MG Motor India is gearing up to launch its new SUV, the MG Majestor in India. Once launched, this model will compete with the Toyota Fortuner Legend. Pre-bookings for the model are now open at Rs 41,000. How do these two stack up in terms of engines, features and overall package.In terms of pricing and variants, the MG Majestor is expected to start around Rs 40 lakh, ex-showroom, and will be offered in three trims: Sharp 4×4, Savvy 4×2 and Savvy 4×4. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in May 2026. The Toyota Fortuner Legend, on the other hand, is already on sale in two variants (4×2 and 4×4) priced between Rs 42.1 lakh and Rs 47.5 lakh, ex-showroom.
MG Magister vs Toyota Fortuner Legend : Engine
Under the hood, the Majestor comes with a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that produces 215 hp, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It also gets a 4×4 system with All Terrain Management software, which offers up to 10 selectable drive and terrain modes. The Fortuner Legender uses a larger 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine that produces 201 hp, along with 420 Nm of torque in manual form and 500 Nm in automatic mode. It is available with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearboxes. The SUV also benefits from a 48V mild hybrid system and offers multiple terrain modes in its 4×4 configuration.
MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner Legender: Dimensions
In terms of dimensions, the Magister measures 5046 mm in length, 2016 mm in width and 1876 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2950 mm. In comparison, the Fortuner Legender is 4795 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1835 mm tall, with a 2745 mm wheelbase.
MG Magister vs Toyota Fortuner Legend: Features
When it comes to features, the Magister comes with dual 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and instrumentation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-speaker JBL audio system, three-zone climate control, and powered front seats with heating, cooling and massage functions. Other highlights include a panoramic sunroof, dual wireless chargers, 64-color ambient lighting and a gesture-activated tailgate.As for safety and driver assistance features, it includes Level 2 ADAS functions such as adaptive cruise control, collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and lane keeping assist. It also includes six airbags, electronic stability control, hill assist system and a 360-degree camera.The Fortuner Legender, meanwhile, gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, 11-speaker JBL sound system, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, ambient lighting and a semi-digital instrument cluster. On the safety front, it offers seven airbags, stability control, ABS with EBD and hill assist, among others.
