Foton Toplander

**ice15** · April 25th, 2016 11:47 AM

Foton PH introduces new Toplander diesel SUV | Topgear.ph

An unplanned roadtrip—"Foton finish" with the Toplander | The Philippine Star

***
What do you guys think of the Toplander?

Their website doesn't look promising

TOPLANDER - FOTON

**StockEngine** · April 25th, 2016 02:53 PM

Overpriced lol

**Fernando.B** · April 26th, 2016 06:25 PM

Foton Cummins Engine can be relied. But how about body build, etc ?

**StockEngine** · April 26th, 2016 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Fernando.B

Foton Cummins Engine can be relied. But how about body build, etc ?

Most wear and tear items/parts will always be replaced. Bushings ball joints etc. Not sure what you mean by body build. Its just a ladder frame based suv.

Anyways an australian fb group has been formed because of some issues with their foton purchase.

As said their price is not competitive. Isuzu mux manual tranny is better than this.

**ecm14m** · April 26th, 2016 07:08 PM

Hindi ako makikipagsapalaran.

**ice15** · April 27th, 2016 11:03 AM

Wow... Foton is really spending an ads for the Toplander...

Armed to the teeth | Motioncar

**ronw123w124** · April 28th, 2016 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by ecm14m

Hindi ako makikipagsapalaran.

I'd rather buy the new 2nd gen Innova over this, kahit yung J diesl lang.

**StockEngine** · October 22nd, 2016 09:14 PM

10-12km/l nga ang average ng thunder/tunland ng owners sa au.

Dont believe doe numbers...

The locally manufactured fotons are questionable... i suggest you change your oil.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tsikot Forums mobile app

**Fotonista** · October 23rd, 2016 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

10-12km/l nga ang average ng thunder/tunland ng owners sa au.

Dont believe doe numbers...

The locally manufactured fotons are questionable... i suggest you change your oil.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tsikot Forums mobile app

Thanks for the reply sir StockEngine. I already had my 1st PMS which was after my Quezon trip (1100KM). The casa told me that my computation was not correct, it should be in a controlled environment, traffic has to be factored in, etc. Also they told me that I should observe it since its a fairly new vehicle and it will still adjust, however I don't want to argue with someone who seems to not know what he's doing so I just let it go and follow what they advised. Though I am not really familiar with vehicles that are ECU/ECM driven as my previous cars are either carbureted or Injected but no ECU.

As agreed sa casa, after my PMS I immediately had my gas filled up to full tank and recorded the km trip (1220KM). Once it goes empty, they asked me to go back and see what was the actual consumption. I am now at my 1440KM (about 220KM since my full tank) and I am already pass by the 1/2 tank marker. I guess the built-in computation at the dashboard is somehow accurate (Average Fuel Consumption * 15.1L/100KM).

Is there a shop that can check whether my vehicle is running rich in fuel? I feel that it is blowing too much diesel even if I step very light on the pedal.

**StockEngine** · October 23rd, 2016 02:13 PM

I forgot to factor in our heavy almost non moving traffic. The traffic in au is very light compared to our extremely high density traffic.

Which city are you from? Also what is the average speed on your vehicle?

Sitting in traffic really increases fuel consumption...

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tsikot Forums mobile app