Mahindra TUV300
Mahindra TUV300 is an unique car with its tough looking stance. The homegrown auto major launched this car by claiming that it has been inspired by battle tank design and this design language certainly made a strong impression among the SUV loving Indians. In a segment highly competed by several products from various auto majors, TUV300 has managed to make its own mark. It is yet to achieve desired sales result, but the compact SUV has managed to impress many buyers in the country.
In terms of design, Mahindra TUV300 carries a rugged and powerful masculine stance from every angle. It gets a perfect boxy shape that delivers the true SUV look. Up front, the car gets vertically slated radiator grille with chrome embellishment, large headlamps and a muscular front bumper with rectangular fog lamps along with a wide central air intake. Side profile gets sharp character lines, a perfect boxy shape, squarish wheel arches, boldly designed alloy wheels, blackened side footstep, blackened out pillars and roof rail.
Rear profile of the SUV features compact taillights, spare wheel mounted to the tailgate and a footstep as well along with chunky bumper. Mahindra offers plenty of accessories for customizing the SUV according to the buyer’s own preference. The seven-seater SUV comes with a length of 3,995 mm and width of 1,835 mm.
Inside the cabin, the car offers generous amount of space and comfort to the occupants. Not only for the occupants, but it also offers 384-litre of boot storage capacity. The interior sports a dual-tone theme, multifunction steering wheel, dual-pod instrument cluster with analog dials and digital MID at the middle. The hexagonal centre control features a touchscreen infotainment system. There are silver accents at the steering wheel and centre console. The car offers generous amount of headroom and leg space as well.
Power source for the Mahindra TUV300 is a 1.5-litre twin-stage turbocharged mHawk diesel engine that is capable of generating power in different states of tune. It churns out power output ranging between 81 bhp and 100 bhp, while maximum torque output ranges between 230 Nm and 240 Nm. Transmission options for the car include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed AMT gearbox. So far, the Mahindra TUV300 is a pretty good compact SUV within the price range of Rs. 10 lakh.
Mahindra TUV300 Price: Rs. 7.59 lakh – Rs. 10.01 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
Maruti Suzuki is evolving its design language and the product strategy as well. The company is focusing on the new age millennial buyers of the country and keeping them in mind it is designing some spectacular models. One of them is the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza that has become the bestselling product in the UV segment within short period after launch in the country. The compact SUV bears an interesting design language and premium features. Rivaling with competitors like Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster, it has become one of the bestselling and most successful products of the Indian car market.
The Vitara Brezza boasts a muscular and aggressive front fascia with a thick chrome bar with teeth like vertical slats flanked by sharp headlamps with projector units and integrated bullhorn pattern LED daytime running lights. The front bumper looks beefy with neatly positioned fog lamps, central air intake with honeycomb mesh and a skid plate as well. At the side profile, it features dual-tone paint scheme and a floating roof design, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, black cladding, sporty alloy wheels.
Rear profile gets a roof spoiler, two-part taillights, a thick chrome bar in form of the tailgate handlebar, a sculpted looking registration enclosure and a muscular bumper along with a skid plate. Overall, the design of this car reflects eye-catching style. Dimensionally, the compact SUV sits within the sub-four meter compact rule with a length of 3,995 mm.
Inside the cabin, Maruti Suzuki has designed the Vitara Brezza with a premium touch. It gets a multifunction steering wheel, little squarish analog dials along with a digital MID at the instrument cluster and it also features mood lighting with different colour options. The centre console gets a touchscreen infotainment system with various connectivity options. In terms of space and comfort too, it offers the occupants a premium experience with ample room, improved quality seat and upholstery materials.
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Power source for the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine sourced from Fiat. The engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox and it churns out 89 bhp of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,750 rpm. Also, the Vitara Brezza offers 24.29 kmpl of impressive fuel efficiency. In terms of pricing, the compact SUV is priced between Rs. 7.5 lakh and Rs. 10.18 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It offers the customers a great value for money and the sky high popularity of this car tells the tale.
