Toyota Fortuner Owner Review - Worth Buying the Old Model in 2021?

Toyota Fortuner Owner Review - Worth Buying the Old Model in 2020?
Grab a coffee and join me as I take you on an in-depth 5 years journey with the first-gen Fortuner in 2020. What does the Fortuner represent as a new car in 2020 or as a great value used buy in form of the 1st Generation. I also share my thoughts and opinions about how it compares to the Ford Endeavour, especially the new downsized 2.0 Diesel with 10 speed Auto.
Covering all aspects of the car, the idea behind this video is to scratch deeper than the surface and share with you learning of what it really is like under the skin. Things that cannot present themselves just by a short test drive. Be sure to watch till the end for the ultimate guide!
Time Stamps:
0:00 Model Introduction
1:42 Vehicle Concept
2:19 First Gen vs 2nd Gen
2:36 Exterior Design
3:03 D4D Engine
3:55 Interiors
6:08 Drive & Performance
7:42 Ride & Handling
9:33 Steering
10:11 Things only an Owner Knows
10:51 Auto Transmission
11:19 Fortuner vs Endeavour
12:24 Ford Endeavour 2.0 Impressions
20:10 200hp Fortuner
20:56 Fuel Economy Figures
21:32 Service Experience & Costs
22:24 Negatives
25:07 Braking
25:56 Buying Used
27:00 Offroad Performance
29:55 Conclusion
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My name is Ashish, and I have several years of experience in the automotive industry. Having driven and owned many categories of cars over the past few decades, I'm well equipped to share clear thoughts about the cars I own and love to drive.
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[@yoursandeeprao]

Finally, we have a scientific car reviewer in India. What a video!! Hats off sir :)

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you Sandeep again for your kind words! 🙏

[@tsepheltenzin7165]

The only 30 minutes auto review i sat through completely. Clean flow, clarity and factual review.

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[@fivesensestravelcompany9466]

I am British, but I live in Argentina and I must say this is the best review I have seen on this vehicle. It is a best seller in Argentina too. Thank you, and very well done!

[@michaelr.3799]

The most comprehensive review I have come across. Living in Thailand it's not easy to find a review on these in English, particularly on the older model and from a long term ownership perspective. Much appreciated.

[@TechnologyRig]

Thailand is actually full of them! So I assume they would make a great used buy!

[@Mrrio69]

Even if it’s an old video, I’m here in 2023. The only video which has caught my eye for every second. I was looking for an in depth review as I’m looking to buy a pre owned in 2023 and this video has completely stood out and has boosted me 100 times more than I was to go for a pre owned fortuner😆 Automatic 4x4🥵🥵

[@aviralhlt]

Felt like a quality TeamBHP user experience read. Excellent review!

[@omarfarooq9105]

This is by far the best and most thorough review of any car I have seen on KZbin yet! Hats off to you sir.

[@ivanparker8039]

One of the best reviews I’ve ever seen on the previous gen Fortuner. Being a Fortuner owner myself I could relate to most of the points being highlighted. Would love to see more such videos 👍

[@anandmehta2323]

Beautifully done video. The data, the way its presented. The objective unbiased narrative. It was 31 minutes well spent

[@sanjeevs3161]

This guy is unbelievably good ! What a review with substantiated statements, will start following him by subscribing to his channel

[@karunyasharma]

Kudos to this review. Well structured and reasoned explanation for all aspects. One can really appreciate and rely upon such informed reviewers. Thanks for the upload !

[@wickler6098]

This is well delivered review! Thank you very much! You really helped me decide to get the 1st gen fortuner!

[@SMShafi-yg2dp]

Exactly the kind of review I was looking for. Brilliant.

[@hilsaamrav]

im planning to buy a used 2015 or 2016 Fortuner and this review was amazing. Helped me out a lot. Thanks for this, you deserve more subs!

[@MeasureOnce]

dude is a boy scout - so well prepared! Great review of a loved car, and a really useful insight to this Toyota. Appreciate your mini review of the Endeavour too. Thanks!

