2008 grandis vs IMV fortuner 2.7 gas

[triggerman222]

Good day to all,
need help
Alam ko medyo di dapat sila icompare but i need the 7 seats.
what would you recommend in terms of :

- everyday use (weekdays 2 person)(weekends 6-7 person)
- long drive 3 hours minimum (at least once a month)
- fuel consumption
- ease of maintenance

thanks and more power

[number001]

In terms of third row legroom, the Fortuner is bit roomier because there is floor space unlike in the Grandis where the sitting position is closer to a crouch. But the Fortuner has a reputation for being bumpy (which I wouldn't know bec. I always sit infront).

[Memphis Raines]

I'd go for the Grandis hands down



The Fort has become too common for me. So common it has lost its appeal. The Grandis' design is waaaay ahead of its time.

my :twocents:

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[yapoy86]

although wala sa choices.. why don't you take a look for a Kia Carnival LWB since you are looking for an everyday ride and at the same time a people mover...

3 hours drive will be exhausting so you need a comfortable ride... seats 7 comfortably yet still have space for some cargo. power sliding doors and tailgate pa..

[staind]

my cousin had a grandis which he was so glad to have sold. ang ganda kaso lakas daw sa gas!! swerte na raw 5km/liter.

[Gerbo]

i need the 7 seats.

Functionally, you can make do with either vehicle.

For me, i kind of view the Grandis as a glorified Innova but a cheaper alternative to the Previa. Driving mechanics would probably be in its favor.....good for long drives.

However, the Fortuner affords more versatility being an SUV. And being more popular, it has many units on the road.....meaning, parts availability and maintenance bits may not be harder to source.

It boils down, really, to what vehicle type you favor driving. Image-conscious ka ba?....as MPVs tend to portray "family man" or "soccer mom" feel compare to SUVs that portray sporty or a more masculine appeal.

If you chose the former, you would like also consider the Carnival (it comes in diesel and have better fuel economy plus a more torquey engine).

But personally, I will chose the Fortuner---better value for the money. Whatever negative things they would say---it remains a bestseller for its segment. And there are myriad of reasons for it.

In two words, "best value".

[Xt7]

my cousin had a grandis which he was so glad to have sold. ang ganda kaso lakas daw sa gas!! swerte na raw 5km/liter.

hala! 5km/liter?? tingin ko mag fortuner ka na lang. bukod sa mas malakas sa hatak, sa height, wala kang pangamba di gaya ng grandis na parang pina lowered na innova o previa ang dating (just for me). kahit 6-7 kayo tapos full loaded pa with your cargo and bags, mataas pa rin ang height. tapos sa FC, sa pinsan ko kc 2.7 vvti din nasa 7-8km/liter pa.. ang laking tipid dba..

kung sa grandis swerte mo naka 5km/liter (sabi nung isa), sa fortuner ng pinsan ko swerte mo maka 8-9km/liter sa 2.7vvti.. ok na rin diba...