The Indian auto market is going to welcome many new car launches by the end of this year. This article will bring to you a list of the top SUV cars in 2021 along with information about their features, specs, mileage, and prices. Read on to find out.
Mahindra Thar
- Price: Rs 12.10 - 14.15 lakh*
Our list of best SUV cars in India in 2021 starts with the all-new Mahindra Thar. At first sight, the vehicle throbs the hearts of domestic car enthusiasts with a macho and rugged road presence. Inside, the domestic automaker packs its high-selling SUV with a host of premium features, including an innovative 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with off-road stats, cruise control, and roof-mounted speakers. Apart from that, it also gets an electronic air conditioner, steering mounted audio controls, a multi-info display, power windows, and keyless entry. On the safety front, the new Thar is equipped with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, ESC, and a roll cage.
Mechanically, the brand-new Mahindra’s best SUV car employs both diesel and petrol engines mated to either a 6-speed MT or AT gearbox. The diesel one is a 2.2-litre unit making 130PS of power and 300Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the petrol is a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit capable of churning out 150PS and 320Nm. Currently, the Mahindra Thar is the only best SUV car in its segment and will rival the Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha in the future.
Renault Kiger
- Price: Rs 5.45 - 9.72 lakh*
The Renault Kiger is also among the best SUV vehicles in 2021. In comparison with other cars in the same price range, the French SUV stands out with a quirky design and a spacious cabin sporting such an extensive feature list. Some highlights include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Arkamys sound system, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. Besides, the Kiger also comes with automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start, four airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors. To give it an edge, Renault offers its famous sub-4-meter SUV with three drive modes, namely the eco, normal, and sport mode, as well.
Based on the brand’s CMF-A+ platform, the 2021 Kiger is powered by a 72PS/96Nm 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit paired with a 5-speed MT or AMT gearbox. Moreover, it is also available with a 100PS/160Nm 1.0 turbo-petrol engine. Transmission options offered on this unit are a 5-speed MT and a 5-speed CVT. In its segment, the Renault Kiger challenges the likes of the Toyota Urban Cruiser, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, and the Nissan Magnite.
Hyundai Creta
- Price: Rs 9.99 - 17.53 lakh*
Topping off our list of the best SUV cars in 2021 is the Hyundai Creta. In its recent avatar, the Korean SUV was given heavy tweaks both outside, inside, and under the hood. The Creta now comes with a more attractive look thanks to sleeker LED headlamps and taillamps, and revised 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. Meanwhile, the cabin also witnesses many new feature additions such as climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a Bose sound system, cruise control, and a semi-digital instrument cluster. Other notable elements include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring BlueLink connected car tech, six airbags, ABS with EBD, and ESC.
Performance-wise, the all-new Hyundai Creta comes with 115PS/144Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 140PS/242Nm 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, and 115PS/250Nm 1.5-litre diesel engines mated to a 6-speed MT as standard. Apart from that, the 1.5-litre petrol unit is also equipped with a CVT. Meanwhile, the turbo-petrol one gets a choice of a 7-speed DCT. The diesel engine, on the other hand, is available with an optional 6-speed torque converter. In its segment, the Hyundai Creta takes on the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Kia Seltos, Renault Duster, Nissan Kicks, and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, the Tata Harrier, and MG Hector.
That completes our article on the top SUV cars in 2021. Which model do you prefer best? Don’t hesitate to comment below!
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*These prices are all ex-showroom prices in New Delhi.
**All image credit goes to the owner.
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