Ford Everest Titanium+ 4x4 vs Toyota Fortuner GR-S: 4x4 SUV Big Test | Top Gear Philippines

Considering how popular midsize SUVs remain in our market, it’s high time we feature them in another Big Test. Last year, we did a 4x4 comparo of the Isuzu MU-X and the Nissan Terra as well as a three-way test of the MU-X, the Ford Everest, and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport in 4x2 form—you can check the links below in case you missed those videos.

This time around, we’re pitting the Ford Everest Titanium+ 4x4 against the Toyota Fortuner GR Sport, bringing them all the way to Driftwoods Action Park in Indang, Cavite, to see how they fare in a series of tests. The Fortuner, of course, wears the mighty Toyota badge and gets some Gazoo Racing Sport bits for this top-spec version, but the Everest is newer and benefits from Ford’s expertise in building trucks and SUVs.

Which of these two midsize SUVs takes the win? Click play on the video above to find out, and let us know your thoughts—as well as your Big Test suggestions—in the comments.

Presenters: Anton Andres and Drei Laurel
Editor: Charles Banaag
Videographers: Charles Banaag and Teddy Garcia Jr.

0:00 Intro
1:45 Test 1 – 0-60kph off-road acceleration
3:17 Test 2 – Braking performance
5:20 Tests 3 and 4 – Ride and handling
12:15 Test 5 – Uphill and downhill
15:15 Recap
19:55 Test 6 – Value for money
20:30 Final score

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[davidc.]

I've owned 3 Ford 4x4s in the Philippines. 2016 Ford Everest. 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor. Now a 2024 Everest. Bigger and more features for less money than the Fortuner. I always test drive the Toyota, and it's always an easy and clear decision.

[ErnestMarvinEsteban]

You can somewhat improve the brakes of the everest by having wider tires and still being cheaper than the GR-S. I’d pick the everest overall. The interior of the fortuner just looks too old for my liking and being very mahiluhin sa byahe the riding comfort of the everest is just too good for its class. What I also like about the everest is super refined nya. Walang vibrations halos, less noisy and it’s smoother too. I know people will say “after 15 years gumagana pa rin yang fortuner” pero I don’t usually own cars that long.

[Nico-kzsg]

Both good SUVs. Mind you the fortuner has been for sale since 2016 and we are anticipating for an all new model soon. Having owned both a Ranger and a Fortuner, I would say FORD for tech and features and TOYOTA for Engine, durability and reliability. My ranger kasi had several problems regarding rust, turbo air leaks and at 79tkms the new owner replaced the turbo. The Toyota still runs strong. But hey this is an all new Everest based on the old T6 platform so perhaps this one will prove to be reliable.

[kevinmanio]

In my opinion, when we talk about value for money, it’s not just the srp, tech, etc. that we’re talking about. For me, reliability, durability, parts etc needs to be considered as well as maintenance cost or parts broken is part of our expenses.

As much as I love everest and ranger raptor, I was forced to sell it due to repair cost and real life fuel consumption as well, just got hit by rack end pinion issues, ball joints etc. and spent a lot to repair and mostly replacement parts, hence the reason I bought an LTD (not GRS). Spent couple of grand to beat tagtag issues and as I’m satisfied at the moment.

Yes I spent a lot srp + upgrades, but I think this vehicle will last longer and since it has a high resale value and cheaper parts.

I specifically told the shop that I want a fortuner that rides like ford, so we did. Problem solved. And I’m happy. By the time I have to let go of this ltd, will just bring it back to stock and sell my aftermarket parts separately as stock fortuner still has a high resale value.

