Best SUV Cars in India :
List of Best SUV cars in India, specifications and price of top SUV Cars in India is also described below :
Hyundai Creta
Creta is one of the top choices of Indian at this time. This eye catchy car is having a powerful powerful engine of 1497 cc that produces power 113.45bhp at 4000rpm and the maximum torque is 250 nm at 1500- 2750 rpm. Hyundai Creta is manufactured in 7 trims i.e. E, S, S Plus Knight, SX, EX, S Pus Knight DTand SX Executive, out of all SX is the most expensive variant offered by the Hyundai. Creta can be availed in monotone and few dual options are also available.
Specifications of Hyundai Creta
Price : 10.64 Lakh -18.34 Lakh
Engine : 1.5 L MPi Petro (1353cc) and 1.4 CRDi Diesel (1497cc)
Mileage : 16.8 Kmpl
Transmission : Manual Transmission / Automatic Transmission
Seating Capacity : 5
Fuel type : Petrol/Diesel
TATA Nexon
Tata Nexon is one of the safest cars available in India. This SUV have achieved 5 star ratings in the GNCAP for protection of occupants inside the car. Along with reliability and toughness this 5 seater compact SUV offers comfort to it’s passengers as well. The power generated by TATA Nexon engine is 118.35 bhp at 5500 rpm and for petrol engine the power generated is 113.42 bhp at 3750 rpm.
Specifications of TATA Nexon
Price : 7.70 Lakh to 14.30 Lakh
Engine : Petrol 1.2L Turbocharged Revortron engine (1199 cc) and Diesel 1.2L Turbocharged Revotroq diesel engine (1497 cc )
Mileage : 16 Kmpl – 22 Kmpl Combined
Transmission : Manual transmission / Automatic transmission
Seating Capacity : 5 Seater
Fuel type : Petrol / Diesel
Mahindra Thar
Mahindra Thar is one of the popular compact Suv amongst Indians right now. Thar is a top choice for off-roading, rendered to the high ground clearance ( 226mm ) of this SUV. The best thing with off-roading in Thar is that you also have reliability assurance with Mahindra Thar as it has attained 4 star ratings in the adult occupancy category and 4 star ratings in the child occupancy under the GNCAP Ratings.
Specifications of Mahindra Thar
Price : 9.99 Lakh – 16.49 Lakh
Engine : Petrol : 2.0 L mStallion l4 Turbo (1997 cc ) and Diesel : 1.5L D117 l4 Turbo ( 2184 cc ), 2.2 L mHawkl4 Turbo
Mileage : 15.2 Kmpl
Transmission : Automatic transmission / Manual transmission
Seating Capacity : 4
Fuel type : Petrol / Diesel
Toyota Fortuner
The most popular SUV of Toyota is Fortuner, this SUV comes in 7 variants and two trims only : Standard and Legender. Toyota offers fortuner in 5, 6- speed Manual transmission and 5, 6- speed Automatic transmission. The high ground clearance of Toyota fortuner also makes it choice of many people as can easily used for off-roading. Boots space of Fortuner provides good boots space which is 297 litres. All these features make fortuner to be a number one choice for SUV buyers .
Specifications of Toyota Fortuner
Price : 32.59 Lakh – 50.34 Lakh
Engine : Petrol : 2.7 L 2 TR-FE l4 (TGN51/61), 4.0 L 1GR-FE V6 (GGN50/60) and Diesel 2.5 L 2KD FTV D-4D Turbo l4 (KUN50/60), 3.0 L 5L-E l4 (LAN50), 3.0 L 1KD-FTV D-4D Turbo l4 (KUN51/61)
Mileage : 8 Kmpl – 14 Kmpl Combined
Transmission : Manual transmission / Automatic transmission
Seating Capacity : 7 seater
Fuel type : Petrol / Diesel
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
Brezza is the most popular SUV of Maruti Suzuki. This 5 seater SUV have engine of capacity 1462 cc which produces power 101.65 bhp at 6000 rpm. Brezza is avaiable in 11 variants in which the most costly variant out of all the variants of Brezza is Brezza ZXi Plus AT DT. This is majorly popular choice for families as it is a good value for money which one can avail at affordable price. This SUV is available in 9 different colors.
Specifications of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
Price : 8.19 Lakh – 13.88 Lakh
Engine : Petrol : 1.5 L K15B14 ( Mild Hybrid 2020 – 2022 )
Mileage : 20 Kmpl Combined
Transmission : Manual tansmission / Automatic transmission
Seating Capacity : 5 seater
Fuel type : Petrol Only
TATA Punch
Tata Punch is on the number 5 of this list of BEST SUVs available in India in 2023. Tata Punch is having 5 seating capacity which makes it a good offer for small families as it is a SUV with amazing looks and good reliability as the build up material of this SUV is of high quality. The boot space offered by Tata Punch is 366 L providing enough space for small loads. Safety features of Tata Punch includes Overspeed warning, speed sensing door locks, Anchor point for child seats etc.
Specifications of TATA Punch
Price : 5.99 Lakh – 9.47 Lakh
Engine : 1.2 L Revotron l3
Mileage : 19 Kmpl Combined
Transmission : Manual transmission / Automatic transmission
Seating Capacity : 5 seater
Fuel type : Petrol
KIA Seltos
Kia Seltos is one of the most popular SUV offered by the Korean manufacturers in India. The seating capacity of Kia Seltos is 5 and it is offered in 19 variants. The 1497cc petrol engine produces power of 113.43 bhp at 6300 rpm and the 1493cc diesel engine produces power of 113.43 bhp at 4000 rpm. This SUV is equipped with latest features and technologies advancements because of which it is loved by people.
