Go for the 2.5V fortuner, classier interior and exterior. The 2.5G Fortuner is worth a look as well (no leather seats, HID, headlamp washers and GPS) but still has the same vnt engine. Everest is due for a replacement soon. Montero has cheap plastics and is pretty cramped in terms of elbow room. I also agree with the lack of low-end torque even for the V variant.