Top 10 Suvs in India under 15 lakhs

India is a country where the SUVs gained popularity in the past half a decade and SUVs are among the top-selling vehicles in the country. Therefore, manufacturers are focusing on adding more SUVs to their portfolio. So, if you’re planning to buy an SUV under 15 lakhs, here is the list of the top 10 vehicles.

Here is a quick comparison before looking down for a more detailed review.

* Mileage is as per claims by the manufacturer

These are the Top 10 SUV under 15 lakh to consider.

1. 1. TATA NEXON

5-star rating in Global NCAP crash Test – the only car to receive this rating in its segment.

Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as standard. It also features projector headlights with LED DRLs, sunroof, 7-inch touchscreen with 8-speaker Harman audio unit, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster and connected technology.

Engine Variants:

• 1.2L 3 cylinder Petrol Turbocharged revotron engine,
• Power – 120hp @ 5500rpm
• Torque – 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
• 1.5L 4-cylinder Diesel Turbocharged revotorq engine,
• Power – 110hp @ 4000 rpm
• Torque – 260Nm @1500-2750 rpm

2. Kia Seltos

Bose audio system, sunroof, blindspot camera, air purifier, 8-inch heads-up display, sound mood lighting,10.25-inch touchscreen, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, six airbags, 360-degree camera, and front parking sensors.

Kia Seltos feels premium and is the third highest-selling brand in India.

Engine Variants:

• 1.4L Petrol turbo GDI engine,
• Power – 138bhp
• Torque – 242 Nm
• 1.5L Smartstream petrol engine,
• Power – 113hp
• Torque – 144Nm
• 1.5L Diesel engine,
• Power – 113 bhp
• Torque – 250Nm

3. Mahindra XUV 300

Seven airbags, dual-zone climate control, and rear disc brakes. It also gets heated ORVMs, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leatherette upholstery, rear parking camera, ESP, and Hill Start Assist.

Engine Variants:

• 1.2L Petrol engine,
• Power – 109hp @ 5000rpm
• Torque – 200Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm
• 1.5L Diesel engine,
• Power – 114hp @ 4000 rpm
• Torque – 300Nm @1500-2500 rpm

4. Hyundai Creta

LED projector headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seats, rear AC vents, air purifier, 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, six airbags, eSIM-based connected technology, and Hill Start Assist.

Engine Variants:

• 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel engine,
• Power – 115 ps
• Torque – 250 Nm
• 1.4L Kappa Turbo GDi Petrol engine,
• Power – 140 Ps
• Torque – 242 Nm
• 1.5L MPi Petrol engine,
• Power – 115 Ps
• Torque – 144 Nm

5. Ford Ecosport

LED DRLs, sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, push-button start/stop system, and an 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC3 system, Apple CarPlay and Android system. The EcoSport was the first in its segment to offer six airbags, coupled with staples such as ABS, ESC, Hill Launch Assist, and ISOFIX child seats.

Engine Variants:

• 1.5L Ti-VCT Petrol engine,
• Power – 121 bhp
• Torque – 149 Nm
• 1.5L TDCi Diesel engine,
• Power – 99 bhp
• Torque – 215 Nm

6. Hyundai Venue

Automatic projector headlamps with cornering function, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, sunroof, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For safety, it receives six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera with sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hill Assist Control.

Engine Variants:

• 1.2L Kappa Petrol engine,
• Power – 83 Ps @ 6000rpm
• Torque – 114 Nm @ 4000 rpm
• 1.0L Kappa Turbo GDi Petrol engine,
• Power – 120hp @ 6000 rpm
• Torque – 172Nm @1500-4000 rpm
• 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel engine,
• Power – 100 Ps @ 4000 rpm
• Torque – 240 Nm @ 1500- 2750 rpm

7. Maruti Vitara Brezza

LED headlamps with LED fog lamps, 7-inch infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, engine push start/stop, and auto climate control. For safety, there are dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking camera, Hill Hold Assist, and ISOFIX child restraint mounts.

Engine Variants:

• 1.5L Petrol engine,
• Power – 103.26 bhp @ 6000rpm
• Torque – 138 Nm @ 4400rpm
• 1.5L TDCi Diesel engine,
• Power – 99 bhp
• Torque – 215 Nm

8. MG Hector

LED DRLs and fog lamps, a big panoramic sunroof, leather seats, 6-way power-adjustable driver seat, 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with iSMART connected technology, 7-inch MID, 360-degree parking camera, six airbags, front parking sensors, Hill Hold, ESP, and traction control.

Engine Variants:

• 1.5L Ti-VCT Petrol engine,
• Power – 141 bhp @5000 rpm
• Torque – 250 Nm @1600-3600rpm
• 2.0L TDCi Diesel engine,
• Power – 167.6 bhp @3750 rpm
• Torque – 350 Nm @1750-2500rpm

9. KIA Sonet

1. 1. • 10.25- inch touchscreen
      • 7-speaker Bose audio
      • Wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play
      • Voice commands
      • Connected UVO app
      • Sound mood lights
      • Cruise Control
      • Sunroof
      • An air purifier with perfume and virus protection
      • Ventilated front seats
      • Traction control

Engine Variants:

1. 1. 1. 1.2-litre Petrol 85 bhp with a 5-speed manual
      2. 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol 120 bhp with 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT
      3. 1.5-litre Diesel 100 bhp with a 6-speed manual
      4. 1.5-litre Diesel 115 bhp with 6-speed AT

10. TATA Harrier

Xenon HID projector headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, a massive panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, 8.8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 7-inch instrument cluster.

Engine Variants:

• 2.0L Diesel engine,
• Power – 167 bhp @3750rpm
• Torque – 350 Nm @1750-2500rpm