Specifications of KIA Seltos
Price :10.69 Lakh – 19.15 Lakh
Engine : Petrol : 1.4 L Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi l4, 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPi l4, 1.6 L Gamma MPi l4, 1.6 L Gamma T-GDi l4, 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi l4 , 2.0 L Nu MPi l4 and Diesel : 1.5 L U // CRDi l4, 1.6 U // CRDi l4
Mileage : 16 Kmpl – 21 Kmpl
Transmission : Manual transmission / Automatic transmission
Seating Capacity : 5 seater
Fuel type : Petrol / Diesel
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Mahindra Scorpio-N is a 7 seater SUV and is at number 8 on this list of best SUVs in India. This SUV is having boot space of 460 litres means it have enough space for carrying loads and ground clearance of 187mm makes it suitable for rough patches. Mahindra Scorpio-N is available in 30 variants.
Specifications of Mahindra Scorpio-N
Price : 12.74 Lakh – 24.05 Lakh
Engine : Petrol : 2.1 L MPI Renault l4 Petrol, 2.2 MPI mHawk l4 Petrol and Diesel : 2.2 L mHawk l4 Diesel, 2.5 L XD3TE TDi l4 Diesel, 2.5 L XD3TE CRDe l4 Diesel, 2.6 L TDI l4 Diesel, 2.6 L TDI CRDe l4 Diesel
Mileage : 15 Kmpl Combined
Transmission : Automatic transmission / Manual transmission
Seating Capacity : 7 seater
Fuel type : Diesel / Petrol
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue is a 5 seater SUV and is one of the most popular SUVs in India. Hyundai is offered in 1 Diesel engine and 2 petrol engine and both AT and MT transmission is available for Hyundai cars. Fuel capacity of venue is 45 Litres. Hyundai Venue is available in 16 variants and the most expensive variant out of all is Venue SX opt Turbo DCT DT . It has boot space of 350 Litres .
Specifications of Hyundai Venue
Price :7.68 Lakh – 13.11 lakh
Engine : Petrol : 1.0 L Kappa // T- GDi l3, 1.2 L Kappa // MPi l4, 1.6 L Gamma // Mpi l4, 1.6 L Smartstream MPi l4 and Diesel : 1.4 L U // CRDi l4, 1.5 L U // CRDi l4
Mileage : 17 Kmpl – 23 Kmpl
Transmission : Manual transmission and automatic transmission
Seating Capacity : 5 Seater
Fuel type : Petrol / Diesel
Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra XUV700 is one of the most popular and safest SUV present on this list of best SUVs in India. The seating capacity of Mahindra XUV700 is offered by the SUV is for 5 to 7 passengers. 5 star ratings are given for adult occupants and 4 star ratings are given for child occupants both the measures were made to the safety of the vehicle by NCAP.
Mahindra XUV700 available in 23 variants out of which the most expensive one is Mahindra XUV700 Diesel AT Luxury pack AWD costs nearly 25 lakh. Infotainment system is present in a car along with other features like ISOFIX anchors and also the availability of airbags and overspeed sensors.
Specifications Mahindra XUV700
Price : 13.45 Lakh – 25.48 Lakh
Engine : Petrol : 2.0 L mStallion l4turbo (1999 cc ) and Diesel : 2.2 L mHawk l4 turbo ( 2198 cc )
Mileage : 15 Kmpl to 17 Kmpl
Transmission : Manual transmission / Automatic transmission
Seating Capacity : 5 and 7 seater
Fuel type : Petrol and Diesel
List of Best SUV Cars in India :
| Name of Compact SUV | Ex Showroom Price of Compact SUV in Delhi |
| Hyundai Creta | 10.64 Lakh -18.34 Lakh |
| TATA Nexon | 7.70 Lakh – 14.30 Lakh |
| Mahindra Thar | 9.99 Lakh – 16.49 Lakh |
| Toyota Fortuner | 32.59 Lakh – 50.34 Lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza | 8.19 Lakh – 13.88 Lakh |
| TATA Punch | 5.99 Lakh – 9.47 Lakh |
| KIA Seltos | 10.69 Lakh – 19.15 Lakh |
| Mahindra Scorpio-N | 12.74 Lakh – 24.05 Lakh |
| Hyundai Venue | 7.68 Lakh – 13.11 lakh |
| Mahindra XUV700 | 13.45 Lakh – 25.48 Lakh |
FAQ about BEST SUV CARS IN INDIA :
- Which is the Best SUV in India ?
Toyota Fortuner is the Best SUV in India, starting price of Toyota Fortuner is 32.59 Lakh however, if you are looking for small SUV than Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is the right choice, starting price of Brezza is 8.19 Lakh .
- Which is best SUV for off-roading purpose ?
Mahindra Thar is best for off-roading purpose starting price is 9.99 Lakh.
- Which SUV is worth buying in India ?
Worth buying SUV in India is : Toyota Fortuner starting price is32.59 Lakh, Mahindra Thar starting price is9.99 Lakh, Hyundai Creta starting price is 10.64 Lakh , TATA Nexon starting price is 7.70 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza starting price is 8.19 Lakh.
- which is the most selling SUV in India ?
TATA Nexon is the most selling SUV in India 15,567 units sold in January 2023.
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