Hello All,

I am looking at buying a new car for the family in the next 6-12 months. I like the Fortuner but there are thousands of them here in Phuket, and I don't want to buy one, and then toyota bring out a new version 6 months later.

So my question is does anybody know when Toyota are going to replace the current Vigo/Fortuner models. I don't just mean updating the shape, but a whole new car.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Alex

My Vote Fortuner, go for it dude!!

And how are people supposed to know?? Esspeccialy now they just came with new (upgraded/facelifted) models..

It can be 1 year, 2 years, 3 years or even maybe 4..

Most cars these days have an average life-span of about 6 - 7 years. Based on that i'd say the Fortuner will be due for replacement about 2010. I'd be very surprised if it lasts beyond then. To be honest it looks a bit long in the tooth now, even after its face-lift.

Of all the Suv's built in Thailand i still find that the Fortuner looks better then the Pajero sport, Outlander, Mu7 and the everest..

The interior is a bit outdated though..

Really expected more from the Pajero sport! Looks really boring.

Buy a car and forget pick-ups and pick-up based 'SUVs'.

Cars are far more pleasurable to drive, unless of course you live on a farm where 4wd and clearance is needed.

The interior is a bit outdated though..

The current Vigo/Fortuner interior is straight out of an early 1990's Lexus. Exactly the same.

Of all the Suv's built in Thailand i still find that the Fortuner looks better then the Pajero sport, Outlander, Mu7 and the everest..

You forgot the Captiva. I think that's the most stylish, but i can understand why given the choice people still go for the Toyota badge. As for the Pajero - yes, couldn't agree more - what a disappointing vehicle - i think we all had such high hopes too.