As an indian i can confirm this car is not value for money, out dated but we still love it for many reasons 1- its a gangster/ politicians car normal people buy it to feel superior 2- reliability, very reliable engine and low maintenance cost 3- size and build, it can hit other vehicles out of way if situation demands 4- resale value its resale value is very good due to fan following and diesel cars older than 10 years are banned in india. So we need to sell cars every 5-7 years to get good resale value 5 - last on is because every car is expensive and overpriced in india due to heavy taxes so we literally don't care if its value for money or not because honestly no car is value for money
I honestly cannot believe that this thing has almost the same price tag as tank 500 ultra, Toyota base these price upon the assumption that every other car is as unreliable as a Lada, which is absolutely not true
But, if I have to pay something like $70,000. I'd rather pay for japanese brand than Chinese built... You probably won't see those Chinese ute and van on the road after 10 years from now.
@@SanghyunLee-ct7tg dont be foolish, tesla is Chinese built, most things you see or use are chinese built if you honest have to apply this logic to everything about China it is up to you
@@SanghyunLee-ct7tg But, How are you so sure its Japanese? Its probably Thai with parts from China sold to people who will still buy obselete cars at full price.
Each to it's own, I have a new Crusade and it meets our needs 100%. Is it a smooth city dweller? No, even our 9yr old hatchback drives better. But when it comes to off-roading, it doesnt stand back at all. Stacking up against Prado's, Pajero Sports and other 4x4 utes, I can do everything they can do, even with stock HT tyres.
Base model which is still a lot better than this piece of craptuna, starts at 66k or something and the top spec is 73k. Sooooo much better than this.... Thing
My new Crusade is on the ship to Australia at the moment & I cannot wait to take delivery. Our FJ Cruiser trade in is 11 yrs old with 180k in the clock without a $ spent on repairs,hope the Fortuna is as good.
had mine for 2 years, bought it for it's reliability and Toyota network, people making comments that it's the same price as a Tank 300, no comparison and no network in the country
I have ordered this one probably won’t get it until the end of the year but I drove a whole lot of other equivalents and the fortuner was the best imho
@@karanvir6477 Congrats, we are now being told ours won’t be in production until October/November and probably February/March 2025 arrival….. ordered September,2023.
@@petertimp5416thanks man it's worth the wait. hopefully you get the new mild hybrid version with 48 volt of hybrid motor which is due for upgrade in fortuner. They already put that one in hiliux. Good luck.
@@karanvir6477 I hope to get the the Non-hydrid one…..that’s why I ordered when I did, hoping to get this model. I think you’ll be right though and they’ll try to make me pay more. I f that happens I’ll tell the leasing company to order a Mitsubishi Pajero. I don’t like it as much but it’s cheaper and doesn’t come with the battery, etc. All the best and enjoy your new vehicle.
These are great value, and they are tried and tested tech. They are ultra basic, rather cramped, slow, and they don't handle great on the road. But they are still good value, they are reliable as hell, and are capable off road. It's almost pointless to talk about the onroad handling as you don't buy a Fortuner for that, it's a slow family hauler, a weekend off roader, and just perfect at that.... Except for it not being that spacious, I do find it cramped inside.
@@JF-di1nr unfortunately Toyota seem to only care about the US market, if we stop buying maybe they would listen lol. Don';t knolw why people still buy cars such as these
Only reason Fortuner is selling in India is that its got no competition, previously Endeavour (Everest in Australia) use to compete with this was considered better choice but Ford during corona time quite India in a knee jerk reaction. We also get Old MU-X but due to nonexistent dealers & lack of feature for price it never took off.
Great Review as always. Toyota fortuner upgrades are like iphonse upgrades. Every year it gets better than their own previous version however if you look at industry standards everyone else is miles ahead in technology and innovation. But just like iPhone users true Toyota Fanboys would ignore all that and be happy with mediocrity because of its reliability.
I'm not in the Indian mafia but I actually find it strangely charming. And I'd happily drive a 10 year old one around Australia, which is something I couldn't say about most of its competitors.
