Popularly known as SUV, Sports Utility Vehicles are popular in the automobile market as these cars offer ample space along with safety, features and performance. There are glut of SUV cars in India and the popularity of SUV cars rose high in recent times, which motivated auto makers of India to manufacture more of these cars as well as manufacture better options with more advanced technology. Some of the best SUV cars in India available in the Indian Automobile market are listed below.
Toyota Fortuner
Price: Rs 22.40 - 24.04 lakh
With sporty looks and sturdy exteriors, Toyota Fortuner is counted amongst the best SUV cars in India. Manufactured by Toyota Kirloskar Motors Pvt. Ltd, an Indian subsidiary of the Japanese company Toyota, this SUV is equipped with 2982 cc D-4D 16 valve DOHC 4-cylinder diesel engine with Intercooler Turbocharger. It can churn out a maximum power of 168.6 bhp @ 3600 rpm and maximum torque of 343 Nm at 1400-3400 rpm. The aggressive personality of car, makes it for a perfect SUV.
Mahindra XUV500
Price: Rs 10.95 - 14.82 lakh
Manufactured by Mahindra & Mahindra the biggest car manufacturer of India, XUV500 is apparently the best SUV cars available in India. It is the first-ever global SUV and is considered as an icon of style, comfort and performance. This SUV is equipped with a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, which offers sturdy performance. The engine is capable of producing 140 bhp at just 3750 rpm along with a maximum torque of 330 Nm. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and there is no automatic transmission option available on the XUV 500. Besides powerful engine, this SUV comes with surty exteriors and attractive interiors.
Renault Duster
Price: Rs 8.15 - 12.18 lakh
Renault Duster has recently captured the Indian auto market with its style, classiness and ofcourse performance. Available in two trim engine, petrol and diesel, this is a compact SUV available in the market. The diesel variants are offered with 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 1461 cc K9K diesel engines which are capable of churning out two different power outputs of 83.8bhp at 3750rpm and 108.5bhp at 3900rpm. While the petrol variants has an engine that produces a power output of 102.6 bhp at 5850 rpm and a maximum torque of 145Nm at 3750 rpm, which is combined with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox.
Mahindra Scorpio
Price: Rs 8.03 - 12.81 lakh
One of the most popular SUVs in India is the Mahindra Scorpio. Equipped with a 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine, this SUV gives a mileage of 10.5 kmpl in the city roads and 15.4 kmpl on the highways. The engine comes with a displacement of 2179 cc and churns out power of 120bhp. This SUV is equipped with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox, making it a completely fuel efficient car. This SUV is an epitome of masculinity and style. The car has grabbed the market of India with its high-quality performance apart for offering comfort and style.
Tata Safari Dicor
Price: Rs 8.77 - 13.63 lakh
Tata Safari Dicor is listed among the best SUV cars in India. It is one of the most admired cars in the Indian automobile market. This SUV is 2.2-litre DiCOR (direct injection common rail) diesel engine, which has been fitted with 4 cylinders that has 16 valves with a displacement of 2179cc. It produces 138.1bhp at 4000rpm in combination with a peak torque yield of a pounding 320Nm at 1700 – 2700rpm and gives a mileage of 10.45 Kmpl in city roads and 13.93 Kmpl on highways. The exteriors of this car is done up extremely well giving it a sporty as well as a classy look and the interiors are designed with flamboyance, which makes it one of the best cars not just for looks but also in terms of performance and efficiency.
Tata Sumo Gold
Price: Rs 5.93 - 7.54 lakh
Most popular among the SUV segment is the Tata Sumo Gold, which not only boasts of its sporty and brawny looks but also of its performance. Equipped with 3.0-litre CR4 engine and a 4SP TCIC engine respectively, with a maximum power of 83.8bhp at 3000rpm and 69bhp at 3000rpm, this SUV gives a mileage of mileage of 15.3 kmpl. The acceleration produced by the Sumo Gold is decent and the engine isn’t under stress even when it is completely loaded. Moreover, this car comes with safety features and is capacious to make driving safe and comfortable.
Mahindra Thar
Price: Rs 4.86 - 7.40 lakh
Mahindra Thar is an example of a big brawny 4x4 off-roader. This SUV has been equipped with 2.6-litre, 63bhp, MDI 3200TC L and 2.5-litre, 103.6bhp, NEF TCI CRDe diesel engines, capable of returning a mileage of 18.06kmpl and 16.55kmpl, respectively. A perfect SUV to drive in hilly terrain and bumpy roads, Mahindra Thar does not offer a classy look for do deliver a perfect sporty and masculine look besides amazing performance and fuel efficiency.