[ArkiDeos]

Well, almost all of us are coming from a Japanese brands. Ako galing Atoyot. When its time to upgrade, I did all my research and test drive. Alam ko na reliable ang Atoyot, pero nagtataka ako bakit madami ang parts na available mapa fake man or original. So kung bibihira masira ang isang car, dapat bibihira din ang mga parts kasi di nga mabenta dahil daw matibay. Pero kabaliktaran ang nangyayari. When I finally bought the Everest, previous generation. Sabi ko parang kumuha yata ako ng sakit sa ulo. But sa awa ni Lord with proper maintenance, 7 years na, still good as new. Battery-2x, brakes, tires, turbo hose and PMS every year, good as new pa rin. Comfort and handling wala akong masabi. I driven to manila from my province once, balikan for more than 24 hours. Ikaw lang ang susuko sa antok. Pero di ako napagod na same like my Atoyot before. Kaya malamang sa malamang hirap na ako bumalik sa Atoyot or other brand in general. This is my experience, so Drof is on another level in general. Dapat na talaga maglabas ng bagong modelo ang Atoyot para makahabol. Drive safe po.

[ashishvishwas]

Previous everst was more off road orianted but this one is focused more towards urban/luxury users as now they have the bronco series as a hard core off roader and surprisingly it is not much expensive .

[megsman]

At this price range I’d give priority to the comfort of my family. Yung GRS at least hindi pang ricer kasi palit suspension and brakes. Everest ako.

[pympym]

I will always choose a comfortable ride for my family and that's why I just got my new gen everest 4x4.

[ruelskie]

This is a no contest ! EVEREST is the clear winner !!! We have Everest and Fortuner … nakakapagod i drive ang fortuner sa long ride… sa Everest napaka swabe.

[janlan]

For the comfort test, I wonder if tire pressure is always checked before tests. New cars from dealers sometimes still have the delivery psi / max psi.

[marteflores]

I like the steering heavier. Its like driving and feeling the tire touches the road. Its easier for me to calculate. I drove both models..

[d-zaynextreme]

I had a horrible experience with FORD Ranger Wildtrak. TUMIRIK in NLEX. From then on, I had no trust in FORD transmission regarding reliability. I then switch to TOYOTA fortuner GRS.

[rollylumiguen]

Sana i consider din ng mga car reviewer yung maintenance cause ng car.

[erickvillarin]

Id like to clarify a test on breaking, no. 1 if we do break test then both cars should have the same break point meaning the should use the tree as a refference to where to step on the breaks as both cars reaches 60 at a different time for everest its over 5sec and fortuner over 4sec. So the difference in how long it will stop will vary greatly if they started shorter distance. Just wanna clarify on this thanks

[joshuachu]

I have to say that Ford Everest, in terms of value for money, beats Toyota Fortuner. It does have more features, the engine produces more horsepower and torque, and does have a modern design.

Pero yun na nga, after sale services and convenience are very important. Jan lalamang ang Toyota. Mas madami at cheaper ang parts and maintenance, higher resell value, and Toyota, including other Japanese brand vehicles, were already proven to last longer.

It's really up to which one you personally prefer. Both cars are great and will be a joy to use.

[jccab]

With respect to Toyota and Ford owners everyone will have an opinion. Both have positives and negatives. Many will also have an opinion even though they've never owned or driven either, only hearing opinions! I've driven and used both Ford, Toyota and others. Because this is Ford and Toyota I'll only mention them. This is only my opinion and my experience. First Toyota. Toyota quality and dependability is really good, that's not a question. My biggest gripe about Toyota is it's ride comfort and handling. The ride is downright stiff and floaty. It feels like their cars are not connected to the road. Now Ford. My biggest issue is the interior quality(cheap plastics) the 10 speed transmision (too many gears - gear hunting and it's dependability) and electronics, mainly the apim module. If you want a car that will last a long time and has high resale value - Toyota. If you want a car that will be more engaging to drive and more comfort, with the proper maintenace (it'll give you years, trouble free) - Ford.

[Eminemcruz]

I think it boils down to observer variability. I'd rather have the comparison done by just one driver.

[jasonpun]

In terms of durability and long term usage im pretty sure the fortuner outruns the everest by a huge margin

[eliasaragasi]

I would humbly suggest that a camera should have been installed to the rear wheels to monitor the bounce and the tire lifts during the bounces of the vehicles.

[darwinodacrem]

Ford Everest cause of the look and the tech features also very reliable brand more than 100 years