Montero MT or Fortuner Manual 2017?

[MAXBUWAYA]

My concerns:


Durability on suspension and other major parts
Appearance, something that wont look cheap after the brand new shine is gone. Particularly in the cabin
Cost for long term maintenance. After 10 to12 of years of ownership
After sale support.
Safety
Accessories (Not those Thai made chrome please.)
Resale value. (I think they will be the same though..)


If you can share your thoughts on this.

All opinions are welcome

[babkalakal]

My concerns:


Durability on suspension and other major parts
Appearance, something that wont look cheap after the brand new shine is gone. Particularly in the cabin
Cost for long term maintenance. After 10 to12 of years of ownership
After sale support.
Safety
Accessories (Not those Thai made chrome please.)
Resale value. (I think they will be the same though..)


If you can share your thoughts on this.

All opinions are welcome

I cannot comment on all the points you ask but i prefer the interior the fortuner to the montero. Think cozy vs space age respectively. You also may want to experience the ride on both. The montero is better riding inmo being quite a bit more compliant than the fortuner's.

[MAXBUWAYA]

I cannot comment on all the points you ask but i prefer the interior the fortuner to the montero. Think cozy vs space age respectively. You also may want to experience the ride on both. The montero is better riding inmo being quite a bit more compliant than the fortuner's.

Yes, Fortuner sure looks more comfortable over all.

Ride quality though is not really a concern. I don't really mind a bumpy ride as long as its tough.
I do prefer suspension set up that has lesser moving parts.

[nubesuke]

My concerns:


Durability on suspension and other major parts
Appearance, something that wont look cheap after the brand new shine is gone. Particularly in the cabin
Cost for long term maintenance. After 10 to12 of years of ownership
After sale support.
Safety
Accessories (Not those Thai made chrome please.)
Resale value. (I think they will be the same though..)


If you can share your thoughts on this.

All opinions are welcome

Comment ko lang sa likod ni montero hay bakit kasi ganun pagkadesign Both cars are ok at may pagkapremium look test drive mo sir to see it yourself.

[MAXBUWAYA]

Comment ko lang sa likod ni montero hay bakit kasi ganun pagkadesign Both cars are ok at may pagkapremium look test drive mo sir to see it yourself.

True, Montero 3rd row seats are cramped. Reminds me of the Gen2 CRV were they force to put up a 3rd row seat just to categorize it as AUV.

Test drive should be a big help. I hope they do have test units available.
The Fortuner I have pretty much have an Idea of how the ride feels.
The Montero though which has many claims of a softer better ride, I still have to feel for myself.
Are suspension set up and chassis design of the Montero different from the previous model?

[vvti2.0]

Durability on suspension and other major parts - same
Appearance, something that wont look cheap after the brand new shine is gone. Particularly in the cabin - Fortuner
Cost for long term maintenance. After 10 to12 of years of ownership - Fortuner
After sale support. - Fortuner
Safety - Montero
Accessories (Not those Thai made chrome please.) - same
Resale value. (I think they will be the same though..) - Fortuner


If you can share your thoughts on this.

All opinions are welcome

Di yan pang fanboy na share.

[MAXBUWAYA]

Durability on suspension and other major parts - same
Appearance, something that wont look cheap after the brand new shine is gone. Particularly in the cabin - Fortuner
Cost for long term maintenance. After 10 to12 of years of ownership - Fortuner
After sale support. - Fortuner
Safety - Montero
Accessories (Not those Thai made chrome please.) - same
Resale value. (I think they will be the same though..) - Fortuner


If you can share your thoughts on this.

All opinions are welcome

Di yan pang fanboy na share.

Hahaha
Thanks.

Our society needs fanboys for entertainment. :P

[Egan101]

Merge na natin ito sa sobrang discussion about PPVs. Similar platforms lang naman pinag-uusapan.

[niky]

True, Montero 3rd row seats are cramped. Reminds me of the Gen2 CRV were they force to put up a 3rd row seat just to categorize it as AUV.

