If the full-size Ford SUV had been to return, right here’s the way it (in its Australian spec) compares to its age-old Toyota rival
There is quite a lot of energetic hypothesis across the return of the Ford Endeavour to India, because of sure patent filings and spy pictures. While there isn’t any official remark so as to add some legitimacy to the rumours, there may be definitely quite a lot of curiosity across the full-size American SUV. If we assume that the Ford Endeavour would possibly really come again, it could be resuming its rivalry with India’s top-selling huge SUV, the Toyota Fortuner. Let’s see how the present technology of the SUV, identified in worldwide markets because the Ford Everest, compares to the Toyota mannequin:
Size
|
Dimensions |
Ford Endeavour |
Toyota Fortuner |
Difference |
|
Length |
4,914 mm |
4,795 mm |
+ 119 mm |
|
Width |
2,207 mm |
1,855 mm |
+ 352 mm |
|
Height |
1,842 mm |
1,835 mm |
+ 7 mm |
|
Wheelbase |
2,900 mm |
2,745 mm |
+ 155 mm |
|
Ground Clearance |
230 mm |
220 mm |
+ 10 mm |
* Dimensions of Australian-spec Ford Everest have been taken
The Ford Endeavour is forward of the Fortuner in all parameters. It is bigger, taller, wider and has extra floor clearance as effectively. This not solely offers it an edge in terms of off-roading, however being longer and wider additionally permits it to have extra room contained in the cabin, making it barely extra spacious.
Powertrain Options
|
Specifications |
Ford Endeavour |
Toyota Fortuner |
||
|
Engine |
2-litre Bi-turbo diesel |
3-litre V6 turbo diesel |
2.7-litre petrol |
2.8-litre diesel |
|
Power |
209 PS |
250 PS |
166 PS |
204 PS |
|
Torque |
500 Nm |
600 Nm |
245 Nm |
500 Nm |
|
Transmission |
10-speed AT |
10-speed AT |
5-speed MT |
6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT |
|
Drivetrain |
RWD/4WD |
4WD |
RWD |
RWD/4WD |
In the Australian market, the Endeavour (Everest) is obtainable with two diesel engine choices, each paired with a 10-speed automated transmission. A four-wheel-drive (4WD) setup is obtainable with each the engines. The smaller engine matches the Fortuner’s diesel unit in efficiency, whereas the larger V6 Ford diesel engine has an additional 46 PS and 100 Nm to supply.
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The Toyota Fortuner however will get the selection of each petrol and diesel engines with each handbook and automated transmissions, but it surely solely will get a 4WD setup with its diesel engine.
In different worldwide markets, Ford does supply the Endeavour (Everest) with turbo-petrol engines too, however Indian patrons would seemingly not be as curious about these choices. Hence, we now have not talked about these engine choices right here.
Features
In phrases of options, the 2024 Endeavour (Australia-spec) is much forward of the present India-spec Fortuner. It will get a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 12.4-inch digital driver’s show, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone local weather management, wi-fi telephone charger, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, 10-way energy adjustable driver seat with reminiscence operate, heated and ventilated entrance seats, and a 12-speaker B&O sound system.
As for the Fortuner, it solely will get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wi-fi telephone charger, dual-zone local weather management, 11-speaker JBL sound system, and ventilated entrance seats. It misses out on options like a completely digital driver’s show, heated entrance seats, wi-fi connectivity, and a sunroof.
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One factor to notice is that the final iteration of Ford Endeavour in India was additionally effectively outfitted and had options higher than the Fortuner, like a powered tailgate, 8-way powered driver and entrance passenger seats, energetic noise cancellation, and a panoramic sunroof.
Safety
Even in passenger security, the Endeavour (Australia-spec) takes the lead. It comes with 9 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, dynamic stability management (DSC), tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), auto headlamps, entrance and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree digital camera. It additionally will get ADAS (superior driver help system) options like adaptive cruise management, blind spot monitoring, lane hold help, autonomous emergency braking, and park help.
The Toyota Fortuner in India comes with 7 airbags, automobile stability management (VSC), traction management, brake help, and hill help. It misses out on a 360-degree digital camera and doesn’t get any ADAS options.
Price
|
Ex-showroom Price |
|
|
Ford Endeavour (transformed from AUD to INR) |
Toyota Fortuner |
|
Rs 29.4 lakh to Rs 43.27 lakh |
Rs 33.43 lakh to Rs 51.44 lakh |
The costs talked about above are for the Australian-spec Ford Everest and whether it is launched in India, it will likely be costlier because of the import taxes. Even if Ford went to the lengths of restarting Indian operations for native meeting, there could be added prices handed on to patrons. However, to remain within the competitors, Ford must worth the Endeavour in the identical ballpark because the Fortuner, i.e., round Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Would you be curious about seeing the Ford Endeavour return to India? What do you suppose could be the perfect engine choice and worth level? Let us know within the feedback.
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