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Price: Rs. 7.5 lakh and Rs. 10.18 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Mahindra Bolero
The Bolero is a thorough workhorse and has been popular in the market ever since it made debut several years back. It is known for its affordable pricing and toughness, making it a favourite vehicle for the sub-urbs and rural customers. Over the years, it has brought an unique name to the brand itself and constantly churned sales for the largest UV maker in the country alongside Scorpio.
Moreover, it has created supple off-roading experience to the descending customers as well. Mahindra Bolero has the 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with common rail diesel injection and a five-speed manual transmission. It generates 63 bhp of power 180 Nm of peak torque. Mahindra also offers a slightly more powerful D70 version of the engine that develops 70 bhp of power with the SLE, the SLX and the ZLX trims with the Power Plus badge.
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The Power Plus is offered with a seven seat configuration just as the regular Bolero while sharing most of the components with that successful SUV. The front fascia has undergone no change with the signature horizontal slats, muscular bumper, contemporary body decals and sharper blue vision headlights occupying the leading portion.
On the inside, the seven-seater is given better seat cushioning to support body contours. The other important features over the regular Bolero are enhanced warranty of 3 years/100000 kilometres, Driver Information System (DIS), digital instrument cluster, dual-tone interior, voice messaging function and engine immobilizer.
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The Bolero is a pivotal product in terms of volume sales for the homegrown manufacturer. Despite roller-coaster sales of some of its SUVs, the Bolero has always been up there and its next generation model is expected to appeal for a wider band of customers with improved styling and convenience.
Mahindra Bolero Price: Rs. 6.61 lakh to Rs. 8.13 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Ford EcoSport
Ford has earned great success in the country in various segments of domestic car market in recent past with products like Figo hatchback, Aspire compact sedan, EcoSport compact SUV, Endeavour large SUV. Even the iconic sports coupe Mustang too received a positive response in the country right after its launch. But, one of the most popular and bestselling models from the brand is the EcoSport. Its muscular beefy design, toughness, strong road presence, efficient and powerful 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine has played great role behind the success of this vehicle.
Up front, the EcoSport gets sharp headlamps and chrome garnished large and bold radiator grille. The front bumper comes with a chunkier and masculine appearance sporting neatly positioned fog lamps with chrome bezel and black cladding. The front overhand looks shorter. At the side profile, the compact SUV comes with sporty alloy wheels, flared wheel arches, lower body cladding, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, black glass area, sharp character lines.
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Rear profile of the compact SUV features wraparound two part taillights, an integrated roof spoiler, tailgate mounted spare wheel and a chunky bumper with black cladding. Overall, the design is pretty attractive and the car gets a strong road presence. Dimensionally, it sits just within the sub-four meter limit with a length of 3,999 mm and it has a width of 1,765 mm.
Inside the cabin, Ford EcoSport gets a multi-function steering wheel with silver accent, two-pod analog dials along with a digital MID at the instrument cluster. The centre console looks bit tidy with the unusual design and it doesn’t get any touchscreen infotainment system which would have been a great feature if offered. The seat and upholstery material quality is undoubtedly pretty good and the SUV offers generous space and comfort to the occupants. Power source of Ford EcoSport includes two petrol engines and a single diesel unit as well.
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The petrol engines are a 1.5-litre Ti-VCT unit and a 1.0-litre EcoBoost motor as well. The former one kicks out 110 bhp of peak power at 6,300 rpm and 140 Nm of peak torque at 4,400 rpm. The EcoBoost petrol engine is the most popular engine from the American auto major and this engine generates 124 bhp of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 170 Nm of peak torque at 1,400 rpm. Diesel model gets a 1.5-litre DV5 engine under the hood, generating 99 bhp of peak power at 3,750 rpm and 205 Nm of peak torque at 1,750 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed MT and a 6-speed AT (Petrol only).
Ford EcoSport Price: Rs. 7.18 lakh and Rs. 10.76 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Mahindra Thar
Mahindra is certainly the biggest SUV manufacturer of India and this homegrown carmaker has a range of powerful and capable tough looking SUVs in its stable. Thar is a dedicated off-roader from the brand and this car can be easily called as a true blue SUV. The Thar looks very rugged, aggressive and muscular and if you love adventurous off-roading trips then this can be your perfect choice.
