Best SUVs in India (2026)
From compact crossovers to full-size 7-seaters, these are the 56 SUVs on sale in India right now, ordered by starting price. The list opens with the Tata Punch at ₹5.70 Lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Tata Punch
₹5.70 Lakh – ₹10.67 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, CNG · 18.8-20.09 kmpl (petrol), 26.99 km/kg (CNG) · 5★ NCAP
The Punch is Tata's micro SUV that regularly tops India's monthly sales charts, blending hatchback pricing with genuine SUV stance and 187 mm ground clearance. Built on the ALFA platform, it scored 5 stars at Global NCAP and takes on the Hyundai Exter and Maruti Fronx-lite end of the market. The twin-cylinder iCNG variant even offers a sunroof, a segment first at launch.
Punch variants & on-road price →
Nissan Magnite
₹6.00 Lakh – ₹11.30 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 17.4-19.7 kmpl (claimed, powertrain dependent) · 4★ NCAP
The Magnite is Nissan India's sole volume model and the price-warrior of the sub-4m SUV segment, with the 2024 facelift adding a plusher cabin, an AMT option and up to six airbags while retaining rock-bottom pricing. The 1.0 turbo-petrol with CVT remains an unusually affordable pairing for the class. It fights the Renault Kiger, Tata Punch, Maruti Fronx and entry variants of the Nexon and Venue.
Magnite variants & on-road price →
Hyundai Exter
₹6.21 Lakh – ₹10.51 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, CNG · 19–27 kmpl
The Exter is Hyundai's entry SUV and the direct answer to the Tata Punch, blending hatchback running costs with a high-riding stance. It packs segment-first kit such as a dashcam with dual cameras, a sunroof and six airbags as standard. The dual-cylinder CNG option keeps boot space usable, a clever touch rivals lack.
Exter variants & on-road price →
Renault Kiger
₹6.30 Lakh – ₹11.30 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 19.2-20.5 kmpl (ARAI) · 4★ NCAP
The Renault Kiger is the price warrior of the compact SUV class, refreshed in 2025 with a bolder face, updated cabin and six airbags. It significantly undercuts the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza while offering a willing 100 PS turbo-petrol and a 405-litre boot. A four-star Global NCAP result counters the budget-badge perception.
Kiger variants & on-road price →
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
₹6.85 Lakh – ₹11.98 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, CNG · 20.01–22.89 kmpl (petrol), 28.51 km/kg (CNG)
The Fronx is a Baleno-based crossover coupe sold through Nexa, notable for reviving Maruti's 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine. It straddles the premium hatchback and compact SUV spaces, rivalling the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and even the Nissan Magnite. Sharp pricing and a wide powertrain spread — NA petrol, turbo and CNG — have made it a strong seller.
Fronx variants & on-road price →
Tata Nexon
₹7.37 Lakh – ₹14.22 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel, CNG · 17.44 kmpl (petrol MT), 24.08 kmpl (diesel), 24 km/kg (CNG) · 5★ NCAP
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Nexon variants & on-road price →
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
₹7.40 Lakh – ₹13.55 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, CNG · 17.38-19.89 kmpl (petrol/turbo), 22.1 km/kg (CNG) · 5★ NCAP
Facelifted in July 2026 with a Rs 7.40 lakh entry price — notably for the new turbo, which Maruti has made the range's entry engine — the Brezza remains Maruti's sub-4-metre SUV workhorse and a perennial top-three seller. The big news is the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol option (from the Fronx) alongside the familiar 1.5L K15C and a new underbody dual-cylinder CNG kit that frees up boot space, plus front parking sensors, TPMS and Level 1 ADAS features like blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. It fights the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO, and its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and strong resale keep it the segment's safe default.
Brezza variants & on-road price →
Kia Sonet
₹7.41 Lakh – ₹14.09 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 18.2-24.1 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox)
The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-loaded sub-4-metre SUVs on sale, and its 2024 facelift sharpened the styling while making six airbags standard across the range. It remains the only car in its class to offer a diesel-automatic combination, giving it a unique selling point against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The wide engine-gearbox matrix and segment-first features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera keep it a strong all-rounder.
