I watched a lot of UA-cam reviews before buying a Fortuner and none of them covered the important info that you actually need to know when buying a 4x4. Awesome review! Finally someone that actually knows what factors need to be considered for touring and off-road 🙌🙌🙌 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Bloody great comparison mate, I am amazed how much space the fortuner actually has inside. I stand by my decision to buy my big comfy armchair tourer but the Fortuner is a bloody good choice for a lot of people
Ronny is doing the best 4x4 video reviews BY FAR, exactly the info we want to know, and with the chapters you can get right to the exact point. Good job Ronny and Crew.
Recently chose a Prado. I felt the fortuner to be a little too cramped loaded with kid seats, the long range tank is awesome and comfort is great. Also the resale value on a prado seemed to be much stronger. Also a solid review.
Just reading a lot of the comments and it was noted that one of the big concerns of the Fortuner is the fuel tank capacity. There is a 45 liter additional tank that can be fitted in the tire well which should give you roughly the same range as the Prado. According to the fitment place it does not compromise clearance. In South Africa we have been driving Fortuners' since 2006 and it has to be one of the most popular vehicles here. I might be slightly prejudice as I have owned one or two and will be buying my third soon. Really good video by the way.
Ronny, I'm writing this from the US, and own a 4Runner, FJ and Lexus GX460. I'd say that the current 5th gen 4Runner is bigger than the current Hilux based Fortuner. Its 2 inches longer, 2.8" wider and has 9.6 inches clearance to 8.6 in the Fortuner. All three, the FJ (which you have in Oz), the 4Runner and GX460 are Prado based, the wheel bases being 105.9, 109.8 and 109.8 inches respectively. The 4Runner has the Fortuner style tailgate while the FJ and GX have the Prado style tailgate, although with different swings. The GX has the Fortuner style 3rd row seats while the 4Runner has the Prado style, and the FJ doesn't have any. The ride in the 4Runner with TRD shocks and KDSS is closer to a Landcruiser 300 series than not. The Curb weights for the FJ/T4R/GX are 4330, 4750, 5350 (approx.) each. Only the GX has a V8, all Gasoline/petrol powered only. The Fortuner and Prado weigh almost 4700 and 5260 lbs in Australia! The diesel engines in the Fortuner and Prado add at least 100~150 lbs to their Curb weights. The Lexus is a Lux mobile because of all the extra body panels reducing clearance for off-roading.
That's how car reviews should be done. Thorough real time performance comparison test by an expert. Absolutely love the content of this channel. Very helpful. Thank you!
I think the GX Fortuner is fantastic value for money especially now with the upgraded engine. Not that fussed with paddle shift and the chrome bits of the GXL. We will be ordering a GX in the new year thanks for a great review mate!
For touring in Australia the extra 70L of fuel available in the Prado (with door mounted spare) would have to win it. The comfort on rougher roads is a nice bonus to, as is the range of aftermarket accessories. Now that 150L long range tank you've got for the Hilux makes things interesting.
Great review thanks Ronnie! My Fortuner has been a great family tourer for the 5 of us. Taking the rear seats outs was the best thing we did! Your 100% correct about accessories though, still waiting for a ARB to design a bullbar that fits the 21 GXL
Great video Ronny. I love the fact that you do an honest review. There is one area you didn’t cover and is why I chose the Prado over the Fortuner... Prado is made in Japan and the Fortuner is assembled in Thailand.
Fortuner is Made in Indonesia there's long history behind it since Toyota Indonesia Collaboration and Manufacturing since 1970 started as legendary Toyota Kijang. Toyota Kijang later reborn as Toyota Innova/Venturer and Toyota Hilux/Fortuner. 2022 only has exported 2 Million Units Toyota Fortuner to Australia Only. And many other units to around the world.
Prado, because what you call comfort is actually important on long trips and reduces fatigue. Also fuel carrying, I don’t like to have fuel in jerry cans. I do pull the seats out of the Prado and replace with false floor. Draw systems and accessories a lot more options with Prado.
This is a rare presentation. Detailed and objective. The Fortuner is a part -time 4WD while the Prado is full-time. The older Prado had KDS system. I would pick the Prado.
Nice review. Yes I own and love my Prado. It seems you based your decision mainly around price, but didn’t take into account resale value. Check the car yards, Prado hold their value for years.
@@CarRevvedGamingI can see why the 4Runner is the American version of the Fortuner since it’s a midsize off road suv that’s cheaper than the Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX. However I don’t think those 2 cars are alike at all. Aside from the obvious styling differences, the 4Runner rides on the F2 Platform while the Fortuner rides on the IMV Platform. In addition the Fortuner comes in many diesel engines while the 4Runner only has 2 petrol engines to choose from.
GXL Prado, due to touring range the larger tank provides, more comfortable suspension on rough roads, more accessories and I feel it is a little more robust overall.
@@aussieadventurestimetoplay when you put a quality lift in the Prado it leapfrogs again. I have a 2020 SR5 Lux with BP51s and am realistic that the Prado is more plush.
@@explorethebush i run bilstien with kings springs , auca , airbags , diff drop etc with too much steel added on so the Progressive kings springs takes the hits nicely.
Thanks Ronny.....another great review. I have driven both extensively and they are great vehicles. For me comfort and ride quality is King.....so for big road trips around Australia and driving off the bitumen I personally believe the Prado wins hands down. So much smoother off road and that 150 litre fuel tank is brilliant. I don’t carry Jerry cans anymore. Cheers
Holy shit. Just finished watching this. Now I’m a sucker for a review, especially a compare but typically find them falling short. This was brilliant. Nailed all the relevant stuff and stuff others don’t cover. I’m super impressed especially for a channel typically doing 4x4 and camping adventure. Watch out motor journalism....Ronny is gonna out do you!!! Well done mate. Stellar job 🌟
Thank you for compassion to back my opinion. I got the Fortuner as it came out in Australia. I did the compasison of these two, looking at the drive, cost and look with the Fortuner winning bar rear seats folding (Prado) and yucky brown leather seating (fortuner crusade).
