FORTUNER (4x2) 2.5 A/T Diesel or 2.7 A/T Gas?

[Titleist983k]

Fuel efficiency- Diesel naturally, especially in long trips. But in City driving, its not such a big difference in my opinion.
Smoothness- Gas engine. The diesel is smooth and refined, but the Gas wins this one.
Maintenance costs- Gas engine.
Power- Gas engine. I've seen 2.7L Fortuners sticking close to the tail of hard driven 3.0V Fortuners and 3.2L Montero Sport. The 2.5 Diesel is decently strong in the low rpm range, but I found it breathless in the 3000+ rpm. Not sure if its lack of intercooler is the reason for this.

This is true, same case with my then 2005 Innova. At over 100kph, you feel that the car has very little to give and you find yourself looking for another gear just to compensate with the lack of high speed/high rev power. But I find myself getting another 2.5 D4d engine powered vehicle 7 years later. LOL

[cripple_rooster]

The 2.7L VVT-i due to its torque band is not so suitable for such a heavy vehicle like the Fortuner. Torque ends up being a more important matter than horsepower. No wonder a 300hp sportscar engine can't perform heavy duties in a truck fitted with a 200hp turbodiesel

[F-14]

... 2.5 A/T DIESEL or 2.7 A/T GAS.. i'm considering fuel consumption, smoothness of ride, engine (performance) power, future maintenance and other factors.. KINDLY help me decide..

You cannot have all your criteria in one car!

FC - I voted the Diesel
Smoothness - slight edge to gas since less engine vibration.
Performace - short travel I voted the gas, long travel the diesel
Maintenance - gas of course

Now, its up to you on how you will use your new ride!