Nissan Terrano
Price: Rs 9.79 - 12.71 lakh
Nissan India has launched the Terrano SUV, which is based on the highly popular Renault Duster. This SUV comes with stylish dual tone beige and black as interior color scheme, best fabric seat upholstery in the lower variants while the higher variant has leather upholstery, clean interiors, chrome steering wheel finish as well as a stylish gear knob with metallic finish, that delivers a premium look and feel to the cabin. The exteriors of the Nissan Terrano features Nissan's SUV customary grille that makes it look strong and firm, diamond cut machined alloy wheels and sporty looking black bezel surround headlamps. The SUV is available in two trim engines-petrol and diesel. The 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) petrol engine has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield 102.6bhp at 5850rpm along with 145Nm of peak torque at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box. While the 1.5-liter diesel produces a power output of 108.5bhp and gives a mileage of 19kmpl.
Premier Rio
Price: Rs. Rs 5.00 - 7.24 lakh
The Premier Rio is a compact SUV and is one of the cheapest SUVs available in the automobile market of India. This is a 5-seater SUV that comes with features like air conditioning, alloy wheels, electrically adjustable ORVMs, remote central locking, ABS and Split fold rear seats. The Rio is available in petrol and diesel variants. The diesel variants come with a 1.5L, 1489cc, Turbo diesel engine that produces 65PS of maximum power at 4000rpm with 152Nm of maximum torque at 2250rpm. While Premier Rio petrol SUV has a four cylinder 1173cc, 77 PS power engine under the hood. Both the engines deliver high performance. The petrol variants are equipped with 4 cylinder engine that delivers a fuel efficiency of 12.5 kmpl.
Mahindra Bolero
Price: Rs 5.87 - 7.73 lakh
A flagship SUV from the Indian auto makers Mahindra, Bolera is among the most popular SUVs in India. The Bolero is made solely for India’s bumpy roads and offers ample space, which makes travelling comfortable. This sturdy and aggressive SUV is packed with a 2.5-litre M2DiCR diesel engine that produces a power output of 62.09bhp at 3200rpm and gives a mileage of 15.96kmpl on highways and in about 12kmpl in city roads. This SUV boast of its angular body that gives a masculine feel and look to it. The interiors are spacious and is comfortable.
Toyota Fortuner
Price: Rs 22.40 - 24.04 lakh
With sporty looks and sturdy exteriors, Toyota Fortuner is counted amongst the best SUV cars in India. Manufactured by Toyota Kirloskar Motors Pvt. Ltd, an Indian subsidiary of the Japanese company Toyota, this SUV is equipped with 2982 cc D-4D 16 valve DOHC 4-cylinder diesel engine with Intercooler Turbocharger. It can churn out a maximum power of 168.6 bhp @ 3600 rpm and maximum torque of 343 Nm at 1400-3400 rpm. The aggressive personality of car, makes it for a perfect SUV.
Mahindra XUV500
Price: Rs 10.95 - 14.82 lakh
Manufactured by Mahindra & Mahindra the biggest car manufacturer of India, XUV500 is apparently the best SUV cars available in India. It is the first-ever global SUV and is considered as an icon of style, comfort and performance. This SUV is equipped with a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, which offers sturdy performance. The engine is capable of producing 140 bhp at just 3750 rpm along with a maximum torque of 330 Nm. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and there is no automatic transmission option available on the XUV 500. Besides powerful engine, this SUV comes with surty exteriors and attractive interiors.
Renault Duster
Price: Rs 8.15 - 12.18 lakh
Renault Duster has recently captured the Indian auto market with its style, classiness and ofcourse performance. Available in two trim engine, petrol and diesel, this is a compact SUV available in the market. The diesel variants are offered with 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 1461 cc K9K diesel engines which are capable of churning out two different power outputs of 83.8bhp at 3750rpm and 108.5bhp at 3900rpm. While the petrol variants has an engine that produces a power output of 102.6 bhp at 5850 rpm and a maximum torque of 145Nm at 3750 rpm, which is combined with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox.
Mahindra Scorpio
Price: Rs 8.03 - 12.81 lakh
One of the most popular SUVs in India is the Mahindra Scorpio. Equipped with a 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine, this SUV gives a mileage of 10.5 kmpl in the city roads and 15.4 kmpl on the highways. The engine comes with a displacement of 2179 cc and churns out power of 120bhp. This SUV is equipped with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox, making it a completely fuel efficient car. This SUV is an epitome of masculinity and style. The car has grabbed the market of India with its high-quality performance apart for offering comfort and style.
