Toyota Fortuner and Honda CR-V: Top choices for SUVs

Toyota Fortuner and Honda CR-V are two of the best-selling SUVs in the market last year. But will Toyota Fortuner or Honda CR-V be a better choice for customers?

Toyota has become a familiar name for customers who intend to buy a car for their family. Toyota Fortuner and Honda CR-V are two of the best-selling SUV models on the market, marking the start of new versions in 2014. When comparing cars, both Toyota Fortuner and Honda CR-V 2015 versions have certain improvements, attracting the attention of fans.

Compare cars on exterior design

Toyota Fortuner 2015 has outstanding interior, exterior with style with strong, healthy appearance, completely redesigned with long, sharp lines to bring a unique style to the multi-purpose vehicle.

When comparing cars, both Toyota Fortuner and Honda CR-V 2015 versions have certain improvements.

Basically, the Fortuner has improved the exterior more than the interior. Notable changes are improved headlights and taillights, the grille has also been adjusted to increase cooling efficiency and is more modern. The front and rear bumpers also have many other improvements. The sides of the car are redesigned aerodynamic systems to increase speed and move faster. The new version of Toyota Fortuner looks strong and full of personality.

Overall, the Honda CR-V feels longer and wider than the previous generation thanks to the 30mm reduction in vehicle height. The vehicle's body is more solid and sturdy. The front of the vehicle is designed in a modern and sturdy style. The 3-bar radiator grille creates an accent with the Honda logo. The lighting system runs along the body of the vehicle. The black front bumper combined with the new fog lamp air vents has a sporty style. The interior space is still quite airy and spacious despite the 5mm reduction in length and 30mm reduction in height. The 2014 Honda CR-V is equipped with sporty leather seats.

Compare cars on interior

Toyota Fortuner has a spacious, flexible space with high-class leather interior along with modern amenities, combined with advanced technology to bring relaxation and great experience to passengers. Optitron dashboard is designed in a sporty style. With prominent chrome border and scientific display parameters to help the driver control the operating status easily and conveniently. The driver's control buttons allow the driver to lower the glass and adjust all windows flexibly and easily.

Comparing cars in terms of interior, both Fortuner and CR-V are equipped with the most modern equipment.

The new Honda CR-V is equipped with a 6-speaker sound system with 4 subwoofers and 2 tweeters with a USB port for MP3, WMA music and a single-disc CD system. The eye-catching I-MID display screen with control keys on the steering wheel, the hands-free phone system is also integrated on the steering wheel for easy use by the driver. The central dashboard of the Honda CR-V has a modern 3D design.

Compare cars in terms of engine and operation

Toyota Fortuner 2015 is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission that allows for smooth and flexible gear shifting while also helping the driver to actively use engine braking. The car has 2 versions: 2.7L 2TR-FE gasoline engine and 2.5L Diesel engine.

Toyota Fortuner 2015 is equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission that allows flexible gear shifting.

2.7L 2TR-FE gasoline engine with VVT-i allows for quick and smooth acceleration. Compact structure helps to effectively reduce noise and vibration (V). Maximum capacity 158 Hp/5,200 rpm. Maximum torque is 24.51 Kg.m/3,800 rpm. 2.5L Diesel engine with common rail electronic fuel injection, turbocharged, 4-cylinder in-line, 16-valve, DOHC for outstanding power and easy control. Turbo engine increases torque output, especially in the low to medium speed range (G). Maximum capacity 100.5 Hp/3,600 rpm. Maximum torque is 26.51 Kg.m/1,600-2,400 rpm.

Honda launched 2 versions of CR-V using Diesel engines, which are Honda CR-V DTi-S and DTi-L. Both new versions of CR-V are equipped with a 2.2L turbocharged I4 Diesel engine made entirely of aluminum alloy. This machine produces a maximum capacity of 148 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 350Nm at 2,000 - 2,750 rpm. The DTi-S version will be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission depending on the customer's choice. The DTi-L version is only equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of fuel consumption, the DTi-S version only consumes 5.8L/100km for the manual version and 6.7L/100km for the automatic version and for the DTi-L version it is 6.9L/100km. Both the DTi-S and DTi-L versions are equipped with Honda's new generation "Real-Time" electronically controlled 4-wheel drive system.

According to VnMedia