bearpolar Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Clever Mitsu marketing strategy since the PJS is under 200g/km and the tax hit is not that large anyway. If only they were smart enough to do something with the rear end styling. Pretty sure most people like it as most cars are going for that nowadays. CRV -> fugly back style Pajero -> fugly back style Fortuner -> fugly back style Plenty more coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 and its not just confined to cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Here's a new Everest vs Fortuner review from Australia: http://www.caradvice.com.au/397550/ford-everest-trend-v-toyota-fortuner-crusade-comparison/ Note that they are pitching the top-spec Fortuner against the mid-range Everest in this review though. due to the pricing differences in AU (top spec models are the same price here). Edited November 20, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Here's a new Everest vs Fortuner review from Australia: http://www.caradvice.com.au/397550/ford-everest-trend-v-toyota-fortuner-crusade-comparison/ Note that they are pitching the top-spec Fortuner against the mid-range Everest in this review though. due to the pricing differences in AU (top spec models are the same price here). Dont go telling the Truth IMHO it may get You a Holiday these days ,like Warpy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Here's a new Everest vs Fortuner review from Australia: http://www.caradvice.com.au/397550/ford-everest-trend-v-toyota-fortuner-crusade-comparison/ Note that they are pitching the top-spec Fortuner against the mid-range Everest in this review though. due to the pricing differences in AU (top spec models are the same price here). Dont go telling the Truth IMHO it may get You a Holiday these days ,like Warpy.. Not sure what you're getting at? Maybe because all these reviews say the same things I said back in August? I have to admit, I do feel a little vindicated when I read quotes like these: On both tarmac and gravel the Ford shines most. The tail is more settled over sharp bumps and the car sits flatter through corners, while in terms of ride, it’s generally more cosseting over high- and low-speed corrugations. It feels almost like a luxury Euro SUV in this area, while the Toyota feels like just what it is — a (still comfier than is common) off-roader. So in essence, the Ford had a more comfortable and cosseting ride over a variety of urban and extra-urban roads, was easier to trundle about the city in and showed superior body control and handling. The Fortuner sounds like a more comfortable ute-based SUV, which it is, whereas the Ford almost transcends its origins. Edited November 20, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ford must be spending an awful lot of money to make sure they win every comparison test for the Everest & Ranger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ford must be spending an awful lot of money to make sure they win every comparison test for the Everest & Ranger... The money was spent on the R&D, the kudos is free mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ford must be spending an awful lot of money to make sure they win every comparison test for the Everest & Ranger... Yeah man I get you. They spend so much money on R&D that now they are winning every comparison test. I am sure that's what you were aiming at right? right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Ford must be spending an awful lot of money to make sure they win every comparison test for the Everest & Ranger...I think that they actually spent it on R and D ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ace of Pop Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Am I missing something in the Vid That's how Trucks handle, the only Fun aspect about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Here's a new Everest vs Fortuner review from Australia:http://www.caradvice.com.au/397550/ford-everest-trend-v-toyota-fortuner-crusade-comparison/ Note that they are pitching the top-spec Fortuner against the mid-range Everest in this review though. due to the pricing differences in AU (top spec models are the same price here). Dont go telling the Truth IMHO it may get You a Holiday these days ,like Warpy.. Not sure what you're getting at? Maybe because all these reviews say the same things I said back in August? I have to admit, I do feel a little vindicated when I read quotes like these: On both tarmac and gravel the Ford shines most. The tail is more settled over sharp bumps and the car sits flatter through corners, while in terms of ride, it’s generally more cosseting over high- and low-speed corrugations. It feels almost like a luxury Euro SUV in this area, while the Toyota feels like just what it is — a (still comfier than is common) off-roader. So in essence, the Ford had a more comfortable and cosseting ride over a variety of urban and extra-urban roads, was easier to trundle about the city in and showed superior body control and handling. The Fortuner sounds like a more comfortable ute-based SUV, which it is, whereas the Ford almost transcends its origins. A reference to Warpy disappearing caused by honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Here's a new Everest vs Fortuner review from Australia:http://www.caradvice.com.au/397550/ford-everest-trend-v-toyota-fortuner-crusade-comparison/ Note that they are pitching the top-spec Fortuner against the mid-range Everest in this review though. due to the pricing differences in AU (top spec models are the same price here). Dont go telling the Truth IMHO it may get You a Holiday