Toyota with the Fortuner SUV has been dominating the segment crazily even though it offers less features in comparison to its rivals. However, Fortuner could get dethroned by these 3 SUVs that has Toyota scared because of the tech, and features its new rivals has to offer. So, today we’ll list down details of the upcoming three SUVs from car brands – Kia, Hyundai Motors, and Ford.
The Kia Telluride is an full-size SUV that supports eight people seating, and it’s capable for all types of roads and weather conditions. It’s All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) drive train and what that means is that you can do very good amount of off-roading in this big 5 Meter SUV. The SUV measures 5000 MM in length, 1990 MM in width, and 1750 MM in height. It features wheelbase of 2900 MM, Ground Clearance of 203 MM, Fuel Tank of 71 Litres, and Big Boot Space of 594 Litres.
In other countries, the SUV is powered by the 3.8 L V6 Engine, but when it launches in India, it’s highly possible this SUV will be powered by the 2.2 L 4 Cylinder Diesel Engine that generates 197 BHP and 440 NM of torque mated to 8 Speed Torque Converter Automatic Gearbox. In Features, it’s got digital instrument cluster, heated and ventilated seats, Heads-up Display (HUD), Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Power Tailgate, 10.25-inch Infotainment System, 12 Speakers Harman Kardon Sound System, dual-pane sunroof, and so much more.
Safety features include Six Airbags, Differential Lock, ABS with EBD, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, 360 Surround View Camera, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, and Level 2 ADAS with features like Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Assist, and so much more. Kia is expected to launch the Telluride in the late 2024.
The Palisade is Hyundai’s response to Fortuner SUV by making their’s very premium with spacious cabin, flexible seating, and advanced connectivity features for a perfect getaway vehicles for families who wants to go on a long ride for vacations. The Palisade design language is very bold and futuristic, although it is somewhat polarising, but it’ll eventually grow on you. The Palisade measures 4995 MM in length, 1975 MM in width, and height of 1750 MM, so people will be very comfortable in the SUV. It features wheelbase of 2900 MM, Ground Clearance of 203 MM, Boot Space of 311 L which is little bigger than the Fortuner’s 296 L Boot Space, and 71 L fuel tank.
In other countries, the Palisade is powered by the 3.5 L or 3.8 L V6 Engine, but in India, its possible it could source the engine from Tucson, which would be the 2.0 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel Engine producing 184 BHP and 416 NM of torque paired to 8 Speed Automatic Gearbox. In Features, it comes with ventilated and heated seats, 12.3-inch infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, 3-zone climate control, 8 way powered driver seat with 2-way lumbar support, Infinity Sound System, and so much more.
Safety Features include 7 Airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Rear Fog Lamps, Hill start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Parking Distance Warning, 360 Surround View Camera, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, and Level 2 ADAS with features like Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Assist, and so much more. Hyundai is expected to launch the Palisade SUV in India somewhere between Mid to Late 2024.
The upcoming Endeavour gets design changes over the discontinued version in India like C-shape LED DRLs, cube-shape Matrix LED headlamps, LED Fog Lamps, hexagonal pattern grille, a chrome junction between the headlamps unit, bumper made up of skid plates, rectangular panel for ADAS, an upright hood giving better road visibility, 20-inch alloy wheels, and an L-shape connected tail lamps at the rear.
The cabin features black leather upholstery, 12-inch infotainment system, panoramic sunroof on top, 4-spoke steering wheel in front of a fully digital instrument cluster, round dials to control the infotainment and HVAC. Moreover, it gets new gear shifter known as e-shifter, bench or captain seat in 2nd row, and much more.
The new Endeavour launches will be getting 2 diesel engines – 2.0 L Diesel with Single Turbo engine with 6 Speed AT; and the 2.0 L Bi-Turbo Diesel Engine mated to 10 Speed Automatic Gearbox for the 4-Wheel-Drive or 4×4 Drive Type. The new Fortuner gets new features like 360 Surround View Camera, Matrix LED headlamps, Dual-zone climate control, 8-way Power Adjustable for front seats, Traction Control System, Power Folding Seats, Park Assist 2.0, Terrain Management System, ADAS, and many more.