The world needs more videos like this one. I didn't expect the fortuner to keep up with the prado. Thought it was much smaller too. I would take the fortuner simply due to the price and they appear very much alike. But if I had to make a decision today, I would look at the Pajero Sport and Pajero first.
Been in the “fortunate” 😄 position to own a top spec 2017 model Fortuner for 3 years and traded it in now on a top spec 2020 Prado. Both very capable vehicles and enjoyed the Fortuner a lot. The Kdss suspension on the Prado is a major differentiator and very impressive. Thanks for the great comparison👍
Genuinely good review, covering content that is really overlooked or 'sponsored' on UA-cam. Excellent insight at the end as to what you would buy and why. Well thought out reasoning. This is what vehicle comparison reviews should be. Thanks.
We reached, watched reviews and took for test drive after test drive with both of the. The price was a big thing but what was the deal breaker for us that No one covers in any reviews is the anchor points for baby / booster seats is that the middle one in the Fortuner is in the roof above the back door. We have 3 seats in at all time and if had a extra person come along for the day the strap from the middle seat is right next to the person in the 3rds head. So for that we went the PRADO.
We also found in the Fortuner the seats rubbed on the doors. We were lucky enough that we could take both for a 24hr drive and could see the doors pushing on the seats and almost touching in the Prado
The most comprehensive video Ive seen on the Fortuner. Every test, comparison, and information you provided checked every question I would consider. Really perfect vehicle review
Nice review bro! I have a Fortuner GXL and removed the back seats. 30 odd kilos each! So hope that helps people with their decisions. Love your work mate!!!
@@radomillion yeah you can but it only slides back about and inch or so. I’m six foot 2 and you’d have to have it back to make it comfortable for the rear passengers for most driving positions. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
The Fortuner is my pic but only because it's a Hilux , I think if you have a look it used to be a Hilux surf before becoming a fortuner . The surf has been around since early 80s 👍
Do you know why he picked the fortuner? Because of the value like with the same price as the Prado, you will get more options in the Fortuner in fact, the Fortuner is faster as well. So I say it's a good choice when someone is on the budget. Many people would choose the same when they are in budget
Thank you for the awesome review Ronny. I had the 2012 Fortuner for 4 years and my only compline was ride toughness, and I have always wondered how would my Fortuner would compared to a Prado so thank you for answering thoses quitions. And mostimportanly voiceing your choise at the end, most youtubers would just wuss away from that.
You did it again: detailed, honest, reasonable keeping in mind that for every day people value for money matters most. Thank you for this GREAT video. You helped so many people to make the right choice! Hands down best channel @ronnydahl
I'm just buying a nearly new LC150 in the UK. Choice was really a Hilux, Shogun Sport or 150/Prado. I can't have door mounted spare or the bigger fuel range, the rear most seats will be coming out, but 150's permanent 4x4 swung it for me for icy Scottish roads.
Loved this video man, your reviews are great. I’ve got a Prado 90 and love it. I’d also love to see the current Prado vs the current 200 series to see if you think it’s really worth the extra $. 🤙🏾
Thanks for the review Ronny. I purchased a new Prado GX last month and here are my reasons. I had a '17 Ranger 4x4 and basically got tired of the hard ride. I didn't consider Hilux or Fortuna as they are both know to not ride/handle as well as a Ranger, but even the Ranger gets tiring over distance. The Ranger significantly out handles the Prado (in the dry only) with beautifully accurate and balanced EPAS compared to the Prado's old school hydraulic steering, and with a stiff chassis and suspension it handled surprisingly well (and I came out of a hot hatch to the Ranger). In the wet however I would put this to you....the Prado is in an entirely different league to the Fortuna. Even the Ranger is deadly on a wet road. No amount of electronics can tame a RWD with a stiff light rear end, and it's almost as bad when you put weight in it as it just means there is more weight sitting high to be thrown out around a corner. Fortuna might be a bit better in this respect with rear softer coils, but test I saw last year emulating the Scandinavian 'elk test' saw Toyota lagging significantly behind the pack in the VSC capability. RWD just cannot compete with the AWD of the Prado in my opinion, where I have found you can virtually drive the Prado the same wet or dry. Even though it is a boat in handling terms, the Prado feels safe and composed wet or dry with a magic-carpet ride, wet weather grip and rock solid resale (that I do not think you get with a Fortuna to the same degree), and that isn't even considering the (I believe) sturdier construction of the Prado (hence more weight).
I had a 2015 Everest Ambiente and it was superb to drive, including AWD. But it was a lemon, Adblue/terrain system/ecu failures on a regular basis with no fix ever successful. It was a heart-breaker. So I got a Fortuner for affordability and reliability and have not been disappointed. I only ever see Rangers on the back of tilt trays, never toyotas. When I eventually upgrade, it will probably be a Prado...
I'm looking at a prado, y62 or 200. dreaming with the 200 really because the prices are stupid now. Anyway, I've got a 17 hilux on 33 muddies and it's shithouse in the wet. Like you said with the ranga, pretty dangerous. For this reason I'm looking at a fulltime 4x4/awd wagon. For comparison our other car is an X3 and i floor it in the wet with no dramas at all. TC doesn't even turn on.
The Fox DSC coil over made our Lexus GX460 (same as the Prado) amazing. I would say add the DSC to the Fortuner to get a smoother better ride and save the difference vs the Prado but have a better ride also that is super adjustable for comfort or stiffer highway/towing.
