SUVs have become popular in India, and every automaker offers more than one in their portfolio. While most new launches have gained popularity, some names remain the most searched on Google, and here are the top five SUVs that have been trending in the last 30 days. We also explain what has made them popular in a market that is filled with so many options.
Mahindra Thar
The Mahindra Thar is one of the few proper 4X4s one can buy in India. The Thar has been popular amongst off-road enthusiasts and city-dwellers alike, as it is compact enough to blend into the city while it also feels at home on long highway stretches, owing to its powerful diesel and petrol engines. The Thar gets a 117bhp diesel engine, a 130bhp diesel engine, or a 150bhp petrol engine to choose from. For those looking for something more, the Thar Roxx is the answer.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki has brought back names from the past for its new vehicles and they have worked — the Baleno is a good example. The Grand Vitara, however, was introduced with Toyota’s partnership and the SUV is available in mild or strong hybrid forms, with the latter gaining a lot of popularity amongst buyers. The Grand Vitara is also available in an all-wheel-drive version. The Grand Vitara in its mild hybrid form makes 102bhp while its strong hybrid version makes 91bhp.
Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta is the best-selling vehicle in the segment and the recent refresh has added to the SUVs popularity. Available in petrol, diesel, and with an all-electric powertrain, the Creta caters to a wide audience. The Creta has been so successful for Hyundai that the carmaker is already working on the next-generation Creta, which will underpin its sibling, which is next on the list.
Kia Seltos
Now why is the Kia Seltos trending? The answer to that is when hasn’t it? The Kia Seltos proved to be a blockbuster hit for the South Korean carmaker when it set foot in India. Offered with petrol and diesel options, the Seltos is yet to get the EV treatment like the Creta, however, Kia is gearing up to launch the next-generation Seltos in India soon, which could get an electric powertrain. For now, the Kia Seltos will remain the coolest kid on the block.
Tata Curvv
When something clicks, make full use of the potential — the Tata Curvv is a good example. When the whole EV transitioning thing was happening, Tata decided to electrify its best-seller, the Nexon. This went on to become such a success that the Tata Curvv soon followed in diesel, petrol, and electric versions. Adding to that is the SUV-coupe design, and a Dark variant, making the Curvv a compelling choice in the segment.
