New fortunner

[pj123]

third row folds to the side

From the pictures the seats appear to have two options: fold flat and fold to the side. When they fold flat I think they are the same level as the second row when folded flat.

[raffo77]

third row folds to the side

From the pictures the seats appear to have two options: fold flat and fold to the side. When they fold flat I think they are the same level as the second row when folded flat.

yes, exactly like the "old" furtuner

[raffo77]

dashboard follows the mix-and-try-to-match style common to new toyota models...

all in all, an improvement

[DavisH]

third row folds to the side

I guess the Thais didn't complain so nothing changes They could ave saved a few baht on R&D on the engine and stuck in the old 3.0. It will still sell like hot cakes.

[MYKTHEMIN]

If the seats still fold and do not go into the floor like most modern SUV.s I won't be buying one, what a crap awful design.

[IMHO]

General online sentiment across several markets currently looks like this: Everest nearly all positive, Pajero Sport generally positive, Fortuner generally negative.

[Don Mega]

They could ave saved a few baht on R&D on the engine and stuck in the old 3.0. It will still sell like hot cakes.

Why would Toyota do something stupid like that and restrict themselves to the current markets the Tuna is sold into.

[raffo77]

but the best-selling-coil-sprung-suv-on-a-pickup-chassis-road-menace will be....?

[fullcave]

If the seats still fold and do not go into the floor like most modern SUV.s I won't be buying one, what a crap awful design.

Yep, in that case, just have to wait a bit longer for cruise control option on the MUX..

[Ace of Pop]

Bet the Chevy Mitsu n Ford sales folk are happy..even Nissan can smile.

[Don Mega]

but the best-selling-coil-sprung-suv-on-a-pickup-chassis-road-menace will be....?

Everest, If Ford can get their aftersales service act together.

[Woodsie888]

but the best-selling-coil-sprung-suv-on-a-pickup-chassis-road-menace will be....?

Everest, If Ford can get their aftersales service act together.

That would be a Mega result for Ford.

[fullcave]

but the best-selling-coil-sprung-suv-on-a-pickup-chassis-road-menace will be....?

Everest, If Ford can get their aftersales service act together.

Product availability would also be nice..

[Ace of Pop]

An Essex Buy Type posted something about smaller cars trying to prove something if you drive a Tuna... Ive found if i drive a Porsche, Benz BMW or a Proton Its allways Nob Head in the Spivo.trying to goad...Apologies to the Many Ferangs who drive as Gentlemen and use as it as intended, not as Bloody Medallion to be worn in Foodland Car Park,. as i said many times it attracts a Type most of us dont like.

[fullcave]

An Essex Buy Type posted something about smaller cars trying to prove something if you drive a Tuna... Ive found if i drive a Porsche, Benz BMW or a Proton Its allways Nob Head in the Spivo.trying to goad...Apologies to the Many Ferangs who drive as Gentlemen and use as it as intended, not as Bloody Medallion to be worn in Foodland Car Park,. as i said many times it attracts a Type most of us dont like.

No, actually it’s the red cars...

[Don Mega]

but the best-selling-coil-sprung-suv-on-a-pickup-chassis-road-menace will be....?

Everest, If Ford can get their aftersales service act together.

Product availability would also be nice..

One would think they learnt from the Ranger fiasco. Time will tell.

[stevenl]

but the best-selling-coil-sprung-suv-on-a-pickup-chassis-road-menace will be....?

Everest, If Ford can get their aftersales service act together.

No chance, no matter the aftersales. Edited July 16, 2015 by stevenl

[DavisH]

but the best-selling-coil-sprung-suv-on-a-pickup-chassis-road-menace will be....?

Everest, If Ford can get their aftersales service act together.

Product availability would also be nice..

One would think they learnt from the Ranger fiasco. Time will tell.

I think bookings are full until into next year for deliveries. It the tuna can deliver in under a month. Well, we know what will happen. Tuna next week with great resale and service or wait 6 months for an everest with questionable service. New everest resale? who knows.

[MYKTHEMIN]

If the seats still fold and do not go into the floor like most modern SUV.s I won't be buying one, what a crap awful design.

Yep, in that case, just have to wait a bit longer for cruise control option on the MUX..

My Pajero Sport has cruise control now and is nearly 6 yeras old, how behind the times these other makes are? I would never buy anything without, excepy for my pickup which I use on the farm only.

[IMHO]

Things that surprised me about the new Fortuner:

1. The 3rd row seats - in the previous generation they were clearly an afterthought - how can they still remain so?

2. It's gained an extra 90mm length, but none of that has been used to improve the trunk space. Suspect it's all in that huge front overhang.

3. The dash LCD screen that looks big when it's off, but tiny when it's on (it's flanked by hidden buttons)

4. Zero change to the wheelbase - all other competitors have gained around 100mm.

5. Reduced ground clearance (193 vs 220mm) from the outgoing model.

6. Massive price increases - up to ~180K Baht more expensive than outgoing models, with the only real new additions to the feature list being more airbags, LED headlamps, and some stability control upgrades (HDC, HSA, TSC). I would've expected increments in the 50-100K Baht range only.

