Though hatchbacks and compact cars are the darlings of Indian car market, there has been a shift towards the SUVs recently. More and more people are opting for SUVs – the reason being increased space, safety, great features and good performance.
Let us find out which are the top five SUVs in India that enjoy maximum popularity among the clients.
Mahindra XUV500
A totally desi vehicle, the XUV500 is designed and developed by Mahindra and is considered as a trendsetter in terms of comfort and styling. It enjoys 60% market share of the high-end SUV segment. This seven seater SUV looks sturdy and stylish and delivers a good performance, making it the darling of the car lovers. Its plush interiors and stylish exteriors, coupled with 2179cc mHawk engine give a comfortable ride as well as better handling.
Renault Duster
This beauty is a judicious mixture of a hatchback and an SUV. It is both a small car to fit in small parking lot, but also a big car to show around. Its masculine look is boosted by the roof rail and side steps. Duster gives plenty of room for five and offers a gigantic boot space of 475 litres. Available in three engine variants, the Duster scores high on performance, ground clearance, ease of handling and value for money.
Toyota Fortuner 2013 4×2
Toyota is one name that inspires confidence and pride in its owners. Known for its powerful machines with muscular body and sporty looks, the Toyota Fortuner 2013 4×2 is one of the most popular SUVs of India. The newest version of the Fortuner comes with a look similar to the Land Cruiser and sports high quality interiors. It comes with a reversing camera, powered seats, cruise control and even an automatic gearbox. The 3.0-litre diesel engine with 170 BHP and 343 Nm is high on performance.
Though hatchbacks and compact cars are the darlings of Indian car market, there has been a shift towards the SUVs recently. More and more people are opting for SUVs – the reason being increased space, safety, great features and good performance.
Tata Safari Storme
Introduced 14 years ago, the Storme now comes with some significant makeovers. The wide grille with sharp-looking headlights provides it with a stylistic touch, other alterations like the pull-type door handles, newly designed footsteps, and five-spoke alloy wheels have all added to the look of the vehicle. Powered by a 2.2-liter VariCOR engine which 140 PS of power and 320 NM of torque, the safari Storme is good value for money.
BMW X1
It is a compact SUV model, powered by 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines. Though not considered as a full-size SUV, it is elegant and is touted as the best SUV for urban use. The BMW X1 comes with various safety features like multiple airbags, crash sensors, Electronic Vehicle Immobilization, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and so on.