3 New Toyota Fortuner Rivaling SUVs Lined Up For India
When it comes to the full-size ladder-on-frame chassis SUVs in India, the Toyota Fortuner leads the segment. In fact, it is so popular that its sales are more than the combined sales of all its competitors in India. Now, over the years, a few SUVs have tried to challenge the legacy of the mighty Fortuner, but all have failed. Although it now seems like, for the first time, the Fortuner could be getting tough competition from the upcoming three SUVs. So, without any delay, here are the details.
3 Toyota Fortuner rivals coming
MG Majestor
The first SUV which will be launched to rival the Fortuner will be the MG Majestor. This SUV was unveiled to the public at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Auto Expo this year. It has been inspired by the Maxus D90 SUV, which is currently sold in international markets. The Majestor gets a large blacked-out grille with horizontal slats and a large MG logo at the center.
It also gets a split headlight setup, slim LED DRLs on top, and vertically positioned LED headlights. On the side profile, the main highlights are its 19-inch alloy wheels, blacked-out trims on the window line, ORVMs, and door handles. As for the rear end, this SUV gets a set of connected LED taillights and a blacked-out element underneath the rear windscreen.
On the inside, this SUV will come equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which will be a free-standing unit. It will also come loaded with a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated seats with a massaging function for the driver’s seat. Other highlights will include three-zone climate control, a wireless charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a premium 12-speaker audio system, and an electric tailgate.
Powering the MG Majestor will be the same 2.9-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine seen in the MG Gloster currently on sale. It produces 216 bhp and 479 Nm of torque. It will come paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and will be available in both 4X2 and 4X4 configurations. Pricing will be around Rs 40–45 lakh, and it will be launched around August of this year.
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Motor India Limited recently confirmed that its flagship SUV, the Palisade, will be officially launched in India. This SUV boasts a very futuristic and modern exterior design. At the front, it gets all-LED headlights and a massive front grille accented with brushed silver highlights. It will also come with 21-inch alloy wheels and a Range Rover Vogue-like rear-end design with LED taillights.
As for the interior, the Hyundai Palisade will come with a simple yet classy dashboard layout. Its highlights will include premium leather upholstery, a dual 12.3-inch screen setup, three-zone climate control, a wireless charger, ventilated and powered seats, a panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS suite, rear occupant monitors, and others.
Powering this monocoque SUV will be a 2.5-litre turbo petrol hybrid drivetrain. It will be capable of producing 334 bhp and 460 Nm of torque. The current Palisade, which is sold internationally, gets a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine which makes 290 bhp and 353 Nm of torque. Although it may not get a hardcore 4X4 setup, it will be getting an AWD system. It is believed that it will be launched in 2028.
Ford Everest
The only SUV which came closest to the Toyota Fortuner in terms of popularity, sales, and legacy is the Ford Endeavour. Although Ford currently does not offer new cars in India, it is planning to re-enter India with the Endeavour, which will now be called the Everest, like it's sold in the international markets. The new Everest boasts a very bold and muscular design.
At the front, it gets C-shaped LED headlights and DRLs, a two-part grille, and an overall more aggressive design. Other notable highlights of the Everest include 20-inch machined multi-spoke alloy wheels, LED taillights with the Everest logo encased in a glass section in the middle, and others.
On the inside, this SUV will come equipped with a vertically mounted 12-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, dual-zone climate control, premium leather upholstery, a digital instrument gauge cluster, powered and ventilated front seats, and many others.
Powering the Ford Everest will be a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, making 200 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. There are reports that a 3.0 V6 diesel engine could also be offered. The Ford Everest is expected to make its India debut by 2026. Pricing will be around the same as the Fortuner, in the range of Rs 40–50 lakh.