Ford Endeavour prices hiked by up to Rs 2.85 lakh

Mitsubishi XR-PHEV concept.

Tough ladder-frame chassis, industrial-grade 4WD and huge clearance mean you can punish these two harder than you think.

The Fortuner’s better bottom end lets it nose ahead in a drag, but not for long. The Ford is quicker to 100kph by a second.

Endeavour dash simpler but smartly laid out and two-tone colours are nice.

Middle row has a bit more room but not by much and backrest reclines like Toyota’s.

Small window means Ford’s rear seat feels a bit more cramped and it’s a bit firm too.

Terrain Management sets up the car for whatever surface you’re on.

Touchscreen is slick, sharp and full of features.

3.2 diesel has grunt, but also lag.

Panoramic sunroof a big plus over Fortuner.

Third row can be raised and dropped electrically.

Fortuner dash finally looks unique, but still a bit too tall and upright, and a mishmash of too many elements.

Second row is plusher and more supportive than the Ford’s.

Toyota third row comfier with recline ability and better cushions; easier access thanks to tumbling second row.

2.8 engine has lots of punch low down.

Plastics lower down not of great quality.

Drive modes let you get most out of engine.

As do shift paddles.

Some bits like stitched leather feel nice.