Top Ten SUV Cars in India - New SUVs in India, Best SUV Cars 2014

1.Toyota Furtuner

     

The Fortuner with its bold design and imposing presence gives a distinctively new experience. The all-new design gives the SUV a wider and more aggressive stance. It is loaded with new headlamps that are slightly stretched, a restyled and sculpted bonnet with a larger scoop for the air-intake, a reprofiled bumper and a wider redesigned chrome grille that makes it resemble the Land Cruiser. The ground clearance is 220 mm and wheelbase is 2750 mm.

2. Mahindra XUV 500

 Mahindra XUV500 SUV, an epitome of style and substance takes the Indian brand to new heights with the beauty of its design, technological brilliance and elite materials used in interior. The SUV comes in multiple variants with both 2WD and 4WD versions. The new and refined mHawk 140 is powerful and torquey to declare the on-road authority of the vehicle. It produces 138 bhp and 330 Nm output torque which along with 6-speed manual transmission displays supremacy of XUV 500. The powertrain is engineered to consume and emit less which speaks for its futuristic ideas. While the cheetah inspired design concept has shaped a new philosophy for SUVs, the interior conquers passengers with its exquisite design, rich material and high-end features like touch screen infotainment system and fully automatic air conditioner. Pricing stands as major area of benefit for the SUV giant.

3.Porsche Cayenne

German automaker Porsche first introduced the 5-seater mid-size luxury SUV Cayenne in 2002. The Cayenne has unique front and rear styling cues and also boasts of a new range of engines equipped with direct-injection technology. Available in Seven variants in petrol namely 'Base', 'S', 'GTS', 'Turbo', and Turbo S, S Hybrid and a diesel variant. The exterior is elegantly designed and the interior is classy and spacious. The closest rivals to the Cayenne are BMW X5, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg and Volvo XC90. This SUV is an ultimate performer on Indian roads with its superb handling and amazing off-road capabilities.

4.Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio has been one of those SUVs in Indian market which has ruled the roads for a long term by continuously refreshing itself with advanced equipment while its design remained unbeaten. It is one of those first cars with BS IV emission compliance in the country. The revolutionary vehicle with rugged styling and refined performance strengthens itself in the SUV segment. Mahindra Scorpio is powered by a 120 bhp 2.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged mHawk diesel engine. Both 2WD and 4WD versions are available with this car and its suspensions and powertrain is tuned to work on all types of roads. Introduction of Micro Hybrid technology was another major step in the Scorpio. The interior is rich with use of high-class materials and equipment. The SUV features automatic transmission system in one of its variants. The price of Mahindra Scorpio in India comes in the range of Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs. 12.5 lakh which is very competitive in the market.

5.Renault Duster

The Renault Duster is an epitome of a bold, sporty and masculine character that delivers impressive aesthetics. The SUV, from the Renault Motors, is better known for its contemporary styling, fantastic handling and ride quality, dynamic turning radius, power, torque and superior performance.The Renault Duster is available in the following variants - Petrol (RxE and RxL), Diesel 85 PS (RxE, RxL and RxL Optional package) and Diesel 110 PS (RxL, RxZ, RxZ Optional package and RxZ Plus). It is available in an array of six colours - Metallic Woodland Brown, Metallic Fiery Red, Pearl Supreme White, Metallic Moonlight Silver, Pearl Galaxy Black and Metallic Graphite Grey.

