspension.
@@gb3639 its eclipse right now. its 93% in our area.
But i know ya all want this baby.. its just ya all want something that bang for your buck..😊
Em trinta anos eles ainda estarão rodando por aí. O contrário da concorrência
That's my car :)
Is there a petrol version?
Yeah,it is 2.7 litre engine. Not available in 2.8 litre
Toyota fortuner or Mitsubishi Pajero sport?
Nissan Terra and Isuzu mu-X much better than both the Pajero Sport and Fortuner.
Compare Mazda CX-9 Azami Vs Kulger grande please
Fortuner should have dvd player for back seats
The Malaysian and Indonesian-spec version has a roof-mounted DVD player for the 2nd and 3rd row seats.
Toyota fortuner cruisesade model was launched in India
It is already out in India. You're already too late.
I wish they launch this in US.
LOL. As if US has less variety.
Aun Pirzada 😂 Ikr but good to have more variety 😂
I. Buy. It
Zero down payment automatic i inquire pls
Go to Lycopher's channel. This video is based in Australia not Philippines.
th-cam.com/channels/xb5251QCTwwPB_aXwZp8Cg.html
Or contact your local Toyota dealer.
No facelift?
Ua la Halizeti but the montero has its facelift
@Ua la Halizeti FMC not a facelift.
Toyota is gonna do some MMC around 2021-2022 then FMC around 2025-2026. That's their strategy for the IMV Platform
@@lutepea4953 When the Fortuner was still in its first generation model, it was facelifted 2 times during its production with the first one in 2008, then a second one in 2011.
@@lutepea4953 whats fmc and mmc
Well I was going to buy it this year. Feb 2020.
But no android auto... no deal..
Buying a new car and no android play pfff.
Just use your phone
Still not a fan of the grille and bumper design. Doesn't fit in the rest of the Toyota lineup
Its base on pick-up and called PPV. Its can't compare Land cruiser because its another level. Its this base product in 2015 model and little minor change 2019 (more change was rear drum break to dise break).
Third row seat its very bad with people who tall more than 165cm. All seat uncomfortable and its don't change. Its height load and hard keep seat3row to side. And in real life its can't ran offroad, wet offroad.
It ran 10-13 km/lite in eco mode.(less than 2000 rpm)
And i own one. Engine in power mode is good but not best but it less than 10 km/lite i very sure.
The Rear drum brakes were changed to discs in 2017 not 2019.
Got to love Toyota's thinking...
" people buy our cars because of quality they don't need all that other tech and safety. we won't listen to the consumer, we will tell them what they want."
Its beyond a joke not to have parking sensors front and back for top spec in 2020 let alone not having apple/android car play 🙄 that's a deal breaker for some
this is y I subscribed to this channel cause he's telling as it is instead of just some boring music
Thanks mate. Keep watching and commenting. Appreciate your support. - Crafty
Mobil karya Indonesia. Yang indonesia hadir!!!
Idk why we don’t have this in USA
Its meant for bad roads not for US since roads are good in US
After scouring the internet for weeks, it looks like you're harder on this than anyone else out there. I guess someone had to be that guy. Value for money? Who knows, zero mention of that. Meh.
Not a clue.
At least it looks better than the landcruiser.
But that says more about the cruiser than this.
Im a 2.8 DSL 4X4 2019 owner in the Philippines. Well, all i have to say is it is a perfect SUV for me contrary to what you said no Apples car play and android?No, it has it really has it seems you test a fortuner of an old generation.
Its an ok car not that great. I have one and its been 2 years.
Mohd Aziz Jaafar will you buy another one ?
@@fernandogarcia3985 no. Exterior interior parts quality is poor
@@mohdazizjaafar3606 ahh ok
Fortuner looks old ? Even in 2030, this design will look modern if not futuristic. It's design is a timeless classic. The only thing they need to work upon is interiors
This car sells like hot cakes in India which i'm not clear why people choose it over the Ford Endevour (Everest) which offers more premium cabin with terrain selection and rear differential lock which is not offered by the Fortuner model in India.
English Talkies The same situation also happens in Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, and Vietnam. It is also the best selling SUV in the Philippines, only beating the Everest/Endeavour in terms of sales, due to the Toyota badge. The only problem is that it doesn't even have a reverse parking camera, even on its top-end 4x4 2.8 V, but with its 2020 update, it now gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Reliability, after sales service and resale value. Ford sucks big time in these departments.
