Toyota Fortuner 4x2 2.5D4d vs. Hyundai Sta. Fe 4x2 2.2Crdi

DocGM · #1 08-23-2006, 11:10 AM

As you wished!

Let the battle begin

DocGM · #2 08-23-2006, 11:19 AM

Erratum:
It's 4x2 diesel comparison for both

vicoyski · #3 08-23-2006, 02:34 PM

No contest naman pag 4x2. Lamang na ang Santa Fe...

**kimpOy** · #4 08-23-2006, 02:54 PM

STA FE...dumadami ang pages sa D4D woes eh

oldblue · #5 08-23-2006, 03:20 PM

Sta. Fe. widely-used na sa US and Europe while Fortuner pang third-world countries lang hehehe. d'ba meron Jamaican guy dito na nagpost na bumili ng Fortuner? seems that the Fortuner hindi akma sa panlasa ng mga "powers that be" ... sa tindig pa lang hindi papasa sa strict safety requirements nila.

even sa mother nation ng Toyota, mukang di pumasa ...

dinan · #6 08-23-2006, 09:07 PM

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number001 · #7 08-23-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue

Sta. Fe. widely-used na sa US and Europe while Fortuner pang third-world countries lang hehehe. d'ba meron Jamaican guy dito na nagpost na bumili ng Fortuner? seems that the Fortuner hindi akma sa panlasa ng mga "powers that be" ... sa tindig pa lang hindi papasa sa strict safety requirements nila.

even sa mother nation ng Toyota, mukang di pumasa ...

It would be unfair to make these kind of statements that insinuate that the Fortuner (or the IMV project) failed any safety requirements, if no concrete evidence(s) are presented.

Btw, the IMV based Hi-Lux is also available all over developed countries in Europe like in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc..
and not just in "third world countries". Ok, since I dont have any evidence of the IMV's crash worthiness, I wouldnt make any statements. But think about it, if the Hi-Lux (which is based on the Fortuner) is being allowed to be marketed in those "first-world countries" then it must have passed some requirements at the very least.

oldblue · #8 08-24-2006, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by number001

It would be unfair to make these kind of statements that insinuate that the Fortuner (or the IMV project) failed any safety requirements, if no concrete evidence(s) are presented.

Btw, the IMV based Hi-Lux is also available all over developed countries in Europe like in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc..
and not just in "third world countries". Ok, since I dont have any evidence of the IMV's crash worthiness, I wouldnt make any statements. But think about it, if the Hi-Lux (which is based on the Fortuner) is being allowed to be marketed in those "first-world countries" then it must have passed some requirements at the very least.

ok sorry for the statements.

cardo · #9 08-24-2006, 08:33 AM

does the sta fe have the "self-leveling" suspension?

how does this work? does it use different shocks and springs? can you upgrade later on to after market suspension parts like those from bilstien? or old man?

cocoy · #10 08-24-2006, 11:00 AM

just remember that the fortuner was created from the hilux. so it can be said that it might not up to par with the hilux, because it was made for the thailand market in the first place.well thats just my thoughts.

Horsepower · #11 08-24-2006, 11:10 AM

@Cardo: yes it does. Not sure how it works but it automatically adjusts the horizontal position of the car to 0º so your car is always parallel to the road fully loaded or not.

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mazdamazda · #12 08-24-2006, 11:25 AM

Santa Fe hands down, price notwithstanding.

Interior is just way better than the functional yet bland Fortuner. The stereo & HVAC is also much better.

Power and torque output is higher despite having a smaller displacement.

Exterior styling is up for grabs. The Fortuner is big, brash and loud - though its image is slowly deteriorating (at least for me) due to the sheer number of units in our roads. The Santa Fe on the other hand is suave, classy & sytlish - maybe due to its European-inspired looks.

Features and accessories is the Santa Fe's forte. Mainly am impressed with the self-leveling suspension as for safety it has disc brakes at the rear! My gulay - any vehicle worth more than P1M should already have this as standard equipment.

cardo · #13 08-24-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Horsepower

@Cardo: yes it does. Not sure how it works but it automatically adjusts the horizontal position of the car to 0º so your car is always parallel to the road fully loaded or not.

the specs are here:

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cool! for some time I thought only expensive mercs only had these

number001 · #14 08-24-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cocoy

just remember that the fortuner was created from the hilux. so it can be said that it might not up to par with the hilux, because it was made for the thailand market in the first place.well thats just my thoughts.

Based on what I read, it is the other way around. Hi-Lux was designed from the Fortuner. The IMV vehicles esp. the Fortuner and Hi-Lux are meant to be sold world-wide but most prominently in developing countries for its affordability.

swimstroke · #15 08-24-2006, 05:36 PM

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Features and accessories is the Santa Fe's forte. Mainly am impressed with the self-leveling suspension as for safety it has disc brakes at the rear! My gulay - any vehicle worth more than P1M should already have this as standard equipment.

Hehe, iyan din reaksyon ko.