Sonet variants & on-road price →
Mahindra XUV 3XO
₹7.50 Lakh – ₹15.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 17.9-20.6 kmpl (claimed, engine dependent) · 5★ NCAP
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra's comprehensively reworked sub-4m SUV, replacing the XUV300 with sharper styling, a segment-first panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS on top trims. Its 129 bhp TGDi turbo-petrol is among the punchiest in the class, and it holds a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It battles the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
XUV 3XO variants & on-road price →
Toyota Taisor
₹7.70 Lakh – ₹13.00 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, CNG · 20.0-22.8 km/l petrol, 28.5 km/kg CNG (ARAI)
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is Toyota's take on the Maruti Fronx, a coupe-styled crossover that straddles the hatchback and compact SUV segments. Its highlight is the peppy 1.0 Boosterjet turbo-petrol with a proper six-speed torque-converter automatic, a rarity at this price. Against the Fronx, Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter, it offers sportier looks and Toyota's warranty advantage.
Taisor variants & on-road price →
Hyundai Venue
₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.65 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 17–24 kmpl · 5★ NCAP
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Venue variants & on-road price →
Skoda Kylaq
₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 19.1-19.7 kmpl (ARAI) · 5★ NCAP
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Kylaq variants & on-road price →
Kia Syros
₹8.42 Lakh – ₹15.82 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 17.7-20.8 km/l (ARAI, varies by engine and gearbox) · 5★ NCAP
Launched in early 2025, the Kia Syros slots between the Sonet and Seltos with boxy, EV3-inspired styling and a surprisingly premium cabin. It brings big-car features to the sub-4-metre class, including a panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS and segment-first reclining-and-sliding rear seats with ventilation. A 5-star Bharat NCAP rating strengthens its case against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and its own sibling, the Sonet.
Syros variants & on-road price →
Mahindra Bolero
₹9.80 Lakh – ₹11.20 Lakh ex-showroom · Diesel · 16 kmpl (claimed)
The Bolero is Mahindra's evergreen workhorse, a ladder-frame 7-seater that has ruled rural and semi-urban India for over two decades. It sells on toughness, cheap maintenance and a vast service network rather than features or refinement. There is no direct rival at its price; buyers cross-shop it with the Bolero Neo and used Scorpios.
Bolero variants & on-road price →
Mahindra Bolero Neo
₹9.90 Lakh – ₹12.20 Lakh ex-showroom · Diesel · 17.3 kmpl (claimed)
The Bolero Neo is the modernised take on the Bolero formula, built on a hydroformed ladder-frame chassis derived from the TUV300. It pairs the tough-SUV appeal and 7-seat practicality of its elder sibling with a more powerful 100 bhp diesel and a marginally better-equipped cabin. It sits in a niche of its own, competing partly with sub-4m monocoque SUVs like the Tata Nexon diesel on price.
Bolero Neo variants & on-road price →
Tata Punch EV
₹9.99 Lakh – ₹14.44 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 421 km range · 5★ NCAP
The Punch EV is the first Tata built on the pure-EV Acti.ev architecture, bringing a frunk, flush door handles and ADAS-adjacent tech to the micro SUV class. With 25 kWh and 35 kWh packs and a claimed range of up to 421 km, it rivals the Citroen eC3 and undercuts the Nexon EV. It scored 5 stars at Bharat NCAP, making it one of the safest small EVs on sale.
Punch EV variants & on-road price →
MG Astor
₹10.00 Lakh – ₹17.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 13.2-14.8 kmpl (ARAI)
The MG Astor is the petrol sibling of the ZS EV and takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara in the fiercely contested midsize SUV space. It stands out with Level 2 ADAS, a talking AI assistant on the dashboard and a plush red-leather cabin option. Sharp pricing keeps it relevant against newer rivals.
Astor variants & on-road price →
Tata Curvv
₹10.00 Lakh – ₹19.20 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 15.0-18.4 kmpl depending on engine and gearbox · 5★ NCAP
The Curvv is India's first mainstream coupe SUV, slotting between the Nexon and Harrier to fight the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos with a style-first pitch. It offers two turbo-petrols including Tata's new 1.2L GDI Hyperion unit, a 1.5L diesel, and a 500-litre boot with a powered tailgate. Bharat NCAP awarded it a full 5-star rating.
