BATTLE OF THE NEW SUV's - All New Everest vs 2016 Montero vs 2016 Fortuner

**StockEngine** · May 27th, 2016 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by niky

We've already had one with the EcoSport, and another with the Juke and Trax. But a mega-test featuring all of them together with the upcoming BR-V would be quite a scoop.

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Basta, if we get a five-way together, I get to drive the Jimny.

Brv sooner than expected. Nice feed 😆

**Egan101** · May 27th, 2016 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by niky

We've already had one with the EcoSport, and another with the Juke and Trax. But a mega-test featuring all of them together with the upcoming BR-V would be quite a scoop.

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Basta, if we get a five-way together, I get to drive the Jimny.

A mega test of the small CUVs will surely be quite a scoop. However, I was more looking forward with a mega test covering the Forester, CX5, CRV, RAV4, Xtrail, Tucson, and Sportage.

**Walter** · May 28th, 2016 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Basta, if we get a five-way together, I get to drive the Jimny.

Wow, that would even be more fun than a foursome.

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Originally Posted by Egan101

A mega test of the small CUVs will surely be quite a scoop. However, I was more looking forward with a mega test covering the Forester, CX5, CRV, RAV4, Xtrail, Tucson, and Sportage.

Don't forget the Mazda CX-3 (if it ever arrives here).

**aar0nix** · May 28th, 2016 04:25 PM

What have you towed with your PPV lately? 😎

C5 Dump Truck Jump Start - YouTube

Easy towing with my 2.5 MUX 😎

**niky** · May 29th, 2016 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

Brv sooner than expected. Nice feed 😆

Not sure, ha... but makes no sense not to bring it in.

**minicarph** · May 30th, 2016 11:03 PM

type ko yun Fortuner, kasi yun tindig pang Safari talaga, di tulåd nun dalawa isang mukang tren sa haba (everest) or mukang ufo alien escape pod (montero)

I like cars that ages na parang kayang-kaya out doors. the Fortuner for me, white.

pero gasoline trip ko, it's like buying a cheaper FJ cruiser

**StockEngine** · May 30th, 2016 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by aar0nix

What have you towed with your PPV lately? 😎

C5 Dump Truck Jump Start - YouTube

Easy towing with my 2.5 MUX 😎

Ayus bro! Hows the tranny?

**aar0nix** · May 31st, 2016 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

Ayus bro! Hows the tranny?

Still the same feather-light clutch. ;)

**Wh1stl3r2** · June 1st, 2016 11:36 AM

*niky
With the Fortuner do you think the issue is stiff springs, stiff shocks or both? With the tranny issue we decided to wait for the NP300 PPV and new CR-V, but if it's just the shocks maybe this can still be an option. Everest and Montero are fine cars but just not to our personal taste.

**niky** · June 1st, 2016 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r2

*niky
With the Fortuner do you think the issue is stiff springs, stiff shocks or both? With the tranny issue we decided to wait for the NP300 PPV and new CR-V, but if it's just the shocks maybe this can still be an option. Everest and Montero are fine cars but just not to our personal taste.

It's a matched set. That's why I say it's better than before... the stiffness is properly damped rather than feeling jittery. I would get around it by changing springs rather than the shocks... changing the shocks will probably leave you with the infamous ricer ride... stiff and bouncy.

But I think the best bet is to wait and see as others try out aftermarket solutions before taking the plunge.