Mahindra Thar bears the design similarity to the iconic Willys Jeep from the Second World War era. This SUV sports a very aggressive front fascia thanks to the iconic vertically slated teeth like radiator grille flanked by large round shaped protruding headlamps and a chunky bumper as well. The front ends of front fenders hold the turn indicators and they create the retro appeal like the Willys Jeep.
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The SUV gets alloy wheels, metal footstep, protruding fenders and blackened ORVM caps. It is available in both hardtop and retractable soft top versions. Rear profile of the SUV boasts chunky taillights, tailgate mounted spare wheel and a black bumper. Dimensionally, the SUV comes measuring 3,760 mm of length, 1,640 mm of width, 1,904 mm of height and it also has a wheelbase of 2,430 mm. 187 mm of ground clearance helps the car on treacherous terrains and also it helps the Thar with greater ascending and descending capability.
However, interior of the car is pretty spartan in terms of design and features. But, the practicality is undeniable inside the cabin. The steering wheel doesn’t get any control buttons mounted on it, while the instrument cluster sports three analog dials with chrome bezel. Also there is a small digital MID as well. The center console comes with a provision for a radio, but don’t expect any touchscreen infotainment system or something like that. In terms of space, it offers generous room to the occupants.
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On the powertrain front, the Mahindra Thar DI gets a 2.6-litre MDI 3200TC L diesel engine capable of churning out 63 bhp of peak power at 3,200 rpm and 195 Nm of peak torque at 1,400 rpm. It is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options. On the other hand, the Mahindra Thar CRDe comes powered by a 2.5-litre NEF TCI- CRDe engine that is capable of pumping out 105 bhp of peak power at 3,800 rpm and 247 Nm of peak torque at 1,800 rpm and power in this car is sent to all the four wheels. Transmission duty in the Mahindra Thar is done by a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Mahindra Thar Price: Rs. 6.27 lakh and Rs. 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Renault Duster
Renault has earned pretty much success in Indian market and a major part of that attributes to the models like Duster and Kwid. Despite tough competition from Ford EcoSport, Renault Duster has managed to establish itself as a very popular and bestselling model. The car is priced between Rs. 8.65 lakh and Rs. 13.84 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Therefore the lower variants are positioned within the Rs. 10 lakh slab.
The French automaker launched the facelifted Duster last year after unveiling it at the 2016 New Delhi Auto Expo in February. In terms of design, the SUV appears pretty attractive and it gets a strong road presence. Up front, the SUV sports a thick horizontal chrome bar at the radiator grille flanked by sharp headlamps that portray a clustered look. The front bumper sports a chunky look with neatly positioned circular fog lamps, thick skid plate and bold mesh at central air intake.
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At the side profile, the Duster sports flared wheelarches, sporty alloy wheels, metal footstep, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, body coloured door handles, blackened out pillars and sporty roof rails. Rear profile of the SUV gets waterfall pattern taillights with LED insert, a thick chrome bar in form of the tailgate handlebar with DUSTER lettering and thick skid plate at the chunky bumper.
Inside the cabin, Renault Duster gets a premium feel with the design, features, seat and upholstery materials along with the space and comfort on offer. It sports a multifunction steering wheel, three-pod instrument cluster with analog dials and a digital MID and there are chrome bezels as well. The centre console gets a shiny black appearance along with a touchscreen infotainment system and circular AC vents. The black interior theme enhances the sporty appeal of the car. It gets DUSTER lettering at different places inside the cabin.
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On the powertrain front, Renault Duster is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol model draws power from a 1.5-litre K4M engine capable of churning out 105 bhp of peak power at 5,600 rpm and 142 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Transmission options for the petrol powered Duster include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a CVT. The diesel model on the other hand is equipped with a 1.5-litre dCi engine that pumps out power in two different states of tune, 84 bhp and 108 bhp. Transmission options include a manual gearbox and an AMT as well. However, the diesel AMT is not available within Rs. 10 lakh slab. The car is available in both 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrain options.
