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Top 5 Cheapest SUVs in India: Which SUV would be the wisest decision to buy in a budget of less than ₹8 lakh? If you are torn between Nissan Magnite, Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Maruti Frontx or Kia Sonet, then this comparison is for you. On the basis of price, mileage, features, safety, engine and value for money, know which SUV offers the best package and which one will prove to be the best option for your budget.
Nissan Magnite: This is one of the most affordable compact SUVs in the country, whose starting ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 5,73,400. Its look is quite bold and muscular, with a large grille and aggressive LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Talking about the interior, it has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster with all-black theme, which gives a modern feel to the cabin.
It has options of 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, which are mated to manual, AMT and CVT gearbox. Its mileage ranges from 17.4 to 19.7 km/litre depending on the variant. It is very strong in terms of safety, which has got 4-star rating in Bharat NCAP/Global NCAP crash test. It has been provided with essential safety features like 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and 360-degree camera.
Tata Punch: This is the most popular vehicle in the micro-SUV segment, whose ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 5,69,990. In terms of design, it looks inspired by Tata Harrier, which has high ground clearance and muscular stance like an SUV. Its interior has a dual-tone dashboard, 7-inch touchscreen, automatic climate control and 90-degree opening doors, which make getting in and out very easy.
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For performance, it has a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine, which comes with manual and AMT gearbox. Apart from this, it is also available in factory-fitted CNG variant. This car gives a mileage of around 18.8 to 20 km/litre (petrol) and 26.9 km/kg in CNG. It is unmatched in safety, it has received 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. It includes features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and cornering lamp.
Hyundai Exter: This is a feature-loaded micro-SUV, whose starting price starts at ₹ 5,80,600, ex-showroom. Its boxy and sporty design attracts the youth, which has H shaped LED lights and roof rails. Its cabin offers excellent space management and all-black interior. Talking about the features, it has been provided with segment-first electric sunroof and in-built dashcam.
It has a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder Kappa petrol engine, which is very smooth and comes with manual/AMT. This vehicle gives an excellent mileage of around 19.4 km/litre in petrol and 27.1 km/kg in CNG variant. Exeter is quite advanced on the safety front, as 6 airbags are available as standard in all its variants. Apart from this, it has features like hill start assist, vehicle stability management and rear parking sensor.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx: This is a coupe-style SUV, whose starting ex-showroom price starts at ₹ 6,84,900. Its aerodynamic design, large Nexwave grille and connected LED taillights at the rear give it a very premium look. The interior features high-tech features like a 9-inch floating touchscreen with dual-tone plum and black theme, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, heads-up display (HUD) and wireless charger.
It has two engine options – 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre BoosterJet turbo-petrol engine. This car of Maruti is known for its excellent mileage, which gives a mileage of 20 to 22.8 km/liter in petrol and 28.5 km/kg in CNG. For safety, it has been provided with features like 6 airbags, 360-degree view camera, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and hill-hold assist.
Kia Sonet: This is the most bold and muscular looking sub-compact SUV in its segment, whose starting ex-showroom price starts at ₹ 7,33,500. Its signature 'Tiger Nose' grille and crown jewel LED headlights give it a rough-and-tough look on the road. Its interior feels like a luxury car, with a large 10.25-inch touchscreen, Bose sound system, ventilated front seats and voice-control sunroof.
Sonet has three engine options – 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. Its mileage ranges from 18.2 to 24 km/liter in diesel depending on the engine. Talking about safety, the biggest update is Level-1 ADAS. Along with this, it has been provided with excellent safety features like 6 airbags, front and rear parking sensors and all-wheel disc brake.