6.Nissan Terrano

Indian automobile market is going through tough times amidst economic crisis. Increasing fuel prices has hit buyer sentiments which have brought down sales in the car segment. Under such circumstances companies have discovered success in SUVs by coming out with some wonderful auto-crafts which stand just above the premium hatchback segment. The French car maker Renault was one of the first to succeed in this arena. Renault’s Japanese partner Nissan is now prepared to enter into this arena with the Duster based compact SUV. Nissan has named it as Terrano and the SUV differentiates itself from the French product through its muscular design traits and wonderfully finished cabin. While industry experts speculate on whether this product will affect the sales of Duster, Nissan-Renault alliance is betting on the features and equipment that differentiate Terrano from other entry-level SUVs to position it in a slightly premium range as compared to rivals in the market.Nissan is offering the Terrano in both petrol and diesel engine options and in three engine types with different power delivering capabilities. There are about 7 variants for the compact SUV which is available in 6 different colour shades namely Pearl White, Sapphire Black, Bronze Grey, Fire Red, Sterling Grey and Blade Silver.

7.Force Motor force

Force One is an SUV launched by Force Motors. The SUV, launched formally with Bollywood biggie Amitabh Bachchan on 20th August 2011, has been introduced in the SUV space to compete with Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Safari and Toyota Innova. Force Motors aims to sell 4,000 units of the car annually and has appointed 22 new dealers across India for the purpose. The SUV is one of the most anticipated launches, due to the reputation of the company for its range of commercial vehicles. Force One will be available in Intense White, Bold Black, Fierce Red, Emphatic Grey and Robust Blue colour options in India.Force Motors, the Indian utility vehicle manufacturer based in Pune, developed the premium SUV, Force One, with an investment of Rs. 800 crore, targeting the discerning Indian buyer. The company has contributed iconic brands including the Tempo, Metador, Minidor and Traveller to the Indian LCV market, partnering with global leaders including Daimler, ZF, Bosch and MAN. Being completely integrated, Force Motors makes its own engines, chassis, gear boxes, axles, bodies and other components.

8.Tata Sumo Gold

Combating competition in a vast market like that of India is pretty difficult for any automobile maker. Upgrading cars to give them a refreshed look has been one of the major strategies, most marques have relied on while taking on competitors. For a similar situation, Tata has taken similar upgrades to next level by adding functional features along with refreshing the looks of its popular MUV, the Sumo Gold. The new car gets about 19 features on both exterior and interior and has a refined and reliable powertrain for higher power and fuel economy. Tata Sumo Gold looks dashing with two new colours added in its portfolio, threatening the position of one of its serious competitors the Bolero along with other new compact wagons which have created a huge buzz in auto sector.The new Tata Sumo Gold is available in both BS III and BS IV engine types and has multiple variants in its list. Along with inspiring colours like Arctic Silver and Porcelain White two more shades have been added namely Blazing Red and Twilight Grey making the automobile even more adorable.

9.Tata Safari Storm

Until the launch of the Indica, Tata Motors was concentrating on making utility vehicles like the Sumo, Sierra and later on followed by the Safari in the latter half of 1990-2000. Tata had then launched its Safari with a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that produced 90bhp. Later, on Tata Motors had even introduced an option of 2.1-litre, 135bhp petrol engine on its Safari, which didn't impress many buyers due to its lower mileage. With complains about Safari being under-powered, Tata launched the Safari with a 3.0-litre DiCOR engine, picking up the engine block from Tata 407 and giving it a common rail valvetrain. And now, the Tata Safari comes with a 2.2-litre DiCOR engine.

10.Audi Q7

With seating for up to seven and a versatile layout, the 2014 Audi Q7 courts large families. And what makes it a market standout is that its infused with luxury in a way that few other three-row vehicles are. Provided you don't need to much off-road ability, it's a nice, road-focused utility vehicle for the family, with a luxurious interior, lots of useful interior technologies, and impressive performance--including reasonably good towing capability.Just don't count on all that much off-road ruggedness. While the related Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne do hold their own off-pavement, the Q7 doesn't do quite as well with its longer wheelbase and road-oriented all-wheel drive.On the other hand, that extra wheelbase improves ride quality and composure while maintaining (most of) the relative nimbleness for a large SUV. And the all-wheel drive system aids on-the-road stability and traction--the kind you need when negotiating snowy driveways, or slick highways.