I take delivery of a 150 prado next week. I wish I had watched this before committing to my purchase. So much better than any 9f the other reviews that I have watched?
Great review Ronny, but you omit one important point, you can get the Prado in a 5 seat. Yes only on the GX, but compare the kerb weight of the GX with the GXL VX etc. and there is up to a huge 215kg difference. AND much more cargo room in the rear without the seats. Yes, the GX has no rear locker you say, but is a rear locker worth the extra $6 grand and the extra weight you get? No I say and I bought the GX. I can always fit a rear locker for much less than the 6grand I saved over a GXL. The GX is the pick I say.
Much better review than the cup holder reviewers at cars guide and the like..... Prado is my choice... (though in reality I drive a V6 diesel Touareg as I wanted more power.... please ask them to put a V6 diesel in the Prado)
Great review Ronny, its the Prado for me with the fuel capacity already calculated in weight which is good also the Prado has been around for a long while and while the dollars are well up there it is the piece of mind that would support the purchase. I’m also thinking that you get that 3rd row out drops the floor height reduces weight and makes way for a set of drifta draws ... also I support a previous comment on doing a review of Harrys new rig ... keep the vids coming ... makes my days that bit more .... livable
Great stuff as usual Ronnie. I'd go the GXL Prado. Getting older I can do without the bone shaking and appreciate the comfort on big trips. Love my 159litre tank in my current FJ... never want to go back to a standard tank. More available accessories is also nice to have. Could be wrong here... but maybe when travelling remote, spares may be more available than the Fortuner? Love your work though mate. Keep them coming... Cheers 🍻
I have a 2011/12 V6 Fortuner4x4 and love it. The 2005-2016 4x4 models were also permanent 4wd with locking center and rear diffs. Taking out the jump seats freed up a huge amount of space in the back, they were nice to have when needed, but needed so infrequently that I took them out. Also no jump seats means much better visibility. Here in 🇿🇦 I'd say there are more aftermarket options for the Fortuner than Prado. Would I love to have a Prado as my daily, absolutely. Would I pay the premium for it over the Fortuner, probably not - if I was going that far I'd probably go 200 for not a lot more.....
What an exceptional video. Excellent comparison throughout! I am just about fully informed now. Thank you so much for the extra attention to detail!!!!!
I went for a Fortuner, price was the main factor. Although I personally do not like the lazy boy feel of the Prado on the highway and more windy NZ roads, it feels a bit unattached from the road. The Fortuner has more feel. Great touring vehicle.
Our car is Toyota Fortuner GX 2015 model. We are upgrading to the new 2021 Toyota Fortuner GXL in March. We are loving the Toyota Fortuner. Been a reliable car. It works well for our family.
I've owned a fortuner for 5 years now and I can honestly say it's a great vehicle. I live out west in n.s.w and I drive in less then desirerable roads every day, the fortuner hasn't shook anything loose as of yet and has been very mechanically sound. I haven't had a problem with fuel ranges because in the real world as was said I would just carry more fuel if I needed and the benefit of that is I can drop weight instantly if I needed. I do agree however with the stiff ride but this can be fixed with some nice shocks and let's face it if you're touring you're probably going to change shocks anyhow. Great honest review, for the extra you would pay for a base model prado you could spend on mods anyhow.
Got a 2018 Prado gxl it does everything well. Smashes the sand, it’s comfortable on corrugated roads/gravel. It’s amazing on long drives. The only fault I recon is it has a bit of body roll around town. Plus it looks 10x better than a fortuner.
Thanks Ronny, I was up at Toyota today looking at them both. I too have picked the Fortuna GXL for a touring semi offroader with the 4wd capability. I needed a decent car for the steep slippery boat ramps of the NT, I don’t think I’ll be disappointed
Good review Ronny. I stuck my son in the Fortuner he’s 6’4 and hit his legs and head, put him in the prado more room in both leg and head room. I now own a vex prado. Oh he is 14 so a bit more growing to do. Greta review
Great video as always Ronny. Would love to see your honest review of the Y62 patrol. I know you've done a couple of modified episodes but I'm keen on your honest opinion on it. Cheers
Its called the Land Cruiser 150 in the UK we don't get the Fortuner, but I drove a new Hi Lux back to back with my 2020 LC150, the engine up grade has fixed a few issues my LC150 has, its much better in the Invincible . Great video thank you
Great review Ronnie, looked like alot of work mate (and play) to get this review done, Ive had a Fortuner for the last 5 years and I still love it, thanx for the review, much appreciated and thanx again for sharing!
Fortuner is already on order since late December thanks to your Fortuner review video. Our first 4wd since having AWDs pretty excited heavily driven by many of your videos over the last couple years 🤙
I would opt for the Fortuner because of the extra space and lower cost. I really don’t need the luxury the Prada offers. As far as looks go, as long as it’s not down right butt ugly, I really don’t care. I’m more function over form. As far as history goes, I lean toward a long history. My reasoning is, the longer a model vehicle has been around the longer there is to have worked out all the bugs and more time to be refined. Plus I love my 4Runner and if the Fortuner is more like the 4Runner that’s what I’m going with.
Had a Fortuner since 2011 in SA and it is fully kitted out. Toured most of Southern Africa in it with family of 4. This newer version has lost a bit of build quality internally from the previous version. And it was best described by my 12-year-old daughter. She sat in the back and noticed that the pockets behind the seats had halved in height, meaning her colouring book would sag. Then she noticed there is no division between the Cup holder older and the remaining storage in the door. So if she took out her water bottle all her pencils and things in the remaining compartment would slip into the drinks holder. It is the same in the front. Not nice when in my case all my torches, pressure gauge, sunscreen and mozzie repellent have to be relocated each time I want return my drinks bottle. The engine though is a brilliant improvement on the 3.0 D4D.
