When the going gets rough, the Fortuner and Endeavour’s four-wheel- drive hardware will keep you going.

Trailblazer and Pajero Sport AT are two-wheel drives only and this restricts their appeal.

Endeavour’s dashboard is attractive and also boasts the best finish.

The front seats are supportive.

The middle-row seats offer good comfort but headroom is average.

Endy third row is tight on space.

Endy’s pitch, roll and steering angle displays handy off-road.

Narrow aperture equals poor access to Endy third row.

Endy’s powered tailgate is one among many luxury features.

Low dash allows for good view out of the Trailblazer. Dash design is neat too.

Seat cushioning is well judged.

The second row is most spacious and comfortable.

Trailblazer has the most useable third row.

Hooded dials link Trailblazer to Chevy Camaro sportscar.

Trailblazer’s power window switches look basic.

Split grille makes Trailblazer look unmistakably Chevy.

Pajero Sport cabin doesn’t look special today. Faux wood finish on dash is passe.

Bolstered front seats sporty.

Cabin offers least shoulder room.

Knees-up seating position hurts third row comfort in Pajero.

Pajero Sport is the only one with paddle shifters.

Pajero’s multi-info display useful but readout is ancient.

Pajero Sport has started to look dated now.

Fortuner’s all-black theme is sporty but dash is functional and not much more.

Large front seats very accommodating.

Middle row is comfy and spacious.

Fortuner’s third-row seats fine for short journeys.

Fortuner boot is large and has widest and lowest opening.

4WD lever on Fortuner requires effort to engage.

Dark grey wheels are now standard fit on the Fortuner.

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