Toyota Fortuner 2.5 4x2 or 3.0 4x4? [Merged]

**squala** · July 14th, 2005 02:27 AM

Maybe the 2.5 4X2 ain't that bad in terms of performance. It's D4-D anyway, so it just might be at par with the 2nd gen Pajero 2.5.

**oldblue** · July 14th, 2005 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by trader

Let's just say that I drive a fast car and this behemouth is no slouch. It is amazing how this thing pulls. The tall gearing means it is no dragster but it will outrun a lot of vehicles on the highway. I even managed to threaten a couple of cars on the SLEX

Remember that's a whole lot of torque and HP for an SUV this size in this country. Maybe not as nimble as a CRV but definitely faster than a Trooper. Speedometer may be optimistic though, mind you, as it seems to pickup speed too fast that even I can't believe it can perform that well.

that's good enough review for me. thanks. I also happen to drive a 1st gen CRV.

**michael_pmc** · July 14th, 2005 09:31 PM

trader:

guess I'll just have to w8 for my unit....

when did you reserved your unit and where?

**revoGSX** · July 14th, 2005 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by michael_pmc

Trader: bro thnx for the infos. how responsive is the 2.7G? parang 1st gen crv b? or same sa mga revo 2.0?

the 2.7G should be more responsive than the revo 2.0 because of the VVTi and with higher torque specs

**joms23** · August 6th, 2006 12:04 AM

We are planning to buy Toyota Fortuner this month I just want to have some expert opinion which is a better buy a 2.5 4x2 or 3.0 4x4? we'll be using it often for city driving, how bout the fuel consumption? malakas ba fuel consumption sa 3.0 or halos no diff with 2.5?

**joms23** · August 6th, 2006 12:08 AM

We are planning to buy Toyota Fortuner this month I just want to have some expert opinion which is a better buy a 2.5 4x2 or 3.0 4x4? we'll be using it often for city driving, how bout the fuel consumption? malakas ba fuel consumption sa 3.0 or halos no diff with 2.5?

**number001** · August 6th, 2006 12:16 AM

With mainly city driving, you are better off with the 2.5li. In city and traffic conditions, the 2.5 li has better fuel consumption rate compared to the 3.0li. In highways, the 2.5 li still has the edge.

The 2.5 li has some serious inherent defects with it, so are you willing to take the risk? See this thread for more details:
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23197

Another useful resources on Fortuners in the Philippines:

http://www.fortunerclub.net.ph/

**Bry** · August 6th, 2006 12:16 AM

Stay away from the 2.5 d4d. It has a measly 102 HP.

It's best you go for the 3.0 d4d (163 HP) or the 2.7 vvt-i (160 HP).

**joms23** · August 6th, 2006 12:24 AM

Bry
is horse power a real concern when city driving?

**number001** · August 6th, 2006 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by joms23

Bry
is horse power a real concern when city driving?

In this day and age of rising fuel consumption, the 2.5 li will really help you save a $ignificant amount of money in the long run. With Manila's traffic, even a 1.1li is sufficient to navigate through the congestion. More horses mean bigger engine displacement which in turns means higher fuel consumption.

Btw, If you read the comments from owners using the 2.5li engine, most of them claim it is sufficient for their needs (which is city driving).