Forester XT or Fortuner Gas or Pajero Gas

**Walter** · January 21st, 2018 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by LN106G

I can just imagine if it is offered here in the Phil. Option of the TOTL Fort with 4.0 gas. It might be even cheaper than the TOTL Diesel Fort. (With regards to the JPEPA & TRAIN). Hehe

You can slap a V12 in the Toyota Fortuner but it still won't handle and drive as well as a Subaru Forester XT ...

**MR_BIG18** · January 21st, 2018 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

You can slap a V12 in the Toyota Fortuner but it still won't handle and drive as well as a Subaru Forester XT ...

there is a downside, you get spoiled by the grip and handling.

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**EQAddict** · January 21st, 2018 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by BlancNoir

Na iimpress ka pa pala bro sa commoner's car. Hehe

Btt; pajero for comfort and commanding presence.

XT for blistering fast performancr.

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Im a subaru fanboy. Had the Legacy GT wagon turbo (prior model to the current one) and the previous and current gen subaru forester turbos. The previous model with the 4AT transmission really gave a kick on the pants when it accelerated. But it was very bare and the NVH wasnt any good. The current one is full of tech and the ride is much quieter and smoother. Though it didnt 'feel' as fast as the prior one because of the CVT. The big 2.5 displacement of the prior model also helped make it have more torque down low in the rev range.

But all things considered....the new FXT is the best crossover in its price range. Nothing can come close.

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**GTcervan** · January 21st, 2018 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by dreamur

Sounds like too much power. Saan nain patabukhin yan - C5 or EDSA?

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Lol, karamihan ng portions sa edsa at C5 may mga lubak.

Di kaya magiging kalampagin yung forester after some time kung palaging tinatakbo dun sa mga lubak nang mabilis?

**MR_BIG18** · January 21st, 2018 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by GTcervan

Lol, karamihan ng portions sa edsa at C5 may mga lubak.

Di kaya magiging kalampagin yung forester after some time kung palaging tinatakbo dun sa mga lubak nang mabilis?

all cars magiging kalampagin if you dont slowdown sa potholes..walang vehicle is immune to wear and tear..

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**SpinCycle** · January 21st, 2018 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by GTcervan

Lol, karamihan ng portions sa edsa at C5 may mga lubak.

Di kaya magiging kalampagin yung forester after some time kung palaging tinatakbo dun sa mga lubak nang mabilis?

I think any car will wreck its suspension if driven hard over lubak.

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**dr. d** · January 21st, 2018 11:03 AM

kaya siguro hindi routinely included ang suspension sa warranty.

**GTcervan** · January 21st, 2018 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by MR_BIG18

all cars magiging kalampagin if you dont slowdown sa potholes..walang vehicle is immune to wear and tear..

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I know. What I meant is, compared to the other two which is the fort or pajero, di kaya mas less tolerant yung forester pagdating sa mga lubak? Since mas maliit siya compared sa dalawa.

**Egan101** · January 21st, 2018 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by GTcervan

I know. What I meant is, compared to the other two which is the fort or pajero, di kaya mas less tolerant yung forester pagdating sa mga lubak? Since mas maliit siya compared sa dalawa.

The Fort may handle more punishment on rugged terrain as its platform is really a pickup truck (Hilux) but its ride can never be as comfortable as a unibody crossover like the bigger Pajero or smaller Forester.

Among the CUVs, the Forester is the most capable for light offroad purposes. The CRV or CX5 or any other CUV for that matter are softer when compared to the Forester. As long as you don’t go fast thru deep potholes or fly off big humps (things you would not even do with a Fort or Pajero), the Forester will be just fine.

I suggest you try riding a Forester (turbo or not) to give you a better idea.

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**i'm CARLOver** · January 21st, 2018 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

The Fort may handle more punishment on rugged terrain as its platform is really a pickup truck (Hilux) but its ride can never be as comfortable as a unibody crossover like the bigger Pajero or smaller Forester.

Among the CUVs, the Forester is the most capable for light offroad purposes. The CRV or CX5 or any other CUV for that matter are softer when compared to the Forester. As long as you donÂ’t go fast thru deep potholes or fly off big humps (things you would not even do with a Fort or Pajero), the Forester will be just fine.

I suggest you try riding a Forester (turbo or not) to give you a better idea.

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I drive slow on those lubak or rough roads especially when i drive my altis. All the cars on the back tries to overtake me especially the taxi. They also try to overtake me on humps because of how slow i am.
I really avoid the truck lane on C5 and memorize the road of my daily route and avoid bad roads. But there are times na mapapaunta ka sa places that arent familiar to you. Things i hate in this Jungle roads of metro manila when you drive at night you thought all roads are asphalted but at some point there are deep manholes that are not asphalted as well and you will never notice them and once na madaanan mo mapapa iyak ka nalang and wish you can turn back the time and drive slowly and avoided it. Especially the one in white plains turning left going to katipunan ave.
Hopefully i could test drive the new fxt. I didnt really like the old one because of its nvh.