Toyota Fortuner’s 3 Biggest Rivals COMING

One car that faces no opposition in the Indian market is the Toyota Fortuner. Despite its hefty price tag, demand for the Fortuner is strong. But soon the Fortuner will be face-to-face with three new rivals, which offer more features and an equally powerful engine. Can these 3 Toyota Fortuner rival, dethrone the king?

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Toyota Fortuner Rival: Nissan X-trail

The first Toyota Fortuner rival to be launched in India is the Nissan X-Trail. A legacy nameplate in the Indian market, the current generation X-Trail was first showcased in 2022. Since then, the launch of the new SUV has been delayed for reasons unknown.

But now the company has finally teased the upcoming four-wheeler. Key features revealed include a large touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, panoramic sunroof, dual zone AC, wireless charger, digital instrument cluster and more. Additionally, Nissan is also offering level-2 ADAS with the model to give it an edge over the Fortuner.

The 7-seater SUV will come powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine mated to a CVT automatic gearbox. Offered as a CBU, the new Nissan X-Trail will attract a premium pricing of Rs 50 lakh to Rs 60 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

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MG Gloster

The next model on this list is the MG Gloster. The only ladder-on-frame rival to the Fortuner, the Gloster is soon set to get a major update. Based on the Maxus LDV90, the new SUV gets a boxy design which makes it look bigger than before. Up front, it gets a large grille flanked by vertically stacked LED headlamps. Despite the larger size, we expect the model to continue with the 19-inch alloy wheels although with a different design. At the rear, expect a new connected LED taillamp and a reprofiled bumper.

While the interiors have not been spotted, we expect a slight re-design of the dashboard along with more luxurious leather seats. The 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit has been redesigned along with the new digital instrument cluster. Other key elements on the inside include a large panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable seats with memory function, multi-zone AC, heated & ventilated seats, dual wireless charger and more. Level-2 ADAS will continue on the model along with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, electronic parking brake and TPMS.

Mechanically we expect the new MG Gloster facelift to continue with the same 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine with mild-hybrid tech. The transmission option will include only the 8-speed automatic gearbox with a rotary AWD knob. The MG Gloster Facelift is expected before the end of 2024 priced between Rs 48 lakh and Rs 55 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

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Toyota Fortuner Rival: Skoda Kodiaq

The last Skoda rival on this list is the Skoda Kodiaq. Spotted testing in the Indian market, the next-gen Kodiaq is expected to launch as a CKD unit by mid-2025. The new model features an evolutionary design language with a revised LED headlamp, connected taillamp and bumpers. The design for the 20-inch alloy wheels is all-new helping improve the overall stance of the SUV.

Moving inside, the next-gen Skoda Kodiaq gets an all-new dashboard that houses the 13-inch touchscreen infotainment unit and the smaller full digital instrument cluster. Other key features on offer include a three-zone AC with rotary controls, a multi-functional two-spoke steering wheel, a wireless charger with cooling, a panoramic sunroof and more.

The second-generation model will continue with the 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. This engine produces 190 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission. The 4X4 system from the current model will be carried forward to the new car. Expect a competitive pricing between Rs 47 lakh and Rs 52 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) for the model.

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