His mafia acting was quite good ngl. The fortuner though is a good car. Its reliable and safe. Thought i still prefer the endeavour(everest there). BTW is there any way of importing or getting the raptor in India.
agree the seats folding up takes up space. but if your buying this car as 4wd its actually better as you can take them out, whereas you cant do that it in the competitors
@@coldwindfarm1309 😅 of course they can, but if your fully decking it out with draws water tanks etc then being able to remove the seats can be better.
in pakistan this is the most popular 7 seater SUV in this price range. The head unit is not great but no one here uses those more then BT Music and most others are worse. Lanekeep and ACC aren’t even in the pk models because there just aren’t lane markings in most places and many people dont know about the existence of even normal cruise control (also no car is a value for its price here, due to the insane taxes). Otherwise this is a solid option over the ONLY other competitor, the Changan Oshan X7, in engine power, the brand name .etc (except maybe tech) we need more options here xD
4:51 you are the head honcho if you own a legender* its the range topping variant in india, the crusade is equivalent to the indian midspec variant the legender gets a different front end, looks better imo
As a Indonesian I hate both Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport also most of the owners I found on the road especially in Jakarta oftenly they're arrogant on road
Dont support this bs. Its too overpriced for what it offers. The only good thing about this car is the engine and the only good quality is that its kinda reliable, its loud too
As much as I live Toyota, this isn’t it, we got a an Everest 2019 that we replaced our Yaris 2012 with great car. But the Everest has so much more features then if we got the Fortuner. Id rather spend the extra couple grand and get the next gen Everest’s many more features.
@@darnleyhutchinson4987 yeh ur right in a way, but what I’m saying is that the price ur paying u would expect to get similar if not the same features for that price.
@@carcreeps1873 So you want to pay more for more breakable things to satisfy your ego, and then you'll pay further more to fix the extra features you paid for 😂
@@carcreeps1873 my brothers new 2024 Wildtrack Everest has had its engine out twice so far and about to go in for another engine out again. Our work Ranger has already spat it’s transmission at 20,000klm.
Very good reliable car. You guys need to talk to people who own one. Unlikev5 minute test drivers. These have heaps of power good value and excellent on fuel. Just get rid of 3rd row seats when you collect. Leaves MUX and Pajero for dead.
Plus toyota, your fortuners are diesel instead of gas. Make them gas instead but I know everyone likes diesel. Just make the gas model too and make the v6 version!!!!!!
If you look at sales world wide you wont say that. It is the biggest brand, so they must be doing something right and that is reliability. Forbthe masses. So if you want to stand out, dont buy it. If you want to keep it for a long time, thats the brand.
@@benvisagie8844sales don't mean it's great, just means a lot of people in developing countries don't have many other options. They're terrible, old school agricultural devices.
we got no choices here in malaysia. the pajero sport and mux already left the market 😂 the everest was expensive and fortuner is not cheap too but still cheaper than everest so yeah you know why we need to buy this shitty toyota 😂
Great review guys, not my kinda car, but I enjoyed watching you guys 😊
Thanks for watching!
would Toyota just bring the 4Runner instead of this, please
👉👈
Yes
The solution is ... not to buy a Toyota. They aren't inevitable.
@@CarSauceDealers : $110k for a Prado💀
As an indian i can confirm this car is not value for money, out dated but we still love it for many reasons
1- its a gangster/ politicians car normal people buy it to feel superior
2- reliability, very reliable engine and low maintenance cost
3- size and build, it can hit other vehicles out of way if situation demands
4- resale value its resale value is very good due to fan following and diesel cars older than 10 years are banned in india. So we need to sell cars every 5-7 years to get good resale value
5 - last on is because every car is expensive and overpriced in india due to heavy taxes so we literally don't care if its value for money or not because honestly no car is value for money
Yep very true!!
i love that it can hit vehicles out of the way BAHAHAHAH
I honestly cannot believe that this thing has almost the same price tag as tank 500 ultra, Toyota base these price upon the assumption that every other car is as unreliable as a Lada, which is absolutely not true
But, if I have to pay something like $70,000. I'd rather pay for japanese brand than Chinese built... You probably won't see those Chinese ute and van on the road after 10 years from now.
