The MG Majestor is the latest entrant in the premium three-row SUV segment, a category largely dominated by the Toyota Fortuner. So, without any ado, let’s compare these two offerings to see which SUV makes more sense, atleast on paper: –
MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner: Dimensions
| Parameter | MG Majestor | Toyota Fortuner |
| Length | 5046 mm | 4795 mm |
| Width | 2016 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1876 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950 mm | 2745 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 219 mm | 225 mm |
| Boot Space | 343 litres with all three rows in use | 296 litres with all three rows in use |
| Wheel Size | 19-inches | 17/18-inches |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | – | 2510 – 2735 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 6/7-seater | 7-seater |
As is clear from the above table, the MG Majestor outpaces the Toyota Fortuner in almost every parameter, resulting in a more commanding road presence. This should also translate into more space inside the cabin.
MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner: Powertrain
| Model | MG Majestor | Toyota Fortuner | ||
| Engine | 2-litre twin-turbo diesel | 2.7-litre petrol | 2.8-litre diesel | 2.8-litre diesel with 48V mild-hybrid system |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 215 PS | 166 PS | 204PS | 204PS + additional boost of 16PS |
| Peak Torque | 478 Nm | 245Nm | 420 Nm (MT), 500 Nm (AT) | 420 Nm (MT), 500 Nm (AT) |
| Drivetrain | RWD/ 4WD | RWD | RWD/ 4WD | RWD/ 4WD |
| Transmission | 8-speed torque converter automatic | 5-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic | 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic | 6-speed torque converter automatic |
- While the Majestor is only available with a diesel engine, the Fortuner gets both diesel and petrol engine options.
- Speaking of the transmission options, the Majestor is only offered with the automatic transmission, whereas the Fortuner is also available with a manual gearbox.
- Both the SUVs get both rear- and four-wheel drivetrains.
- On paper, the output figures of the diesel trims are quite comparable. However, their real-world performance needs to be tested, as their body weight will also play a key role in their overall performance.
Off-road Features
| MG Majestor | Toyota Fortuner |
| – Ladder-frame chassis – High [H4] and Low [L4] Range – 4WD variants – Hill hold, hill assist and downhill assist control – Traction control – 10 off-road modes – 4WD variants – 3 steering modes – Three differential locks (front, rear and centre) – 4WD variants – M-Crawl (automatically manages throttle and braking at very low speeds) – 4WD variants | – Ladder-frame chassis – Approach/Departure Angle: 0.51 rad/0.44 rad – High [H4] and Low [L4] Range – 4WD variants – DAC [Downhill Assist Control] – 4WD variants – A-TRC [Active Traction Control] – Electronic Drive [2WD/4WD] Control – 4WD variants – Lockable Di erential – 4WD variants |
- Both the SUVs are based on a ladder-frame chassis with high and low drive modes that unlock a lot of off-road capabilities.
- They also get a traction control system and a hill assist system.
- The MG Majestor is the only SUV in its segment to offer three differential locks, whereas the Toyota Fortuner only gets a rear differential locking mechanism.
- The Majestor also benefits from 3 steering modes.
- Both SUVs also get dedicated off-road modes, allowing them to be driven across terrains like snow, rock, sand, and mud, in addition to normal driving conditions.
Other Features
| Common | Additional Features In MG Majestor | Additional Features In Toyota Fortuner |
| – Automatic LED headlamps – LED DRLs – Roof rails – LED tail lamps – Rear fog lamps – Leatherette upholstery – Powered front seats – Ventilated front seats – Touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Connected car tech – Wireless smartphone charger – JBL sound system – Auto-dimming IRVM – Front & rear centre armrest – Powered tailgate – Multiple drive modes – Front & rear parking sensors – 360-degree camera – ESC – ISOFIX anchors | – Rain-sensing wipers – Dual-wireless charging pads (Fortuner gets a single unit) – Electronic parking brakes – Massage front seats – Digital instrument cluster – Bigger infotainment system – Wireless smartphone integration support – Three-zone climate control – Captain seats in 2nd row (6-seater version) – More ways to adjust powered front seats – Panoramic sunroof – Tyre pressure monitoring system – Level 2 ADAS suite | – Auto up/down function for all windows – LED front fog lamps – Height-adjustable memory function for powered tailgate – Dual-zone climate control |
MG Majestor is undoubtedly a winner here, offering tons of additional modern-day convenience features that you miss in the Toyota Fortuner.
MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner: Price
| Â Model | MG Majestor | Toyota Fortuner |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 40.99 lakh to Rs 44.99 lakh (base variant price yet to be revealed) | Rs 34.16 lakh to Rs 48.29 lakh |
Verdict
On paper, the MG Majestor outperforms the Toyota Fortuner on almost every parameter. It is a larger SUV with a more spacious cabin and is equipped with more comfort, convenience and safety features. It even offers better off-road equipment. However, the Fortuner is a well-established name in the Indian market, known for its strong brand value, high resale and proven reliability.
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