Curvv variants & on-road price →
Mahindra Thar
₹10.32 Lakh – ₹18.00 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 10-15 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) · 4★ NCAP
The three-door Thar is India's definitive lifestyle off-roader, blending genuine 4x4 hardware with retro-modern Jeep-like styling and cult desirability. The second-generation model made it liveable daily with a proper hard-top, touchscreen and automatic options, while an affordable rear-wheel-drive line broadened its reach. Its only like-for-like rival is the Maruti Jimny.
Thar variants & on-road price →
Nissan Tekton
₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 17.8-19.4 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) · 5★ NCAP
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Tekton variants & on-road price →
Renault Duster
₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 17.75-19.41 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) · 5★ NCAP
The Duster is back — the nameplate that created India's midsize SUV segment returned in 2026 on the Renault-Nissan CMF-B platform it shares with the Nissan Tekton, with butch third-generation styling, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and six standard airbags. There is no diesel or AWD this time, but the 160bhp 1.3L turbo-petrol is among the punchiest engines in the class and a 518-litre boot leads it, while a strong-hybrid version is expected around Diwali 2026. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and its own alliance twin, the Tekton.
Duster variants & on-road price →
Skoda Kushaq
₹10.50 Lakh – ₹18.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 17.7-19.8 kmpl (ARAI) · 5★ NCAP
The Kushaq was the first product of Skoda's India 2.0 programme and remains the keen driver's alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. Its European-tuned chassis and strong TSI engines set the segment's dynamic benchmark, and a five-star Global NCAP score underlines its solid build. It counters feature-heavy rivals with substance over gadget count.
Kushaq variants & on-road price →
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Strong Hybrid, CNG · 21.11–27.97 kmpl (strong hybrid), 26.6 km/kg (CNG)
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Grand Vitara variants & on-road price →
Hyundai Creta
₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 17–21 kmpl
The Creta is India's best-selling midsize SUV and the benchmark the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and VW Taigun are measured against. The 2024 facelift brought a bold new face, twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and a 158 bhp turbo-petrol flagship. Its unmatched powertrain spread — petrol, turbo and diesel with multiple automatics — is central to its dominance.
Creta variants & on-road price →
Kia Seltos
₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · ARAI figures for the 2026 gen not announced yet (engines carried over) · 5★ NCAP
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Seltos variants & on-road price →
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
₹11.30 Lakh – ₹20.20 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, CNG, Strong Hybrid · 21.1 km/l petrol, up to 27.97 km/l strong hybrid, 26.6 km/kg CNG (ARAI)
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder brought strong-hybrid technology to the mainstream midsize SUV segment, delivering diesel-beating efficiency of nearly 28 km/l without a plug. Co-developed with Maruti, it shares its platform with the Grand Vitara but wears distinct Toyota styling. Against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Honda Elevate, its self-charging hybrid powertrain and optional AWD remain unique selling points.
Urban Cruiser Hyryder variants & on-road price →
Volkswagen Taigun
₹11.50 Lakh – ₹19.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 17.2-19.9 kmpl (ARAI) · 5★ NCAP
The Volkswagen Taigun is the driver-focused pick among midsize SUVs, pitching German engineering against the feature-loaded Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Its GT variants with the 150 PS 1.5 TSI and DSG remain the quickest way to hustle through a set of corners in this class. Five stars at Global NCAP make it as safe as it is fun.
Taigun variants & on-road price →
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
₹11.90 Lakh – ₹13.55 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 16.39–16.94 kmpl
The Jimny is Maruti's ladder-frame lifestyle off-roader, sold in India exclusively as a 5-door with AllGrip Pro low-range 4x4. It is the direct rival to the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha, trading their diesel muscle for lighter weight, easier everyday manners and Nexa polish. Slow initial sales prompted big price cuts, making it a genuine bargain for off-road enthusiasts.
Jimny variants & on-road price →
Honda Elevate
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 15–17 kmpl
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Elevate variants & on-road price →
Tata Nexon EV
₹12.49 Lakh – ₹17.19 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 489 km range · 5★ NCAP
The Nexon EV is the car that mainstreamed electric SUVs in India and remains among the country's best-selling EVs. The current version offers 30 kWh and 45 kWh packs, with the bigger battery claiming up to 489 km MIDC range and 148 bhp. It rivals the Mahindra XUV400, MG ZS EV and Punch EV, backed by Tata's dominant charging and service ecosystem.
