Toyota Hilux Revo vs Toyota Fortuner

abdullahsalman (abdullahsalman) 2017-09-08 22:45:49 +0500 #21

Oh. We're probably talking about the same Vigo then. My cousin got one a year ago for his guards and the vehicle is amazing. Haven't seen a more capable and powerful Toyota off-roader.

I think the Thai Vigo is more superior to the Pakistani Revo in terms of power and ability. What is your opinion on the matter considering you have driven both?

salik990 (salik990) 2017-09-08 22:50:24 +0500 #22

My Thai Vigo was 2700cc petrol, the quality was far better than local vigo champ but engine power was not great as Revo or Thai Vigo 3.0d4d.

samoazzam (samoazzam) 2017-09-09 01:24:40 +0500 #23

The Toyota website puts weight of the Revo 270 Kg over Fortuner. So you have Fortuner at 2620 and Revo at 2890. So in case Fortuner is offered with a 2.8 Diesel I believe it will move ahead in terms of comfort, looks and power....What says you?

samoazzam (samoazzam) 2017-09-09 01:26:52 +0500 #24

With a Diesel engine it's weight may go up as well a 100 150 Kg or so...right?

salik990 (salik990) 2017-09-09 02:10:36 +0500 #25

Those are gross vehicle weight not the actual weight, fortuner kerb weight is 2000kg and Revo is around 2020-2050kg depend on variant....yes it will increase the weight of Fortuner with new diesel engine but not by much as newer 2.8T diesel engine is much lighter than old 3.0T diesel engine.

samoazzam (samoazzam) 2017-09-09 11:21:03 +0500 #26

Good point. I was comparing Revo G with Fortuner. I guess the new Revo has a newer 3.0 IKD improved and powerful than the last Vigo. But if Fortuner comes with a 2.8 it would then also come in to consideration set of real off-road lovers. Though I still feel that Revo is more agressive and robust than Fortuner. Only hind side is that it is hard to maneuver in tight spots going up mountains specially because of its length and light weight at back, so I guess have to add on some weight at the back to make it have better traction while climbing

salik990 (salik990) 2017-09-09 12:15:45 +0500 #27

its same engine from Thai Vigo champ 3.0d4d VNturbo with 5 spd auto, yes Revo is more robust and can be easily use as off-roader. A lot of Revo owner has taken parts in rally and they are quite happy with it.

samoazzam (samoazzam) 2017-09-09 12:42:58 +0500 #28

From what I have heard Revo has a newer 1KD-engine that was not present with Vigo. The Toyota website claims that as well.

samoazzam (samoazzam) 2017-09-09 12:44:16 +0500 #29

Oh yes, got it, it is the same as Thai Vigo. I was talking about local vigo champ from Paksitan. Got it.

salik990 (salik990) 2017-09-09 12:57:44 +0500 #30

local vigo champ got 2kd-ftv 2500cc

samoazzam (samoazzam) 2017-10-04 14:18:32 +0500 #31

Any updates on what is happening with Revo and Fortuner? Any clues? They have stopped booking and not opening till end october I believe

abdullahsalman (abdullahsalman) 2017-10-07 13:49:13 +0500 #32

No idea. I'm supposed to be getting my Revo next month in November. Hopefully InshAllah everything goes smoothly.

samoazzam (samoazzam) 2017-10-09 09:47:44 +0500 #33

They are changing specs of Revo as well as Fortuner, this is what I am told and this is why booking is on hold.

abdullahsalman (abdullahsalman) 2018-04-22 16:59:18 +0500 #34

Ended up with getting the Revo V and it is safe to say, it is the much superior vehicle. Happy with my decision.

Fortuner is not only under-powered in comparison to the Revo but doesn't really offer any specifications or features that will persuade you into buying the Fortuner. Yes, it is indeed a 7 seater, however, I suppose that the storage option the Revo offers in its tail is much more preferable - at least for someone like me who loves dogs, plants, mountain biking and the great outdoors!

Fortuner is a decent off-road vehicle but the Hilux Revo is made for the outdoors. If someone has ever had the privilege of owning an 88 LC, they would know that on the back tire cover it says something like, "Born on the rally field..". Well, for the Revo, it is safe to say that it was born in the great Outdoors! If Fortuner is a good off-roader, the Revo takes off-roading to another dimension all together. Fast, rugged, smooth, comfortable and precisely put, the absolute definition of useful!

With the features and specs being identical (almost!), I believe Revo wins this battle, especially if you consider the fact that there is a massive difference between the price points of the two vehicles.

It should not go unnoticed that the Revo offers hundreds of after-market options and specs/features. Ranging from Bull bars, tool balls, canopies, altered suspensions, tires, roof-racks, antenna's, snorklets to features like an after-market Push-Start option and what not. The Fortuner also has a few after-market options but trust me when I say this, the Revo has close to unlimited additions you can bring to it.

The only area where the Fortuner may trump the Revo is the fact that it is a 7 seater. However, even that doesn't make it a superior, or even a distinctive feature in my opinion because you can easily get a canopy for less than 200,000 for the Revo and get it installed and turn your mean off-roader truck into a 7 seater.

Went for the Revo and am absolutely glad I chose it over the Fortuner. No offense to Fortuner owners, it is an amazing car, but the Hilux is a bloody machine!