Now that there is a comparison, I would put in my first hand perspective as well -
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Outlander doesn't retain any value and your friend will have to sell it for peanuts after a couple of years whereas, Fortuner has the best resale value.
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What a sweeping statement! Agreed that the resale of Outlander would be lower than that of a Fortuner, but it won't be fair to say OL would not retain any value. Please support 'doesn't retain any value' with data.
In case it really doesn't retain any value in your part of the world, please help me in getting as many as you can, I can make good money in my part of the world where it sure does retain respectable value
BTW, definition of differs from one person to another.
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Toyota is a all rounder ... which is not the case with Mitsubishi's
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Depends on whether the buyer really needs an all rounder?
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Another factor that may come into play is the waiting period of fortuner.
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Yep!
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The downsides are iffy ride quality, spongy feeling brakes and interiors similar to the Innova
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Yep, only thing is the moment ride quality/handling is brought into picture, it would be countered by stating that since this is an SUV, the benchmark of ride quality and handling shouldn't be that of a sedan.
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A Fortuner is an extremely capable and reliable vehicle - as long you keep its LWB limitations in mind.
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True.
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The Outlander has a more luxurious feel, better handling and braking. But it only becomes fun to drive when you use the paddle shifters - and then fuel efficiency goes for a dive. Outlander is great for driving in the city, on highways and on dirt roads.
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What's the big idea behind buying an AT if paddle shifts are what you end up using most of the times. For me it is the other way round - auto mode always and switching to paddle shifts when there is a genuine need to switch to a lower gear - ain't that the way paddle shifts ought to be used unless one is a big Schumi-fan and prefers driving in sports mode even in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
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Fortuner is a robustly build workhorse that can last for 10+ years.
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Trust me my friend, automobiles have come a long way and any and every car is capable of lasting that long. However, the rider is - in how good/bad hands the vehicle is.
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* Toyota - brand name, quality, resale
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Oh yes, Toyota's brand name is something which took a severe thrashing pretty recently. Pity that we have such a short memory.
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* Much better A.S.S. than Mistubishi's beaten up A.S.S.
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So very true.. With Toyota you get snooty sales and service folks complimentary! At least at MM, I get more humane and down to earth folks.
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* Diesel engine, good mileage, lower running costs
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There is not too significant difference in the running cost -
assuming 8 kmpl (mixed of highway+city) average for Outlander -> approx Rs. 6 per km
assuming 9 kmpl (mixed of highway+city) average for Fortuner -> approx Rs. 4.6 per km
*Fortuner owners can correct me if the mileage is more than what I have considered.
That's a pretty insignificant difference if I consider the additional features one would get in an Outlander (listed towards the end of my post)
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* relatively cheaper parts cost than the outlander
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In the segment we are talking about, parts are comparably priced and therefore, I am not too sure about the validity of this particular claim.
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Low or high speed the suspension is not hard by any means, It is a very comfortable car and has excellent handling both at low and high speeds
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Doubt that.. the test drives and ownership reviews on T-BHP gave an impression that the ride was hard at slow speeds. Maybe I need to go through the reviews again.
I am sure the statement related to excellent handling comes with a disclaimer which I mentioned above.
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I agree the interiors of the Fortuner do not reek of elegance or give a rich feel like the outlander does but it does manage to deliver the goods
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Sorry, at that price, when Outlander gives you all the creature comforts, Fortuner is left grossly wanting!
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Take them offroad and the Fortuner would not even have to make an effort to eat the Outlander alive
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LOL! This is the most hilarious one so far!! BTW, how many of the Fortuner owners would ever take their rides for true offroading?
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HE WOULD BE THE LAST PERSON I know would go for an off-roading
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There you go..
Oh, by the way, did I mention that Outlander comes with Cruise Control, electronic drive selecter (and not a sore thumb jutting out), all 4 discs, electronically powered driver seat, a turning radius of mere 5.3 meters, an auto tranny with 6 gears, traction control, EBD. Just that with all this, excellent handling and great ride comes as an add on.
Not that I offroad in my Outlander, but during these rains I am intentionally taking a road which has tar missing for about 0.5 kms. Mud coupled with rains has resulted in a heady mix of slush and uneven surface - my idea of offroading - and never have I been stuck in that slush nor have the wheels lost grip even for a fraction of a second.
Before I forget, When I sit inside an Outlander, somehow I am not reminded of another lesser car from the same stable.