Nexon EV variants & on-road price →
Mahindra Thar Roxx
₹13.00 Lakh – ₹23.40 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 12-14 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) · 5★ NCAP
The Thar Roxx is the five-door evolution of the Thar that finally makes the lifestyle off-roader family-friendly, with a usable rear seat, a 447-litre boot and a plush, feature-rich cabin including a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS. It scored a full 5 stars in Bharat NCAP and drew record bookings at launch. Rivals include the Maruti Jimny five-door and, on price, midsize SUVs like the Hyundai Creta.
Thar Roxx variants & on-road price →
Kia Syros EV
₹13.49 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 526 km range
Launched on 23 July 2026 as Kia's most affordable EV in India, the Syros EV pairs the boxy Syros body with 42 kWh or 51.4 kWh battery packs for a claimed 443-526 km of range — the longer figure a first for the sub-4-metre class. It undercuts nothing on paper (the Nexon EV and XUV 3XO EV start lower) but counters with a 15-year unlimited-km battery warranty for the first owner, an assured 80% three-year buyback, a Battery-as-a-Service plan from Rs 7.99 lakh + Rs 3.3/km, and 39-minute 10-80% DC fast charging.
Syros EV variants & on-road price →
Mahindra Scorpio-N
₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 12-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) · 5★ NCAP
Facelifted in August 2026, the Scorpio-N remains Mahindra's ladder-frame bestseller — now with a redesigned dashboard hosting a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS, over unchanged mechanicals: the 2.0L turbo-petrol and 2.2L diesel with manual or automatic gearboxes and optional 4WD on top diesel trims. New Z6, Z8S and Z8T trims fill out a 27-variant lineup from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh. It fights the Tata Harrier, XUV 7XO and Hyundai Creta on price while offering body-on-frame toughness none of them match.
Scorpio-N variants & on-road price →
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
₹13.90 Lakh – ₹17.40 Lakh ex-showroom · Diesel · 15 kmpl (approx, real world)
The Scorpio Classic keeps the original Scorpio's muscular ladder-frame formula alive alongside the newer Scorpio-N, with a lighter 2.2 mHawk diesel and mild styling updates. It remains a favourite in semi-urban India for its commanding stance, seven seats and proven toughness. It effectively rivals the Bolero Neo above and entry variants of the Scorpio-N itself.
Scorpio Classic variants & on-road price →
Mahindra XUV 7XO
₹13.99 Lakh – ₹25.94 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 13-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) · 5★ NCAP
The XUV 7XO is Mahindra's flagship monocoque SUV, pairing near-two-hundred-horsepower engines with twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and 5-star Global NCAP safety at prices that undercut rivals. It redefined value in the three-row midsize segment at launch and continues to command strong demand. It squares up against the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.
XUV 7XO variants & on-road price →
MG Windsor EV
₹14.00 Lakh – ₹18.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 449 km range
The MG Windsor EV is a crossover-style electric family car that became one of India's best-selling EVs on the back of its limousine-like rear seat and aggressive Battery-as-a-Service pricing. It squares up against the Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV and Mahindra's electric SUVs. The larger-battery Windsor Pro pushes claimed range to 449 km.
Windsor EV variants & on-road price →
MG Hector
₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 13.9 kmpl (petrol CVT) / 17.4 kmpl (diesel), ARAI
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Hector variants & on-road price →
Hyundai Alcazar
₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 15–20 kmpl
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Alcazar variants & on-road price →
Tata Harrier
₹15.00 Lakh – ₹26.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Diesel · 14.6 kmpl (AT), 16.8 kmpl (MT) · 5★ NCAP
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The 2023 facelift added a plush new cabin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score. Powered solely by the punchy 170 PS Kryotec diesel, it battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass on road presence and ride sophistication.
