Contrary to earlier speculations, Toyota India launched the all new 2016 Fortuner with a price tag starting at INR 25.92 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). While we had the opportunity to drive the diesel powered Fortuner in god’s own country, a review with its petrol counter-part should follow soon. Meanwhile, we tell you how the SUV from the Japanese automaker fares along side its American rival, the Ford Endeavour.
Click here to read our review of the all new 2016 Toyota Fortuner
Have a look at the tech-spec comparo between the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour:
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Models |
2016 Toyota Fortuner |
2016 Ford Endeavour |
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Engine |
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Type |
2.8-litre diesel and 2.7-litre petrol | 3.2-litre diesel and 2.2-litre diesel |
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Displacement |
2755 cc
2694 cc |
3198 cc
2198 cc |
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Power |
177 PS at 3400 rpm
166 PS at 5200 rpm |
160 PS at 3200 rpm
200 PS at 3000 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm (MT)/ 450 Nm (AT) at 1600-2400 rpm
245 Nm at 4000 rpm |
385 Nm at 1600-2500 rpm 470 Nm at 1750 2500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 speed MT/ 6 speed MT/ 6 Speed AT |
6 Speed MT/ 6 speed AT |
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Dimensions |
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Length |
4795 mm | 4892 mm |
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Width |
1855 mm | 1860 mm |
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Height |
1835 mm | 1837 mm |
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Wheelbase |
2745 mm | 2850 mm |
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Ground Clearance |
225 mm | 225 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 Litres |
80 Litres |
| Turning Radius | 5.8 m |
6.1 m |
| Tyres | 265/65 R17 (2WD)
265/60 R18 (4WD) |
265/60 R18 |
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Brakes |
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Front |
Ventilated Discs | Discs |
| Rear | Ventilated Discs |
Discs |
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Suspension |
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Front |
Double Wishbone | Independent Coil Spring with Anti-Roll Bar |
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Rear |
4-Link With Coil Spring |
Coil Spring, Watts Linkage Type with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Price in Lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi) | INR 25.92 lakh – 31.12 lakh |
INR 23.78 lakh – 29.76 lakh |
Both the SUVs are at par with each other when it comes to equipment and safety features. A few additional features seen on the Ford Endeavour include rain sensing wipers, heated side mirrors, tyre pressure monitoring system, semi-auto parallel park assist, ambient lighting with multi colour options, power folding third row seat and a terrain management system.
Also read: Ford Endeavour 3.2 AT 4×4 Review : Indomitable Omnivore
Meanwhile, the all new Fortuner doesn’t stay behind either and comes equipped with a capacitive touchscreen infotainment system when compared to the LCD touchscreen infotainment system on the Endeavour. A few other benefits include Eco and Power modes and a powered tailgate with memory function over the Endeavour.
Following is the variant wise price list for the all new 2016 Toyota Fortuner:
2.7 Litre Petrol
2WD (MT): INR 25.92 lakh
2WD (AT): INR 27.61 lakh
2.8 Litre Diesel
2WD (MT): INR 27.52 Lakh
2WD (AT): INR 29.14 Lakh
4WD (MT): INR 30.05 Lakh
4WD (AT): INR 31.12 Lakh