The new MG Gloster will rival the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Mahindra Alturas G4. We compare the prices, engine options and dimensions of the four SUVs.
MG Gloster vs Toyota Fortuner vs Ford Endeavour vs Mahindra Alturas G4: Among the four SUVs, the starting price of the Fortuner is the lowest.
The new MG Gloster has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 28.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Now we are well aware that the MG Gloster will take on the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Mahindra Alturas G4. In our MG Gloster: First Drive Review, we did mention that the entry-level trim of the Gloster will match the base variants of the Fortuner, Endeavour and Alturas G4 in terms of price and MG Motor has done that to some extent.
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MG Gloster vs Toyota Fortuner vs Ford Endeavour vs Mahindra Alturas G4: Price
The MG Gloster is priced between Rs 28.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 35.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the Toyota Fortuner is available in the price range of Rs 28.66 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) to Rs 34.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Ford Endeavour price ranges from Rs 29.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) to Rs 35.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Mahindra Alturas G4 is priced between Rs 28.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 31.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
| Vehicle | Price Range |
| MG Gloster | Rs 28.98 lakh - Rs 35.38 lakh |
| Toyota Fortuner | Rs 28.66 lakh - Rs 34.43 lakh |
| Ford Endeavour | Rs 29.99 lakh - Rs 35.10 lakh |
| Mahindra Alturas G4 | Rs 28.73 lakh - Rs 31.73 lakh |
(All the prices are ex-showroom, Delhi)
MG Gloster vs Toyota Fortuner vs Ford Endeavour vs Mahindra Alturas G4: Engine
Coming to the powertrains, the new MG Gloster comes with a couple of options -- 2.0-litre turbo diesel (163PS and 375Nm) and 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel (218PS and 480Nm). Both the engines are offered with an 8-speed AT. The Ford Endeavour is powered by a 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine that belts out 170PS and 420Nm and is paired with a 10-speed AT. The Mahindra Alturas G4 gets a 2.2-litre diesel mill that generates 181PS and 420Nm and is mated to a Mercedes-Benz-sourced 7-speed AT.
Among the four SUVs, the Toyota Fortuner is the only one that gets a petrol engine in the form of a 2.7-litre in-line unit that develops 166PS and 245Nm. It is offered with 5-speed MT and 6-speed AT options. Also available is a 2.8-litre, in-line diesel mill that churns out 177PS and 420Nm when paired with 6-speed MT and 450Nm of torque when mated to 6-speed AT.
Diesel Engine
| Vehicle | MG Gloster | Toyota Fortuner | Ford Endeavour | Mahindra Alturas G4 |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbo/2.0-litre twin-turbo | 2.8-litre | 2.0-litre | 2.2-litre |
| Power | 163PS/218PS | 177PS | 170PS | 181PS |
| Torque | 375Nm/480Nm | 420Nm/450Nm | 420Nm | 420Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed AT | 6-speed MT/6-speed AT | 10-speed AT | 7-speed AT |
Petrol Engine
| Vehicle | MG Gloster | Toyota Fortuner | Ford Endeavour | Mahindra Alturas G4 |
| Engine | - | 2.7-litre | - | - |
| Power | - | 166PS | - | - |
| Torque | - | 245Nm | - | - |
| Transmission | - | 5-speed MT/6-speed AT | - | - |
MG Gloster vs Toyota Fortuner vs Ford Endeavour vs Mahindra Alturas G4: Dimension
The new MG Gloster is the longest among the four SUVs at 4,985mm. It also has the maximum height at 1,867mm. But in terms of width, the Mahindra Alturas G4 trumps them all at 1,960mm. With its wheelbase measuring 2,950mm, the winner in this category is again the Gloster.
| Vehicle | MG Gloster | Toyota Fortuner | Ford Endeavour | Mahindra Alturas G4 |
| Length(mm) | 4,985 | 4,795 | 4,903 | 4,850 |
| Width(mm) | 1,926 | 1,855 | 1,869 | 1,960 |
| Height(mm) | 1,867 | 1,835 | 1,837 | 1,845 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2,950 | 2,745 | 2,850 | 2,865 |
| Fuel Tank(litre) | 75 | 80 | 80 | 70 |
Published By:
Varun Singh
Published On:
Oct 8, 2020
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