Compact SUV Cars – Need to Know All About

Compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in India has experienced unmatched popularity and sales in the last few years. Automobile manufacturers are aware of this changing buyer trend where everyone is preferring SUVs over hatchbacks and sedans. Today, you can find compact SUV cars from different manufacturers in different price caps and loaded with an array of exciting features.

Now, if you happen to be not much aware of a compact SUV or what is the difference between an SUV and a compact SUV, relax, we have got all the answers for you.

What are compact SUV cars?

Owing to the popularity of compact SUV cars, manufacturers have launched many affordable SUV options by categorizing them as mini-SUV, compact SUV, and so on. Compact SUVs, as the name suggests, can be described as a compact version of its counterpart. You get to experience the thrill and comfort of SUV cars with little adjustments in terms of power and space. Though not as gigantic as the crossover SUVs, compact SUVs bring an exciting option for the buyers looking to explore the SUV section.

List of best compact SUV cars 2023

Owing to the fierce competition in the respective segment it is the buyers who are enjoying a diverse range of options for their precise set of requirements.

If you want to own an SUV and are looking for high performance and stylish options within an affordable price range, here are best compact SUV options:

Car	Engine	Power	Torque	Price*
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza	K15B(MT)/K15B ISG(AT)/1462CC	77 kW @ 6000 RPM	138 Nm @ 4400 RPM	Rs 7.69 lacs
Nissan Magnite	1.0   B4D Petrol 1.0Turbo HRA0 Petrol	72 PS @ 6250 RPM 100 PS @ 5000 RPM	96 Nm @ 3500 RPM 160 Nm @ 2800-3600 RPM	Rs 5.76 lacs
Tata Punch	1.2l Revotron Engine	63 kw @ 6000 RPM	113 Nm @ 3300+/-100 RPM	Rs 5.49 lacs
Toyota Urban Cruiser	1.5 L 4-cylinder	77 kW @ 6000 RPM	138 Nm @ 4400 RPM	Rs 8.72 lacs
Kia Seltos	Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi Smartstream G1.5 1.5L CRDi VGT	140 PS @ 6000 RPM 115 PS @ 6300 RPM 115 PS @ 4000 RPM	242 Nm @ 1500 – 3200 RPM 144 Nm @ 4500 RPM   250 Nm @ 1500 – 2750 RPM	Rs 9.95 lacs
Tata Nexon	1.2l Turbocharged Revotron Engine 1.5l Turbocharged Revotron Engine	120 kW @ 5500 RPM       110 kW @ 4000 RPM	170 Nm @ 1750 – 4000 RPM       260 Nm @ 1500 – 2750 RPM	Rs 7.29 lacs
Renault Kiger	1.0L Energy 1.0L Turbo 1.0L Turbo	72 PS @ 6250 RPM 100 PS @ 5000 RPM 100 PS @ 5000 RPM	96 PS @ 3500 RPM 160 PS @ 3600 RPM 152 PS @ 4400 RPM	Rs 5.79 lacs
Mahindra XUV500	mHawk Diesel, 6th generation eVGT	114 kW @ 3750 RPM	360 Nm @ 2800 RPM	Rs 12.31 lacs
Honda WR-V	SOHC i-VTEC DOHC i-VTEC	90 PS @ 6,000 RPM 100 PS @ 3600 RPM	110 Nm @ 4,800 RPM 200 Nm @ 1750 RPM	Rs 8.62 lacs
Hyundai Creta	1.5 l Petrol MPi 1.4 l Petrol turbo GDi 1.5 l Diesel CRDi	115 PS @ 6300 RPM 140 PS @ 6000 RPM   115 PS @ 4000 RPM	144 Nm @ 4500 RPM 242 Nm @ 3200 RPM   250 Nm @ 2750 RPM	Rs 10.22 lacs

*Ex-showroom price

The above- mentioned are the top 10 compact SUVs. If you are looking to buy any one of the above and find that the final selling exceeds your budget, you can explore the used car market to get the best compact SUV for you.

Why should you opt for compact SUV cars?

SUVs are instant head-turners on road. Though you might have other high-performance and stylish options in sedan and hatchback categories, none come close to the thrill and adventure of SUV. Be it city roads or off-road trails, the car delivers a superior drive experience.

It is the price range that makes potential buyers opt for compact SUVs. If you are looking to buy a high-end hatchback or sedan within, say 8-10 lacs, you can get some of the most amazing options in the compact SUV segment for the same to a little higher price cap.

Now, if you talk about the respective car features, you will find that with compact SUVs, besides the spacious interiors, you get to enjoy a range of safety and performance features which just adds up to the overall excitement of owning an SUV.