[@ibinuamme9243]

Fantastic and very much structured review...never boring and instead of relevant and interesting to follow till the end..All the very best for your upcoming reviews and happy driving..

[@rajk7128]

U r an eye opener & down to earth car analyst sir. Love to hear more from U on Fortuner upkeep, tips on buying. My appreciation fr yr details.

[@atulSingh-fo3xv]

Best car review of my life . I am amazed wth your in depth technical insight n command over language . Only team bhp hv ppl matching yr auto intellect.

[@believeinrakesh846]

I must say your communication is awesome. Thanks for making real and proper review of fortuner.

[@jameskayenpaibam]

Most informative and enlightening type 2 fortuner review on the internet. Respect

[@n.r.d7870]

The best information on Toyota Fortuner I have come across from any source in India. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge of the car in detail.

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Please subscribe and stay connected!

[@roshanr9263]

Phenomenal review, I wish ownership reviews could be this honest.

[@vaibhavsaini429]

first time i saw your fortuner review video on another channel and finally came across your own channel, hope to watch more videos on Toyota's especially qna videos.

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm steering this to be a tech channel, so not focussing on automotive content. But also planning to do automotive content on another channel. Do stay connected!

[@topgun3217]

Excellent review 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻 Arguably the most detailed, fact/experience backed review of a vehicle I've seen. No fluff. Just facts. I also liked your command of the English language and delivery. First of your videos I've seen. Was hooked and have subscribed Well done !!! And keep the videos coming Cheers

[@mrpirates07edits68]

I own a used fortuner and surfed a lot searching good review before going for purchase but I couldn’t find. Finally I got this one which ruled out my doubts regarding the suspension and body roll. Thanks for such a good review

[@amjadmasoud4432]

Great video, I actually watched most of it even though its half an hour!

[@dean4world]

amazing review.. it has been long time since i have seen a vehicle review without forwarding the video. Truly cut throat to the point which everyone is looking forward to see and know. All the best ..keep up the good work.

[@TechnologyRig]

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[@believeinyourselfrob4378]

Truly said👏👏

[@raovishesh1283]

Sir your language is stupendous !! And the review was a proper mix of technical stuff and opinions ..... Awesome video !!!

[@anandmaha3935]

Such an amazing review and explanation💯

[@angamrimai5031]

Thanks for the excellent review . Enjoyed lot .

[@TechnologyRig]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cbrcoder]

Based on your feedback - I got new Fortuner Facelift 2021 - delivered last week - really loving it. Thank you for thorough review :).

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you so much for your kind words, enjoy your new purchase! I have driven the new facelift version and loved it, so great choice!

[@rolandaber5322]

Great review

[@angadsingh3267]

Fabulous review 👏🏻👌🏻 Thanks

[@neilmckay8649]

Excellent coverage and details of this car.

[@giridharkl4147]

Great review as always Sir. Have always loved your way of presentation and meticulous attention to details that you give and have given in all the forums I have seen you in, be it on powerdrift, ecardlr and many more. Keep up the good work, immediately subscribed 👍🏻😃

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you Giridhar for your kind words! And well spotted on those other channels! 🙏

[@charlesrobinson8500]

Best review on the internet overall thank you sir 👌👍

[@nishantkashyap7317]

The best review of Fortuner on KZbin, thank you!

[@TechnologyRig]

Glad you liked it!

[@rt87817]

I like your videos you have awosome command over English also have good knowledge about cars Keep posting videos Waiting for more

[@TechnologyRig]

Many thanks TK for your kind words! 🙏

[@LandCruiserChronicles]

Wonderfully articulated review. Here's my experience. The Fortuner has been my obsession since it's launch in India. I should say it was the motivation behind my life choices so I can claim mine. I didn't flinch to buy a 2nd owner car which clocked 95k kms. I got a general report from Toyota service centre and it was all good to go. My 2017 4x4 AT gives me 11.5 in the city and 14 kmpl on highways. I test it regularly between every filling. It depends on how light footed you're on the throttle. Maintain the revs below 1500 rpm, in Eco mode, in 2wd, and you will be surprised by the fuel efficiency. Sure, that kind of snail paced driving (under 40 in city and 90 on highways) is not for everyone. Also, the ride gets significantly comfortable when it's in full occupancy of 7 passengers and luggage in the boot. Overall, this is a machine I trust with my life.

