Compact SUV segment has grown exponentially in past few years. Now a day people prefer compact SUVs over the hatchbacks and sedans. And to cater the growing demand of compact SUVs, almost every automaker has launched its offering in the segment. There is enough number of options available in the market to confuse you. We have made a comprehensive list of best compact SUV in India to help you decide.
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9) Toyota Urban Cruiser
| Toyota Urban Cruiser | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 8.5 – 11.35 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol – K15 1.5L |
| Transmission Option | Manual and Automatic |
| Engine Output | Maximum Power – 103.26Bhp Maximum Torque – 138Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | 17.03kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 198mm |
| Boot Space | 328L |
Pros:
- Toyota’s Brand Value
- Good Build quality – Because Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza scored a 4 star rating in crash test. And Urban cruiser is based on the Vitara Brezza, so hopefully it has the same build quality.
- Toyota’s after sales service network
Cons:
- Looks exactly same as Vitara Brezza, inside and out
- Under powered engine
- No diesel engine option
- Basic design and styling
- Misses out on some features that its rivals are providing
8) Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
| Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 7.40 – 11.20 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol – K15 1.5L |
| Transmission Option | Manual and Automatic |
| Engine Output | Maximum Power – 103.26Bhp Maximum Torque – 138Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | 17.03kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 198mm |
| Boot Space | 328L |
Pros:
- Maruti Suzuki’s Brand Value
- Good Build quality
- Maruti Suzuki’s after sales service network
Cons:
- Under powered engine
- No diesel engine option
- Basic design and styling
- Misses out on some features that its rivals are providing
7) Ford Ecosport
| Ford Ecosport | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 7.99 – 11.49 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol 1.5L Diesel 1.5L |
| Transmission Option | Petrol – Manual and Automatic Diesel – Manual |
| Engine Output | Petrol 1.5L: Maximum Power – 121Bhp Maximum Torque – 149Nm Diesel 1.5L: Maximum Power – 99Bhp Maximum Torque – 215Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | Petrol 1.5L: Manual – 15.9kmpl Automatic – 14.7kmpl Diesel 1.5L: Manual – 21.7kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm |
| Boot Space | 352L |
Pros:
- Great ride and handling
- Cabin feels premium
- Good Build quality
- Feature loaded
Cons:
- Less fuel efficient petrol engine
- Outdated design and styling
- Less rear seat space
6) Nissan Magnite
| Nissan Magnite | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 5.49 – 9.59 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol 1.0L Petrol 1.0L Turbo |
| Transmission Option | Petrol 1.0L – Manual Petrol 1.0L Turbo- Manual and Automatic |
| Engine Output | Petrol 1.0L: Maximum Power – 71Bhp Maximum Torque – 96Nm Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Maximum Power – 99Bhp Maximum Torque – 160Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | Petrol 1.0L: Manual – 18.75kmpl Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Automatic – 17.7kmpl Manual – 20kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 205mm |
| Boot Space | 336L |
Pros:
- Peppy Turbo Petrol Engine
- Spacious
- Feature loaded
- Plenty of variants to choose from
Cons:
- Limited Nissan sales network
- Average looking cabin
- No automatic option with 1.0L engine
5) Mahindra XUV 300
| Mahindra XUV 300 | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 7.95 – 12.55 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol 1.2L Diesel 1.5L |
| Transmission Option | Petrol – Manual and Automatic Diesel – Manual and Automatic |
| Engine Output | Petrol 1.2L: Maximum Power – 108.6Bhp Maximum Torque – 200Nm Diesel 1.5L: Maximum Power – 115Bhp Maximum Torque – 300Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | Petrol 1.2L: Manual – 17kmpl Automatic – 17kmpl Diesel 1.5L: Manual – 20kmpl Automatic – 20kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 180mm |
| Boot Space | 259L |
Pros:
- Excellent build quality
- Powerful petrol and diesel engine
- Comfortable ride quality
- Feature loaded
- Plenty of variants to choose from
Cons:
- Powerful petrol and diesel engine
- Comfortable ride quality
- Feature loaded
- Plenty of variants to choose from
4) KIA Sonet
| Kia Sonet | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 6.79 – 13.19 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol 1.2L Petrol 1.0L Turbo Diesel 1.5L |
| Transmission Option | Petrol 1.2L – Manual Petrol 1.0L Turbo – Intelligent Manual and Automatic Diesel 1.5L – Manual and Automatic |
| Engine Output | Petrol 1.2L: Maximum Power – 83Bhp Maximum Torque – 115Nm Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Maximum Power – 120Bhp Maximum Torque – 172Nm Diesel 1.5L: Maximum Power – 100Bhp Maximum Torque – 240Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | Petrol 1.2L: Manual – 18.4kmpl Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Intelligent Manual – 18.2kmpl Automatic – 18.3kmpl Diesel 1.5L: Manual – 24.1kmpl Automatic – 19kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 205mm |
| Boot Space | 392L |
Pros:
- Fresh and good looking design
- Powerful Turbo petrol 1.0L and diesel engine
- Comfortable ride quality
- Feature loaded
- Plenty of variants to choose from
- Loads of boot space
Cons:
- Turbo petrol 1.0L options are expensive, almost similar to diesel option
- Less spacious second row seats
Fresh and Sport looks, nice looking interiors and long list of features make the KIA Sonet one of the best SUV in India that you can buy.
