Top 10 SUVs in India

There is a surge in demand for SUVs not only in India but also across the globe and that’s the reason many leading manufacturers are introducing new SUVs creating unique segments in this line. SUVs stand for sports utility vehicles that are very large, high off the ground and spacious. People are becoming more inclined towards SUVs these days and not just commuter vehicles or hatch bag cars. Many SUVs in India are worth considering if you are planning to buy an SUV car. Here is the list of SUVs car.

1. Tata Punch

It is a compact SUV launched available in four variants that are - Adventure, Pure, Creative and Accomplished.  This 5 seater SUV is launched in October 2021 and is available in many colours with 5 manual gearboxes. It has a 3 cylinder Revotron petrol engine that delivers 84bhp @6000 rpm and torque of 113Nm @ 3300 rpm. There are many interior and exterior features of this car like LED DRLs, dual-tone alloy wheels, digital analogue, automatic climate control, iRA technology, city and eco drive mode and touchscreen infotainment.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 5.49 lakh onwards
• Engine: 1199cc
• Mileage: 18.82 to 18.97 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Transmission: Manual and AMT

2. MG Astor

It is a mid-size 5 seater SUV and has 2 turbo petrol engines and 4 cylinders. It is available in both automatic and manual transmission. The two engines are 1498 cc and 1349cc. Its engine generates max power of 138.08bhp @ 5600rpm and max torque of 220Nm @ 3600rpm. Its key features are power steering, an anti-locking braking system, adjustable highlights, passenger bag, automatic climate control and alloy wheels.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 10,98,561
• Engine: 1349 cc
• Mileage: 11.5 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Transmission: Automatic and Manual

3. Mahindra XUV 700

This 7 and 5 seater SUV is built on W601 monocoque and is larger than XUV500. It has many new features like built-in Alexa integration, Intell control, sky roof TM, valet mode, tyre pressure monitoring system, wireless charging and touchscreen infotainment system etc. It has both diesel and petrol version engines. In the petrol version, there is 2 litre mStallion turbocharge engine that produces 197bhp @ 5000rpm and a torque of 380Nm @ 3000rpm and it comes with both automatic and manual six gearboxes whereas in diesel version it is 2.2 litre and four-cylinder mHawk oil burner.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 12,99,000 onwards
• Engine: 2198 cc
• Mileage: 12 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
• Transmission Type: Automatic

4. Hyundai Creta

This 5 seater Hyundai SUV was launched in 2015 and has become one of the most popular cars in this segment. To compete with increasing competition from other manufacturers in the same segment Hyundai launched second-generation Creta in Auto Expo 2020. Hyundai has included many tech-friendly systems and exciting features. There are 17 variants of which 10 are petrol engines and the other seven are Diesel engines. Its powerful engine generates power 138bhp @6300rpm and torque of 144Nm @4500rpm. Some of the distinguishing features are a voice-enabled smart panoramic sunroof, wireless charger for smartphones, Vehicle stability management control and comfort, sport or eco drive modes, etc.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 12,58,386 onwards
• Engine: 1497cc
• Mileage: 16.8 kmpl (petrol) and 21.4 kmpl (diesel)
• Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
• Transmission: Manual and Automatic

5. Skoda Kushaq

It is a 5 seater compact SUV and arguably one of the most important cars of Skoda in India. Skoda offers 9 variants of this car. Its name Kushaq is derived from the Sanskrit word which means King. It is first made in India and first made for India that’s also named in India. It has a four-cylinder petrol engine and delivers 147.51bhp @5000-6000 rpm and max torque of 250Nm @1500-3500 rpm. There are many interior and exterior features like electronic multi-trip meters, adjustable headlights, LED headlights, DRL’s, etc.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 12,10,112
• Engine: 1498 cc
• Mileage: 17.7 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Transmission: Automatic

6. KIA Seltos

This 5 seater SUV is the main competitor of Hyundai Creta. It is a compact SUV that has many features even in its base model such as a suite with UVO kite connectivity, rear AC vent, head-up display, etc., and is also available in many different colours to choose from. There is 2 petrol engine (1497 cc & 1353cc) and 1 Diesel engine (1493cc). It has a four-cylinder and 4 valves per cylinder and six-speed gear. Its engine generates 113.43bhp @4000rpm and torque of 250Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 9,95,000 onwards
• Engine: 1497cc(Petrol) and 1493cc (Diesel)
• Mileage: 16.8 kmpl to 20.8 Kmpl
• Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
• Transmission: Automatic and Manual

7. Volkswagen Taigun

The next SUV on the list is Volkswagen Taigun that is a 4 cylinder 5 seater car. It has 2 petrol engines 999cc and 1498 cc. It has many features that stand out like a touch screen of 10.25 inches, wireless auto apple and android car play, wireless phone charger, an instrument cluster of 8 inches, automatic climate control, etc. Its engine produces a max power of 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm and max torque of 250Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 12,28,000 onwards
• Engine: 1498 cc
• Mileage: 17.88 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Transmission: Manual and Automatic, Dual-clutch

8. Hyundai Alcazar

Alcazar is another Car by Hyundai in the SUV segment. It is available in six and seven-seater. There are 8 variants available in this model – Prestige and Prestige (O), Platinum and Platinum (O), Signature and Signature (O), Signature dual-tone and Signature (O) dual-tone. It comes in both petrol and diesel engine. The petrol engine generates power of 157 bhp @ 6500 rpm and torque of 191nm @4500 rpm whereas the diesel engine generates power of 113.5bhp @ 4000 rpm and torque of 250Nm @2750 rpm. There are three drive and traction modes. There are many features of this model like a panoramic sunroof that is voice-controlled, 360-degree camera, wireless charging, auto climate control and cruise control, etc.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 16,30,000 onwards
• Engine: 1999cc
• Mileage: 20.4 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel
• Transmission: Automatic and Manual

9. Tata Safari

Tata has brought back the name Safari with its new model in SUV that is seven seaters. There are 20 variants of this model Safari XE is the base model and Tata Safari XZA Plus Gold AT is the top model. Its engine delivers a max power of 148bhp @ 4000rpm and max torque of 320Nm @ 2700 rpm. It is 4*4 but not as versatile as its original model. There are many features like iRA car technology, infotainment touchscreen of 8.8 inches, wireless Car play of android and apple, tyre pressure monitoring, etc.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 17,82,000 onwards
• Engine: 1956 cc
• Mileage: 14.1 kmpl to 16.14 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Transmission: Manual and Transmission (Torque Converter)

10. Toyota Fortuner

One of the most popular SUVs in India is Toyota’s Fortuner. This car is a seven-seater. Toyota offers both the variant of engine: petrol (2694) and diesel (2755cc). Toyota’s second-generation Fortuner is tough and big built available in different variants. Its drive type is 4WD, so that you can drive in rough off-road easily. Its engine delivers max power of 201.15bhp @3000-3400 rpm and max torque of 500Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm. The standout features of this car are a wireless charger, 11 JBL speaker system, electronic differential lock, car play connectivity, fog lights power steering and boot, etc.

Specifications:

• Price: Rs 30,73,000 onwards
• Engine: 2755 cc (Diesel) and 2694cc (Petrol)
• Mileage: 10.01 kmpl (Petrol Manual) and 14.22 kmpl (Diesel Manual)
• Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel Transmission: Manual and Automatic