The sport utility vehicle (SUV) market in India is flourishing, and it is a common sight to find a rugged looking SUV in the country. We all thrive for enjoyable adventures once in a while, and there is no better way to do it than SUV. There are so many of such vehicles, and it is difficult to pick a desirable one, the popular models that are commonly visible are Mahindra SsangYong Rexton and Toyota Fortuner 4WD.
New Toyota Fortuner 2.5 litres
How easy is it to choose between Rexton and Fortuner 4WD? It is pretty hectic and involves tedious thought process, to make life simpler, let’s compare the two cars.
Design:
Fortuner and SsangYong Rexton are body on frame SUV’s, and such vehicles have a sturdy and hefty body. The design outline of Fortuner id firmer than Rexton, the layout of the mid front portion is typical sporty like and such aggressiveness is invisible on Rexton. The lower section of Rexton flaunts a more professional design than Fortuner. The two cars are engineered with the advanced four wheel drive technology, and both has efficient lockable differentials and low-range gearbox. The engine power of Fortuner is lesser than Rexton and it pumps out 168hp, unlike 184hp emitted from Rexton.
Interiors:
Toyota has introduced slight modifications to the interiors of the new Fortuner, and the vision here is to just elevate the vibrancy of the décor to a minimum level. The vivid black décor adds deep luxury character and the professional black design is visible on leather seats and the car now looks sportier than before. The structure of steering wheel is premium and the touch screen navigation system is mind blowing.
2015 Ssangyong Rexton
The inner atmosphere of Rexton is not as attractive as Fortuner, the design of steering is not ultramodern and more vintage like, and the same trend follows for the plastic quality on gear lever and stalks. The comfort levels of Rexton is greater than Fortuner, the cushions are super comfy and have height adjustment facilities.
The leg room space of Fortuner is greater than Rexton, but the comfort levels of Rexton seats is more abundant and it is an exceptionally safe car with active rollover protection, electronic stability program, driver seat position memory and sunroof.
Engine:
The initial take off power of Fortuner is a bit sluggish, but after a while the movement is smooth. It is engineered with the advanced heavy ladder chassis, four wheel drive technology. The suspension power of the car is incredibly robust, to an extent that it can handle the weight of World War III. It is equipped with a powerful 3.0 litre diesel engine, and its acceleration power is swift as well, in just 12.32 seconds from standstill position, the car can move vast distances of 0 to 100kph.
Rexton manoeuvres on a potent five cylinder engine and the initial response is faster than Fortuner, and it is thereby a better performer, in just 10.6 seconds it zooms through 0 to 100kph.
Conclusion:
Fortuner and Rexton have aggressively sporty exteriors and a sight of marvel for sporty car enthusiasts. The interior of Fortuner is more professional than Rexton. Rexton offers superior engine and acceleration power.
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