Go! Drive & Camp – September 2019

R657 800 Isuzumu-X3.04x4AT6

They’ve streamlined the line-up to only two models. It’s

showing its age in terms of finishing, but will last forever.

56400

SA’sfavouriteis also,surprisingly,thecheapest.That

explains why every third or fourth vehicle you

see is a Fortuner.

ToyotaTtFtFortuner2.4GD-624GD6

R599 995 MitsubishiPajeroSport2.4D4MIVEC

The Pajero Sport brings irrefutable off-road credentials and

polarising design to the table. Appeals to some.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine .................................................................................. 1996cc,4-cylinderbi-turbodiesel

Power.................................................................................... 157kW@3 750rpm

Torque.................................................................................. 500Nm@1 500- 2000rpm

Transmission .................................................................... 10-speedautomatic

Topspeed........................................................................... n/a

Fuelconsumption .......................................................... 7,6ℓ/100km

Tank ....................................................................................... 80ℓ

Wadingdepth .................................................................. 800mm

Groundclearance........................................................... 225mm

Approachanddepartureangles ........................... 29.5°and25°

Tareweight........................................................................ 2 446 kg

Maximumtowingweight .......................................... 3 100 kg

Warranty............................................................................. 4years/120 0

Serviceplan....................................................................... 6years/90 00

PRICE

FordEverestXLT4x4 ................................................... R687 700

FordEverestLimited4x4........................................... R761 200

COMPETITORS

Bakkie-based 4x4 SUVs

range by pressing the ‘-’ button on the
gearshift lever. The transmission will only shift
between the gear range that you’ve selected.

The suspension
The reworked front suspension adds
a third leg to the improved refinement
of the new Everest. The anti-roll bar has
been repositioned behind the axle, giving
the engineers more space to increase its
diameter and stiffness.
The load on the suspension bushes have
also been reduced, and the various model
derivatives now have individual front damper
settings. All these suspension tweaks have
enabled tyre pressures to go down – from 240
to 210 kPa. The ride is more compliant and
comfortable, and you’ll notice the difference
on corrugated roads. We certainly did.

Conclusion

The Limited model, a proper seven-seater

with luxury specs, is dear at R760 000, even

though Ford says it’s classy enough to

compete with the much more expensive

Land Rover Discovery and Toyota Land

Cruiser Prado. That might be aiming at a peak

too high. The XLT 4x4 at R690 000 has the

same engine, suspension and transmission

as the Limited. If you want to attempt Mount

Fortuner, this is the one to get.

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