The Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hybrid are currently the most fuel-efficient SUVs in India
Increasing fuel prices and increasing traffic is forcing car buyers to opt for fuel-efficient and cheap-to-run vehicles in the market. If you are also planning to soon buy an SUV in India, here is a list of the top 5 best mileage SUVs in India that you should check out. But before we begin, do not forget to subscribe to our official Auto42 Youtube channel.
Best Mileage SUVs In India
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid
Claimed Fuel Economy – 27.97 kmpl
Prices (Strong Hybrid eCVT)
- Zeta+ – Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- Alpha+ – Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The newly launched Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was recently launched in India and is offered with a 1.5L K15C smart-hybrid and a 1.5L Atkinson Cycle TNGA strong hybrid petrol engine. The strong engine churns out a peak power output of 115 bhp and comes mated to an AC synchronous motor with a claimed power and torque output of 79 bhp and 141 Nm respectively. In addition to this, the Grand Vitara also boasts an aggressive design, a premium cabin, and a long features list. For those wondering, the Grand Vitara is offered in 9 exterior colour options – Chestnut Brown, Arctic White, Nexa Blue, Grandeur Grey, Splendid Silver, Opulent Red, Splendid Silver with Black Roof, Arctic White with Black Roof, and Opulent Red with Black Roof.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid
Claimed Fuel Economy – 27.97 kmpl
Prices (Strong Hybrid eCVT)
- S e-Drive – Rs 15.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- G e-Drive – Rs 17.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- V e-Drive – Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder also offers a similar package as the new Grand Vitara and is offered with a 1.5L K15C smart-hybrid petrol and 1.5L TNGA strong-hybrid petrol engine. While the smart-hybrid engine delivers a claimed mileage of a little over 20 kmpl, the strong hybrid engine on the other hand delivers a claimed efficiency of 27.97 kmpl. The SUV takes on the rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and the new Gand Vitara. Furthermore, it is offered with a feature-rich cabin and strong exterior styling.
Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Features And Price Explained
Kia Sonet Diesel Manual
Claimed Mileage: 24.1 kmpl
Prices (Diesel Manual)
- HTE – Rs 9.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- HTK – Rs 9.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- HTK+ – Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- HTX – Rs 11.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- HTX+ – Rs 12.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- GTX+ – 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Kia Sonet is currently the most fuel efficient diesel SUV in the country and is offered with three engine options that include a 1.2 NA petrol, a 1.0 turbo petrol and a 1.5L diesel engine. The diesel engine churns out 100 bhp and a peak torque output of 240 Nm while it can be only had with a 6-speed manual. The Sonet challenges the rivals like the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, and other compact sub-4m SUVs in the Indian market.
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Hyundai Venue Diesel Manual
Claimed Fuel Economy – 23.4 kmpl
Prices – Diesel Manual
- S+ – Rs 10.00 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- SX – Rs 11.47 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- SX DT – Rs 11.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- SX (O) – Rs 12.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- SX (O) DT – Rs 12.52 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Hyundai Venue is currently the brand’s most affordable SUV in the Indian market and is offered with three engine options. It is the diesel engine that boasts strong fuel economy figures and helps it find a place in our list of the best mileage SUVs in India. The diesel engine churns out a peak power and torque output of 99 bhp and 240 Nm respectively and comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Hyundai Venue is also one of the best-selling SUVs in the segment and offers a feature-rich package to give tough competition to the rivals like the Tata Nexon and the Maruti Brezza.
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Tata Nexon Diesel Automatic
Claimed Mileage – 21.5 kmpl
Prices (Diesel Automatic) – Rs 11.15 lakh – Rs 14.08 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Tata Nexon is currently one of the safest SUVs in India and is offered with a petrol as well as diesel engine. The diesel engine offers strong fuel economy figures and can be had with a manual as well as an AMT gearbox. The SUV gives strong competition to its rivals with its strong looks, comfortable cabin, and segment-leading safety standards. For those wondering, the manual diesel variants boast a claimed fuel economy of 21.1 kmpl while the AMT variants offer a maximum fuel economy of 21.5 kmpl.
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