Top 5 SUVs of 2024: Essential Models and Pricing Insights

Top 5 SUVs of 2024: Indian automobile industry witnessed a trend toward SUVs, and segment continues to attract consumers. Today’s SUVs provide bold styling and features and offer high-ground clearance. SUV segment drives majority of sales for various automakers in India. SUV segment in India starts with micro-SUVs such as Tata Punch, n sub-4m compact SUVs are re such as Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Going ahead in segment, re are compact SUVs such as Hyundai Creta and n re are full-size SUVs, such as Toyota Fortuner present in market offered by different auto manufacturers.

Wher looking for SUVs with features, safety, or fuel-efficiency our list of top five SUVs will provide insights into options available under varying budgets:

Tata Punch

Punch from Tata Motors is a micro SUV, having a five-star safety rating from Global NCAP. Punch offers a decent feature list such as a reverse parking camera, semi-digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and more. seats offer decent comfort and re is ample in interiors. Tata Punch is offered with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and has a CNG option as well. price of Tata Punch starts at Rs 6.12 lakh (ex-showroom) for Pure MT variant.

Price: Rs 6.12 lakh (variant: Pure MT) to Rs 10.14 lakh (variant: Creative Plus (S) Camo Edition AMT)

Maruti Suzuki Brezza:

Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a sub-4m compact SUV, offering a spacious interior, feature-loaded cabin, and decent ride quality. Brezza has been a popular choice among consumers in India. It offers features such as a 360-degree parking camera, wireless charger, sunroof, and more. Maruti Suzuki Brezza is offered in a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, along with a CNG option. demand for CNG variants is high in market. price of Maruti Suzuki Brezza starts at Rs 8.34 lakh (ex-showroom) for LXi variant.

Price: Rs 8.34 lakh (variant: Lxi) to Rs 14.14 lakh (variant: Zxi Plus AT Dual Tone)    

Hyundai Creta:

Hyundai Creta is one of best sellers in compact SUV segment. Creta comes loaded with features for comfort and safety as well and re are multiple combinations of powertrain available. re is a performance-oriented variant, Creta N-Line also available in market, offered with a turbo petrol engine. Creta offers six airbags, dual-zone climate control, paramic sunroof, and Level-2 ADAS features. Hyundai Creta is offered in a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine in market, with manual and automatic transmissions on offer. price of Hyundai Creta starts at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for E 1.5 Petrol variant.

Price: Rs 10.99 lakh (variant: E 1.5 Petrol) to Rs 20.14 lakh (variant: SX (O) 1.5 Turbo DCT Dual Tone)    

Mahindra XUV 700:

Mahindra XUV 700 is a mid-size SUV and is a popular choice among consumers looking for a stylish feature-loaded SUV in market. XUV 700 received a five-star safety rating from Global NCAP crash test safety rating. XUV 700 comes loaded with features such as dual-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS features for enhanced safety. Mahindra XUV 700 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine along with an AWD system as well. price of XUV 700 starts at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for MX Petrol MT 5 STR.

Price: Rs 13.99 lakh (variant: MX Petrol MT 5 STR) to Rs 23.84 lakh (variant: AX7 Luxury Pack Petrol AT 6 STR Dual Tone)    

Toyota Fortuner:

Toyota Fortuner is a full-size SUV, based on a ladder-on-frame chassis. Fortuner has been an undisputed segment leader and offers a reliable diesel engine, a great road presence, and comfortable seating. Fortuner offers features such as front-ventilated seats, automatic headlamps, powered adjustable driver seats, driving modes, and more. Toyota Fortuner is offered in a 2.7-litre turbo petrol engine in a 4x2 configuration and a 2.8-litre diesel engine, having a 4x2 and a 4x4 option. price of Toyota Fortuner starts at Rs 33.43 lakh (ex-showroom) for 4X2 MT 2.7 Petrol variant.

Price: Rs 33.43 lakh (variant: 4X2 MT 2.7 Petrol variant) to Rs 51.44 lakh (variant: GR-Sport, having a 4X4 AT 2.8 Diesel)