KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Ford Motors is expected to make its comeback in India soon
- The brand might relaunch the Endeavour in the market
- The upcoming Endeavour/Everest will be more feature-rich and more modern
The SUV trend in India is on top and SUV lovers love the three-row SUVs. Despite this popularity, the Indian market offers limited options in this segment, including the Toyota Fortuner & MG Gloster. Previously, the Ford Endeavour was a strong competitor in this segment, especially for the Toyota Fortuner, but after the discontinuation of Ford's operation in India, this SUV also disappeared. However, there's good news for the Ford & SUV lovers, the American brand may soon make a comeback for its second inning in India. Whenever Ford marks its entry in India again the Ford Endeavour/Everest will debut. In this article, we'll tell you why you should wait for the Ford Endeavour and what makes it better in front of the Fortuner. Don't forget to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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2024 Ford Everest - Why You Should Wait For It?
Better Dimensions
The Ford Everest sold in the international markets boasts bigger dimensions as compared to its primary rival the Toyota Fortuner. The one that is destined to come to India is expected to boast the same dimensions as the international version.
| Dimensions | Ford Everest | Toyota Fortuner |
| Length (mm) | 4,914 | 4,795 |
| Width (mm) | 1,923 | 1,855 |
| Height (mm) | 1,842 | 1,835 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,900 | 2,745 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 227 | 225 |
If we look at the numbers the Everest is 119 mm longer, 68 mm wider, and a mere 7 mm higher than the Fortuner. The wheelbase is also 195 mm longer than the Fortuner which will help offer better space inside the cabin of the Everest.
Multiple-Engine Options
However, the Toyota Fortuner also comes with two engine options, a 2.8-litre diesel engine and a 2.7-litre turbo petrol engine. The Ford Everest on the other hand comes with diesel engine options only but it packs more punch as it offers a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine and a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine. Let's have a look at the specs of both below.
| Specifications | Ford Everest | Toyota Fortuner |
| Engine | 2.0-L Turbo Diesel / 2.0-L Bi-Turbo Diesel | 2.8-L Diesel / 2.7-L Turbo Petrol |
| Power | 170 PS / 210 PS | 204 PS / 166 PS |
| Torque | 405 Nm / 500 Nm | 420 Nm, 500 Nm / 245 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed AT / 10-Speed AT | 6-Speed MT with IMT, 6-Speed AT / 5-Speed MT, 6-Speed AT |
| Drivetrain | 4X2 / 4X4 | 2WD / 4WD |
On paper, the Fortuner seems to offer a bigger engine with more power. However, if we look at the diesel engine options of both cars, the 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo in Everest is a bit more powerful and offers an equal amount of Torque than the Fortuner. The advantage of the Fortuner is it offers a petrol engine as an option. But the Ford Everest's 10-speed AT transmission with the bi-turbo engine will offer better efficiency than the Fortuner.
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More Features With Modern Technology
The Toyota Fortuner comes with a good number of features, but the Ford Everest is ahead in terms of features. The Fortuner comes with 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 6 speakers, dual-zone climate control, Toyota Connect features, and powered seats among other features.
Now if we talk about the Ford Everest, it offers a bit more features as compared to the Fortuner. The Everest comes with a 12.4-inch color instrument cluster, 12-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, powered seats, third-row electric folding seats, Ford Pass connected features with some segment-leading features, and level 2 ADAS features among other premium features.
Better Ride & Handling On Offer
The Toyota Fortuner is known for its robust engine performance and a great stance on the road. However, the Fortuner lacks the dynamism and the ride quality is not that plushy which can offer complete comfort on the roads. It rolls on 265/65 R17 (2WD]) and 265/60 R18 (4WD) tires and comes fitted with a double-wishbone front suspension and a 4-link with coil spring rear suspension setup. Also, the steering of the Fortuner feels a bit heavy on the move.
On the other hand, the Ford Everest offers a more comfortable and planted ride quality. It comes with 255/65 R18 and 255/55 R20 wheel sizes which offers a more pliant ride. The front of the Everest is fitted with a double wishbone with coil spring and anti-roll bar suspension while the rear gets coil spring with Watt's link and anti-roll bar. The overall ride and comfort on the Everest in superior and it also offers a lighter steering response which makes lane filtering an easy job.
Why You Should Buy The Toyota Fortuner Over the Ford Everest?
We've covered the positives of the Ford Everest above but why you should choose the Toyota Fortuner?
The Fortuner holds the fort in the full-size 3-row SUV segment. It comes with an amazing brand recall and offers great resale value. Backed by Toyota's reliability the Fortuner offers complete peace of mind for years after buying it. Toyota's after-sales support and service quality is commendable and the owners don't have to spend a lot on service which makes the Fortuner a great product in its segment. Also, the Fortuner holds a long-running history and the owners enjoy its robustness and the big stance.
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Verdict
Ford Everest Vs Toyota Fortuner is a big battle and a long debate. Both have their own share of good and bad things and a die hard fanbase. Recently, we've driven both the cars in Thailand and our verdict about these two SUVs can be seen in the video below.
