Top 5 Most Fuel-efficient SUVs in India: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun and More
With so many SUVs boasting high fuel efficiency, picking the best one might be difficult. Here are some SUVs that claim to be fuel-efficient. So, without further ado, let's take a look at these models.
By Sanorita
SUVs are quite popular among Indian customers, given their road presence, comfort levels, and spaciousness. Another factor that buyers consider when purchasing a vehicle is its fuel efficiency. Given the increased demand for fuel-efficient SUVs in India, we've curated a list of the top five fuel-efficient SUVs in the country. So, let’s take a look.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara/Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
At the top of the list are two Japanese siblings from separate manufacturers – the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. With a 1.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine, combined with an electric motor under the hood, these vehicles have a stated ARAI fuel efficiency of 27.97km/l. This configuration is paired with an e-CVT transmission. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara costs between Rs 10.70 lakh and Rs 19.95 lakh, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder demands Rs 10.86 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
Volkswagen Taigun
The Taigun has received a lot of attention for its excellent safety, but it also excels in another department, i.e. fuel-efficient. Its 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces 113bhp and 178Nm and offers an ARAI-certified mileage of 19.87km/l with a 6-speed manual transmission and a fuel efficiency of 18.15km/l with an automatic transmission. The Taigun SUV is available in two distinct trim levels – Dynamic Line and Performance Line – with costs ranging from Rs 11.62 lakh to Rs 19.76 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
The third spot on the list is occupied by the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol mill with 102bhp and 137Nm. The motor can be configured with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. A CNG variant is also available, which uses the same engine and generates 87bhp and 121.5Nm via a manual 5-speed gearbox. With the automatic transmission, the SUV offers a fuel efficiency figure of 19.80km/l (VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+), while with the manual transmission, it offers a mileage of 17.38km/l (VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+). The models with CNG MT, on the other hand, offer an efficiency figure of 25.51km/l (LXi, VXi, and ZXi). The Brezza SUV is priced between Rs 8.29 lakh and Rs 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Skoda Kushaq
The Skoda Kushaq is said to be one of the safest and most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market. Depending on the variation and fuel type, the Skoda model offers a claimed mileage ranging from 18.09km/l to 19.76km/l. The Kushaq has the same engine options as the Slavia, i.e. a 1.0-litre TSI and a 1.5-litre TSI. The former offers 114bhp and 178Nm, while the latter delivers 148bhp and 250Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, and a 7-speed DSG. Price-wise, the SUV retails between Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 20.01 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Kia Seltos
In July, Kia launched the 2023 Seltos SUV, with prices ranging from Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). There are three engine options for the SUV – a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel. According to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the new Smartstream 1.5-litre TGDi petrol engine delivers 17.7km/l with iMT and 17.9km/l with DCT automatic gear. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre NA petrol engine provides 17.7km/l with an automated CVT gearbox and 17.0km/l with a manual transmission.
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