These ten vehicles ought to be at the top of your short list if you’re looking to add a high rider to your garage.
1. Tata Nexon 2020-2023
The only vehicle in its class to obtain a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests is the sub-4-meter SUV from Tata. The Nexon has received numerous feature and aesthetic improvements over the previous model with the 2020 redesign. These include standard features such the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), two airbags, ABS with EBD, and reverse parking sensors. Along with these amenities, it has a sunroof, a 7-inch touchscreen, an 8-speaker Harman audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, projector headlights with LED DRLs, and linked technologies. Two engine options are available for the Nexon: a 1.5-liter diesel and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol. Both engine options come with an AMT option.
2. Mahindra XUV300
In the sub-4 million class, Mahindra offers a number of vehicles, but none with as many features as the XUV300. It has multiple features that are first for the sector, including rear disc brakes, dual-zone climate control, and seven airbags. Along with these features, it has leatherette upholstery, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated ORVMs, ESP, and hill start assist.
Two engines are available: a 1.5-liter diesel (117PS/300Nm) and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol (110PS/200Nm). There is just an AMT option for the diesel.
3. Maruti Vitara Brezza
Now, there is just one Maruti SUV available for purchase. However, it lacks the diesel engine that one would anticipate from a high rider and instead settles for a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that produces 104 horsepower and 138 Nm of mild hybrid technology. The engine’s claimed stats are the greatest in its class, in typical Maruti manner, but only when combined with a 4-speed automated transmission. For the manual and automatic, the figures are 17.03 and 18.76 kmpl, respectively.
Because Maruti offers a worry-free ownership experience, the Vitara Brezza is a popular choice. It also boasts a respectable feature list that includes auto climate control, a 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights with LED fog lamps, and engine push start/stop. Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, a rear parking camera, Hill Hold Assist, and ISOFIX child restraint mounts are all included for safety.
4. Hyundai Venue 2019-2022
The Venue, which debuted last year, completely revolutionized the sub-4-meter SUV market. It became an instant hit and is now among the top 10 best-selling cars in India because to its daring appearance, extensive feature set, and range of engine options. The extensive feature list of the Venue includes an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, a sunroof, and automatic projector headlights with cornering functionality. It has six airbags, ABS with EBD, a tire pressure monitoring system, an electronic stability control (ESC), a rear parking camera with sensors, and hill assist control as safety features.
Under the hood, you get the option of a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The two-pedal option is only available on the 1.0-litre turbo, which can be had with a 7-speed DCT as well.
5. Ford EcoSport 2015-2021
Among the first to capitalize on the growing demand for small SUVs was the Ford EcoSport. It’s without a doubt one of the most attractive and feature-rich products in the market. Ford outfitted it with rain-sensing wipers, an 8-inch touchscreen including Apple CarPlay, Android, and SYNC3 technology, an 8-beam reflector headlamp system with LED DRLs, and a sunroof. In addition to standard features like ABS, ESC, Hill Launch Assist, and ISOFIX child seats, the EcoSport was the first vehicle in its class to have six airbags.
The 1.5-liter gasoline engine produces 122 horsepower and 149 Nm, while the diesel engine of the same capacity produces 100 horsepower and 215 Nm. Both engines come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. On the petrol alone, a 6-speed automatic is an optional feature.
