Toyota Fortuner Review - Are they just a crap soccer mum car - HGT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- New Toyota Fortuner review, Well 2016 Fortuner review.
Back at the start of 2016 we purchased our brand new GX Fortuner. A lot has changed and been modified since then, but here we are 5years and 150,000 km along and still enjoying the Fortuner.
This isn’t a stats and figures review this is my (Caleb HGT) opinion from using my Fortuner nearly every day in the real world. Commuting, touring, tough 4wding and everything in-between.
The Toyota Fortuner is one of the most comfortable cars I’ve ever owned. We do a lot of decent length trips and even after a 1000 km 10 hour plus day I find I still get out of the Fortuner at the end feeling good.
Space and versatility.
By no means is the Fortuner a massive 4wd, but yet its surprisingly roomy. The space has been well thought out. Up front you have a good roomy driving position. The second row can easily fit 3 children or two adults comfortably. With the third it is a little tight leg wise but good for children. The 2nd row can slide forward to even out the space.
When it comes to storage the Fortuner isn’t lacking. There are cup holders and bottle holders everywhere, two glove boxes, a centre console and little storage holes all throughout. The 3rd row seats store upswept so this give more storage height in the rear. Also the option to easily remove one or both to create you version of the ultimate rear tourer.
Reliability
I’ve had a few things go wrong in my 5 years, but nothing that’s ever made me think this needs to go.
• Clutch started to slip - After I chipped it, so probably my fault
• Dropped a sway bar link and busted a CV boot - definitely my fault
• Bent a rear trailing arm - possibly my fault. It was after 4.5 years of hard 4wding
• Water pump started to leak - Toyota replaced out of warranty no questions
The dreaded Toyota DPF issues. This has been a talking point on Toyota reliability for the last few years. Me personally, I have had no issues with my DPF. Toyota did replace it under warranty, but I had had no issue leading up to or since replacement. I do think this Is because I only rarely do short trips, so the system always gets hot and goes through the cycles as intended.
Modifiable & 4WD-able
As a capable 4wd there are now a million options available to make your Fortuner a tough 4wd. from bull bars to sliders and everything in-between there are plenty of aftermarket accessories available.
As a 4wd the Toyota Fortuner has a high /low range transfer case, has a factory rear diff lock. This paired with its short wheel base and decent clearances it is a very capable 4wd. it feels light and nimble and just seems to fit anywhere. From a simple drive on the beach to a hard technical 4wd track the Fortuner doesn’t feel out of place.
Summary
Is the Fortuner a good
• Family car? - yes
• Tourer? - yes
• Tough 4wd? - With the right modifications, Yes
Is the Fortuner the best midsize 4wd on the market? Well that will all depend on what you’re looking for. Me personally, we’ve had a great 5 years and I’d definitely buy another one. The Fortuner constantly surprised me with how capable and comfortable it can be.
Had a 2017 Fortuner till last November,some small mods were carried out ,loved it :)
There is plenty of fun to be had in them
@@HappyGoTravel yep took me on a 10 day tour around Oman no problem:)
The tuna ticked a lot of boxes for me for my first 4wd. I have driven some tracks with ease whilst others in more fancied vehicles have struggled. I have enjoyed folllowing your series because I am a fellow Tuna owner. But will stick to watching you post Tuna because I love the places you visit. :)
Thanks mate ✌️
I live around the corner and drive past this everyday and it's a absolute weapon
Thanks mate ✌️
Damn.... you're finishing your Fortuner journey, while I am just considering starting one LOL. I currently have a Land Rover Discovery 4 and thinking about changing over from everything electronic (Air Suspension, Elec Parkbrake etc) to something more raw and easy to fix (Coils and Manual Handbrake). I've subscribed a month or two back and will watch your "back catalogue" of Videos. Good luck on your next car :) Cheers, Don (Perth, WA) (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)
Thanks Don. It’s definitely a journey I’d consider taking again. I definitely understand how tech can sometimes be a burden. Just don’t hold your breath on the handbrake, it is a Toyota after all 🤣
You will miss the ride quality of the D4.
@@HappyGoTravel I ended up buying a 2022 Fortuner GXL (with Leather) in Feverish Red...... let the mods begin!!! :)
@@DonsShed nice, they’re a great rig I have so many epic memories of my old one.
