Faults:

Perhaps too early to say this considering my short ownership, 2 years... but there is nothing wrong with the car. Maybe the previous owner is some kind of a CEO, not often traveling long distance... my friends were also shocked that I really got a 'like new' 11 year old Fortuner...

Sluggish when climbing high hills with pavement... maybe air filter/spark plug/head gasket needs replacing.

General Comments:

2 years of ownership, all I can say is I love my Fortuner. No major repairs so far, only wear and tear parts replaced. Also general maintenance like engine oil replaced every 10000km, 10w-40 for protection. Also the 2TR-FE engine is really reliable; there's reason Toyota used the SAME engine again on their 2nd gen 2016 Fortuner.

Design wise, a very macho look. It's a looker even for a 2005 SUV. Many on the road would 'give way' to the Fortuner due to amazing road presence. My black Fortuner, the windows tinted black, put that state logo on plate number; a 'VIP' indeed. Besides, this car earned its reputation here in Malaysia as an official government car. Anyone would mistake any passing Fortuner as one of the government cars. Also it dwarfs even big MPVs such as the 1st gen Innova with its great road presence.

Comfort wise, among the best I ever sat in; the similar Innova can't provide such comfort. But the Fortuner's comfort can't compete with the Harrier's.

Middle seat is shockingly, very spacious. Even when the rear seat is occupied with middle sized adults. Rear seats are comfortable enough for middle sized adults.

Sound insulation could be better though.

Also the ride can very bumpy on very uneven roads, but my friends that have sat in my Fortuner praise the ride quality.

Boot space, with rear seats folded, is as close as enclosed Hilux SR rear storage.

Handling, among the sharpest turning angle of all SUVS, but don't try sudden sharp cornering at high speeds (70-80kmh). You will end up cornering at a bigger angle, resulting in possible 'offroading' to the other side. That only sedans can do that, normally.

Normal circumstances, it's a pleasure to handle.

High speed cruising also great. I heard about instability due to its very high ground clearance, but I don't feel any.

Fuel consumption is its worst aspect. 65L gives 500km or less, mixed driving. But overtaking performance is a breeze, so I don't worry much about that.

General Comments:

This particular Fortuner is a company car in the place where I do my internship, so I get to ride in it from time to time. I can say that this car is very comfortable to ride in and has quite ample legroom at the back. The front part is also good. I also like the sweet smell of leather in this car. The aircon is also very good. You feel like you are still in a Prado that is built for a broader market.

Controls, particularly the radio, are easy to use.

Performance wise, pickup is very good and it has the ability to overtake slowpokes, incompetent, and undisciplined drivers in no time. It is indeed a very good car.

It has been my desire to own a Fortuner and for graduation and as a replacement to our 2004 Camry which we sold last year, I might be getting a brand new one (V model).

Faults:

Nothing gone wrong in the 3 years I've had the car. Due to bad maintenance the airconditioning started working bad. It took a good cleaning service from Toyota (US $200) to get it working properly again.

General Comments:

Very spacious, strong, off road capable and reliable vehicle. Often we've been driving with 8 people, or transported huge cargoes.

The fuel consumption is 7km/ltr, which is fine when the fuel is cheaper like in the Philippines.

Just like other cars, when you drive a lot off road you need to check all nuts and bolts regularly.

All in all, a great, strong and reliable car, which gave us a lot of good adventures in the Philippines.