Toyota Fortuner

[Jimbo]

Just saw the first TV add for the new Fortuner. They hit sale this Thursday.
It's going to be an interesting test drive against the Everest.
The media reviews last week suggested Toyota Australia only asked for 6000 unit allocation for the year, but now think they will sell double. So they might be scares. This may keep the Everest price up.

 

[bigcol]

is it a replacement of the Playdoh

or

a 4wd version of the Kluger???

 

[Jimbo]

I think it leans more towards being a 4wd diesel Kluger.

 

[davemc]

its a Diesel Kluger more Although tows more then the playdo and a bit smaller. I think it hit the FJ cruiser crowd as well.
How many SUV's does Toyota need
Been waiting for it and see what it is like. The Mux and Colorado7 might find it harder now with this and the Everest out.
Be interesting if pricing will fall on them.
Payload a bit of a worry though..

Price starts at $50k for auto which same as top range Mux and more then Colorado7. Although cheaper then Everest,

 

[Jimbo]

What's the payload on it, I have not seen those numbers. As that is one of the issues I had seen on the Everest - 693kg for the mid spec Trend. When you take fuel and ball load weights off that, does not leave much left for a big family.

 

[davemc]

Here are some of the first reviews
2800 tow Auto 3000 Manual. I rather a manual although if we replace the Disco be a Auto.
Payload around 640..
Kerb weight 2110–2135kg
GVM 2750kg
GCM 5745kg (man); 5545kg (auto)

https://www.mr4x4.com.au/driven-the...+release+new+4X4&utm_campaign=Newsletter+#122
http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2015-toyota-fortuner-review-first-drive-36436
http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/2015/toyota/fortuner/toyota-fortuner-crusade-2015-review-100024
http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/toyota-fortuner-first-drive-review-20151020-gkdmuu.html

 

[bigcol]

thanks for that @davemc

more freaking reading.....................................................

all good mate

 

[bigcol]

just read all of them, and also the ones about the new everesting

interesting

 

[Jimbo]

Yep, I'm pretty interested too, pretty sure I will buy one of them. Eagerly awaiting the back to back test drive.
I think on paper, the Everest looks better - lightly more power and torque per kg, higher payload, and more safety tech. So as a tug, and a family wagon, it appears better. But... That all comes at a price, and I'm not sure I can stomach it.
So the test drive will be important!

 

[davemc]

need to drive one and see @bigcol
Although I hate going into car dealers

 

[bigcol]

the thought crossed my mind a while ago
the Kakadu is getting old - 2004, and I have had it 10 years now
keep...........?
or
replace.........?

with what..............?

Playdoh Grande (equivalent features) - ..............?
or
what...................??

 

[davemc]

Our D3 nearly 10 years old 2006 and not a diesel understand where your coming from..

 

[bigcol]

yeah, SWMBO gets good kms out of it, considering its a V8
she gets about 15-17l/100

 

[dagree]

with what..............?

Playdoh Grande (equivalent features) - ..............?

Picking myself up off the floor!!!!!!!!

 

[davemc]

Playdoh how would you live it down on this site
With the D3 we do 20's around town or 17's if I drive slow.. towing 22's..
Worked out with two trips to Queensland in the last 18 months done over 30k around half towing.
Even that many it's under $2k on fuel extra then what I seen diesels towing..
Although around town we save another couple of grand so it adds up.
The cheap skate part of me thinking 4x2 Mux as really we never go off road.. there around $33k.

 

[dagree]

Playdoh how would you live it down on this site

Us "Daves" have to stick together

 

[davemc]

Ok local pricing up now with on roads on Toyota website
Vic.
GX $54,925
GXL $60,085
Crusade $68,997

Everest.
Ambient $59,616 offer price $56,990 on carsales $53,990
Trend $65,808 offer price $62,990 on carsales $60,990.. demo 3k on it $59,990
Titanium $84,529 no offer price

So the price war looks to have started
Be interesting where the MUX and C7 go $ wise

 

[Matty4]

Titanium $84,529 no offer price

Found this online a couple of weeks ago.
Took a screenshot of it for proof

It's a bit hard to read, but Everest Titanium $69,985 driveaway, reduced from $73,985 driveaway.

 

[macca]

Playdoh how would you live it down on this site
With the D3 we do 20's around town or 17's if I drive slow.. towing 22's..
Worked out with two trips to Queensland in the last 18 months done over 30k around half towing.
Even that many it's under $2k on fuel extra then what I seen diesels towing..
Although around town we save another couple of grand so it adds up.
The cheap skate part of me thinking 4x2 Mux as really we never go off road.. there around $33k.

Until you back onto a site and your wheels spin!

 

[davemc]

Yeah I like the 4wd although $8k more ;(