i am thinking that Kia's sporatage is doing that job in the small SUV category against X-Trail, CRV, RAV4, Vitara...all using 2.0 engines.
Fortuner is actually a new generation of mid size SUV. previously Malaysian had Landcruiser Prado (Colorado in some markets) to compete with the likes of Pajero, Trooper, Land Rover Discovery..to mention some names.
Ssangyong jumped into this category in mid 90s with the super ugly Musso but failed. they later came up with Rexton, with comprehensive line ups of 3.2 and 2.8 petrols as well as 2.7 diesels.
Kia also joined in with Sorento later.
http://www.ssangyong.com.my/content_rexton.htm
rexton and sorento cant fight in big SUVs like Range Rover or Land Cruiser Cygnus (also known Lexus LX470) or Nissan Patrol as they are in a separate categories at all. just look at the engine displacement.
which leaves the sportage to compete in small SUVs.
being a seven seater is not new, almost all mid sized SUVs are 7 seaters since the days of Prado. Pajero and Trooper also equipped to carry 7 people on board.
not firing at you though silverfish..the facts says them all...
IMHO, i wud choose Fortuner against Kia Sorento (old price) but against Naza Sorento (new price) the latter has its price advantage. though, it loses out 2 passengers to Fortuner. guess, i have to leave them at home..wakakakakkakakak :lol:
