1. Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton vs Toyota Fortuner :-
Both the SUVs have neck to neck competition in terms of looks,appearance and performance.However
on certain parameter they beat each other. The overview below could help a person to choose wisely
between the two SUVs,weather an old player (Fortuner) is better or new player (Rexton) will win the
race.
What makes Mahindra Ssangyong Rexton a better choice:-
Pricing- Mahindra Rexton is a clear winner,when it comes to pricing.Rexton is much cheaper than
Toyota fortuner,the manual transmission is nearly Rs3.5 lakh cheaper than the base Toyota fortuner
and even the Rexton automatic is around Rs 2.3 lakhs cheaper than Toyota Fortuner automatic,which
make it more value for money.
Features – Mahindra Rexton features an electric sunroof,hill-descent control,side airbags and cruise
control which are not available in Toyota Fortuner.The most important features that challenges Toyota
fortuner is that both the variants of Rexton are 4X4 and the manual transmission variant also features
low-ratio gearbox.The accessories value of Rexton is better than Fortuner.
Size – Mahindra Rexton is a bit bigger in size than Toyota Fortuner except in height.The ground
clearance is 252 mm in comparison with Toyota Fortuner.it also has a2835 mm wheelbase compared to
2750 mm of Toyota fortuner.Cabin space is also better than fortuner and it is also wider at 1900 mm
compared to 1840 mm of Toyota Fortuner.
What makes Toyota Fortuner a better choice:-
Maintenance and Service – Mahindra lacks in service standards whereas Toyota is much better than
Mahindra in servicing facilities,although Mahindra is working on improving its servicing capabilities to
provide better service to vehicle lile Rexton,it already has wide service network which manages SUVs
like Scorpio and XUV500.
Brand image – Toyota has a very good premium brand image from many years and the SUV Toyota
Fortuner is well recognized for its tough looks and durability.Something which Rexton doesn’t have so
far,the brand Mahindra is quite familiar but it is not that premium when we compare it with
Toyota.Fortuner is also one of the best off roader in India.
What makes Rexton and Fortuner comparable
Engine and performance – Toyota Fortuner is powered by a 3-litre,4-cylinder diesel engine which
generates 169 bhp of power and 343 Nm of torque in all variants and Rexton on the other hand has 2.7
litre,five cylinder diesel engine that comes in two power variants.one is RX5 manual transmission which
generates 162 bhp and 340 Nm of torque and other is RX7 five speed automatic tramission which
generates 169 bhp of power and 343 NM of torque.

2. Seating - Both the SUVs have comfortable front rows.However,the third rows are not very
comfortable.Rexton,s floor is a bit high and Fortuner’s legroom is not sufficient for comfortable seating.
Mileage – Is somewhat similar in both the SUVs.The Rexton claims its fuel economy of 12.4 kmpl for
manual and 11.8 kmpl for automatic.The Fortuner claims its mileage of 13 kmpl and gives about 10.5
kmpl in all.
Key Specification Mahindra Ssangyong
Rexton(RX5)
Toyota Fortuner
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Engine Description 2.7-litre 162 bhp 5 cyclinder
RX270 XDi Diesel Engine
3.0-Litre 169 bhp 16 Valve in line
Engine
Engine Displacement (CC) 2696 2982
Maximum Power 162@4000 rpm 169@3600 rpm
Seating capacity 7 7
Mileage-city (kmpl) 11.0 7.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 78 80
Maximum Torque 340Nm@1800-3250rpm 360Nm@1400-3200 rpm