Test drive should be a big help. I hope they do have test units available.
The Fortuner I have pretty much have an Idea of how the ride feels.
The Montero though which has many claims of a softer better ride, I still have to feel for myself.
Are suspension set up and chassis design of the Montero different from the previous model?

Somewhat different. Some of the mounting and geometry are carried over (from what I saw underneath the drift Monty), but there are big spec changes in terms of shock damping, suspension travel and steering.

The new Monty has the rear seats mounted further back, for more legroom. Yet despite being far behind the axle, the "bounce" back there is very controlled. Better, even, than in the Grand Santa Fe, which is also longer than the original.

[Monseratto]

Same seats as the old MS... dunno if the 2nd seat is forward adjustable.

[minicarph]

none of the above. kasi MT eh

[crosswind]

The Montero gets my vote. The fortuner 2.4 g mt is overpriced at 1.4m plus

Ts might want to check out the Isuzu Mux 2.5 Ls A mt

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[StockEngine]

these new ppvs.. wala pa gaano info about longetivity. but safe to say pickup based suvs are built for long use.

timing chains and cleaner diesel. both 2.4 will last if properly maintained.

both rear suspensions are similar. multilinks with a damper/shock. double wishbone fronts..same lng naman..

both are selling well. resale and spare parts should be easier to find for both

fort has a not appealing front though(for me lng). the top portion and the bottom portion just do not jive. will it age well? i dont know

the monteros front is good. the rear tail lights..not so much.

if these two are the only suvs for sale. id get the montero. cheaper too



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[vvti2.0]

The Montero gets my vote. The fortuner 2.4 g mt is overpriced at 1.4m plus

Ts might want to check out the Isuzu Mux 2.5 Ls A mt

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Montero lang at Fort ang pinagpipiliaan, wag na lituhin.

[MatchuPichu0324]

Montero lang at Fort ang pinagpipiliaan, wag na lituhin.

Crosswind kasi name niya.

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[MAXBUWAYA]

The Montero gets my vote. The fortuner 2.4 g mt is overpriced at 1.4m plus

Ts might want to check out the Isuzu Mux 2.5 Ls A mt

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Hi Crosswind.

Thank you for your opinion. Yes I also find the Fortuner overpriced. Lesser feature compared to the Montero. But believe it or not I find the lesser feature of the Fortuner a strength on leaning towards it.
No fancy electronic stuff and what not for me means less to worry about on breakage. (Innova E vs G, ill always take E!)

But then again, I have always decided on simple things. So at this age of mine I do want to go against myself so am gathering opinion here about the Montero


As for the Isuzu Mux, We already bought one last year 2.5 AT and it is really a wonder.
If we don't own one now this certainly would be the top choice or no other choice at all.

[MAXBUWAYA]

Same seats as the old MS... dunno if the 2nd seat is forward adjustable.

Hi Monseratto,

Thanks for photos. Space when seats are folded will be a serious point for consideration. There are certain times I need to load my KTM Mountain Bike inside for safety reason. The Fortuners 3rd row that hangs up sideways seems very spacious. If it can take the bike easily without much fuzz then this maybe the choice. Though I still have to measure both cars for this.

[MatchuPichu0324]

If the brand doesn't affect your decision, definitely go for montero. But if it plays a big role, then consider Fortuner, as its after sales is more reliable.

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[dragon05]

Having own 2015 montero. My vote go to fortuner. Both are good but you can really appreciate toyota in the long run had many problems with my montero and for my 2014 ford everest still on sale even though i slash the price almost 60%. Its a matter of your preferences when choosing cars.

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[Monseratto]

Hi Monseratto,

Thanks for photos. Space when seats are folded will be a serious point for consideration. There are certain times I need to load my KTM Mountain Bike inside for safety reason. The Fortuners 3rd row that hangs up sideways seems very spacious. If it can take the bike easily without much fuzz then this maybe the choice. Though I still have to measure both cars for this.

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