@@SanghyunLee-ct7tg dont be foolish, tesla is Chinese built, most things you see or use are chinese built if you honest have to apply this logic to everything about China it is up to you
@@SanghyunLee-ct7tgI remember people saying the exact same thing when Hyundai and Kia started kicking goals now look at them!
@@SanghyunLee-ct7tg But, How are you so sure its Japanese? Its probably Thai with parts from China sold to people who will still buy obselete cars at full price.
Comparing a Toyota to a GWM is just ridiculous
Each to it's own, I have a new Crusade and it meets our needs 100%. Is it a smooth city dweller? No, even our 9yr old hatchback drives better. But when it comes to off-roading, it doesnt stand back at all. Stacking up against Prado's, Pajero Sports and other 4x4 utes, I can do everything they can do, even with stock HT tyres.
Was Tank 500 was around the same price as this?
Base model which is still a lot better than this piece of craptuna, starts at 66k or something and the top spec is 73k. Sooooo much better than this.... Thing
My new Crusade is on the ship to Australia at the moment & I cannot wait to take delivery. Our FJ Cruiser trade in is 11 yrs old with 180k in the clock without a $ spent on repairs,hope the Fortuna is as good.
Trust me, those who are more butthurt with someone giving an honest opinion about a fortuner literally dont own one 😂 real owners dont give a damn.
They should just bring 4runner and call it Fortuner
Fourunner.. I mean it's close
That boot blue steel pose needs to be in a calendar
had mine for 2 years, bought it for it's reliability and Toyota network, people making comments that it's the same price as a Tank 300, no comparison and no network in the country
good guy good reviews! well done
I have ordered this one probably won’t get it until the end of the year but I drove a whole lot of other equivalents and the fortuner was the best imho
I ordered my gxl last year in april and getting it after 16 months. It's coming next week.
@@karanvir6477 Congrats, we are now being told ours won’t be in production until October/November and probably February/March 2025 arrival….. ordered September,2023.
@@petertimp5416thanks man it's worth the wait. hopefully you get the new mild hybrid version with 48 volt of hybrid motor which is due for upgrade in fortuner. They already put that one in hiliux. Good luck.
@@karanvir6477 I hope to get the the Non-hydrid one…..that’s why I ordered when I did, hoping to get this model. I think you’ll be right though and they’ll try to make me pay more. I f that happens I’ll tell the leasing company to order a Mitsubishi Pajero. I don’t like it as much but it’s cheaper and doesn’t come with the battery, etc. All the best and enjoy your new vehicle.
Best on the road and dependable
They got to stop milking this current gen Fortuner
These are great value, and they are tried and tested tech. They are ultra basic, rather cramped, slow, and they don't handle great on the road. But they are still good value, they are reliable as hell, and are capable off road. It's almost pointless to talk about the onroad handling as you don't buy a Fortuner for that, it's a slow family hauler, a weekend off roader, and just perfect at that.... Except for it not being that spacious, I do find it cramped inside.
wow, I thought this is an old video! Is this 2004?
Keep trolling but it still sells like a hot cake. Hopefully the next gen borrows a lot from Tacoma/4runner
Is there a Fortuner GR sport there in Australia?
Are Australia and New Zealand Fortuner cars imported from Thailand? or Indonesia?
Thailand.
Both
GX from Indonesia. GXL+ from Thailand
Isn’t the Fortuner just a hilux with an extended cab so it loses its tray?
Exactly, same chassis and platform as the Hilux. That’s why it’s way to narrow for serving as a comfortable SUV.
No it is not.
@matt & Jacob, could u do a long roadtrip review or long term ownership review of the GWM H6 Hybrid? thx
Is this modi approved ?
Why are third row seats standard? Make them an option for the handful of people that may want them.
It looks amazing but Toyota isn't updating this car.. It looks shut from inside and the tech is from 90's
That’s every Toyota.
