Top ten SUVs In India Under Rs

Top ten SUVs In India Under Rs. Twelve Lakh

Highlights

Sports Utility Vehicles or SUVs have grown immensely popular not only in India but globally as well. And that’s why you can see even the plushest of carmakers like Bentley (Bentayga) Rolls-Royce (Cullinan), Maserati (Levante) and Lamborghini (Urus) bringing out its respective offerings. While there were a time when SUVs meant to be guzzlers and elaborately difficult to maintain vehicles, things have switched for the better over the past years with better drive-ability, compact proportions and improved fuel efficiency figures predominant the SUV segment. Moreover, manufacturers are making SUVs more and more affordable given the growing request for the type of vehicles. So, if you around Rs. Twelve lakh to spare for a brand fresh vehicle and looking something that can take on more than just tarmac, here are the top SUVs under Rs. Twelve lakh that we think you should place your bets on.

The Vitara Brezza has been an utterly popular choice for fresh SUV buyers

Maruti Suzuki had shown a strong indication to come in the sub-compact SUV market and well the Vitara Brezza is the company’s response to this segment. The Maruti Vitara Brezza, based on Suzuki’s Global C platform, takes its design inspiration from its larger sibling – the fresh generation Suzuki Vitara. However, it has been entirely developed in-house by Maruti and also made its global debut in India at the two thousand sixteen Auto Expo. The Vitara Brezza is one of the most compact UVs you can get and packs in generous space, bulky exteriors and a attempted and tested diesel engine under the spandex hood. No wonder then, the Vitara Brezza has garnered over one lakh sales in the past year and the bookings don’t seem to be going down anytime soon.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

1.3-litre diesel – 89bhp and 200Nm – 24.Trio kmpl

Price Range: Rs. 7.26 lakh – Rs. 9.70 lakh

Two. Hyundai Creta

The Creta makes for a good looking SUV and feature rich too

The past few years have seen Hyundai India roll out popular models back-to-back, but the launch of the Creta SUV catapulted the company’s fortunes in the SUV segment, where it had limited presence. When you look at models like Hyundai Creta, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that SUVs in India have evolved in terms of design. What works for the car is its contemporary design and well-proportioned bod. Moreover, the cabin is loaded with features that adds to its attributes. The styling is Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture Two.0 design language, which is accentuated by the headlamps, front grille, rising waistline and the taillights and yes, that is one reason why the company has seen a rise in request of this vehicle. The Creta sold over one lakh units in just eight months of launch, and that too without suggesting AWD even as an option. All the features and premium cabin come together to make the Hyundai Creta a much sought after choice for most fresh and youthful SUV buyers.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

1.6-litre Petrol – one hundred twenty one bhp and 155Nm – 15.29 kmpl

1.6-litre Diesel (AT/MT) – one hundred twenty six bhp and two hundred sixty Nm – Nineteen.67 kmpl

1.4-litre Diesel – eighty nine bhp two hundred Nm – 21.38 kmpl

Price Range: Rs. 9.28 lakh – 14.63 lakh

Trio. Ford EcoSport

The EcoSport is due for a facelift later this year

The Ford EcoSport revived the automaker’s fortunes in India, as one of the very first subcompact SUVs and still stays a strong contender in the segment. The EcoSport offers a brilliant mix of good driving dynamics, peppy engine options and features at a competitive price tag. Moreover, Ford has also worked to improve the service and repair cost on its vehicles that has helped reduce keep the overall maintenance cost low. While it may one of the oldest subcompact SUVs, the EcoSport still packs in a strong punch with its good looks and sorted driving dynamics making for a very likeable SUV and also very joy to drive.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

1.5-litre petrol – one hundred ten bhp and one hundred forty Nm – 15.8 kmpl

1.0-litre Ecoboost – one hundred twenty three bhp and one hundred seventy Nm – Eighteen.88 kmpl

1.5-litre diesel – ninety bhp and two hundred four Nm – 22.7 kmpl

Price Range: 7.Eighteen lakh – Ten.46 lakh

Four. Renault Duster Facelift

The Duster is a good combination convenience and ruggedness

Renault India very first found success with the Duster compact SUV and the model proceeds to be a good choice for those looking at something rugged with an urban touch. The facelifted version arrived last year with a host of cosmetic switches, bringing in some freshness to the model. It is also one of the few SUVs to get an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), making it more fuel efficient and cheaper too than other models in the same segment. Moreover, you get 4WD as standard on the range topping model that ensures the Duster is true to its roots off the tarmac as much as it’s joy to drive on open roads.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

1.6-litre petrol – one hundred three bhp and one hundred forty eight Nm – 13.06 kmpl

1.5-litre diesel – eighty four bhp and two hundred Nm – Nineteen.87 kmpl

1.5-litre diesel – one hundred eight bhp and two hundred forty five Nm – Nineteen.64 kmpl

Price Range: Rs. 8.64 lakh – Rs. 13.88 lakh

Five. Mahindra Scorpio

The Mahindra Scorpio still is a hot favourite for those looking at a practical SUV