Thank you very much Ronny. I have an aging 150 Prado and I am asking myself this exact question. The $$ difference is very attractive to the Fortuner but it might be difficult to go back a level in comfort. The fuel capacity in the Prado is also great! I have more thinking to do!
I had a Prado 120 for 10 years and now I own a 2019 Hilux. both are great but the Prado is definitely the more luxury feeling vehicle in comparison to the Fortuner. or as Ronny would put it "Redefined" 😂😂
Great comparison, Ronny. I have a 2016 Crusade and love those flappy paddles. I have the rear seats out and a set of Drifta draws in. But I reckon my upgrade in a few years will be to a Prado. The rear door and 150L fuel tank are big advantages. I just wish it had a six cylinder diesel...
Thanks for the review and great reasoning. Being close to 60, I am looking for some comfort and would tip me to the prado, but I love on both the Toyota reliability and off road equipment.
All day long the Prado, price is a silly justification for picking the fortuner but that speaks to the general mode of thinking for a lot of Aussies unfortunately. There’s no accounting for taste. People kit out a 40 grand 4wd with Kings gear so they can save 50 bucks for gods sake. If you are spending a significant amount on a car don’t half ass it and get a rig that handles ordinary
@@4WheelsOnTheRoad true... But in India my country prado in CBU( imported) and taxes here for imported vehicles are 120%... So it costs more than double of it's original price.. while fortuner is locally made and in India fortuner is more widely used so there are more accessories available for it... I don't know think so buying prado in india is worth it.......
I would have liked to see a discussion around traction control / features, and also a look at the chassis / thicknesses. The rear suspension geometry in the Prado is different to the fortuner - I believe that gives the Prado better flex, which is one of its key offroad capabilities. And a USA 4runner is effectively a V6 Petrol Prado150 with FJ Cruiser running gear. Bigger diffs / brakes / front suspension components than Hilux.
Hi, great review, thanks! Planning to retire soon so wanted some comfort and extra safety features, so have gone the Prado VX. We’re fortunate money wasn’t a huge issue and plan to keep the car for a long time. Didn’t want a Landcruiser as they are to big and we don’t need huge towing capacity. We currently tow a Cub camper trailer and will eventually upgrade to a hybrid van or smaller caravan, so the new tweaked motor is perfect for our needs. Just waiting on delivery of the vehicle and looking forward to more off-road adventures!
I watched a lot of UA-cam reviews before buying a Fortuner and none of them covered the important info that you actually need to know when buying a 4x4. Awesome review! Finally someone that actually knows what factors need to be considered for touring and off-road 🙌🙌🙌 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I appreciate the feedback mate
100% agree
Agreed 100%
Bro u could buy prado king of kings.
Only found this vid from this channel today and couldn't agree more. Wish I could like it more than once, thus subscribed 👍🏻👍🏻
Bloody great comparison mate, I am amazed how much space the fortuner actually has inside. I stand by my decision to buy my big comfy armchair tourer but the Fortuner is a bloody good choice for a lot of people
Amen!
We can sleep in ours with a drifta setup. Two adults and a kid. Plus have a fridge and pantry and cooker setup below with two concealed tables.
I’m sticking with my Prado.. love it. So comfy off road compared to the roughness of the Fortuna.
Thank you so much
Ronny is doing the best 4x4 video reviews BY FAR, exactly the info we want to know, and with the chapters you can get right to the exact point. Good job Ronny and Crew.
Recently chose a Prado. I felt the fortuner to be a little too cramped loaded with kid seats, the long range tank is awesome and comfort is great. Also the resale value on a prado seemed to be much stronger. Also a solid review.
History is everything mate
all Toyota resale value is strong, even with Fortuner
How’s the resale value now 😂
Just reading a lot of the comments and it was noted that one of the big concerns of the Fortuner is the fuel tank capacity. There is a 45 liter additional tank that can be fitted in the tire well which should give you roughly the same range as the Prado. According to the fitment place it does not compromise clearance. In South Africa we have been driving Fortuners' since 2006 and it has to be one of the most popular vehicles here. I might be slightly prejudice as I have owned one or two and will be buying my third soon. Really good video by the way.
Ronny, I'm writing this from the US, and own a 4Runner, FJ and Lexus GX460. I'd say that the current 5th gen 4Runner is bigger than the current Hilux based Fortuner. Its 2 inches longer, 2.8" wider and has 9.6 inches clearance to 8.6 in the Fortuner. All three, the FJ (which you have in Oz), the 4Runner and GX460 are Prado based, the wheel bases being 105.9, 109.8 and 109.8 inches respectively. The 4Runner has the Fortuner style tailgate while the FJ and GX have the Prado style tailgate, although with different swings. The GX has the Fortuner style 3rd row seats while the 4Runner has the Prado style, and the FJ doesn't have any. The ride in the 4Runner with TRD shocks and KDSS is closer to a Landcruiser 300 series than not. The Curb weights for the FJ/T4R/GX are 4330, 4750, 5350 (approx.) each. Only the GX has a V8, all Gasoline/petrol powered only. The Fortuner and Prado weigh almost 4700 and 5260 lbs in Australia! The diesel engines in the Fortuner and Prado add at least 100~150 lbs to their Curb weights. The Lexus is a Lux mobile because of all the extra body panels reducing clearance for off-roading.
That's how car reviews should be done. Thorough real time performance comparison test by an expert. Absolutely love the content of this channel. Very helpful. Thank you!
The head says Fortuner, the heart says Prado.
Both are good vehicles! But I feel you. If I have the budget, I'd go for the Prado, 101%!
