MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner— MG Motor is all set to launch its new flagship SUV, MG Majestor, to take on the Toyota Fortuner that has been dominating the Indian roads. This new SUV will replace the existing MG Gloster, but it has been made more premium and powerful than before. The company has recently made its official announcement, after which the movement in the premium SUV segment has intensified.

MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner: Who is the real ‘king’ in terms of size and features? Know 5 big differences before launch

How different is MG Majestor from Toyota Fortuner?

MG Majestor is being called a ‘D+ segment’ SUV as it is much larger than its rivals in terms of size. The length of the Majestor is 5,046 mm, while the length of the Fortuner is only 4,795 mm. This means that in terms of size, it simply gives more ‘road presence’ on the road.

Not only this, the width of Majestor (2,016 mm) is also more than that of Fortuner (1,855 mm), which gives passengers a feeling of more shoulder room and comfortable journey inside the cabin.

MG Majestor wins in these 5 cases

• Engine and Power: Majestor gets a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine which generates 215 bhp power and 478 Nm torque. It comes with an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
• Off-Road Technology: While the Fortuner is known for its ruggedness, the Majestor comes with 10 off-road modes and ‘CCO Crawl Mode’. Its water wading capacity (ability to walk in water) is 810 mm, which is better than Fortuner.
• Premium cabin: It has two 12.3-inch screens (infotainment and instrument cluster), 12-way powered driver seat and seats with massage function, which are missing in the Fortuner.
• Safety (ADAS Level 2): ​​Majestor is far ahead in terms of safety. It gets Level 2 ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist.
• Luxury Features: Panoramic sunroof, 12-speaker JBL audio system and 64-color ambient lighting make it a living lounge.

price and competition

According to market experts, the ex-showroom price of MG Majestor is expected to be between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 45 lakh. Apart from Toyota Fortuner, its direct competition will be with Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian. MG has also announced special offers like 5 years unlimited warranty and Road Side Assistance (RSA) for the first 3,000 customers.

“With MG Majestor, we aim to not only give customers a big vehicle, but also give them technology and comfort that was till now limited only to luxury brands. It is India’s first true D+ segment SUV.”
— MG Motor India (based on official statement)