Tata Safari Dicor
Price: Rs 8.77 - 13.63 lakh
Tata Safari Dicor is listed among the best SUV cars in India. It is one of the most admired cars in the Indian automobile market. This SUV is 2.2-litre DiCOR (direct injection common rail) diesel engine, which has been fitted with 4 cylinders that has 16 valves with a displacement of 2179cc. It produces 138.1bhp at 4000rpm in combination with a peak torque yield of a pounding 320Nm at 1700 – 2700rpm and gives a mileage of 10.45 Kmpl in city roads and 13.93 Kmpl on highways. The exteriors of this car is done up extremely well giving it a sporty as well as a classy look and the interiors are designed with flamboyance, which makes it one of the best cars not just for looks but also in terms of performance and efficiency.
Tata Sumo Gold
Price: Rs 5.93 - 7.54 lakh
Most popular among the SUV segment is the Tata Sumo Gold, which not only boasts of its sporty and brawny looks but also of its performance. Equipped with 3.0-litre CR4 engine and a 4SP TCIC engine respectively, with a maximum power of 83.8bhp at 3000rpm and 69bhp at 3000rpm, this SUV gives a mileage of mileage of 15.3 kmpl. The acceleration produced by the Sumo Gold is decent and the engine isn’t under stress even when it is completely loaded. Moreover, this car comes with safety features and is capacious to make driving safe and comfortable.
Mahindra Thar
Price: Rs 4.86 - 7.40 lakh
Mahindra Thar is an example of a big brawny 4x4 off-roader. This SUV has been equipped with 2.6-litre, 63bhp, MDI 3200TC L and 2.5-litre, 103.6bhp, NEF TCI CRDe diesel engines, capable of returning a mileage of 18.06kmpl and 16.55kmpl, respectively. A perfect SUV to drive in hilly terrain and bumpy roads, Mahindra Thar does not offer a classy look for do deliver a perfect sporty and masculine look besides amazing performance and fuel efficiency.
Nissan Terrano
Price: Rs 9.79 - 12.71 lakh
Nissan India has launched the Terrano SUV, which is based on the highly popular Renault Duster. This SUV comes with stylish dual tone beige and black as interior color scheme, best fabric seat upholstery in the lower variants while the higher variant has leather upholstery, clean interiors, chrome steering wheel finish as well as a stylish gear knob with metallic finish, that delivers a premium look and feel to the cabin. The exteriors of the Nissan Terrano features Nissan's SUV customary grille that makes it look strong and firm, diamond cut machined alloy wheels and sporty looking black bezel surround headlamps. The SUV is available in two trim engines-petrol and diesel. The 1.6-litre MPFI (multi point fuel injection) petrol engine has the ability to displace 1598cc and can yield 102.6bhp at 5850rpm along with 145Nm of peak torque at 3750rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gear box. While the 1.5-liter diesel produces a power output of 108.5bhp and gives a mileage of 19kmpl.
Premier Rio
Price: Rs. Rs 5.00 - 7.24 lakh
The Premier Rio is a compact SUV and is one of the cheapest SUVs available in the automobile market of India. This is a 5-seater SUV that comes with features like air conditioning, alloy wheels, electrically adjustable ORVMs, remote central locking, ABS and Split fold rear seats. The Rio is available in petrol and diesel variants. The diesel variants come with a 1.5L, 1489cc, Turbo diesel engine that produces 65PS of maximum power at 4000rpm with 152Nm of maximum torque at 2250rpm. While Premier Rio petrol SUV has a four cylinder 1173cc, 77 PS power engine under the hood. Both the engines deliver high performance. The petrol variants are equipped with 4 cylinder engine that delivers a fuel efficiency of 12.5 kmpl.
Mahindra Bolero
Price: Rs 5.87 - 7.73 lakh
A flagship SUV from the Indian auto makers Mahindra, Bolera is among the most popular SUVs in India. The Bolero is made solely for India’s bumpy roads and offers ample space, which makes travelling comfortable. This sturdy and aggressive SUV is packed with a 2.5-litre M2DiCR diesel engine that produces a power output of 62.09bhp at 3200rpm and gives a mileage of 15.96kmpl on highways and in about 12kmpl in city roads. This SUV boast of its angular body that gives a masculine feel and look to it. The interiors are spacious and is comfortable.
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