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Best SUV for Middle Class Family: If you want to buy an SUV for your family which is in budget, gives excellent mileage and is also strong in terms of safety, then this news is for you. From Tata Punch to Maruti Frontex and Hyundai Venue, we have compiled a list of SUVs that perfectly suit the needs of Indian middle class families. Before buying, definitely know which SUV can prove to be the best for you.
Tata Punch: This is a great and budget-friendly SUV for the middle class families of the country. Its ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 5.65 lakh and goes up to ₹ 10.60 lakh. In terms of design, it looks quite muscular and bold, with a high bonnet and excellent ground clearance (193mm). Its interior comes with a dual-tone finish which gives a premium look to the cabin. Talking about the features, it includes modern options like 10.25-inch large touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control and sunroof.
Tata Punch leads its segment in terms of safety, as it has received an excellent 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test. It has 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It has a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine, which generates power of 88hp. Along with this, it also has the option of company-fitted CNG. In terms of mileage, the petrol variant gives excellent mileage of around 18.8 to 20.09 km/litre and the CNG variant gives excellent mileage of up to 26.99 km/kg.
Nissan Magnite: This is an attractive option for families who want a big car at a low price. Its ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 5.65 lakh to ₹ 10.96 lakh. Its exterior design is very aggressive and sporty, which has a large grille and attractive LED DRLs. Talking about the interior, its cabin is completely in black theme, which gives a very sporty feel. It has premium features like 9-inch touchscreen, wireless charger, 7-inch digital cluster and for the first time in this range, 360-degree camera.
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Magnite is also quite solid in terms of safety, it has received a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. Essential safety features like 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, hill start assist and traction control are now available as standard in all its variants. In engine options, it has two petrol engines. First 1.0-litre naturally aspirated (71 bhp) and second 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (99 bhp). It has the option of manual and CVT automatic gearbox. Its mileage ranges from 17.9 to 19.9 km/litre depending on the variant, which is quite economical.
Hyundai Venue: It is quite popular among the middle class due to its great looks, features and reliable performance. Its ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 8.00 lakh and goes up to ₹ 15.65 lakh. In the new generation, its design has become very bold and modern, which has a large dark chrome grill and connected LED taillights. Its interior is quite ventilated and premium, with dual-tone dashboard and comfortable seats. The list of features includes dual 12.3-inch screens, voice-enabled sunroof and air purifier.
Strengthening the safety, Hyundai Venue has achieved 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash test. For safety, it has 6 airbags, level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), electronic stability control and 360-degree camera. The Venue is offered with three engine options – 1.2-litre petrol (82bhp), 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (118bhp) and a powerful 1.5-litre diesel engine. Its diesel engine gives an excellent mileage of up to 24.2 km/litre, whereas the petrol engine easily gets a mileage of 17.5 to 20 km/litre.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Maruti Fronx is a great car for families who want the stylish design of a coupe with the tough looks of an SUV. Its ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 7.46 lakh to ₹ 12.97 lakh. Its exterior design is inspired by the Grand Vitara, which has a large front grille and sleek LED lights. Talking about the interior, it has a very premium dashboard of plum and black combination. Features include 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, head-up display (HUD) and advanced features like cruise control.
In terms of safety, the Frontex is built on a strong Heartect platform and has received a 5-star safety rating in the crash test. For passenger safety, it has been provided with features like 6 airbags, ESP with hill-hold assist and 360-degree view camera. Talking about the engine, it has a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine (88.5bhp) and a 1.0-litre turbo boosterjet engine (100bhp). It also has the option of smart hybrid technology and CNG. Its petrol mileage ranges from 20.01 to 22.89 km/litre, which is excellent.