Harrier variants & on-road price →
Tata Safari
₹15.50 Lakh – ₹27.30 Lakh ex-showroom · Diesel · 14.5 kmpl (AT), 16.3 kmpl (MT) · 5★ NCAP
The Safari revives Tata's most iconic nameplate as a three-row flagship built on the Harrier's OMEGA platform, offered in 6- and 7-seat layouts. The 2023 facelift brought a richer cabin with captain chairs, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score. It fights the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar as the family-first premium SUV in Tata's stable.
Safari variants & on-road price →
MG ZS EV
₹17.00 Lakh – ₹20.50 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 461 km range
The MG ZS EV is one of India's longest-running electric SUVs, updated in 2022 with a bigger 50.3 kWh battery and a claimed 461 km range. It offers genuinely brisk performance with 174 bhp on tap and a conventional SUV shape that eases the switch from petrol power. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric.
ZS EV variants & on-road price →
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
₹17.49 Lakh – ₹21.00 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 543 km range
The e Vitara is Maruti Suzuki's first electric vehicle, a born-EV midsize SUV built on the Heartect-e platform in Gujarat for both India and export markets. Offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP battery packs, the larger unit claims over 500 km of MIDC range. It squares up against the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV.
e Vitara variants & on-road price →
Tata Curvv EV
₹17.49 Lakh – ₹22.24 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 585 km range · 5★ NCAP
The Curvv EV is Tata's midsize electric coupe SUV on the Acti.ev platform, launched ahead of its ICE twin as the brand's flagship-adjacent EV below the Harrier EV. With 45 kWh and 55 kWh packs, up to 585 km claimed MIDC range and 165 bhp, it squares up against the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra BE 6. It pairs a 500-litre boot with a frunk and supports fast DC charging.
Curvv EV variants & on-road price →
Hyundai Creta Electric
₹17.99 Lakh – ₹24.38 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 473 km range
The Creta Electric, unveiled at Auto Expo 2025, is Hyundai's mainstream EV built on the familiar Creta body, targeting the Tata Curvv EV, Maruti e Vitara and MG ZS EV. It offers 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs with a claimed range of up to 473 km, plus vehicle-to-load capability. Familiar Creta ergonomics with EV running costs make it an easy first electric car.
Creta Electric variants & on-road price →
Tata Sierra EV
₹18.79 Lakh – ₹25.99 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 665 km range
The Sierra EV is the electric version of Tata's revived Sierra nameplate, launched in July 2026 with 63 kWh and 75 kWh battery packs rated at up to 665 km (MIDC) and a dual-motor QWD flagship that does 0-100 kmph in 5.8 seconds. A 622-litre boot, a frunk and a triple-screen dashboard headline its practicality-plus-tech pitch. It squares up against the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e Vitara and Tata's own Curvv EV.
Sierra EV variants & on-road price →
Mahindra BE 6
₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 682 km range · 5★ NCAP
The BE 6 is the most radical product of Mahindra's born-electric INGLO platform, a driver-focused electric SUV with fighter-jet-inspired cockpit design, a 79 kWh pack rated at up to 682 km and a 282 bhp rear-drive motor. It secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and undercuts most similarly specified EVs. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
BE 6 variants & on-road price →
MG Hector Tomahawk EV
₹19.49 Lakh – ₹23.49 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 517 km range
The MG Hector Tomahawk EV is a three-row electric SUV slotted above the Hector, launched in August 2026 with a 69.2 kWh battery, 517 km claimed range and a segment-first 15.6-inch touchscreen. A five-seat Essence version frees up 610 litres of boot. MG's Battery-as-a-Service plan cuts the entry price to ₹13.99 lakh with a ₹4.9/km battery rental — do the running-cost math before choosing it.
Hector Tomahawk EV variants & on-road price →
Mahindra XEV 9S
₹19.95 Lakh – ₹29.45 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 679 km range
The XEV 9S is Mahindra's three-row electric SUV on the INGLO platform, launched in November 2025 as the family-focused seven-seat sibling to the XEV 9e, with deliveries from early 2026. Its 59, 70 and 79 kWh LFP packs offer up to 679 km of claimed range, backed by a triple-screen cabin and up to 282 bhp. There is no direct seven-seat EV rival at its price; buyers cross-shop it with the Tata Harrier EV, Tata Sierra EV and the XEV 9e.
