Looking for an SUV under ₹12 lakh? Maruti Suzuki Brezza to Mahindra XUV 3XO - Top 5 options
If you are looking for an SUV under ₹12 lakh, here is a quick look at the available options.
The SUVs have been witnessing an ever-increasing popularity and demand in the Indian passenger vehicle market, which is in sync with the global phenomenon. The automakers have been capitalising on this trend with the introduction of a wide range of products in this segment. Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite are some of the popular names in this space.
The larger space compared to hatchbacks, higher and bolder road presence compared to hatchbacks and sedans, and affordable price tags compared to bigger SUVs have been fueling the demand for the sub-compact SUVs in the Indian market.
If you are looking for an SUV with a budget under ₹12 lakh, here are some of the key available options.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
One of the bestselling SUVs in India and a key revenue churner for the brand since its inception, the Brezza comes with a boxy design and loads of upmarket features that not only enhance its popularity but also allow the occupants to go to places that a hatchback or a low-sitting sedan may not be able to. It comes powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, with multiple transmission choices.
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon is another key player in this space that gave the homegrown auto giant a strong foothold in the Indian SUV space. The key USP of the Nexon is its wider range of powertrain options, including a variety of engine and transmission choices, compared to other models in this segment. Also, the range of advanced technology-aided upmarket features further adds zing to the SUV.
Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue is the South Korean automaker's take in this space. Like the Tata Nexon, the Hyundai Venue is available in multiple powertrain options. These include a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor, a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Also, it gets a wide range of transmission choices as well. The Venue is ready to receive its next-generation avatar soon.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO is the most affordable Mahindra SUV, and it is the only sub-compact SUV from the automaker in the Indian market. The sharp design, host of upmarket features, powertrain choices, including a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and 1.5-litre diesel engine, make this SUV a desirable choice. Interestingly, despite being a sub-compact SUV, the XUV 3XO is still capable of handling rough terrains without much hassle.
Kia Sonet
Kia may be a relatively new brand in the Indian market, but it has earned a lot of popularity with models like Seltos and Sonet. The Kia Sonet can be dubbed as a more upmarket counterpart of the Hyundai Venue. It has an eye-catching design and loads of upmarket features. Powertrain choices of the Kia Sonet include a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor and a 1.5-litre diesel unit.
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