9 SUV Cars in India October 2023

 Top Five SUV Cars in India That Rule The Road

Lately, precisely through the last decade, SUVs in India have undergone a significant transformation. In addition to the bigger SUVs, automakers worldwide have innovated a new breed of more compact, technologically advanced and affordable SUVs. Hence, the market which was confined to the elite has now penetrated the upper and middle-class segments as well. This blog explores some truly incredible SUV cars in India that rule the roost and have helped revolutionise the concept of SUVs in India.

  1. Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger, as many say, signifies a completely new generation of SUVs. The vehicle flaunts a cohesive look with incredible interior and exterior features. Renault Kiger excels on every front like looks, safety, and performance. It comes with a 1.0-litre turbo engine and has a range of advanced driving assistance systems like tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill start assist (HSA), electronic stability program (ESP), and traction control system (TCS). It also boasts features like a floating touchscreen with wireless connectivity, LED instrument cluster, multi-sense drive modes, and more.

Technically called a subcompact crossover SUV, Renault Kiger, which was launched in 2021, won the hearts of Indian SUV lovers with an unseen blend of grace and sportiness and quickly climbed up the ladder to become part of India’s elite SUV league.

Renault Kiger price starts at Rs. 6.49 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi). 

  1. Nissan Magnite

Nissan Magnite is another on this list of SUV cars in India. The vehicle is equipped with a powerful 1.0-litre petrol engine available in manual and automatic transmission. Some features of Nissan Magnite include anti-lock braking system, power steering, front power windows, automatic climate control and alloy wheels.

Nissan Magnite price starts at Rs. 5.99 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi).

  1. Tata Punch

Launched in October 2021, Tata Punch is a relatively new entrant to India’s SUV landscape. The vehicle is a compact SUV built on the ALFA ARC platform and comes with an efficient 1.2-litre petrol engine, five-speed manual transmission or an optional AMT gearbox. It also comprises contemporary features like climate control, touchscreen infotainment system, and a multi-functional steering wheel.

Tata Punch price starts at Rs. 5.99 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi).

  1. Hyundai Venue

Considered a sister to Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Venue is an excellent alternative for everyone looking for an elegant-looking subcompact SUV. Since its launch, the vehicle has offered stiff competition to its counterparts like Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Hyundai Venue comes with a 350-litre boot space, 1.2-litre engine, and manual and automatic manual transmission options. The vehicle also offers an Alexa and Google voice assistant feature, along with rear AC vents and a wireless phone charger.

Hyundai Venue price starts at Rs. 10.46 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi). 

  1. Kia Sonet

One cannot discount Kia Sonet while talking about SUV cars in India. Making its way to India from the Korean carmaker’s high-tech assembly, Kia Sonet quickly created a market for itself and emerged as a standout. The vehicle comes in 1.2-litre and 1.5-litre versions, available in manual and automatic transmission options. It also offers features like impact-sensing door unlock, heartbeat tail vision indication, curtain airbags, and a boot space of 392 litres.

Kia Sonet price starts at Rs. 9.94 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi).


A few others with a noteworthy mention may include Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Alcazar, Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Thar, and Mahindra XUV 700.


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