Quote Originally Posted by chen
Ride Quality... Alterra! Compared to even other midsize SUVs (Pajero, Trooper, etc.) the Fortuner is down on the bottom of the list---- im sorry! but i totally disagree! paano mas maganda ang ride quality ng sasakyan na may leaf spring ang rear suspension compare to coil spring???
Chen, your right that fortuner has coil and should translate to better ride quality but have tried riding a fortuner? and compared it with an alterra....

I have, both driver and passenger portion, and I vouch for what mazda mazda said. ride quality is firmer and Alterra has better bump absorbency whereas Fortuner has a "bouncy" ride. This is by stock comparison, no mods, no softer tires, etc...

Its the suspension setup that makes alterras ride better. Its like comparing mazda3, altis and civics suspension, although lahat naman sila ay coil, meron sa kanila mas maganda ride dahil sa suspension setup. I know its comparing coil and leaf here, but try them both, I believe your going to see alterras ride to be better......pero masyado talagang mahal, if they could have priced it lower than Fortuners.