Renault Duster Price: Rs. 8.65 lakh and Rs. 13.84 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Nissan Terrano Base XL (P) and XE (D)
Nissan Terrano looks quite similar to the Renault Duster. Despite the different badge and couple of distinctive features, the SUV appears very much to the Renault Duster. However, despite all these, Terrano couldn’t become as successful as the French car. Even after being in business in Indian market for quite some time, Nissan Terrano is yet to fetch a good sales result. The car is priced between Rs. 9.99 lakh and Rs. 14.20 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Therefore only the base trims XL (P) and XE (D) are priced within Rs. 10 lakh slab.
In terms of design, Nissan Terrano comes pretty muscular and closely similar to Duster. It shares several components with the Renault Duster, thanks to Nissan’s alliance with the French auto major. Up front, Nissan Terrano features large and sharp headlamps with a heavily chrome garnished front grille between them. The front bumper gets a muscular stance with round shaped neatly positioned fog lamps, a central large air intake and skid plate.
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At the side profile, it gets flared wheelarches, sporty alloy wheels, metal footstep, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, chrome finished door handles, sporty roof rail. Rear profile of this SUV gets compact taillights and a chunky bumper. Overall, the similarities between Duster and Terrano are very much visible from every angle.
Interior of the car shares close similarity with the French compact SUV. It dons a dual-tone theme inside the cabin. Apart from that, it gets a multifunction steering wheel, three pod instrument cluster with chrome bezel and analog digital combo display. Centre console gets a clean and compact look with a touchscreen infotainment system that comes with various connectivity options. However, the base variants don’t get that. Seat and upholstery material quality are pretty good and it offers generous amount of space and comfort to the occupants.
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On the powertrain front, Nissan Terrano gets both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol model comes with a 1.6-litre K4M engine under the hood paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The engine is capable of churning out 102 bhp of peak power at 5,850 rpm and 145 Nm of peak torque at 3,750 rpm. The base diesel model is powered by a 1.5-litre dCi K9K turbocharged unit under the hood that is coupled with a 5-speed gearbox and kicks out 84 bhp of peak power at 3,750 rpm and 200 Nm of peak torque at 1,900 rpm.
Nissan Terrano Price: Rs. 9.99 lakh and Rs. 14.20 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Hyundai Creta E Plus 1.4 CRDI
Hyundai Creta is a very muscular looking SUV from the South Korean auto major. It has earned positive response from the domestic customers within short period of time. The car has been designed following the automaker’s latest Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language and it has been developed for the emerging market like India, where demands and popularity of SUVs and crossovers are phenomenal. Available in both petrol and diesel engine options, this SUV is priced between Rs. 9.29 lakh and Rs. 14.64 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Here we are talking about the Hyundai Creta E Plus 1.4 CRDI that is available at Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Speaking about its design, the SUV sports a muscular stance with sharp headlamps with projector units and integrated LED daytime running lights. The front grille gets horizontal thick slats with plenty of chrome garnishing. A chunky and muscular front bumper with vertically positioned fog lamps with black housing and a black central air intake enhance the visual appeal of the SUV along with the black cladding and skid plate.
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At the side profile, Hyundai Creta features sharp creases and sculpted appearance. It gets black cladding, sporty alloy wheels, turn indicator integrated ORVMs, blackened A and B pillar delivering a floating roof design, sporty roof rails etc. Moving to the rear profile of the SUV, Creta gets a roof spoiler, two-part wraparound sharp taillight, a thick chrome bar above the registration enclosure, black bumper along with a skid plate.
Interior of the Hyundai Creta is packed with various upmarket features. But the particular variant E Plus CRDi we are talking about is positioned lower and it doesn’t sport as much features as are available in top variants. It gets a multifunction steering wheel, analog and digital display consisting instrument cluster. The centre console doesn’t sport a touchscreen infotainment system, but there is a 2-DIN display flanked by several control buttons. In terms of seat and upholstery, the Creta offers an upmarket vibe and space on offer is pretty impressive indeed ensuring comfortable experience for the occupants.
