Should A Toyota Fortuner Buyer Wait For The Ford Endeavour?

Toyota Fortuner is one of the most popular SUV models in the country. Known for its muscular design and powerful engine, this SUV has ruled the country without any competition. But back in the day, the Fortuner faced stiff competition from the Ford Endeavour. And now with the news of the Ford coming back to India ripe, should a Fortuner buyer wait for the all-new Endeavour? We tell you in this story.
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Should You wait for the Ford Endeavour?

There is no simple answer to this question. While the rumours of Ford’s re-entry and Endeavour’s launch grow stronger, we do not have any concrete evidence of the same. Besides, the Fortuner itself is set to undergo a transformation that will see the introduction of a more efficient mild-hybrid powertrain on the model.

Also, the waiting periods for the current-generation model stretch up to 2 months, making it a difficult choice for anyone considering buying the Fortuner.

Toyota Fortuner Vs Ford Endeavour: Design

In terms of exterior design, both the Ford Endeavour and the Fortuner offer a traditional SUV design with a muscular and imposing front end. An evolution of the outgoing model design, the new Ford Endeavour offers C-shaped DRLs, Matrix LED headlamps, a new hexagonal pattern grille, 20-inch alloy wheels and an inverted L-shaped connected taillamp among others. In its latest avatar, the Endeavour is longer, taller and wider than the Fortuner giving it a more macho appeal.

Besides, the Fortuner is also set to get a mild facelift that will add a more modern grill and bumper from the Legender on the SUV model. While the Fortuner’s design has started to show age, the Endeavour’s is a breath of fresh air.

Toyota Fortuner Vs Ford Endeavour: Interior & Features

The same story continues on the inside. While the Fortuner makes do with the same dashboard design from over a decade, the Endeavour offers a more modern cabin inspired by models like the Mustang Mach-E. Similar bits on both models include all-black leather upholstery, a glove box on the dashboard, a rotary knob for the 4WD system, dual-zone climate control, electrically adjustable and ventilated driver’s seat among others.

While the Fortuner offers a JBL-sourced 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, the Endeavour will come with a larger 12-inch system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other additional equipment on the Endeavour includes a fully digital instrument cluster, electronic parking brake, power-folding third-row seats, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and a wireless phone charger. Alongside these additions, the Endeavour also offer level 2 ADAS functionality.

Toyota Fortuner Vs Ford Endeavour: Powertrain & Variants

Expected to be only in the top-spec Titanium variant, the Ford Endeavour could come with the same 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine option offered in the international market. This unit comes mated to a 10-speed automatic gearbox and a full-time 4WD system. But to keep costs in check, Ford could also launch the 2.0-litre single turbo engine seen on the older generation model mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox and RWD layout only.

Compared to the Endeavour, the Fortuner offers more engine options including a 2.7-litre turbo petrol and a 2.9-litre turbo diesel. These engines come mated to either a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. Diesel models offer 4X4 while petrol models are RWD. Additionally, the facelift model is also set to introduce a mild-hybrid system on the diesel variants of the Fortuner making the car more efficient, especially in stop-go traffic.

So with waiting periods for the current generation Fortuner extending to two months, will you wait for the Endeavour or go ahead with the Fortuner?

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