Both are Toyotas, no one are LC :D
@@jakubstrumillo Land Cruiser Prado. Lol
@@jakubstrumillo
Prado is a Land cruiser.
Lol
@@bannedone3ice138 yea, just from marketing reasons xd
I think the GX Fortuner is fantastic value for money especially now with the upgraded engine. Not that fussed with paddle shift and the chrome bits of the GXL. We will be ordering a GX in the new year thanks for a great review mate!
For touring in Australia the extra 70L of fuel available in the Prado (with door mounted spare) would have to win it. The comfort on rougher roads is a nice bonus to, as is the range of aftermarket accessories. Now that 150L long range tank you've got for the Hilux makes things interesting.
Ronny your reviews blow cars guide/car advice etc out of the water.
This could be a side gig for you.
Great review thanks Ronnie! My Fortuner has been a great family tourer for the 5 of us. Taking the rear seats outs was the best thing we did! Your 100% correct about accessories though, still waiting for a ARB to design a bullbar that fits the 21 GXL
Great video Ronny. I love the fact that you do an honest review. There is one area you didn’t cover and is why I chose the Prado over the Fortuner... Prado is made in Japan and the Fortuner is assembled in Thailand.
To Toyotas legendary strict standards in both countries... :/
@@topdeckdog except Argentina, they have fuckep up many hilux. Their hand labour is really poor
Fortuner is Made in Indonesia there's long history behind it since Toyota Indonesia Collaboration and Manufacturing since 1970 started as legendary Toyota Kijang.
Toyota Kijang later reborn as Toyota Innova/Venturer and Toyota Hilux/Fortuner.
2022 only has exported 2 Million Units Toyota Fortuner to Australia Only. And many other units to around the world.
In our 4x4 group my fortuner keeps up with the 70 series and actually get stuck much less often. It is one hell of a vehicle
Hey! I wanted to ask, would it be good for a family of 7-8 for light travelling?
@@daveclement9932 It only has 7 seats. So if 8 youd need to leave someone behind.
@@greggvanderwesthuizen9353 is it good tho?
Thank you Ronny. Very no-nonsense style, comprehensive and informative. Well done mate.
Hello from India. Your videos are very explanatory covering almost every aspect which is what makes your channel way better than others. Keep it up.
Hey Dont say that..keep quiet
Wow! That's what I call a comprehensive comparison. Thank you!!
Prado, because what you call comfort is actually important on long trips and reduces fatigue. Also fuel carrying, I don’t like to have fuel in jerry cans. I do pull the seats out of the Prado and replace with false floor. Draw systems and accessories a lot more options with Prado.
I reckon you can change suspension in the fortuner, and even have air bags installed on it, install comfier seats, then you’re good to go 👍
i find the comfier the car is the more i feel like nodding off, so Fortuner for me, I like to feel the road
This is a rare presentation. Detailed and objective. The Fortuner is a part -time 4WD while the Prado is full-time. The older Prado had KDS system. I would pick the Prado.
Nice review. Yes I own and love my Prado. It seems you based your decision mainly around price, but didn’t take into account resale value. Check the car yards, Prado hold their value for years.
Toyota hold value in general over other manufacturers but your prado will hold its value better than fortuner I believe
both Fortuner and Prado has strong resale value equally, it's Toyota.
One of your best reviews.
No product placement, good.
big fan from Canada, keep up the great work Ronny!
I own a 2020 4Runner and it's a great vehicle all around, including off-road
4runner is technically the American version of Fortuner. Both SUVs was known as the Hilux Surf until it got replaced by the Hilux SW4
@@CarRevvedGamingI can see why the 4Runner is the American version of the Fortuner since it’s a midsize off road suv that’s cheaper than the Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX. However I don’t think those 2 cars are alike at all. Aside from the obvious styling differences, the 4Runner rides on the F2 Platform while the Fortuner rides on the IMV Platform. In addition the Fortuner comes in many diesel engines while the 4Runner only has 2 petrol engines to choose from.
GXL Prado, due to touring range the larger tank provides, more comfortable suspension on rough roads, more accessories and I feel it is a little more robust overall.
When you lift it and all changes.
My lift in my Fortuner rides way better then standard
@@aussieadventurestimetoplay when you put a quality lift in the Prado it leapfrogs again. I have a 2020 SR5 Lux with BP51s and am realistic that the Prado is more plush.
@@explorethebush i run bilstien with kings springs , auca , airbags , diff drop etc with too much steel added on so the Progressive kings springs takes the hits nicely.
@@explorethebush have you heard an engine called 1GR-FE?
@@aussieadventurestimetoplay never prado is king take ur garbage car out k
Thanks Ronny.....another great review. I have driven both extensively and they are great vehicles. For me comfort and ride quality is King.....so for big road trips around Australia and driving off the bitumen I personally believe the Prado wins hands down. So much smoother off road and that 150 litre fuel tank is brilliant. I don’t carry Jerry cans anymore. Cheers
Very happy with the results on this review given I placed my order for the GXL Fortuner before I found this video. 🙂
Holy shit. Just finished watching this. Now I’m a sucker for a review, especially a compare but typically find them falling short. This was brilliant. Nailed all the relevant stuff and stuff others don’t cover. I’m super impressed especially for a channel typically doing 4x4 and camping adventure. Watch out motor journalism....Ronny is gonna out do you!!! Well done mate. Stellar job 🌟
Thank you for compassion to back my opinion. I got the Fortuner as it came out in Australia. I did the compasison of these two, looking at the drive, cost and look with the Fortuner winning bar rear seats folding (Prado) and yucky brown leather seating (fortuner crusade).
The world needs more videos like this one.
