Best compact SUVs in India-2023
TATA Nexon 2023
Tata Motor’s best seller ‘The Nexon‘ which also makes it one of best compact SUVs in India. It is one of the best seller & most preffered compact SUVs in India. This popularity is the reason which makes it one of the first choice of consideration for new car buyers & even for the ones who’s looking to upgrade their ride. It has always been a tough value for money option in compact suv segment in India. since its launch in 2017. The Nexon has just been given a major cosmetic update with a more features added in the list.
KEY Features of TATA NEXON:
- Voice assisted sunroof
- 26.03 cm floating infotainment system with wireless android auto & apple carplay
- 26.03 cm instrument cluster.
- Capacitive touch controls
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- 360 Degree camera
Tata nexon engine & gearbox options:
- The new tata nexon will have 1.2 L revotron petrol engine producing 120 Hp & 170 Nm torque. This will be mated to a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT & 7-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.
- The nexon will continue to have a 1.5 L revotorq diesel engine producing 115 Hp & 250 Nm of torque. This will be mated with a 6-speed manual & a 6-speed AMT gearbox.
Tata Nexon pricing:
- The pricing for petrol nexon starts from 8,09,990 Lakh for the base model & going upto 12,19,990 L for the top-end DCA automatic model. (Ex-showroom pricing)
- The pricing for diesel nexon starts from 10,99,990 lakh for the base model & going upto 12,99,990 lakh for the top-end model. (Ex-showroom pricing)
Maruti Suzuki Brezza:
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most reliable compact SUV in the segment with its reliable engine & gearbox options with a good design & SUVish stance giving it a good ground clearance of 200 mm which makes it a profound choice among the car buyers. It has been one of the top selling & one of the best compact SUVs in India for a very long time in the segment due to its smart pricing & feature list along with 4 star Global NCAP safety ratings.
Key features of Maruti Brezza:
- Electric sunroof
- Head up display
- 360 degree camera
- Suzuki connected car tech
- Dual LED projector headlamps & LED taillamps
Maruti Suzuki Breeza engine & gearbox options:
The Brezza comes with a BS-VI 1.5 litre K15C series Petrol/CNG engine producing 100 Hp & 136 Nm torque on PETROL mode & 87.8 Hp & 121.5 Nm of torque on CNG mode. The engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Fuel economy:
The Brezza provides a fuel economy of 17.38 km/l on manual variant & 19.80 km/l on PETROL mode & a fuel economy of 25.51 km/kg on CNG mode.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza pricing:
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza pricing starts from 8,29,000 lakh onwards (Ex-showroom).
Mahindra XUV 300:
The XUV 300 is one of the Best Compact SUVs in India with the best in segment performance both for the enthusiasts & calm drivers. It comes with varisous engine & transmission options targeting the different tastes of the different customers. It is a best combination of powerful, feature pack, spacious & safest car that is offered in the compact SUV segment by Mahindra.
But it merely manages to gathers exceptional number of sales even when has scored a top notch 5 star Global NCAP safety ratiings. Due to its out dated exteriors & interiors, low feature list as compared to its rivals, low boot space makes it a deal breaker decision for the customers to opt for it.
Key Feature of XUV 300:
- Dual-zone automatic AC
- Electric sunroof with anti-pinch
- Infotainment system with apple car & android auto
- Rear parking with assist
- Automatic headlamps & wipers
- Tyre position display in instrument cluster
- 6- Airbags with all 4 disc brakes
- Front & Rear Parking sensors
- 3 different steering modes- Comfort, Normal & Sport
Mahindra XUV 300 engine & gearbox options:
The Mahindra XUV 300 comes with a 1.5 L Turbo-diesel engine producing 115 Hp & 300 Nm of torque. It also features two petrol engine, the 1.2 L Turbo-petrol engine producing 109 Hp & 200 Nm of torque & a new 1.2 L mStallion TGDi petrol engine 129 Hp & 230 Nm of torque which is highest in the Compact SUV segment. These Petrol & Diesel engines are mated with a 6-speed manual & a 6-speed Auto-shift transmission.
