MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner: After a long wait, MG Majester has been launched in the Indian market. Here it will compete directly with Toyota Fortuner. Majestor comes with larger dimensions, powerful twin-turbo diesel engine and latest features, while Fortuner is known for its reliability, resale value and off-road capability.
Talking about the price (ex-showroom, India), the MG Majestor starts at ₹ 40.99 lakh and goes up to ₹ 44-45 lakh for the top variant. Whereas Toyota Fortuner ranges from ₹ 34.76 lakh to ₹ 50.46 lakh. Majestor offers value for money, especially considering the features and size. Let's take a look at the details of both, from design to engine and mileage.
Design and interior
MG Majestor is much bigger than its competitor Fortuner. Its length is 5046 mm, width 2016 mm and height is 1876 mm, whereas the length of Fortuner is around 4795 mm. Majestor's bold front, LED headlamps, large grille and 19-inch alloy wheels give it an aggressive look. The design of Fortuner is more mature and classic, which has been liked for a long time. The D+ segment size of Majestor gives it more presence on the road.
The cabin of Majestor is more luxurious and spacious. It has dual 12.3-inch display, premium leatherette upholstery, massage, ventilated and heated seats, panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control and 12-speaker JBL sound system. The interior of Fortuner is also good, but looks old. It has an 8-inch touchscreen and 11-speaker JBL. Majestor is more modern and comfortable with 6-7 seater option.
Features and safety
Majestor is full of features. It can be bought with Level-2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise, Lane Keep Assist), 360° camera, gesture tailgate, dual wireless charger and 64-color ambient lighting. Fortuner has basic and good connectivity features, but Majestor has an edge in this. 4×4 system is available in both, but Majestor gets triple diff lock and 10 terrain modes.
Fortuner has a good grip on safety. It has been introduced with 7 airbags, VSC and strong body. Whereas, Majestor has 6 airbags, level-2 ADAS and strong structure. Road test and long-term reliability of Fortuner is considered better.
Engine and Mileage
Majestor has a 2.0 liter twin-turbo diesel engine, which gives 215 PS power and 478 Nm torque. It is paired with 8-speed AT. Fortuner has 2.8 liter diesel (201 PS, 500 Nm) or 2.7 liter petrol option. The Majestor is quicker in performance, while the Fortuner has better torque. Real world mileage of both is around 10 KMPL.
Summary: MG Majestor competes with Fortuner in features, size and value. The Fortuner brand is strong in resale and service network. If you want modern tech and space then choose Majestor, for reliability with classic looks and features Fortuner is a good choice. Overall, Majestor is the most premium option in its segment.