[@ayushsaxena7354]

This is how a review should be structured and detailed… i wonder why the views are so less… good work👍🏻 I’m myself looking for a used fortuner… the same model as yours.

[@CLOUDxVIKU0]

Watching in 2022 best review ! Worth watching it sir 💯

[@Raj-rs4bo]

Mind blowing insights after a long time a very good car review

[@TechnologyRig]

Glad you think so!

[@alembajamir4686]

World class Automobile review. Matchless Technical experience and over all Fluency upon the Discussion. He sounded like a Tank. 👍

[@khizar4u1]

What I really like about the video is the way how you explain every intricate detail. It was as though Shashi Tharoor was reviewing this Fortuner. A great review. Well done!

[@utpalwailong5023]

Just recently became a Fortuner owner. Yet to become fully familiar with the machine. Your video has given a conceptual understanding of the brand and the engineering behind it. Found it enlightening. Thank you

[@sanchaynarain3532]

Easily one of the best video out there!

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad you liked it!

[@devendraguleria]

Extremely well cover and very helpfully review Great job sir

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you kindly!

[@subashchander8325]

Sir, really a nonsense video true to the facts and being upfronts on the +ves and -ves that showcase this car, and thank you for the detailing done and the specs that you shared and it certainly helped me in depth on this vehicle. Keep us motivated...all the very best to you.

[@vigneshsampath8379]

Was researching for technical reviews to buy a 4 year old fortuner (2015/16) and this helped me clarify all my doubts…

[@elonramsay2406]

First saw you on Ecardl.. I instantly knew, this man knows what hes talking about Subscribed and Likes :)

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you kindly!

[@HappyHappy-fh8ol]

Awesome presentation...!! This is how a true professional present things..!! No nonsense, no bullshit, point to point talk... !! Appreciate your video as it may help other learn how to present things in professional life..!!

[@TechnologyRig]

Happy thank you so much for your kind words. Please subscribe and stay connected! 🙏

[@suhaswankhede5453]

Excellent review . Subscribed. Will follow.

[@kirant5548]

One of the best review

[@user-xc5ml8wr3d]

Fantastic detailing and presentation. Great done Mr Ashish.

[@Honey_202]

Best Review Sir

[@henry6525]

A very good review. Helpful. I am buying a 2010 Fortuna, 3.0 diesel hoping to squeeze out another 5 years of it trouble free. The roads are bad, so it should work.

[@brendandbrass1161]

Great review was planning of getting a used Fortuner soon for roadtrips.

[@TechnologyRig]

The best choice for that, as reliable as the sun!

[@jetlad7605]

It's quit long time this video since uploaded but it's very informative.. Watching from Kuwait 🇰🇼🇰🇼I'm proud filipino🇵🇭🇵🇭thanks you sir..

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you for your kind words. Our love for Toyotas and Fortuners unites us wherever in the world we may be!

[@samrat910]

A very comprehensive review. This is the best video I have come across from any source. Wanted to know if you would recommend buying a 10-year-old automatic (2013 Fortune 3.0) that has clocked 1.3L and the intention is to keep the fortune for another 10 years and use it every day.

[@ravi_krishna_reddy]

Fortuner is really a beast, loved the video. Thank you.

[@TechnologyRig]

Glad you liked it!

Amazing Review Sir....👏👏👏...please do post more auto reviews...You have explained and covered every aspect very well including pros and cons of the vehicle and gave a really great first hand owner's account of the vehicle....which is the experience that we require out of the reviews in order to get to understand the vehicle and your review was more worth watching and informative than most of the auto experts out there...whose reviews are either simply a PR job for the brand or, are being given from the perspective of a person who has had so much experience reviewing cars that in their minds they have simply forgotten that their review was intended for the layman and not for auto industry experts, hence from laymen perspective it makes no real sense or in other words, we can't really appreciate what the other person is really trying to convey... because in their mind they are comparing the car with several others they have driven like Mercedes, Porsche etc. and though they themselves are thinking that they have made a wonderful review, but in no way does it connect to us...your review on the other hand simply struck a cord...and therefore was even more worth watching... please continue the good job sir...

