Mahindra has been preparing an onslaught of modern EVs and the BE 6 is among its first products
In this post, we take a look at the details of the Mahindra BE 6 and Toyota Fortuner side by side. Fortuner is the most successful 7-seat off-roading SUV in the country. It has been a dream vehicle for a whole bunch of populace. There is no worthy rival to it at the moment. Up until 2021, the Ford Endeavour gave it a serious fight. Nevertheless, it is no longer around today. Hence, the Fortuner is the benchmark in its class. On the other hand, the BE 6 represents the future of Mahindra. It is based on a bespoke INGLO platform and is designed to be sold around the globe. For now, let us see how these two compare on the road.
Mahindra BE 6 Seen Alongside Toyota Fortuner
The details of this case stem from utkarshuttu9 on Instagram. The visuals capture the video clip, which is made by someone driving on the road. He recorded the video of the Mahindra BE 6 and Toyota Fortuner being driven alongside each other. This ensures that we get a real-life footage of how the road presence of these two cars differ. Interestingly, the Fortuner looks a bit narrow in comparison to the BE 6. That is also confirmed by the official dimensions of the two. While the Fortuner is longer and taller, the BE 6 is wider.
| Dimensions (in mm) | Mahindra BE 6 | Toyota Fortuner |
| Length | 4,371 | 4,795 |
| Width | 1,907 | 1,855 |
| Height | 1,635 | 1,835 |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 | 2,745 |
Specs and Price
The Mahindra BE 6 comes with two battery pack options – a 59 kWh and a 79 kWh battery. These are good for a claimed ARAI range of 535 km and 682 km (550 km on WLTP), respectively. The ‘three-in-one powertrain’ generates 228 hp / 380 Nm for the smaller battery, to 281 hp / 380 Nm of maximum power and torque for the larger one. In the most aggressive settings, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 6.7 seconds. With a 175 kW DC fast charger, the larger battery pack goes from 20% to 80% in a mere 20 minutes. One can select three drive modes – Range, Everyday and Race. The prices start from Rs 18.90 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 26.90 lakh, ex-showroom.
On the other hand, the Toyota Fortuner is available in petrol and diesel engine options. In the petrol guise, it gets a 2.7-litre mill which produces a humble 164 hp and 245 Nm, while the diesel avatar boasts a 2.8-litre turbo unit which churns out a massive 201 hp and 420 Nm (500 Nm with automatic transmission) of peak power and torque, respectively. Performing the transmission duties are either a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission. Note that the dedicated 4×4 capabilities are limited to the higher diesel variants only. The SUV retails from Rs 33.78 lakh to Rs 51.94 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Mahindra BE 6 | Specs | Toyota Fortuner |
| Battery | 59 kWh & 79 kWh | Engine | 2.7-litre Petrol / 2.8-litre Diesel |
| Power | 228 hp & 281 hp | Power | 164 hp / 201 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | Torque | 245 Nm / 420 Nm (500 Nm w/ AT) |
| Range | 535 km & 682 km | Transmission | 5MT / 6MT / AT |
| DC Fast Charging | 20 mins (20%-80% w/ 175 kW) | Drivetrain | 4×2 / 4×4 |
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