Don't want to wait for the Nissan Magnite facelift? Here are five rival SUVs to consider

Don't want to wait for the Nissan Magnite facelift? Here are five rival SUVs to consider

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1 Maruti Suzuki Brezza

The Brezza is Maruti Suzuki's best-selling sub compact SUV and priced between 8.34 lakh (ex-showroom) and 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom), and it comes in both petrol and CNG variants. The 1.5-litre petrol unit makes 102 bhp and 137 Nm of torque and is available with the choice between a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed torque-converter. The 1.5-litre CNG engine makes 87 bhp and 122 Nn of torque and comes limited to the manual gearbox. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza comes equipped with six airbags and ESP, as well as a 360-degree camera, auto-dimming IRVM, and cruise control, among other safety features. The Brezza also gets fitted with an electric sunroof, a nine-inch infotainment display, a driver's HUD, wireless charging, ambient lighting, auto climate settings, and a cooled glove box. 

2 Mahindra XUV 3XO

The Mahindra XUV 3XO replaces the XUV300 and is available with two petrol engines and one diesel unit option. All three engines can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a TCA. Mahindra has fitted the 3XO with two 10.25-inch digital displays for the driver's gauge cluster and the infotainment screen. The infotainment supports wireless Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay. The XUV 3XO is equipped with six airbags, three-point seatbelts, and electronic stability control. The car also has Level-2 ADAS, which is based on a 360-degree surround vision camera and a front radar sensor. Additionally, the 3XO has disc brakes all around, hill hold assist, and ISOFIX mounts in the back seats.

3 Hyundai Venue

The Hyundai Venue, priced between 7.9 lakh (ex-showroom) and 13.5 lakh (ex-showroom), comes with three engine options, and the most recent edition of the compact SUV has 30 safety features. The Venue is available with two petrol engines, with the turbocharged 1.0-litre model having the option of a dual-clutch or manual transmission. The center console features an 8.0-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment screen, while the driver's instrument cluster is a TFT digital display. The Venue includes powered seating for the driver, two-step reclining seats for the rear occupants, a wireless charger, paddle shifters, and a cabin air purifier. Hyundai has also equipped the car with six airbags, ABS, a stability management system, and ADAS.

4 Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet, priced between 7.9 lakh (ex-showroom) and 15.7 lakh (ex-showroom), accounts for the majority of the South Korean automaker's sales in the country. The Sonet comes with three engine options: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel. The Sonet comes with six airbags and standard safety features such as electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, and hill hold assist. Kia upgraded the Sonet in 2024 with the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which includes lane-keeping assistance and front collision warning. The cockpit includes two 10.25-inch infotainment and instrument displays, ambient LED lighting, and a Bose seven-speaker sound system. 

5 Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx, priced between 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom) and 13.04 lakh (ex-showroom), is part of the Indian automaker's compact SUV lineup and is a rebadged version of the Toyota Taisor with a few changes. The Fronx is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine as well as a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine seen in the Baleno RS. The vehicle's transmission options are a five-speed manual, a five-speed automated manual, and a six-speed torque converter automatic. The Fronx sports side and curtain airbags, hill hold assist, a 360-degree camera, and an ESP as safety features. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx generates 99 bhp and 150 Nm of torque. 

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