I didn't expect the fortuner to keep up with the prado. Thought it was much smaller too. I would take the fortuner simply due to the price and they appear very much alike.
But if I had to make a decision today, I would look at the Pajero Sport and Pajero first.
Best indepth so far that i have come across
Been in the “fortunate” 😄 position to own a top spec 2017 model Fortuner for 3 years and traded it in now on a top spec 2020 Prado. Both very capable vehicles and enjoyed the Fortuner a lot. The Kdss suspension on the Prado is a major differentiator and very impressive. Thanks for the great comparison👍
Genuinely good review, covering content that is really overlooked or 'sponsored' on UA-cam. Excellent insight at the end as to what you would buy and why. Well thought out reasoning. This is what vehicle comparison reviews should be. Thanks.
We reached, watched reviews and took for test drive after test drive with both of the. The price was a big thing but what was the deal breaker for us that No one covers in any reviews is the anchor points for baby / booster seats is that the middle one in the Fortuner is in the roof above the back door. We have 3 seats in at all time and if had a extra person come along for the day the strap from the middle seat is right next to the person in the 3rds head. So for that we went the PRADO.
Thanks so much for that as we have 3 seats too and are making the same choice soon!
We also found in the Fortuner the seats rubbed on the doors. We were lucky enough that we could take both for a 24hr drive and could see the doors pushing on the seats and almost touching in the Prado
The most comprehensive video Ive seen on the Fortuner. Every test, comparison, and information you provided checked every question I would consider. Really perfect vehicle review
Nice review bro! I have a Fortuner GXL and removed the back seats. 30 odd kilos each! So hope that helps people with their decisions. Love your work mate!!!
30 kilos each dickie seat? I doubt it, you clearly don't lift bro
@@viewsONTRENDING well my scales could be wrong. Rough measurement. Sorry if it offends you captain muscles 🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@jessemiller7471 gold 😂
Is it true that you can slide the second row of seats back to have extra leg room?
@@radomillion yeah you can but it only slides back about and inch or so. I’m six foot 2 and you’d have to have it back to make it comfortable for the rear passengers for most driving positions. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you for your effort in making a quality comparison between these two vehicles. Many try to it but you clearly are better by miles at doing it
Very good review ! Detailed ! We do use a lot of Toyota as well over here ! Thanks from Africa !
Hands down the best review
The Fortuner is my pic but only because it's a Hilux , I think if you have a look it used to be a Hilux surf before becoming a fortuner . The surf has been around since early 80s 👍
This guys on to it it’s the modern surf can’t agree more
Top review. I bought the Fortuner 2021 VX. Full spec here in South Africa 🇿🇦. Value for money. Love 💘it.
Still couldn't pick a Fortuner, the size and mods available for Prado are just too good, I love mine to bits!
Do you know why he picked the fortuner? Because of the value like with the same price as the Prado, you will get more options in the Fortuner in fact, the Fortuner is faster as well. So I say it's a good choice when someone is on the budget. Many people would choose the same when they are in budget
Thank you for the awesome review Ronny. I had the 2012 Fortuner for 4 years and my only compline was ride toughness, and I have always wondered how would my Fortuner would compared to a Prado so thank you for answering thoses quitions. And mostimportanly voiceing your choise at the end, most youtubers would just wuss away from that.
Thanks for the Video! This has just confirmed that our next car to go with our 76 will be the Fortuner :)
I ended buying a fortuner and I'm very happy thanks u helped me decide over any other make
Great job, big fan from Greece. 🇬🇷
Excellent comparison.. the best I have seen so far on you tube..
If i was to buy a Prado, i would want one that looks exactly like Harry's, i like it.
You have the right choice . 👍👍👍
I’m happy with my Prado 120 series mark 3 diesel with the same 70 series dual fuel tank capacity of 180 litres.
You did it again: detailed, honest, reasonable keeping in mind that for every day people value for money matters most. Thank you for this GREAT video. You helped so many people to make the right choice! Hands down best channel @ronnydahl
My heart says Prado, my bank account says Myki
I'm just buying a nearly new LC150 in the UK. Choice was really a Hilux, Shogun Sport or 150/Prado. I can't have door mounted spare or the bigger fuel range, the rear most seats will be coming out, but 150's permanent 4x4 swung it for me for icy Scottish roads.
Loved this video man, your reviews are great. I’ve got a Prado 90 and love it. I’d also love to see the current Prado vs the current 200 series to see if you think it’s really worth the extra $. 🤙🏾
Also a G wagon review and Modified 😍
Buy the 200 for towing. It’s the only valid reason to buy one
My heart is with u for choosing the vehicle
Great video again Ronny. Well reasoned, and very professionally done. Almost swayed me to Fortuna- but the 150L fuel tank is a massive advantage IMO.
Excellent review, just what I was looking for. Thanks for the effort!
Thanks for the review Ronny. I purchased a new Prado GX last month and here are my reasons. I had a '17 Ranger 4x4 and basically got tired of the hard ride. I didn't consider Hilux or Fortuna as they are both know to not ride/handle as well as a Ranger, but even the Ranger gets tiring over distance. The Ranger significantly out handles the Prado (in the dry only) with beautifully accurate and balanced EPAS compared to the Prado's old school hydraulic steering, and with a stiff chassis and suspension it handled surprisingly well (and I came out of a hot hatch to the Ranger). In the wet however I would put this to you....the Prado is in an entirely different league to the Fortuna. Even the Ranger is deadly on a wet road. No amount of electronics can tame a RWD with a stiff light rear end, and it's almost as bad when you put weight in it as it just means there is more weight sitting high to be thrown out around a corner. Fortuna might be a bit better in this respect with rear softer coils, but test I saw last year emulating the Scandinavian 'elk test' saw Toyota lagging significantly behind the pack in the VSC capability. RWD just cannot compete with the AWD of the Prado in my opinion, where I have found you can virtually drive the Prado the same wet or dry. Even though it is a boat in handling terms, the Prado feels safe and composed wet or dry with a magic-carpet ride, wet weather grip and rock solid resale (that I do not think you get with a Fortuna to the same degree), and that isn't even considering the (I believe) sturdier construction of the Prado (hence more weight).