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The particular Creta we are talking about gets power from a 1.4-litre U2 VGT CRDi diesel engine coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This engine is well capable of churning out 89 bhp of peak power at 4,000 rpm and 224 Nm of peak torque at 1,500 rpm along with an impressive fuel efficiency of 21.38 kmpl. With this, overall package, the Creta E Plus CRDI is a pretty attractive model for the buyers who want a tough looking, spacious car under Rs. 10 lakh.
Hyundai Creta E Plus 1.4 CRDI Price: Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Force Gurkha
The Force Gurkha is available in 3-door Xplorer and 5-door Xpedition variants. Under the hood, power comes from the Mercedes OM 616 sourced 2.6 litre inter-cooled, direct injection, turbocharged diesel engine that is BSIV compliant. It is tuned to produce 84 bhp at 3,200 rpm and 230 Nm of peak torque and comes mated to the G-28 five-speed all-synchromesh manual transmission.
It is the ace vehicle in the Pune-based manufacturer’s portfolio and is known for the highly capable off-roading skills. For this year, Force made changes to replicate the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The off-roader can be specified in both soft-top and hardtop versions. It gets tough bits like steel bumper with foglamps, factory fitted snorkel intake for better water wading, etc.
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The interior features four-spoke steering wheel, redesigned floor console with new storage spaces and a new gear knob for 2017. You also get access to a manual air-con unit only on the hardtop version. The structural changes made are the new C-in-C chassis frame for improved structural integrity.
Force Motors is offering 18 months and unlimited kilometre warranty on the 2017 Gurkha. The off-roader is one of the sturdy models out there in the below Rs. 10 lakh category and it gives direct competition to the Mahindra Thar.
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If the brand can increase its reach in the domestic market, it will surely help the sales of Gurkha. Due to its decent pricing, off-roading capabilities and sturdy character, the Force Gurkha is certainly a force to reckon with among the popular SUVs in the country
Force Gurkha Price: Rs. 7.76 lakh and Rs. 8.67 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Maruti Gypsy
Maruti Gypsy is the car that taught the Indians off-roading. It has been one of the iconic cars in the Indian market for quite long time. Apart from the off-roading enthusiasts, this car has been the favourite for various armed forces of the country. With the arrival of so many SUVs and crossovers, Maruti Suzuki Gypsy currently lags behind in the market. But its appeal is not over and there are many enthusiasts who still love this car.
Speaking about design, the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy comes with a retro charm that has been blended perfectly with practicality. It is available in both soft top and hard top variants and power source for the car is a 1.3-litre G13BB MPFI petrol engine that is capable of churning out 80 bhp of peak power at 6,000 rpm and 103 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm. It offers 11.96 kmpl of fuel efficiency. Another interesting fact is that it comes with a 4×4 drivetrain layout that makes it capable to run on rough terrains easily.
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Up front, the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy gets a compact look with round shaped headlamps and a black radiator grille with diamond pattern mesh and the brand logo located at the centre. The front bumper is blackened and there are integrated rectangular and retro shaped fog lamps. Also, there is a tow hook at the bottom. The car doesn’t sport any heavy styling or additional cosmetic elements.
At the side profile, it sports flared and protruding wheelarches. The blackened ORVMs don’t get any turn indicator integrated to them. Moving to the rear profile, it gets brake lights mounted to the black rear bumper and there is a tailgate mounted spare wheel as well. The interior of Maruti Suzuki Gypsy is pretty spartan in terms of styling compared to the other modern cars available in market.
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It gets no multifunction steering wheel, no classy touchscreen infotainment system. The instrument cluster gets only analog dials and at the centre console there is provision for a radio unit, but no fancy elements are visible there. Speaking about seating arrangement, apart from the driver and front passenger seat it gets two benches at two sides facing each other offering a total seating capacity of 8 persons. The cabin is not very spacious, but the practicality of it is undeniable.
Maruti Suzuki Gypsy Price: Rs. 6.23 lakh – Rs. 6.38 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi)