2016 Ford Endeavour vs 2016 Toyota Fortuner

For the first time we get to see the 2016 models of the Ford Endeavour and the Toyota Fortuner parked next to each other, giving a clear view and idea of how they compare visually. The pics were clicked in Thailand by a member of the Toyota Fortuner Club.

The new Ford Endeavour is an entirely new vehicle and comes across as a radically different to its predecessor. The refresh comes after a long time too. Nothing flashy about the design but it is simple and yet bold. The new Fortuner on the hand, has sleek, elongated, wrap around headlamps and a new two-slat grille. It has a chiseled look bumper with vertical fog lamp bezels and this new look is meaner that the Endeavour. The old Fortuner also had a more modern design than the old Endeavour. However, both SUVs look have a bold exteriors and  are good to look at.

Sizewise, the new Endeavour measures 4,893 mm in length, 1,862 mm in width, 1836 mm in height, having a wheelbase of 2,850 mm and ground clearance of 225 mm. The new Toyota Fortuner is 4,795 mm long, 1,855 mm wide, 1,835 mm high, has a wheelbase of 2,750 mm and a ground clearance of 193 mm.Overall, the Endeavour is marginally bigger that the Fortuner.

The 2016 Ford Endeavour is propelled by two engine options, one is a 158 bhp 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel and the second is a 197 bhp 3.2-litre five-cylinder diesel. A six-speed manual as well as a six-speed automatic, with an AWD system is available in the 3.2-litre variant

The 2016 Toyota Fortuner has two four-cylinder engine options, the first one being a 150 bhp 2.4-litre GD diesel and a 177 bhp 2.8-litre GD diesel engine. There is a choice between a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission fopr both engines, while an AWD system is equipped in the 2.8-liter variant only. It is yet to be seen if both these engines will be offered in India.

The 2016 Ford Endeavour will be launched in early 2016 in India, whereas there is still no confirmation on the launch of the 2016 Toyota Fortuner. The Fortuner, in India has recently received an upgrade, hence, expect the 2016 model to come only by end of next year or early 2017.