1. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza ₹ 8.15 - 10.89 Lakhs
The most popular compact-SUV is, without any surprise, a Maruti product. With only a diesel engine , the Vitara Brezza is aimed to be just one thing: A compact and practical vehicle just for Indians. The Brezza offers ample amounts of space and seat support, even while being under four metres in length. And because of the trust of Indians in Maruti, the Vitara Brezza has also got good resale value, alongside the brand’s excellent sales and service network.
2. Tata Motors Nexon ₹ 6.42 - 10.60 Lakhs
The Nexon is one of the strongest contenders in the compact-SUV segment. It is also the first compact SUV from the Indian brand. The funky looks derived from Tata’s Impact Design 2.0 philosophy has won in attracting the younger mass. Available in a petrol or diesel, mated to either a manual or AMT gearbox, the Nexon offers just enough to be a practical, yet fun, daily. The Tata Nexon also ticks a lot of boxes, if features are what you are looking for.
3. Renault Duster ₹ 9.07 - 15.16 Lakhs
The Renault Duster, although not being under four metres of length, is one of the first SUVs that spread the compact-SUV trend in the country. Identical to the Nissan Terrano, the Duster is offered both in petrol as well as diesel engines. The diesel is offered in two states of tune; both showcasing good low-end torque. This character gives the Duster, a good balance of performance both in the city and on the highway.
4. Hyundai Creta ₹ 9.16 - 17.09 Lakhs
With the sharp and elegant styling, the Hyundai Creta is most preferred by young families. The body shows a mature form of Hyundai’s ‘Fluidic’ design language and offers enough space for five passengers. The new Creta comes feature-rich and doesn’t compromise on safety either. For all these reasons, the Hyundai Creta even became the best-selling SUV in India at a point.
5. Mahindra XUV 500 ₹ 11.58 - 18.03 Lakhs
The XUV 500 is the most popular Mahindra. The ‘Cheetah-inspired’ design has gone through three iterations and sales are still going strong. With numerous variants on offer, the XUV 500 can be bought with a wide budget range. When launched back in 2011, the SUV introduced a lot of upmarket features in a lower price range. The Made-In-India SUV has attained its third facelift, with a lot of improvements over the previous versions.