[@TechnologyRig]

Aishwarya thank you so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it and I’ve taken note of your feedback. I have to choose a niche for this channel so may do auto content on the other channel I have. Do stay connected for updates! 🙏

[@yaolailam-sw2th]

Fortuner my dream car Thank you for making me understand everything abouy this beast Also new subscriber here🎉❤

[@4x4overlandingindia]

I really appreciate your good work. 👍

[@capt.a.suwaiket7993]

Excellent review

[@govindprabhakumar5841]

Classic Review. Please come up with more

[@rabbit407]

Very well narrated ownership review of the 'tuner! Apart from it, I could see the Casio G-Shock Rangeman on your wrists.

[@anukaransingh8205]

Great video sir 👏🏻

[@vinodsmita2017]

Nice,composed explanation

[@gautammure]

Superb review about a marvelous vehicle, sir.... Proud to be a fellow owner of such a beast.

[@gauravpatrekar4958]

Amazing review saw ur review on ecardlr the way u explained fortuner was incredible loved this video 📹

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you so much Gaurav and well spotted!

[@02hacker]

Very nice review.

[@gudguyg]

Seen first tech owner of fortuner. Nicely covered every aspect of beast.

[@adityabhutani023456]

Sir bought fortuner 2021 it’s Amazing 🤩 thanks for the advise ...

[@abhinavkulkarni1764]

A very informative review! You have gone through each and every aspect in such great detail! Hats of!

[@TechnologyRig]

Glad you liked it

[@vinayakbiju]

wow. The quality of this video is nothing less than excellent.

[@himanshupanwar1513]

Most underrated Fortuner type 2 review.

[@gaurav7756]

Excellent discription , I too own one and love it with all heart 👍

[@TechnologyRig]

Enjoy your drives!

[@jj______in]

awesome review sir...love from kerala. Keep posting videos ,loved listening to you sir ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you so much for your kind words, please subscribe and stay connected!

[@Jags22079]

I loved your way of review .... keep it up

[@TechnologyRig]

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[@sreenivasulumalapati6368]

Excellent description Fine speaking in English 👍👍

[@AdityaKolwalkar]

For me this is the best review for the fortuner so far...😀

[@edge3016]

Nice comprehensive review! Please review the Scorpio 2014-2022 as well as the 2022 Scorpio-N

[@jishnupradeep1362]

Amazing review

[@TechnologyRig]

+Jishnu Pradeep thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@vikaskurup]

would love to see a review by you on the pajero sports manual. Since you have given a very good comparison of the Fortuner to the new one and the Endeavor, a Pajero sports review of just the vehicle as a buy would be great.

[@user-ij9il3kp9s]

Nice review

[@Imjoe159]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@scottmoseley5122]

nice review! been driving a 2.4L 2016 model for 5 years in the Philippines. I bought the V series which is all leather deluxe version 2 WD. This review is spot on.. I have and still love this vehicle. .. I will add though that I am disappointed with the the drivers side carpeting wear .. even and also the the drivers side seat has developed a tear where the drivers hip always brushes upon entering. Also the the sorry mapping system is useless and cant be updated. And strange that it has no power seats or tilt wheel or passenger side controls. the wife wants to control windows and and locks all around.. and she should! Just now replaced front disk pads and rotor at 50K. The ABS warning light went off 2 days before scarring on the rotor .. so my bad for not replacing immediately could have saved me over $100.00 USD. Great car!

[@TechnologyRig]

Thanks Scott and your observations are spot on! The wear points you mention are usual Toyota bugbears and my older 80 Series Land Cruiser had these issues too, but that was 23 years old! The ICE system is certainly pre-historic and it's only with this year's models that they have finally added Apple Carplay and Android Auto! Enjoy yours!

