Top 10 SUVs to buy in India

New Delhi: Sport-utility vehicles, which are considered to be light trucks in North America, have gained rapid popularity in the Indian market over the past two years. In India SUVs are loved for their larger and heavier built, which makes it a safer vehicle. Other perks of buying an SUV include a large seating capacity (of five and more) and some great off-roading capability.Of course, SUVs gulp more petrol and diesel as compared to the other cars, but given the kind of power, styling and seating capacity they provide, they are undoubtedly considered to be a good bet among consumers.Take a look at some really good SUVs available in India that gives you the best value for money: 1. Renault Duster FaceliftRenault has launched its latest version of the Duster which indeed looks much better. There are no mechanical changes but the front bumper and the interiors make a lot of difference to the overall appearance of the SUV.The car comes with an AMT which means Renault wants to drive away your traffic woes. It is powered by 3 engine options - a 1.6-litre petrol (103bhp), a 1.5-litre diesel (84bhp) and a 1.5-litre diesel (108bhp). The price range starts from 8.46 lakh to 13.56 lakh. 2. Ford EcosportFord Ecosport is an ideal Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that is a closest fit for family requirements in India. Ford launched EcoSport earlier this year and since then the SUV has been performing fairly well. The SUV has been appreciated for its compact size and interiors. This roomy SUV offers good leg room along with ample head and shoulder space to all its occupants. Available in 10 versions, the price range of this car ranges from Rs 5.8 lakh to Rs 9.3 lakh. There are six petrol and four diesel versions of this car that are loaded with 2 petrol and 2 diesel engine options.At present, EcoSport is available in three engine variants including 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol, 1.5-litre Ti VCT petrol and a 1.5-litre DV5 diesel. Depending on the driving conditions, the EcoSport delivers a mileage that ranges from 13.07 kmpl to 16.15 kmpl.The EcoSport boasts of plush interiors and a comfortable seating arrangement. The seats in this car are covered with premium upholstery and are also provided with lumbar support, for a relaxed and pleasing driving experience. In terms of safety, the car provides airbags, seat belts for all the passengers, Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) along with EBD (electronic brake force distribution). Besides the SUV also comes with a SYNC feature that alerts the emergency services automatically in case of hazardous situation, emergency braking or when an airbag is set out.3. Mahindra ScorpioTill date the Scorpio has gone from strength to strength with substantial updates, which include three new engines and a suspension overhaul. Mahindra Scorpio is available in diesel version only. The Scorpio comes with a 2.2 L mHawk diesel engine, which delivers a displacement of 2179 cc. The mHawk engine is packed with top mounted intercooler that helps in keeping the engine cool. The engine of Scorpio delivers silent performance due to innovative two stage chain drive system and hydraulic lash adjuster. The engine produces minimum vibrations even in higher speed. You can easily cross a barrier of 100 kms in just 15.6 seconds with a top speed of 156 kmph. The 4 stroke turbo charger engine of Mahindra Scorpio offers an impressive power of 120bhp at 4000rpm and 290Nm at 1800-2800rpm.Mahindra Scorpio comes with great interiors that are elegant and impressive. The roomy and spacious interiors of the Mahindra Scorpio adds to the luxurious feeling to it.The company claims the 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox for three variant that offers a very good mileage of 10.5 kmpl in the city roads and 15.4 kmpl on the highways.4. Maruti Suzuki Vitara BrezzaMaruti Suzuki is based on Suzuki's Global C platform and it takes the design inspiration from its larger sibling - the new generation Suzuki Vitara. It had its global debut in India at the Auto Expo 2016. The price range starts from 6.99 lakh to 9.68 lakh.Also the localisation level on the car is 98 per cent and will be completely manufactured in the country. The company also has plans to export the car. The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is a 1.3-litre four-cylinder DDiS 200 tuned to produce 89bhp of power at 4000rpm along with 200Nm of torque at 1750rpm. The motor is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Vitara Brezza also manages to beat its rivals in the department of fuel-efficiency; it offers an ARAI-certified mileage of 24.3Km/l.5. Hyundai Creta The Hyundai Creta is based on the same platform as the new i20 and is well-designed with good looks and great features. The price range starts from 9.14 lakh to 14.38 lakh.It has been launched with two diesel engines and one petrol. The 1.6 diesel also an automatic variant, and there's no 4-wheel drive. The styling is Hyundai's fluidic sculpture 2.0 design language, which is highlighted by the headlamps, front grille, rising waistline and the taillights. The company has already received 1 lakh bookings in just 8 months.6. Nissan TerranoNissan Terrano is based on the highly popular Duster, however, incorporating enough changes to make it look different and refresh. While, the front has received new bumper, an all-new grille and headlamps, the rear sports new tail-lights. The Terrano is powered by the same 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine with two power outputs - 84bhp and 109bhp. The single petrol variant of the SUV gets the same 1.6-litre powertrain.Nissan Terrano is designed considering the demand of the local market, with 1.6-liter petrol variant generating fuel economy of 13.2kmpl, and the 1.5-liter diesel with 108.5bhp of power giving a mileage of 19kmpl. At the same time, the same diesel engine with 83.8bhp of power output gives an impressive mileage figures of 20.5kmpl.7. Bentley BentaygaThe Bentayga is the latest SUV and is the world’s fastest SUV, powered by 6.0-litre W12 twin-turbocharged petrol engine that generates over 600bhp of output and a torque of 900Nm. It has an 8-speed automatic gearbox, the SUV touches a speed of 100kph in just 4.1 seconds, before the top speed which is 301kph. It has a starting price of Rs 3.85 crore.The interiors come with a range of 15 naturally tanned leathers for the upholstery and four wooden veneers for the doors. It has a 22-way adjustable seats are equipped with ventilation, electric seatbelt adjustment and automatic headrests. 8. BMW X1 faceliftThe refreshed BMW X1 features cosmetic upgrades over the outgoing model as well as a softer ride and lighter steering.The new X1 features the 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine that cranks out 184bhp and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The face-lifted BMW X1 features interior cosmetic tweaks that include dual-tone interiors, more silver and chrome accents inside the cabin and an electroplated trim surrounding for the gearshift lever and centre console cup holders. Refreshed features include a redesigned bumper and slightly altered front grille with a redone lower front end.BMW has also made the suspension of the refreshed X1 softer for Indian road conditions and the steering has been made lighter for urban driving conditions. 9. Audi Q3 S EditionAudi India recently launched the much anticipated price cut version of its flagship compact crossover Q3, called the Q3 S Edition in India for Rs 24.99 lakh. The Q3 S is basically a stripped down version of the Q3, that misses out on features like Quattro four-wheel drive and automatic transmission gearbox. It is now a front-wheel drive, and the power is transmitted to the wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.The Audi Q3 S comes with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 140bhp in the S trim as opposed to 177bhp in the regular Q3. Standard equipment includes leather covered seats and steering wheel, cruise control, voice dialog system, climate control, MMI with Bluetooth connectivity, and 18-inch alloy wheels amongst others. What's missing is the trademark Audi daytime running LED lamps. 10. Mahindra TharThe Mahindra Thar has a refined and powerful engine along with a 4WD drivetrain option. It gets two options, a 2.5-litre diesel and a 2.6-litre diesel. Power is transmitted via a 5-speed manual gearbox to either rear wheels or all four-wheels, depending upon the variant. The price range starts from 5.04 lakh to 7.74 lakh.

Top 10 SUVs to buy in India

New Delhi: Sport-utility vehicles, which are considered to be light trucks in North America, have gained rapid popularity in the Indian market over the past two years. In India SUVs are loved for their larger

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