3) Tata Nexon
| Tata Nexon | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 7.10 – 12.79 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol 1.2L Diesel 1.5L |
| Transmission Option | Petrol 1.2L – Manual and Automatic Diesel 1.5L – Manual and Automatic |
| Engine Output | Petrol 1.2L: Maximum Power – 118.36Bhp Maximum Torque – 170Nm Diesel 1.5L: Maximum Power – 108.5Bhp Maximum Torque – 260Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | Petrol 1.2L: Manual – 17.4kmpl Automatic – 16kmpl Diesel 1.5L: Manual – 22.4kmpl Automatic – 22.4kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 209mm |
| Boot Space | 350L |
Pros:
- Excellent Build quality
- Powerful petrol and diesel engine
- Comfortable ride quality
- Feature loaded
- Plenty of variants to choose from
Cons:
- Infotainment touch screen is not up to the mark
- Design in not so attractive looking
Excellent build quality, macho looking instance and loads of feature make the Tata Nexon one of the best SUV in India rigth now.
2) Hyundai Venue
| Hyundai Venue | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 6.87 – 11.67 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol 1.2L Petrol 1.0L Turbo Diesel 1.5L |
| Transmission Option | Petrol 1.2L – Manual Petrol 1.0L Turbo – Intelligent Manual, Manual and Automatic Diesel 1.5L – Manual |
| Engine Output | Petrol 1.2L: Maximum Power – 83Bhp Maximum Torque – 114Nm Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Maximum Power – 120Bhp Maximum Torque – 171Nm Diesel 1.5L: Maximum Power – 100Bhp Maximum Torque – 240Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | Petrol 1.2L: Manual – 17.52kmpl Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Intelligent Manual – 18kmpl Automatic – 18.15kmpl Manual – 18.27kmpl Diesel 1.5L: Manual – 23.7kmpl |
| Ground Clearance | 190mm |
| Boot Space | 350L |
Pros:
- Sophisticated and elegant looking design
- Powerful Turbo petrol 1.0L and diesel engine
- Comfortable ride quality
- Feature loaded
- Plenty of variants to choose from
Cons:
- Turbo petrol 1.0L options are expensive, almost similar to diesel option
- No automatic options with petrol 1.2L engine and Diesel engine
- Less spacious second row seats
Sophisticated and elegant looks, nice interior and long list of features make the Hyundai Venue one of the best SUV in India that you can buy.
1) Renault Kiger
| Renault Kiger | Specifications |
| Price (ex-showroom) | INR 5.45 – 9.72 Lakhs |
| Engine Options | Petrol 1.0L Petrol 1.0L Turbo |
| Transmission Option | Petrol 1.0L – Manual and Automatic Petrol 1.0L Turbo- Manual and Automatic |
| Engine Output | Petrol 1.0L: Maximum Power – 72Bhp Maximum Torque – 96Nm Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Maximum Power – 100Bhp Maximum Torque – 160Nm |
| ARAI Claimed Mileage | Petrol 1.0L: Manual – NA Automatic – NA Petrol 1.0L Turbo: Automatic – NA Manual – NA |
| Ground Clearance | 205mm |
| Boot Space | 405L |
Pros:
- Good and Macho looking
- Peppy Turbo Petrol Engine
- Spacious
- Feature loaded
- Plenty of variants to choose from
- Less expensive as compared to its rivals
Cons:
- Limited Renault sales network
- Average looking cabin
Renault Kiger is one of the best SUV in India. it looks muscular, has plenty of features and is one of the cheapest SUVs available in India. You can also check the detailed review of Renault Kiger.
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