Mahindra XUV 300 pricing:
The prices for the Mahindra XUV 300 goes from 7.99 lakh & goes upto 14.74 lakh. And the prices for the XUV 300 Turbosport starts from 9.31-13.16 lakh.
Mahindra XUV 300 fuel economy:
The XUV 300 Petrol manual variant gives fuel economy of 18.24 kmpl & Petrol automatic variant gives a fuel economy of 16.5 kmpl.
The XUV 300 Diesel manual gives 20.1 kmpl & Diesel automatic gives 19.7 kmpl of fuel economy.
Renault Kiger:
Starting with the price of 6,49,990 lakh (ex-showroom), The Renault Kiger is one of the most affordable & Best Compact SUVs in India. From scoring 4 star rating in the Global NCAP crash test to providing best price to feature ration in the comact SUV segment makes it a go to option for the new car buyers in India. Though being a cost effective yet feature proof/loaded car brings its own downfalls with the Kiger such as poor fitments, irregular panel gaps & average equipment quallity brings down the price range of the SUV but in a longer run customers feels its downside.
Key features of the Renault Kiger:
- 4 Airbags with ABS, EBD & Front parking sensors
- 205 mm of ground clearaance
- Wieless mobile charger
- Multiple drive modes
- 20.32 cm touchscreen infotainment display with wireless smartphone connection.
- Cruise control
- 405 litres of big boot space
- 17.78 cm instrument cluster
- Arkamys aound system
Renault Kiger engine & gearbox options:
The renault kiger is offered with a 1.0 L Naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 72 Hp which is mated with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox & a 1.0 L Turbocharged petrol engine producing 100 Hp & mated with a 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission.
Similar spec compact SUV is offered from Nissan ‘Nissan Magnite’ with 4 star Global NCAP ratings, similar engine & gearbox options & chassis been shared between the two cars as a result of Nissan-Renault Joint Venture. It is evenly great competitor for the race of Best Compact SUVs in India due to its competitive prices a great feature list. Prices for the Nissan Magnite starts from 6.72 L- 12.73 L (On road – Delhi). 360 degree camera, Multi-coloured digital instrument cluster, JBL speakers, Puddle lamps, Traction control are the features offered offered in Magnite over the Renault Kiger.
Another such Duo comes from the Korean sister brands ‘Hyundai-Kia’, the compact SUVs that they have to offer is Hyundai Venue & Kia Sonet.
Hyundai Venue:
Hyundai Venue is the feature rich compact SUV in the segment with a feature list comprising of Ambient lights, DashCam (for Venue Nline variant), 8″ touchscreen infotainment display, Wireless smartphone connectivity witth voice controls, Electronically controlled driver’s seat, Electric sunroof & Level ADAS (Automatic Driver Assistant System).
The Hyundai venue is offered with 3 engine options such as 1.2 L Kappa Petrol engine (Naturlly Aspirated) producing 83 Hp & 113 Nm of torque, 1.0 L Turbo GDi Petrol engine prodducing 120 Hp & 172 Nm of torque & a U2 1.5 L CRDi Diesel engine producing 115Hp & 250 Nm of torque. The Hyundai Venue is not crash tested yet so there is not much to talk about its safety, although the brand says that they have used advanced high strength steel in the venue.
The prices for the hyundai venue starts from 8.86 L- 15.91 L (On road- Delhi) according to engine, gearbox & variant options. Having thees many engine & transmission options makes it a good competitor to run for the best SUVs in India title.
The other counterpart of Hyundai Venue that bets for Best Compact SUVs in India is the Kia Sonet which brings a bold & refreshing design. Similar to Venue it also comes fitted with a host of bells & whistles such as LED mood lights, 10.23″ touchscreen, Electric sunroof, R16 crystal cut alloys, LED headlamps & taillamps, 4- Airbags as standard, Tyre pressure monitoring system. The Kia Sonet has scored 3 stars in Global NCAP crash test. The Kia sonet borrows its petrol & diesel engines from the Hyundai venue producing equal amount of power output.
Prices for the Kia sonet starts from 8.82 L-17.58 L (On roaad- Delhi) according to engine, gearbox & variant options.
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