Wow 5 yrs already, that flew. Gonna miss seeing her on your vids mate. Got the 2016 myself. Really interested to see what your replacing her with, keep up the good work
Thanks mate, I definitely did go fast
Perfect review and spot on 👍🏻👍🏻
I took my 2013 Mitsubishi Challenger (bottom of the range) to Fraser Island last month. Only mod’s being A/T tyres and recovery points. Only a centre locker and made it both ways over Ngkala Rocks without bogging. I know what you mean about the fun of being the underdog.
fortuner's are being used elsewhere in the world since 2006
Gday mate, great channel !! 👍
Torn between this an FJ Cruiser, the Fj drinks kegs but the Tuna sips Schooners.
Does your model have a ladder frame ?
How is the gearbox going with all the mods ?
Does it feel stable on the freeway ?
Cheers
Hey mate cheers ✌️. Yeah there’s a bit of difference between the fj fuel wise. But still an awesome rig.
No issues at all with all the mods. Yeah it’s ladder frame. Definitely stable too ✌️
@Happy Go Travel Thanks for the reply, also great choice with the Patrol, it should serve you and your family well 😀👍
Love my Fortuner
Nice Review!
Thanks mate
GVM and roof load rating. Not enough for either. Still enjoy my Fortuner.
Yeah agree, though I heard some shops do gvm upgrades now. Roof rating is a pity, bit weak at 75kg like the 'lux. That said, still looking forward to pick mine up next week!
Yes definitely, we’d all love more carrying capacity
@@SamuelWebster1337
Any idea which shops do gvm upgrades for the Fortuner ?
I'm very interested & haven't been able to find anyone.
@@bjlaslett i heard ultimate suspension in sydney do one
@@SamuelWebster1337 Cool thanks.
I'll ring them tomorrow.
Hey mate great video's they are very helpful leading to my purchase. I'm about to pick up my 2022 gx 4tuna and want to put the rhino rack with the back bone mounts but not sure if the mounts line up with factory holes as the gx has no factory rails so therefore have no hole in the gutter? What was your experience like installing the rail system? Cheers
Cheers dude✌️I’m pretty sure these days there is a backbone for them that you just drill the holes for the same as I did for the rack I ran on mine
Prado next.
They all go the next step up
Is the fuel consumption proof of bad fuel quality in Australia? Did any you tuber try to find out why is different on the paper than in practice? How come it is not punishable by the law to lie to public just like that?
So you are getting a Jimny? My bet is you are getting the latest Fortuner.
I did definitely consider a jimmy. A new Fortuner that would be a little twist
@@HappyGoTravel hanging in for the big announcement!
I would not consider any of the ute based 4x4 soccer mum cars. But I am curious how the fortuner drive experience on-road. I hear reviewers saying its real jerky and hard onroad, where you feel all the bumps etc. Is this true?? Is it just as rough as the ute?? Cos I drive a 2006 hilux, which I absolutely love but it messes up my back pretty bad.
hey mate they are nothing like the ride of a leaf sprung Ute. you still know youre in a 4wd but much closer to a car than a dual cab ute
@@HappyGoTravel Thanks for this. I nearly dropped the Fortuner from my list of vehicles to purchase cos reviews would state how hard a ride it was.
That's funny my fortuner sucks down 7.5 av down the m5
What did you get for her mate? I've got a white manual gxl that's also been used pretty hard.
30k with all the gear 25k striped
Y62 patrol in 7 weeks hey?
Hahahah definitely a good option. No one ever hints towards a jeep, or a defender, or a LDV
I think the new ones should be much better with more power an better with the newer tune they've put on them
I agree, I found my old girl was lacking. The new figures should relieve that
@@HappyGoTravel keen as to see what your new rig is you inspired me to buy one. I thought they were sissy rigs till I seen yours😂
@@Jacobtheunwise hahahahha that’s fair. And awesome to hear ✌️
@@Jacobtheunwise sissy rigs lol...you making up for something mate?
@@jonahwigley3313 i think you being offended by them being called a sissy rig 8 months ago shows you're trying to make up for something
Are u buying a new 2021 Fortuner? That's the same number of months they let me wait for my new one.
I got lucky, just placed an order and they told me there was one not spoken for due to arrive next week :D
🤣 a new Fortuner would be a little twist for me. Seems to be he lucky number for cars, how long do you have to go?
@@HappyGoTravel they said end of March latest .
Prado or 200 series?
It Could be one of those
look forward to your Y62 or 200 series
Hahahaha it could be one of those 🤭😅
200 it is. You said either that or prado before. Plus you don’t give yourself more headaches by buying a Nissan
@@anthony.grisan 🤣🤣🤣 I like you logical thinking