The same goes for here in South Africa where people love it over anything else in its class. They sell about a 1000 a month in our market which, for Jan to Aug 2019, was the third highest of all vehicles sold. Probably not the best vehicle out there but very capable. However, in SA, people do historically love Toyota.
ARCHIT KOTHARI I do agree in bad after sales and resale value. But I’ll disagree on reliability. No issues on mine.
In my country sometimes it's lost to pajero sport in monthly sales
Reckon you optional is out dated… plus what you do is not what it cab do…
Seems like nothing suited you. Wonder what you would drive for 60k?
Fortunately I don't subscribe to such a lot of bull comments.
You obviously didn't watch the off-roading section of the video during which I was positive about the Fortuner. - Crafty
Lol why sate the length and width in millimetres😂🤦🏽♂️
Because in Australia, it's metric. So stated (sate) correctly, did U prefer centimeters?
Ian Thomas i know it’s an Australian video. “The car is 4000mm long” just sounds stupid. Just say the car is 4m long. Referring to millimetres is more relatable to construction..
@@alexthetic Serious people refer to measurements in mm. In Australia if you talk to a tradie in metres you loose credibility.
Paul S did you not read my comment? Or are you a parrot?
in india this sells like hot cakes
Also Pakistan, Philippines and South Africa.
Also Indonesia
Sri lanka also
reliability, 8+ years is not a bet with the fortuner, is a fact
Hot cakes don’t sell that much! Does it means it’s bad sales?
Lol auto can tow 2800kg and the manual can tow 3000 kg get your facts right
They dont sell the manual anymore get your facts right
@@Jakeman302 some version u can idiot hahaa
@@shamingandembrassingdriver2718 well what country are you getting your facts from because in australia where this review takes place its auto only
@@Jakeman302 its only auto coz lots of people are so lazy to drive a stick, auto is for lazy and old granny's like u.bahahahahhahahaahaha
@@shamingandembrassingdriver2718 but im 13
Ssangyong Rexton Ultimate blows it out of the water.......
Thomas Hope yeah but not it’s reliability, and from what I can see, the ssangyong looks horrible
Most reliable car Toyota Fortuner ,,,, comparing to another brand. The simple the better. And also the third row seat it’s for children not for adult.
It's not a car for "Premium Feel". Toyota make cars that will last freaking long with good care. All of them are boring on the inside. But you can trust the car
Agree!! Toyota has become stale over the years. Pajero Sport anytime!!
Let be honest it has a hilux engine
we will be dead and those fortuners will still be driving arround down here in Patagonia. No other car can outlast their owners...well maybe the landcrusier will.
Completely agree with you ,, Pajero Sport eats it and $20k less
You are old, not the car!
No apple carplay/android auto, 2nd and 3rd row seats don't fold down flat 👎
The second row is fine, because it tumbles forward unlike in the Everest which the 2nd row doesn't tumble which is the worst in its class. The 3rd row of the Fortuner is really the worse. They just redesign the 3rd row seats in the facelifted model.
Fortuner looks classy! But the infotainment meh
besst carr
Lol looks like a corolla interior.
This guy is a fortuner hater 😆
Seriously!!!!
Hand stitching in a Toyota
I'm sure Japanese can't do that
The badge can only go so far. The Everest is all round better.
Paul Victor disposable choice
70% negative, 20% Neutral, 10%Positive.
Pajero/montero > Fortuner
Bull I dont agree with this review, the fortuner is what we all want a suv not full of electronics that could cause issues while in the bush, Toyota you are spot on please we dont want a ford everest rubbish electronic junk
Toyota like to keep it simple. That's what I like about it.. own 4 Toyota and I certainly will get a fortuner next
Still looks like a turd! Should have just got the 4Runner from USA, looks better with better interior. This look only appeals to soccer mums who may aswell drive kluger. Also what's new? It looks the same as the old one!
No sensing features. No android auto. I won't buy it. Niether will I get a mitsubishi. I'd get a honda crv.
Tony Rock Android Auto is only available for now in the Malaysian and Philippine-spec Fortuners. Other countries will follow suit.
it's a really nice car but nahh, I won't lie riding on this fortuner feels like riding a horse at the back seats 🤢
Sounds like a bad car..😂