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Tata Harrier EV
₹21.49 Lakh – ₹30.23 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 627 km range · 5★ NCAP
The Harrier EV is Tata's electric flagship, launched in 2025 with rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor QWD all-wheel-drive layouts producing up to around 390 bhp. The 75 kWh pack claims up to 627 km MIDC range, and it topped Bharat NCAP testing with one of the highest scores ever recorded in India. It goes up against the Mahindra XEV 9e, BYD Atto 3 and upcoming premium EVs, adding off-road terrain modes petrol rivals cannot match.
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Mahindra XEV 9e
₹21.90 Lakh – ₹31.30 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 656 km range · 5★ NCAP
The XEV 9e is Mahindra's electric flagship, a coupe-styled SUV on the INGLO skateboard that pairs a 79 kWh battery and 282 bhp with a triple-screen dashboard stretching across the cabin. With up to 656 km of rated range, a massive 663-litre boot and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, it takes aim at the BYD Atto 3, Tata Harrier EV and entry luxury EVs.
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MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV
₹25.70 Lakh – ₹27.80 Lakh ex-showroom · Hybrid · Up to 40 kmpl claimed (charge-sustaining)
The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is India's first mainstream three-row plug-in hybrid: a 1.5L petrol engine plus a 20.5 kWh battery for 303 PS combined, 115 km of electric-only running and a claimed 1,100 km total range. At ₹25.70–27.80 lakh it costs SUV-flagship money, but for daily commutes it can run as a pure EV and still road-trip without charging anxiety.
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Toyota Fortuner
₹34.76 Lakh – ₹50.46 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol, Diesel · 10.3-14.6 km/l (ARAI; Neo Drive 48V mild-hybrid diesel is the most efficient)
The Toyota Fortuner is the undisputed king of India's ladder-frame SUV segment, dominating sales despite premium pricing and minimal discounts. Its 201bhp 2.8 diesel, proper 4x4 hardware and near-indestructible reputation give it unmatched brand equity against the MG Gloster and Skoda Kodiaq. The lineup now spans a lone 2.7 petrol AT, a value-focused Leader Edition, the new Neo Drive 48V mild-hybrid diesel, and the Legender and GR-S editions at the top of the range.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
₹46.05 Lakh ex-showroom · Electric · 631 km range
The Ioniq 5 is Hyundai's flagship EV in India, a locally assembled E-GMP-platform crossover with retro-futuristic pixel styling. With a 72.6 kWh battery, 631 km ARAI-claimed range and 800V ultra-fast charging, it rivals the Kia EV6, BMW iX1 and Volvo XC40 Recharge. Its lounge-like flat-floor cabin and sliding centre console feel genuinely next-generation.
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Skoda Kodiaq
₹47.00 Lakh – ₹49.00 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 12-14 kmpl (claimed)
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq arrived in India in 2025 as the brand's flagship, a seven-seat luxury SUV with a 204 PS 2.0 TSI, DSG and all-wheel drive. It undercuts the Toyota Fortuner on sophistication if not on brawn, and rivals the Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Meridian and entry luxury-badge SUVs. Nine airbags and a plush, tech-laden cabin justify its near-Rs 50 lakh sticker.
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Honda ZR-V
₹47.99 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 22.8 kmpl (claimed, strong hybrid)
Launched on 25 July 2026 at Rs 47.99 lakh as a fully-imported (CBU) flagship, the ZR-V is Honda India's statement hybrid SUV — a single loaded variant of the 2.0L e:HEV strong hybrid making a combined 181 bhp with a claimed 22.8 kmpl and 0-100 in 7.9 seconds. Eight airbags, Level 2 ADAS and a 12-speaker Bose system are standard. As a Japan-built import it sells in small allocated batches — the first two were spoken for at launch — and it cross-shops with everything from the Skoda Kodiaq and Tiguan to the Camry and entry luxury SUVs like the BMW X1.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
₹49.00 Lakh ex-showroom · Petrol · 12-13 kmpl (claimed)
The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line landed in India in 2025 as a single, fully loaded flagship with a 204 PS 2.0 TSI, DSG and 4Motion all-wheel drive. It is a five-seat luxury alternative to the seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq and a credible German option against entry-level Audi, BMW and Mercedes SUVs. Massaging seats, a 15-inch screen and adaptive dampers headline a very rich kit list.
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