Top 5 SUVs of 2024: Essential Models and Pricing Insights

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

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

Tata Punch

The 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. The seats offer decent comfort and there is ample space in the interiors. The Tata Punch is offered with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and has a CNG option as well. The price of the Tata Punch starts at Rs 6.12 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 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:

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a sub-4m compact SUV, offering a spacious interior, feature-loaded cabin, and decent ride quality. The 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. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is offered in a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, along with a CNG option. The demand for the CNG variants is high in the market. The price of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza starts at Rs 8.34 lakh (ex-showroom) for the LXi variant.

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

Hyundai Creta:

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

The Mahindra XUV 700 is a mid-size SUV and is a popular choice among consumers looking for a stylish feature-loaded SUV in the market. The XUV 700 received a five-star safety rating from the Global NCAP crash test safety rating. The XUV 700 comes loaded with features such as dual-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS features for enhanced safety. The 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. The price of the XUV 700 starts at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 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:

The Toyota Fortuner is a full-size SUV, based on a ladder-on-frame chassis. The Fortuner has been an undisputed segment leader and offers a reliable diesel engine, a great road presence, and comfortable seating. The Fortuner offers features such as front-ventilated seats, automatic headlamps, powered adjustable driver seats, driving modes, and more. The 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. The price of the Toyota Fortuner starts at Rs 33.43 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 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)