Toyota Fortuner 2012 4x2 AT vs Mahindra XUV 500 W6

When your mind is kind of struggling between what vehicles to opt for, which will suit your purpose the best, which fits your budget the right, your buying decision either gets hanged up or you end up buying the wrong thing. 

And the most difficult time comes when you are to choose between the most popular ones, about which there is hardly anything wrong or bad and everybody starting from media to buyers, dealers to users is giving only the best reviews. 

Any of the popular vehicles in the market can be best performing, devoid of any shortcomings, simply the best but if each of these were just the same they couldn’t have ever survived the tough times. Every vehicle has its own USP, which may or may not suit your needs.

Now if you’re confused over choosing Toyota Fortuner 2012 4x2 AT VS Mahindra XUV W6, you got to know that both are best at their places but you’ll have to choose which best suits your requirements.

If you are thinking of buying Mahindra XUV 500 W6, what exactly are you looking forward to? What must your requirements be?

An average XUV W6 buyer would look for fine comfort something similar to Innova, but at the same time the power that Scorpio gives, yet the journey should be comfortable and luxurious. But again all this elegance shouldn’t cost you a fortune. XUV W6 give you all that inside its monocoque body, good power, great mileage, and better comfort – all this at an affordable price.

The exteriors are remarkably sporty and uniquely powerful, inspired by the image of a cheetah, it is a well carved out SUV with purely masculine looks. Indeed the looks may make you fall for it if power and masculinity in looks is your passion.

The interiors are loaded with unbeatable comfort and luxury and modern amenities. You have lots of space, good head room, leg room and shoulder room when you are sitting in the front or the middle row, however, the last row is pretty cramped up and you can’t expect more than two people. 

What are you in need of if Toyota Fortuner 2012 4x2 AT is your buying choice? Why should you be buying it?

Fortuner 2012 4x2 AT means you want pure luxury because it is a luxury class SUV and you’re requirement is automatic transmission, an A-1 car with A-1 technology and world class luxury. It is much highly priced and is a classic vehicle to own and if this is what you are looking for you, only then you should plan to buy it.

It is an impressive SUV with classic exteriors and most indulgingly luxurious interiors with oodles and oodles of comfort giving features. It surely is pricey but it is worth spending all that money on it.

Let’s examine the specifications and features of both the SUVs in details.

Specifications	Mahindra XUV 500 W6 2WD	Toyota Fortuner 4x2 AT
Engine Type	mHawk140 VGT 2.2L Engine	4 Cylinders in-line
Engine Description	mHawk140, Direct injection diesel engine 5th generation VGT	D-4D Diesel with Intercooler Turbocharger
Engine Displacement	2179 cc	2982cc
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gear Box	6 Speed MT	5 Speed
Front Brake Type	Disk & Caliper type	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disk & Caliper type	Leading Trailing Drum
Top Speed	175km/hr	176Km/hr
Mileage City	12.0kmpl	7.8kmpl
Mileage Highway	14.0kmpl	11.5kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Tyre Size	P235/65 R17	265/65 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Radial Tyre
Wheel Size	R 17	17 inch
Seating Capacity	7	7
Features	Mahindra XUV 500 W6 2WD	Toyota Fortuner 4x2 AT
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes

 Pricing: Mahindra XUV 500 W6 is tagged with a price of Rs. 11,58,472 (New Delhi, ex-showroom) on the other hand Toyota Fortuner 4x2 AT is tagged with a price of Rs. 21,62,000 (New Delhi, ex-showroom).

Final Verdict: The detailed examination of the features and specifications shows that Mahindra XUV 500 W6 will be a better choice if you want low priced powerfully performing SUV with comfort and luxury but if your main criterion is a luxury class SUV with automatic transmission, you should go for Toyota Fortuner 4x2 AT,