@@JF-di1nr unfortunately Toyota seem to only care about the US market, if we stop buying maybe they would listen lol. Don';t knolw why people still buy cars such as these
@@braalo07 I think the larger and growing Asian markets are more important, profitable and Americans show brand loyalty to Fords and Jeep.
@@braalo07I bout it because on how reliable is the accessories is something I can inserta as i wish
I have heard and read about issues with this engine. Reliable?
yes its reliable
Most probably the alternator bearjng and injector problem.
The D4D has lots of issues.
@@tlevans62 cap
I will make sure none of your socks will ever match again if you review the four tuna...lol
They really need to do an proper off-road test
I own one and I like it.
Nothing wrong with that!
@@CarSauce phew! I was waiting for the barrage of insults.
You're not wrong about the silver speaker bezels though... so reflective!
E too, I love it.
Only reason Fortuner is selling in India is that its got no competition, previously Endeavour (Everest in Australia) use to compete with this was considered better choice but Ford during corona time quite India in a knee jerk reaction. We also get Old MU-X but due to nonexistent dealers & lack of feature for price it never took off.
Great Review as always.
Toyota fortuner upgrades are like iphonse upgrades. Every year it gets better than their own previous version however if you look at industry standards everyone else is miles ahead in technology and innovation.
But just like iPhone users true Toyota Fanboys would ignore all that and be happy with mediocrity because of its reliability.
The dinosaurs lives on, time for a change
It's better to test it off-road and towing off-road to test how capable it is and not only on seal road
I'm not in the Indian mafia but I actually find it strangely charming. And I'd happily drive a 10 year old one around Australia, which is something I couldn't say about most of its competitors.
I will always prefer seedans especially my VW I just love it
Your sedan isn't an offroader
I have one and its not great but geez its brilliant offroad!
In my country it cost arund 70,000 usd and the diamond cost 77,000 usd
His mafia acting was quite good ngl. The fortuner though is a good car. Its reliable and safe. Thought i still prefer the endeavour(everest there). BTW is there any way of importing or getting the raptor in India.
agree the seats folding up takes up space. but if your buying this car as 4wd its actually better as you can take them out, whereas you cant do that it in the competitors
Fortuner competitors can’t offroad while having larger spaces? You are too bias to speak.
@@coldwindfarm1309 😅 of course they can, but if your fully decking it out with draws water tanks etc then being able to remove the seats can be better.
Who in their right mind would say 18 inch wheels are the best for off-road?
Fuck me. I’d not touch a fortuner. Sucks to be the ones giving you death threats!
Why is this exact same from last 7+ years
because Toyota fanboys buy it anyways
the ScorpioN is so much better but no, "me buy fortuner for 2x the money thx" (add monkey noises)
These dealer fights you speak of, are they to the death?
We’ll get back to you after the result of the lawsuit 🫡
@@CarSauce Sold!
in pakistan this is the most popular 7 seater SUV in this price range. The head unit is not great but no one here uses those more then BT Music and most others are worse. Lanekeep and ACC aren’t even in the pk models because there just aren’t lane markings in most places and many people dont know about the existence of even normal cruise control (also no car is a value for its price here, due to the insane taxes). Otherwise this is a solid option over the ONLY other competitor, the Changan Oshan X7, in engine power, the brand name .etc (except maybe tech)
we need more options here xD
4:51
you are the head honcho if you own a legender*
its the range topping variant in india, the crusade is equivalent to the indian midspec variant
the legender gets a different front end, looks better imo
8.6 l per 100 with mine. Open road and automatic 😮
I concur. Mines with roof rack as well as an awning. Impressive number.
As a Indonesian I hate both Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport also most of the owners I found on the road especially in Jakarta oftenly they're arrogant on road
Don't worry the people giving you death threats even can't afford it and they don't know which engine is used in this 😂
The way you never knew your parents.
@@mukundswamyya9058oh no! Made an Indian mad
@@gamingocelot2k7 LMFAO
That things sweet I wish it was in the us
Dont support this bs. Its too overpriced for what it offers. The only good thing about this car is the engine and the only good quality is that its kinda reliable, its loud too
Engine is like 80 percent on why you buy a car.