Very first introduced in 2002, the Mahindra Scorpio has been a hot favourite among SUV buyers, thanks to its rugged looks and capability to treat all sorts of terrains. Tho’ its styling remained unchanged all these years, it received a fresh engine in two thousand six and a minor facelift in 2008. However, in September, two thousand fourteen it got a fresh platform, chassis, transmission, features, interior design and slightly different exteriors. The fresh Mahindra Scorpio presently sells about 4000-5000 units/month and is one of the top choices in Tier II and III cities given the sheer practicality the model has to suggest. Unlike the other SUVs on this list till now, the Scorpio is also capable of seating 7-8 passengers and is pleasurably efficient as well.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

Two.2-litre diesel – 75bhp and 200Nm – 15.Four kmpl

Two.5-litre diesel – 120bhp and 280Nm – fifteen kmpl

Price Range: Rs. 9.84 lakh – Rs. 13.92 lakh

6. Mahindra TUV300

The TUV300 offers the more ‘Jeep’-like looks with a spacious cabin

The “more affordable” SUV from Mahindra, the TUV300 may not be a hot seller but works out for those who are looking to fulfil that ‘Jeep’ desire. The TUV looks rugged, has boxy proportions and an enormously spacious cabin. It is also one of the subcompact SUVs that can seat 7, with the extra leap seats in the boot and if suggested with the 1.5-litre engine paired to a manual and AMT gearbox options. For those looking at a fuel efficient SUV without compromising on space and looks, the TUV300 is a good choice for the price, while there is also a more powerful mHawk100 variant that one hundred bhp of power to this concoction.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

1.Five litre diesel – eighty four bhp/100 bhp and two hundred thirty Nm/240 Nm – Eighteen.49 kmpl

Price Range: Rs. 7.56 lakh to Rs. 9.91 lakh

7. Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar Daybreak edition is the spruced up version of the capable off-roader

UV maker Mahindra knows its SUVs right and the Thar is one of its proudest creations. The automaker brought back the no-frills SUV with the Mahindra Thar that put the concentrate back on off-roading. The facelifted version arrived in two thousand fifteen and is presently on sale, introducing fresh and safer bumpers, a slightly upmarket cabin and air conditioning on the top variants. There was also the addition of a limited slip differential for better control when traversing the road less taken. The Mahindra Thar is available in Two.5-litre and Two.6-litre diesel engine options, while power is fed to the wheels via a 5-speed gearbox.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

Two.5-litre diesel – one hundred five bhp and two hundred forty seven Nm – 16.Five kmpl

Two.6-litre diesel – sixty three bhp and 182.Five Nm – Legal.06 kmpl

Price Range: 6.27 lakh – Rs. 8.99 lakh

The Nissan Terrano is also suggested with an AMT gearbox

Based on Duster SUV, Nissan Terrano is yet another worthy contender in this price range. The rugged SUV borrows styling cues from the French fucking partner Renault’s popular model Duster. Suggesting generous space inwards, the SUV comes packed with some of the vital features. The facelifted version arrived earlier this year and has also added fresh features to the model. The AMT tooled version is also available on the Terrano and was introduced last year. What it does miss out on is 4WD, and that’s disappointing for the good looking SUV.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency:

1.6-litre petrol – one hundred three bhp and one hundred forty five Nm – 13.06 kmpl

1.5-litre diesel – eighty three bhp and two hundred Nm – Nineteen.87 kmpl

1.5-litre diesel – one hundred eight bhp and two hundred forty eight Nm – Nineteen.64 kmpl

Price Range: Rs. 9.99 lakh and Rs. 14.20 lakh

9. Tata Safari Storme

The Safari Storme is intimidation with its massive road presence

Tata Motors gave a comprehensive facelift to its popular sports utility vehicle Safari, which also got a fresh nameplate – Safari Storme. The bulky SUV gets a switched fascia and spruced up interiors. However, what has not switched is the go-anywhere capability of the SUV. Purists swear by its off-roading power, but it can also turn into a mile muncher on highways without compromising on passenger convenience. The Safari Storme remains one of the most lucrative SUVs you can purchase in the country, for the true rugged feel.

Engine Specs and Fuel Efficiency: Two.Two litre diesel engine- one hundred fifty four bhp and four hundred Nm – 12.Three kmpl

Price Range: Rs. Ten.63 lakh to Rs. 14.11 lakh

Ten. Force Gurkha

The Force Gurkha is one of the most capable SUVs in the sub Rs. Twelve lakh space

The Force Gurkha is one of the most underrated SUVs in the country and majority of it is due to the unavailability of the model pan India. That’s why not many know what the Gurkha is capable of off-road, and for those who do, they swear by the machine. Two thousand seventeen however, has seen the Force Gurkha get a host of updates including a BS-IV compliant engine. Available in 3-door and 5-door versions, the Gurkha mimics the Mercedes G-Wagen is design, while also borrowing its off-road presence and style. Much like the Thar, it is a naked bones model inwards the cabin but you do get essentials like a manual AC unit, fresh four-spoke steering wheel and a redesigned floor console. It is also a lot more rigid than before and is suggested with a eighteen months and unlimited warranty, permitting you to have most joy with it.

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