Lawrence_Chehimi Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 No idea why there is a v6 Y62, that consumes fuel as much as the V8 version, might be more efficient in traffic but nothing more. It is way underpowered. If fuel consumption is the reason you are looking for a V6 Y62, then this is the worst decision. However if you are on budget and looking for something spacious then yes. Don’t expect any adult to sit in the third row seat of a Prado. So If you don’t really need the space then definitely the Prado. If you say V8 Y62 then that’s a different story. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 44 minutes ago, Lawrence_Chehimi said: If you say V8 Y62 then that’s a different story. Power-wise yes, but bumpers and challenges to make them off-road worthy remain the same. Correct? To top it up Nissan added a radar just under the bumper, making it a strict no-go off-road vehicle without serious body modification and protection. 1 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence_Chehimi Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Gaurav said: Power-wise yes, but bumpers and challenges to make them off-road worthy remain the same. Correct? To top it up Nissan added a radar just under the bumper, making it a strict no-go off-road vehicle without serious body modification and protection. Yeah definitely, The Y62 is a big car, mechanically its highly capable for any type of offroading, but they made it more of a city sports car with low hanging bumpers. Trim them and you will be fine. The service of the Y62 isn’t cheap at all as well. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo09 Posted May 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 Thank you for all the amazing feedback! I think it clear the Nissan is out of the picture... Still like the idea of a rear diff... so will need to consider this. Maybe look for a 2nd hand fortuner which has a rear diff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizwanm2 Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Theo09 said: Thank you for all the amazing feedback! I think it clear the Nissan is out of the picture... Still like the idea of a rear diff... so will need to consider this. Maybe look for a 2nd hand fortuner which has a rear diff. Or If you not fancy much space. then FJ cruiser. Btw you can install aftermarket rear lockers to prado. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaibhav Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 20 hours ago, Rob S said: Only on a jeep forum @Zixuan Huang - Charlie Tagging @Lawrence_Chehimi and @KKIRAN who can offer some experience of the Y62 @Rob Shmmmm. Looking forward for a drive with the Prado boys! lets see . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunil Mathew Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Theo09 said: Maybe look for a 2nd hand fortuner which has a rear diff. I was wondering , as a fortuner owner, why isnt a 4.0 V6 Fortuner not on your radar screen ? I am also looking to change my car to something cheaper and reliable , and fortuner 4.0V6 is still on my list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence_Chehimi Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Theo09 said: Thank you for all the amazing feedback! I think it clear the Nissan is out of the picture... Still like the idea of a rear diff... so will need to consider this. Maybe look for a 2nd hand fortuner which has a rear diff. Having a diff lock is nice, but not very necessary when driving in convoys. Keep in mind you can always add an aftermarket front and rear diff locks (pneumatic or electric) and btw they make your diff more robust and they do actually work when you need them unlike the factory ones! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo09 Posted June 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 What opinion would you guys share if the the 2018 Toyota Fortuner V6 4L came into the picture vs The Prado? The maintenance is cheaper for sure and it has a rear diff ( )... looks like it has less hp but also lighter than the Prado. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Theo09 said: What opinion would you guys share if the the 2018 Toyota Fortuner V6 4L came into the picture vs The Prado? The maintenance is cheaper for sure and it has a rear diff ( )... looks like it has less hp but also lighter than the Prado. 4.0 Liter Fortuner could be a very good option offering a good balance for road and off-road needs. Except for the slightly excessive front bumper overhang in Fortuner, I don't find any flaw. If that becomes the bottleneck for your future off-road needs, you can lift or replace it with an off-road bumper. 2 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now