New one is coming
Top glove box is air conditioned
A $46K car being sold for $73K. That is one very expensive Toyota Tax.
Who says it's a 46k car?
I agree that’s all it’s worth.
@@port8565goon
@@port8565 anyone who isn't brainwashed by toyota
As much as I live Toyota, this isn’t it, we got a an Everest 2019 that we replaced our Yaris 2012 with great car. But the Everest has so much more features then if we got the Fortuner. Id rather spend the extra couple grand and get the next gen Everest’s many more features.
more features = more breakable things
@@darnleyhutchinson4987 yeh ur right in a way, but what I’m saying is that the price ur paying u would expect to get similar if not the same features for that price.
@@carcreeps1873 So you want to pay more for more breakable things to satisfy your ego, and then you'll pay further more to fix the extra features you paid for 😂
@@ishaqthkr my mums 19’ Everest was wonky about 65k drive away and it’s got more features the the Fortuner
@@carcreeps1873 my brothers new 2024 Wildtrack Everest has had its engine out twice so far and about to go in for another engine out again. Our work Ranger has already spat it’s transmission at 20,000klm.
Toyota Fortuner Crusade & Toyota Prado Australian models.
The fortuner is number SUV in the Philippines
Don't quit your day jobs a 7-11 boys. Donuts need restocking
Fortuner Sucks !
Yes
It sucks, but it gonna suck for years before it breaks
They really need to do an proper off-road test
Very good reliable car. You guys need to talk to people who own one. Unlikev5 minute test drivers. These have heaps of power good value and excellent on fuel. Just get rid of 3rd row seats when you collect. Leaves MUX and Pajero for dead.
@@richardwalsh5570 yep
Dejavu anyone? feel like I watched this exact video a few weeks ago...
Hi... Toyota? 2012 called and wants this beigey mcbeige abomination back
The south African Vx looks way better. 1:49
China looks different?
when you say better options elsewhere what are your referring to. i doubt theres a better engine anywhere than the fortuner engine. period.
jacob is 5'4 OMG
Plus toyota, your fortuners are diesel instead of gas. Make them gas instead but I know everyone likes diesel. Just make the gas model too and make the v6 version!!!!!!
Trust me, buy ford everest. Its luxurius im honest
Not reliable
Indian is crying now even without onions😂😂
Toyota are consistently putting out some disappointing vehicles. Think they have settled on being a mediocre car brand (No surprise....)
They have been for about 20 years now lol
If you look at sales world wide you wont say that. It is the biggest brand, so they must be doing something right and that is reliability. Forbthe masses. So if you want to stand out, dont buy it. If you want to keep it for a long time, thats the brand.
@@benvisagie8844sales don't mean it's great, just means a lot of people in developing countries don't have many other options. They're terrible, old school agricultural devices.
Looks like Mahindra are paying for this video
Ah yes , the car of the "pricks"
id rather get a scorpio for 45k and a convertible sports car for the remaining 30k then annoy the army of seething toyota fanboys
garbage about the steering. the steering is light as a feather, easy as. maybe adjust your steering/
we got no choices here in malaysia. the pajero sport and mux already left the market 😂 the everest was expensive and fortuner is not cheap too but still cheaper than everest so yeah you know why we need to buy this shitty toyota 😂
Fortuner Lovers
CHAPRI LMFAO 😹😹
@@oogaboogacute fortuner ka rutba hai aapko malum nahi hai kya?
Stop making this vehicle Toyota. Sucks inside and out.
How? It beats all the cars in its competition at offroading
13:56 .. hahahahaha
Toyota, you made your fortuners so old. Ford Everest will be better!!!!!
Ohhhh I am not a fan of that look. No no no. Looks like a cat from 2007
toyota cars are a yawn fest
Ugliest suv ever
That definitely not ugly to me, you must own a very fine looking car
Bro u just ruined every Indian,s dream car
Its overpriced fr
4Runner is way better. Fortuner sucks
Chap doesn't know how to review a car
now land rover defender is mafia car in india