May idea ba kayo kung saan may naka display na Fortuner this week? Thanks.
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http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-n...ures-editorial
Curious about those 2.8 exclusive features: what is stability control and active Traction control?
Traction control is a safety feature that prevents tire slippage, such as when driving on wet roads or when taking a corner at high speed.
It saves you from fishtailing or understeering as it maximizes your tires' grip on the road, keeping you in control of the car.
It's a very handy feature to have, especially for tall SUVs such as the Fortuner/Montero/Everest.
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Because these trucks were not designed for cornering at all. Remember, these are designed as low-cost SUVs for emerging markets. Sophisticated suspension will just add to the production cost, even if most buyers do not need nor want it.
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^Except that at over 2M apiece now, it's not very low-cost anymore...
Platform constraints make it difficult to make wider trucks. If you would notice, more than length or height, it's the width of the car that's usually proportional to its price. Which is why subcompacts like the City can go toe-to-toe with compacts in terms of legroom, but elbow room remains lacking.
To be fair, the Everest is now wider than its height. The same can't be said for the Fortuner though. Safety regulations for emerging markets are also much less stringent, so manufacturers don't need to pass moose tests and the like.
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Filipinos tend to have brand loyalty. Those who are buying new monteros probably had a pajero 20 years ago. Its going to be the same for toyota and ford.
I have this friend who has 3 fortuners, 1 grandia, & 1 lc200. Now thats brand loyalty.