This is how Nissan Terra stand against the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

What happens when the market leader goes up against a new launch? Or when a renowned brand with various best-in-class features stands side-by-side a contender stepping in the segment for the first time? Well, that’s the case with Nissan Terra and its immediate competitors like the Toyota Fortuner (segment leader) and the Ford Everest (one with high-end features).

If you are a prospective buyer, looking for a sports utility vehicle that scores high on performance, carries a masculine appeal, and provides the needed safety shield for your family then these are the cars you should check out. While the Fortuner is the most expensive option in the category, it is backed by Toyota’s undisputed goodwill. As for Ford, the Everest runs on a high-maintenance misconception and is packed with more standard features than any other car in the segment. Coming to the all-new Terra, this one is the latest addition in the category and justifies its late entry with modern design and advance features.

Below we have compared the three cars on various parameters, thus helping you decide which among them is the best pick for you.

Let’s get started - Terra vs Fortuner vs Everest

1. Dimensions

Dimension forms an integral part of a car’s overall design aesthetics, especially when it’s a sports utility vehicle. Out of the given lot, Ford Everest seems to exceed with a reading of 4893 mm X 1862 mm X 1836 mm ( L x W X H). The striking attribute, however, is its best-in-class wading depth of 800 mm. Thus making it the most suitable vehicle for adventurous trips. The ground clearance rests at 225 mm for all three SUVs, enabling all to pass through rough terrains smoothly.

All-in-all, Everest impress us the most in the dimension area. It is then followed by the Fortuner (because of its 700 mm wading depth against the Nissan's 450 mm) and Terra.

2. Engine

 

Power adds the ‘Sport’ quotient in an SUV, therefore keep a keen eye on what is offered by these power horses. If we talk option wise, Toyota offers three engines with the Fortuner, two diesel and one petrol (only gas option available in the given lot). However, it’s the Ford Everest that is tuned with the biggest and most potent mill, a 3.2L option. As for Nissan Terra, though it is offered in only one engine option, the same produces more power (190 PS) than any Fortuner power box.

If you are someone looking for power, then the Terra and Everest top-spec variants will meet your demand. For an adventure lover, torque count also matters, though the 3.2L Everest trim sets a benchmark with 470 Nm, the Terra and Fortuner diesel variants are not far behind.

3. Exterior

Out of the current SUV set, Nissan Terra is the latest release, thus making it the most stylish vehicle. However, Toyota Fortuner with its revised styling looks no less than a modern beast on the road. Ford Everest, though it is stuffed with utility features, it scores less in the styling department. We feel it’s high time for Ford to rethink Everest’s design language and bring it to power with the changing consumer taste.

Nissan Terra apart from carrying a fresh design comes with features that are offered in Fortuner and Everest higher trims. One thing that Terra misses all together is a rear defogger that we feel is a useful feature during monsoon.

4. Interior

Toyota Fortuner rings the bell in the cabin, i.e., it features maximum standard features out of the three SUVs. This, however, is justified by its higher price tag, so, it gives more at a bigger price tag. Moving on, the Terra and Everest are somewhat same when it comes to interior offerings.

From the styling perspective, the Fortuner displays a premium look; also the centre console features a placement that's unique amongst the competitors.

5. Safety

In our market, while making a buying decision, we give safety features least importance. But the fact is, safety is as important as any other component or even more, as it’s the life it guards.

From the above table, it is pretty clear that the Everest offers best-in-class safety gears. However, the Terra impressed us with the six-airbags standard feature.

6. Price

It all comes down to price, the final parameter on which the consumer makes a call. However, the best practice is to weight features against the amount.

Nissan Terra is the most affordable SUV in the given group, and the features on offer are satisfactorily combined with its ‘new’ factor. Toyota Fortuner and Everest, more or less fall in the same price category with a mere difference of around Php 70,000.

Conclusion -

As for the final verdict, we have divided our analysis into three segments - price, features, and longevity.

In the former department, the Terra is the clear winner, and it also offers some amenities its costlier competitor miss (Fortuner to be precise).

In the feature department, the Everest out runners the two and it also costs less than the segment leader, the Fortuner.

Last, is longevity, Toyota Fortuner is undoubtedly the oldest, best-selling SUV in the segment. Though it is expensive, it’ll fetch you a higher resale value than the rest.

So, think what’s your priority and then make a call.