Its finally time for the two mighty titans, the Thar and the Fortuner to resolve this long standing dispute
Your doubt about which SUV is better gets answered here. Yes, Folks, it’s a tug of war between two mighty SUVs in India. It’s a Mahindra Thar v/s Toyota Fortuner showdown. Don’t miss it out, give it a read!
Tug of war: Mahindra Thar v/s Toyota Fortuner
There is no need for an introduction to the Mahindra Thar. It’s an emotion for many due to its unshaken legacy in India. The SUV is simply good for any type of terrain. It can toggle its character from being a road-based machine to a pure off-road workhorse.
While this might sound like an unwavering resolute, there is another SUV that can face the Thar. It’s none other than the Toyota Fortuner, an SUV that’s unbiased when it comes to performance. But, nobody dares to stand up against a Fortuner.
The Toyota Fortuner has more than a decade of legacy in India. It is Toyota’s best-selling SUV in India.
Even so, the big question is whether Mahindra Thar can contend with the Toyota Fortuner. Well, of course in a 'Tug Of War' journey!
Everyone loves its bold styling since its initial launch in the country. It has never let down anybody when it comes to needing the power to make its way through tough terrain.
Although both the SUVs have proved their presence in India, it’s time for them to contend with each other. So, here is a video brought to you by the YouTube Channel ’HEAT 17’ to test their might! Without further ado, let’s get right to the tug of war battle between a Toyota Fortuner and a Mahindra Thar.
But which is better on paper? Let’s find out!
The Mahindra Thar
The THAR
The Mahindra Thar comes with a powerful mHawk 130 Engine that can generate 130bhp of power at 3750rpm and 300Nm of torque between 1600-2800rpm
The Mahindra Thar comes with a powerful mHawk 130 Engine. The engine has the capacity to churn out 130bhp of power at 3750rpm. It also produces a massive 300Nm of torque between 1600-2800rpm. These figures seem to be a bit lower than the Toyota Fortuner but let us take a look at its power figures too.
The Toyota Fortuner
The FORTUNER
On the other hand, the Fortuner develops more power than the Thar since it can churn out 201;15bhp of power at 3400rpm and 420nm of torque at 1400-3400rpm, So it is the winner on paper
The Fortuner has always remained the undisputed leader. It comes equipped with a 2.8-Litre Diesel engine. This engine has the capacity to churn out 201.15bhp of power at 3400rpm and 420nm of torque at 1400-3400rpm. Compared to the Mahindra Thar, the Fortuner has an upper hand thanks to its better power. For now, it is the winner on paper!
Nonetheless, let us see the real-world battle between the titans!
Round 1
Round 1
But in real-world, the Thar takes victory in round one while both the SUVs are engaged in 4×2 driving mode
The power figures, as we read earlier show that the Fortuner has better power over the Thar. But real-world conditions can change the outcome completely. This is what the YouTuber thinks too.
On 2WD mode, the Thar is the more capable one compared to the Toyota Fortuner even though it struggled a bit with wheel spins while the Fortuner remained steady
So to test out which one has an upper hand, the tug of war battle begins. The first round begins with the Thar struggling to tug the Fortuner. The Thar endures wheel spins but in the end, it manages to defeat the Fortuner.
While the first round wherein the two SUVs placed in 4×2 mode seemed fun, it is time for a second round. But this time, the SUVs will get engaged in 4H-4X4 driving mode.
Round 2
Round 2
Round two begins on a similar note with the drivers prepping the two SUVs
This round begins on a similar note. The two vehicles get prepped for the challenge. The drivers get ready and the battle begins. Surprisingly, the Thar churns out every last bit of power to beat the Fortuner. But the 4WD power of the Fortuner is insane.
But things go south for the Mahindra Thar as it loses its ground to the Toyota Fortuner’s power even though the two vehicles were engaged in 4H-4WD
It tugs the Thar towards its end without much effort. This proves two things. One, the Fortuner is powerful, two, it stands true to the brand’s identity-“unbreakable”.
A Bonus round was also conducted, but with a twist!
Bonus Round- Mahindra Thar v/s Toyota Fortuner
The Youtuber tries to engage the two SUVs in 4WD- 4L to see if it makes any difference in the outcome. But, once again the Thar gets defeated by the power of Fortuner.
Thus, the Toyota Fortuner proves to be mightier than the Thar!
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Thar 2020 Tug of War ft. Fortuner | HEAT 17 by HEAT 17
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