Thoughts on the new Toyota Fortuner?

Axle, I went to the dealer to check one of these out .It looks like toyota has gone too far this time ,trying to sell vehicles on the brand name only.
I wanted a wagon with all the good bits that the toyota offered. What I didn't get was a flat floor when the seats were folded up or any tie down points in the luggage area. Also no lumber adjustment in any of the seats.The steering reach adjustment doesn't come out far enough for my liking.
Just a few things but enough for me to continue looking elsewhere.When I voiced my concerns, the dealer quoted $60000 drive away with towbar inc. for the GXL.When I said that will not address my cocerns,they offered the same deal on a GXL prado 2.8 L .
Krackers

Axle, test drove the Fortuner back to back with the Prado. Chalk and cheese. Completely different experience. Fortuner felt much smaller and noisier. Better half pointed out that it's all about the "style" with the Fortuner.

Best car ever built

I just ordered 3 in case they all sell out or are discontinued. Should see me through till the "end".

Cheers
Greg

Got to drive one last week. A lot of people not understanding where the Fortuner fits? This is a 4WD wagon suitable for the family as well as a capable off roader and towing machine. Some people don't like the fold up rear seats, no biggie just remove them. It's personal with the Prado having a flat rear but carrying the spare on the back. (Some people don't like that either). This is a built tough true 4WD not like the soft roaders that are similar in size. I like it but have ordered the new Hilux as I need a Ute. I think this fits a market segment and you can expect the usual Toyota reliability and great re-sale value.

I've checked one out as a possible replacement for the wife's Rav4 which is great city car but a bit too soft for anything else. I don't mind the size of the Fortuner as a city commuter which would be part of its daily duties. It also seems to be a capable 4wd with reasonable towing capabilities.

I'd put the rear seats in the shed until I replaced it so that's not a biggie for me. I've had a Prado so been there done that. Yep I like them. Fills a niche nicely. Cheers Geoff

seems to be a fairly narrowly marketed vehicle ..... diesel only ..... manual or auto and only 3 trim options .... if it is supoed to be a step up from the RAV, why is it the same price as a Prado.

Why .... just why?

I think Toyota's marketing has laid another egg.

They followed one of the best recieved Corrolas ever with that horrible Euro thing ..... Mazda never sold so many 3s

The current RAV, is a huge step backward from the previous model ...... my wife did not want one and replaced the RAV she loved with a low milage used one rather than buy the new dog. They obvioulsy arent selling because they have had a model run out on RAV ....... they never had any trouble selling every RAV they could import previoulsy.

and now this ..... why.

cheers

The name is just a bit unfortunerate.

Whinge and whinge , its a Hilux with extended roofline and windows , watch and see , word is the Prado is to be discontinued .