I had a 2015 Everest Ambiente and it was superb to drive, including AWD. But it was a lemon, Adblue/terrain system/ecu failures on a regular basis with no fix ever successful. It was a heart-breaker. So I got a Fortuner for affordability and reliability and have not been disappointed. I only ever see Rangers on the back of tilt trays, never toyotas. When I eventually upgrade, it will probably be a Prado...
I'm looking at a prado, y62 or 200. dreaming with the 200 really because the prices are stupid now. Anyway, I've got a 17 hilux on 33 muddies and it's shithouse in the wet. Like you said with the ranga, pretty dangerous. For this reason I'm looking at a fulltime 4x4/awd wagon. For comparison our other car is an X3 and i floor it in the wet with no dramas at all. TC doesn't even turn on.
One the best car reviews I have watched. Good stuff.
Excellent explanation on the vehicle GVM!
The Fox DSC coil over made our Lexus GX460 (same as the Prado) amazing. I would say add the DSC to the Fortuner to get a smoother better ride and save the difference vs the Prado but have a better ride also that is super adjustable for comfort or stiffer highway/towing.
I take delivery of a 150 prado next week. I wish I had watched this before committing to my purchase. So much better than any 9f the other reviews that I have watched?
Great review Ronny, but you omit one important point, you can get the Prado in a 5 seat. Yes only on the GX, but compare the kerb weight of the GX with the GXL VX etc. and there is up to a huge 215kg difference. AND much more cargo room in the rear without the seats. Yes, the GX has no rear locker you say, but is a rear locker worth the extra $6 grand and the extra weight you get? No I say and I bought the GX. I can always fit a rear locker for much less than the 6grand I saved over a GXL. The GX is the pick I say.
One of the best comparison videos out there
Much better review than the cup holder reviewers at cars guide and the like..... Prado is my choice... (though in reality I drive a V6 diesel Touareg as I wanted more power.... please ask them to put a V6 diesel in the Prado)
Agree!
Cracking video Ronny and was the main reason I ended up getting the Fortuner and haven't looked back. Much appreciated.
Great review Ronny, its the Prado for me with the fuel capacity already calculated in weight which is good also the Prado has been around for a long while and while the dollars are well up there it is the piece of mind that would support the purchase. I’m also thinking that you get that 3rd row out drops the floor height reduces weight and makes way for a set of drifta draws ... also I support a previous comment on doing a review of Harrys new rig ... keep the vids coming ... makes my days that bit more .... livable
The is the comparison vid I didn't know I wanted. Many thanks.
Great stuff as usual Ronnie. I'd go the GXL Prado. Getting older I can do without the bone shaking and appreciate the comfort on big trips. Love my 159litre tank in my current FJ... never want to go back to a standard tank. More available accessories is also nice to have. Could be wrong here... but maybe when travelling remote, spares may be more available than the Fortuner? Love your work though mate. Keep them coming... Cheers 🍻
Reviewer extrodinare, honest and detailed information. What a rarity .
I have a 2011/12 V6 Fortuner4x4 and love it. The 2005-2016 4x4 models were also permanent 4wd with locking center and rear diffs.
Taking out the jump seats freed up a huge amount of space in the back, they were nice to have when needed, but needed so infrequently that I took them out. Also no jump seats means much better visibility.
Here in 🇿🇦 I'd say there are more aftermarket options for the Fortuner than Prado.
Would I love to have a Prado as my daily, absolutely. Would I pay the premium for it over the Fortuner, probably not - if I was going that far I'd probably go 200 for not a lot more.....
What an exceptional video. Excellent comparison throughout! I am just about fully informed now. Thank you so much for the extra attention to detail!!!!!
I went for a Fortuner, price was the main factor. Although I personally do not like the lazy boy feel of the Prado on the highway and more windy NZ roads, it feels a bit unattached from the road. The Fortuner has more feel. Great touring vehicle.
Our car is Toyota Fortuner GX 2015 model. We are upgrading to the new 2021 Toyota Fortuner GXL in March. We are loving the Toyota Fortuner. Been a reliable car. It works well for our family.
Superb and honest comparison review 👌 10/10
I've owned a fortuner for 5 years now and I can honestly say it's a great vehicle. I live out west in n.s.w and I drive in less then desirerable roads every day, the fortuner hasn't shook anything loose as of yet and has been very mechanically sound. I haven't had a problem with fuel ranges because in the real world as was said I would just carry more fuel if I needed and the benefit of that is I can drop weight instantly if I needed. I do agree however with the stiff ride but this can be fixed with some nice shocks and let's face it if you're touring you're probably going to change shocks anyhow. Great honest review, for the extra you would pay for a base model prado you could spend on mods anyhow.
Got a 2018 Prado gxl it does everything well. Smashes the sand, it’s comfortable on corrugated roads/gravel. It’s amazing on long drives. The only fault I recon is it has a bit of body roll around town. Plus it looks 10x better than a fortuner.
no fortuner looks better, prado looks rlly bad.