these days ,like Warpy.. Not sure what you're getting at? Maybe because all these reviews say the same things I said back in August? I have to admit, I do feel a little vindicated when I read quotes like these: On both tarmac and gravel the Ford shines most. The tail is more settled over sharp bumps and the car sits flatter through corners, while in terms of ride, it’s generally more cosseting over high- and low-speed corrugations. It feels almost like a luxury Euro SUV in this area, while the Toyota feels like just what it is — a (still comfier than is common) off-roader. So in essence, the Ford had a more comfortable and cosseting ride over a variety of urban and extra-urban roads, was easier to trundle about the city in and showed superior body control and handling. The Fortuner sounds like a more comfortable ute-based SUV, which it is, whereas the Ford almost transcends its origins. A reference to Warpy disappearing caused by honesty. Actually I quite like Warpy ...it's just a shame that some who read this forum are full of P&I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Someone posted some delivery (sales) numbers for August, so I thought I'd follow up with September's numbers: Fortuner: 4,605 Everest: 879 MU-X: 763 Trailblazer: 115 Pajero Sport: 8 Note: this is actual deliveries, not bookings - we won't have a clear picture on actual market share until early next year, as Ford & Mitsubishi aren't yet able to deliver on sales demand. October's delivery numbers: Fortuner: 4,278 Pajero Sport: 3,289* Everest: 937 MU-X: 857 Trailblazer: 150 * Figures above supplied by Toyota. Mitsubishi's press release overnight says they delivered 3,279 units in Oct. Edited November 26, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Well this answers the question posed in the Is the new Pajero selling well? thread. Seems Ford are not trying to set any delivery records. Edited November 26, 2015 by Jitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 150 Trailblazers? They must have one hell of a sale on at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 150 Trailblazers? They must have one hell of a sale on at the moment. 150 people who only look at paper specs, and never turn the key before buying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They did it for the free t-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They did it for the free t-shirts. The ones with "I coundn't afford an everest" printed on it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They did it for the free t-shirts. The ones with "I coundn't afford an everest" printed on it" Considering the Trailblazers price, the T Shirt should read, "I am stuck with this until Ford deliver my Everest". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Have seen a lot of trailblazers/mu-x in phuket has taxi's and also a lot of parents at the fake international school(kajonkiet) It's probably because its easy to chrome up Edited November 26, 2015 by bearpolar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 They did it for the free t-shirts. The ones with "I coundn't afford an everest" printed on it" Considering the Trailblazers price, the T Shirt should read, "I am stuck with this until Ford deliver my Everest". Just wait until they go see their fortune tellers - then you'll see bumper stickers like "This car is a pink Everest" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Do You mean fortuna sellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just seen my first Mitsu W****r Sport in the flesh. I actually had to exclaim how fugly it was. Jeez... only Stevie Wonder would want that thing sitting on his driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 only Stevie Wonder would want that thing sitting on his driveway. So you're suggesting it has decent ride quality and a reasonably quiet cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 only Stevie Wonder would want that thing sitting on his driveway. So you're suggesting it has decent ride quality and a reasonably quiet cabin? Hard to tell when standing in shock at the side of the road, but one would hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 The Aussie Pajero Sport reviews are now coming in, after yesterday's launch event: http://www.caradvice.com.au/400081/mitsubishi-pajero-sport-review/ http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/2015-mitsubishi-pajero-sport-review-first-drive-37120 Stand by for more over the coming days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 The biggest news in this segment is this one though... The Ford Everest has just been promclaimed "Car of The Year" by Drive Australia: http://www.drive.com.au/car-of-the-year/and-the-winner-is-20151203-gleyle.html It smoked every other new car launched in Australia during 2015 to lead to a hot victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Another Aussie PJS review: https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-reviews/2016-mitsubishi-pajero-sport-review-australian-drive/ And another: http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/6CF864E9CF589583CA257F100020FB1B Edited December 4, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Another article from Drive that puts the Everest and Fortuner up against the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk for their Best 4WD of the year: http://www.drive.com.au/car-of-the-year/2015-drive-car-of-the-year-best-4wd-20151124-gl6t25.html Given their COTY choice, no awards for guessing which one came out the hottest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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