Edited July 17, 2015 by IMHO

[IMHO]

I think bookings are full until into next year for deliveries. It the tuna can deliver in under a month. Well, we know what will happen. Tuna next week with great resale and service or wait 6 months for an everest with questionable service. New everest resale? who knows.

No way is everyone booking a Fortuner getting it in a week

[sotsira]

Any A/C vents for the rear passenger compartment?

[Don Mega]

Any A/C vents for the rear passenger compartment?

Feature Highlights:

GX

six-speed automatic

front and rear air-conditioning

large touch-screen display with Toyota Link connectivity

reverse-view camera standard

disc brakes all around

cooled/heated drink and food compartment

seven airbags

hill start

traction and stability control

five-link rear coil suspension

seven seats as standard across the board

shark-fin antenna

17-inch steel wheels with all-terrain tyres

(18-inch wheels optional)

GXL

six-speed automatic or six-speed manual

roof rails

reverse parking sensors

keyless entry and start

downhill assist

Crusade

six-speed automatic or six-speed manual

LED daytime lights

LED Bi-LED headlights

LED rear lights

powered tailgate

18-inch alloy wheels with highway tyres

http://www.caradvice.com.au/366660/2016-toyota-fortuner-revealed-in-sydney-ahead-of-australian-debut/

Edited July 17, 2015 by Don Mega

[IMHO]

Thai market specs/prices, in English here: http://www.toyota.co.th/en/index.php/app/product/model/fortuner/fnc/specification

[DavisH]

I think bookings are full until into next year for deliveries. It the tuna can deliver in under a month. Well, we know what will happen. Tuna next week with great resale and service or wait 6 months for an everest with questionable service. New everest resale? who knows.

No way is everyone booking a Fortuner getting it in a week

Probably not because of the large number of potential bookings. How about 1-2 months then? It still beats next year for the Everest.

[keemapoot]

I think bookings are full until into next year for deliveries. It the tuna can deliver in under a month. Well, we know what will happen. Tuna next week with great resale and service or wait 6 months for an everest with questionable service. New everest resale? who knows.

No way is everyone booking a Fortuner getting it in a week

Probably not because of the large number of potential bookings. How about 1-2 months then? It still beats next year for the Everest.

In Thailand, that would be true even if the new Everest looked like this:

AND, the new Tuna looked like this:

[Robert24]

Any A/C vents for the rear passenger compartment?

old model had that already

[bascat]

If the seats still fold and do not go into the floor like most modern SUV.s I won't be buying one, what a crap awful design.

Yep, in that case, just have to wait a bit longer for cruise control option on the MUX..

My Pajero Sport has cruise control now and is nearly 6 yeras old, how behind the times these other makes are? I would never buy anything without, excepy for my pickup which I use on the farm only.

Cruise control on Thai roads ? Why ? I have a Vigo 4x4 with cruise control and my 2006 Fortuner (which is now in Australia) has it as well. I think cc is a pretty useless accessory in Thailand when every couple of km you have to disconnect due to some idiot doing something 'funny' in front of you. So almost never use it. In Oz it is a different story, can be on for hours on end. BTW, despite of all the negative comments on this thread about its road manners, the Fortuner turns out to be an excellent caravan tow vehicle. I only installed heavy duty Pedders rear springs and gas shocks and upgraded the brakes to the 320 mm front discs and Prado rear dics brakes. Was done at Tid Aod in Bangkok before departure. Not sure if the new Fortuner will be sold in Oz. I think Toyota is very worried that it will take too mujch sales away from its exisiting offering of 4x4s like HiLux, Landcruiser, Prado, Kluger, FJ Cruiser on which they probably make a lot more money. Isuzu does not have that problem that is why they sell the MU-X down under (for less than in Thailand).

[Don Mega]

I think bookings are full until into next year for deliveries. It the tuna can deliver in under a month. Well, we know what will happen. Tuna next week with great resale and service or wait 6 months for an everest with questionable service. New everest resale? who knows.

No way is everyone booking a Fortuner getting it in a week

Probably not because of the large number of potential bookings. How about 1-2 months then? It still beats next year for the Everest.

Why will it be next year for the Everest deliveries?

The ones ford currently have going down the production line, are they going to keep them parked up somewhere ?

[DavisH]

I think bookings are full until into next year for deliveries. It the tuna can deliver in under a month. Well, we know what will happen. Tuna next week with great resale and service or wait 6 months for an everest with questionable service. New everest resale? who knows.

No way is everyone booking a Fortuner getting it in a week

Probably not because of the large number of potential bookings. How about 1-2 months then? It still beats next year for the Everest.

Why will it be next year for the Everest deliveries?

The ones ford currently have going down the production line, are they going to keep them parked up somewhere ?

I mean if you booked an Everest today, delivery is lively to be next year.