[@mohammedabkari9180]

Fantastic review on your SUV. Could you help with link if review is done for Jeep compass and Thar.. I did see your review on Jimmy and appreciate your knowledge and making such fantastic video..

[@naveedahmed397]

Good review

[@compaq4810]

Clear, Crisp and no nonsense review. Thanks!. Would be great if you could review the now defunct Hexa vs Fortuner.

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Please subscribe and stay connected! I have driven the hexa quite extensively, so if you have anything specific you want to know about it do let me know.

[@compaq4810]

@@TechnologyRig Driveability and Comfort of Hexa against New fortuner. 2.) Any known issues with Hexa . 3.) Is the Hexa a full fledged offroader like the Fortuner or a softroader at best?. Thank you for your time

[@TechnologyRig]

Hexa is a really comfortable vehicle but it’s not an SUV. Tata tried to pitch it as one and as a direct competitor to the Fortuner. I see it more as an alternative to the Innova. In that sense it is not an Offroader, it does have modes borrowed from Land Rover but I wouldn’t take it for any kind of serious offroading. It will be very comfortable over broken roads etc. In terms of quality it is a giant leap over older Tata vehicles such as the Safari, and the fit and finish is in line with this and very good. Unfortunately niggling issues remain, and I have seen a few with leaking intercoolers, faulty power steering pumps etc if driven hard. Also the aircon can be unreliable sometimes. It’s hard to recommend it unless you get it for a throwaway price used.

[@compaq4810]

@@TechnologyRig Great!. This surely helped. Any idea if BS6 Hexa would be launched in Q1?

[@gkautomotive]

Best Video review of the Fortuner available on KZbin! Your review puts all the so-called car reviewers on youtube hiding in shame! Great respect Sir and a very in depth review. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!

[@TechnologyRig]

Gaurav thank you so much for your kind words. Please subscribe and stay connected!

[@vivekmallya3789]

Kudos!!! Very well made vlog. What would be your take on blocking off the EGR valve in this model? Any precautions that your would recommend?

[@pranavduhan5678]

Nandal Sahab , Good Review, I liked it

[@TechnologyRig]

Thank you Duhan sahab, glad you liked it.

[@abdulrahmanalfahad5580]

Presentation🔥

[@PrinceSamuelBenny]

For once, there is a reviewer who has some good knowledge of cars and off roading... Impressive review!!!

[@rvarghese3062]

A great review analysis... I think Mitsubishi pajero sport or pajero has a transfer case 4x4 with 2wd as standard here in fortuner it is by itself full time 4x4 that means all four wheel get power on the go.. Not good for fuel consumption that is what I feel. Please do a review or comparison on ford endeavor and Mitsubishi pajero sport.. Nice work👍

[@zaamirrazi8705]

You deserve so much more recognition man, loved the video and hope you do more car stuff in the future (a small tip: a better thumbnail for this video may help it)

[@TechnologyRig]

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[@AdityaRachakonda]

Thanks for the detailed ownership review. Booked the Fortuner 2021 4x4 primarily based on your feedback. Can you please add links to the third party suspension companies that you mentioned? Also if you could discuss how and why one should choose a new suspension instead of factory suspension in more detail, it would definitely help. It is not that I'd want to change it right away, but it is so that I can better understand why people change suspension and to what setup.

[@TechnologyRig]

The best after market suspension for off-road use is made by a company called Old Man Emu, it’s an Australian company. You can get it in India via ARB distributors in the Bangalore area. Basically after market suspension increases the suspension travel and this has many benefits, it is stronger, more comfortable, increases the load carrying capability of the car and also increases the ground clearance. However, I would only suggest doing this, if you have a lot of bad road or off road driving. I have driven my Fortuner for the past six years on standard suspension on all sorts of surfaces, and it hasn’t missed a beat. Because it’s primarily a road going vehicle, I haven’t invested in the aftermarket suspension. In any case the generation of Fortuner that you have gone with, is much more comfortable, with much better seats. Hope this helps.

[@saumitrarai3318]

Much better picture of fortuner than any journalist

[@JairoCepeda]

I want this guy to review every car