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

**Wh1stl3r2** · June 6th, 2016 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by niky

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.

Problem with aftermarket springs is they seem to only make lowered springs for cars and lifted springs for SUVs/pickups. Not much, if any, standard height springs. As for adjustable shocks, most are only rebound adjustable. Would be great if manufacturers started publishing spring rates, suspension travel and maybe damping rates? so we can mix and match even non adjustable shocks. Shame. I wish they made Koni FSD for every car.

And then there's that tranny issue... Yeah, probably best to wait.

**Wh1stl3r2** · June 7th, 2016 11:31 AM

Not so stellar Fortuner review from ************:
Review: 216 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 V | ************ - Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Features, Car Buyer's Guide and Car Prices.

Notable -'s are tranny, steering, suspension and 2nd & 3rd row headroom.

**aar0nix** · June 16th, 2016 11:22 AM

Upping this thread:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/indus...00013-20160614

MU-X LS-A 3.0 RWD 5AT (Diesel) - 23.53km/L

Montero Sport 2.4 4WD 6MT (Diesel) - 18.48km/L

Montero Sport 2.4 4WD 8AT (Diesel) - 17.79km/L

Fortuner 2.4 RWD 6AT (Diesel) - 18.91km/L

I guess a maximum 80km/h cruising speed is not optimum for those using 6/8 speed transmissions. 😂

**bulawbusiness** · June 16th, 2016 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by aar0nix

Upping this thread:

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/indus...00013-20160614

MU-X LS-A 3.0 RWD 5AT (Diesel) - 23.53km/L

Montero Sport 2.4 4WD 6MT (Diesel) - 18.48km/L

Montero Sport 2.4 4WD 8AT (Diesel) - 17.79km/L

Fortuner 2.4 RWD 6AT (Diesel) - 18.91km/L

I guess a maximum 80km/h cruising speed is not optimum for those using 6/8 speed transmissions. 😂

Baka sa 190kph

**Walter** · June 16th, 2016 03:23 PM

That data is misleading by comparing fuel efficiency of a 2WD to a 4WD.

**aar0nix** · June 16th, 2016 03:33 PM

Take note that the test was done by DOE, not TGPh. Autoindustriya has an article about it too. ;)

**yebo** · June 16th, 2016 03:48 PM

not achievable in real life. kahit sa expressway may traffic. at pag ikaw naman ang tumakbo ng 80 kph lang mumurahin ka ng ibang drivers.

**coydeleon** · June 16th, 2016 07:00 PM

They should test normal driving conditions. Better nga kung unaware yung driver na tinetest nya yung fuel efficiency ng vehicle.

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**jabaliza** · June 17th, 2016 03:41 AM

How do you get fuel efficiency like this?

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**dr. d** · June 17th, 2016 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by ;2735096

How do you get fuel efficiency like this?

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by doing it late at night, when the road is practically yours and yours alone. and by not pumping the gas pedal but keeping it pressed at a certain position only (i.e., constant speed at 80 kph).
good for eco runs. impossible in day-to-day driving.
heh heh.