Thanks Ronny, I was up at Toyota today looking at them both. I too have picked the Fortuna GXL for a touring semi offroader with the 4wd capability. I needed a decent car for the steep slippery boat ramps of the NT, I don’t think I’ll be disappointed
Good review Ronny. I stuck my son in the Fortuner he’s 6’4 and hit his legs and head, put him in the prado more room in both leg and head room. I now own a vex prado. Oh he is 14 so a bit more growing to do. Greta review
Great video as always Ronny. Would love to see your honest review of the Y62 patrol. I know you've done a couple of modified episodes but I'm keen on your honest opinion on it. Cheers
Its called the Land Cruiser 150 in the UK we don't get the Fortuner, but I drove a new Hi Lux back to back with my 2020 LC150, the engine up grade has fixed a few issues my LC150 has, its much better in the Invincible . Great video thank you
How about the next test how the Pardo , Fortuna and Hilux tow a boat , caravan or camper ?
buying a Fortuner soon and this review hold my back. thanks
Great review Ronnie, looked like alot of work mate (and play) to get this review done, Ive had a Fortuner for the last 5 years and I still love it, thanx for the review, much appreciated and thanx again for sharing!
Fortuner is already on order since late December thanks to your Fortuner review video. Our first 4wd since having AWDs pretty excited heavily driven by many of your videos over the last couple years 🤙
I would opt for the Fortuner because of the extra space and lower cost. I really don’t need the luxury the Prada offers. As far as looks go, as long as it’s not down right butt ugly, I really don’t care. I’m more function over form. As far as history goes, I lean toward a long history. My reasoning is, the longer a model vehicle has been around the longer there is to have worked out all the bugs and more time to be refined. Plus I love my 4Runner and if the Fortuner is more like the 4Runner that’s what I’m going with.
I have fortuner 2019 its very nice & good
I see new Ronny Dahl video, I click, I like
I have the previous gen Fortuner with full time 4WD and the legendary D4-D motor.
Had a Fortuner since 2011 in SA and it is fully kitted out. Toured most of Southern Africa in it with family of 4. This newer version has lost a bit of build quality internally from the previous version. And it was best described by my 12-year-old daughter. She sat in the back and noticed that the pockets behind the seats had halved in height, meaning her colouring book would sag. Then she noticed there is no division between the Cup holder older and the remaining storage in the door. So if she took out her water bottle all her pencils and things in the remaining compartment would slip into the drinks holder. It is the same in the front. Not nice when in my case all my torches, pressure gauge, sunscreen and mozzie repellent have to be relocated each time I want return my drinks bottle.
The engine though is a brilliant improvement on the 3.0 D4D.
Great video Ronny, thumbs up. You got yourself a subscriber all the way from Mozambique, Africa.🎉
Thank you very much Ronny. I have an aging 150 Prado and I am asking myself this exact question. The $$ difference is very attractive to the Fortuner but it might be difficult to go back a level in comfort. The fuel capacity in the Prado is also great! I have more thinking to do!
Maintain the Prado I feel 😎😎
@@kondaniphiri1278 that's my partner's opinion 😄
Thanks Ronny for a great no BS review.
I had a Prado 120 for 10 years and now I own a 2019 Hilux.
both are great but the Prado is definitely the more luxury feeling vehicle in comparison to the Fortuner.
or as Ronny would put it "Redefined" 😂😂
Excellent Review RD. One of the best comparisons, well detailed and researched.
Great comparison, Ronny.
I have a 2016 Crusade and love those flappy paddles. I have the rear seats out and a set of Drifta draws in.
But I reckon my upgrade in a few years will be to a Prado. The rear door and 150L fuel tank are big advantages. I just wish it had a six cylinder diesel...
prado and fortuner same engine
@@DuyLe-wy2qx yes, and your point is?
sorry i forgot to put “?”
i mean.i want to ask you a question:” is prado and fortuner same engine?”
Thanks for the review and great reasoning. Being close to 60, I am looking for some comfort and would tip me to the prado, but I love on both the Toyota reliability and off road equipment.
Nice Video...
But ill pick Prado over Fortuner any day....
All day long the Prado, price is a silly justification for picking the fortuner but that speaks to the general mode of thinking for a lot of Aussies unfortunately. There’s no accounting for taste. People kit out a 40 grand 4wd with Kings gear so they can save 50 bucks for gods sake. If you are spending a significant amount on a car don’t half ass it and get a rig that handles ordinary
@@4WheelsOnTheRoad true... But in India my country prado in CBU( imported) and taxes here for imported vehicles are 120%... So it costs more than double of it's original price.. while fortuner is locally made and in India fortuner is more widely used so there are more accessories available for it... I don't know think so buying prado in india is worth it.......
@@subhamp8964 fair enough
I got a Kakadu model this April, very happy with it.
I would have liked to see a discussion around traction control / features, and also a look at the chassis / thicknesses. The rear suspension geometry in the Prado is different to the fortuner - I believe that gives the Prado better flex, which is one of its key offroad capabilities. And a USA 4runner is effectively a V6 Petrol Prado150 with FJ Cruiser running gear. Bigger diffs / brakes / front suspension components than Hilux.
I thought a 4Runner is a Hilux Surf not a Prado.
@@slicusdadon 1st and 2nd generation 4runners were based on the Hilux platform. 3rd gen more like a Tacoma and 4th generation based on Prado 120.
Hi, great review, thanks!
Planning to retire soon so wanted some comfort and extra safety features, so have gone the Prado VX. We’re fortunate money wasn’t a huge issue and plan to keep the car for a long time.
Didn’t want a Landcruiser as they are to big and we don’t need huge towing capacity. We currently tow a Cub camper trailer and will eventually upgrade to a hybrid van or smaller caravan, so the new tweaked motor is perfect for our needs. Just waiting on delivery of the vehicle and looking forward to more off-road adventures!
Happy retirement Sir.
Looking at my bank account I would go for a second hand Patrol of earlys 2000s...
zd30 go boom
Get a late 90s td42 patrol instead