The Kia Sonet is available at a price range of ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom) to ₹15.7 lakh (ex-showroom), representing a significant portion of the sales for the South Korean manufacturer in India. It offers three engine choices: a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel variant. The vehicle is equipped with six airbags and essential safety features, including electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, and a hill hold assist. In 2024, Kia enhanced the Sonet by introducing the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which features lane-keeping assistance and front collision warning. The interior boasts dual 10.25-inch displays for infotainment and instrumentation, ambient LED lighting, and a premium Bose seven-speaker audio system.

4 Maruti Suzuki Brezza  

Maruti Suzuki's leading small SUV, the Brezza, is priced from ₹8.69 lakh (ex-showroom) to ₹14.14 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered in both petrol and CNG variants, featuring a 1.5-litre petrol engine that generates 102 bhp and 137 Nm of torque, paired with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The CNG variant produces 87 bhp and 122 Nm of torque, available exclusively with a manual transmission. Safety features in the Brezza include six airbags, an electronic stability program (ESP), a 360-degree camera, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, and cruise control. Additional amenities comprise an electric sunroof, a nine-inch touchscreen display, a driver's heads-up display, wireless charging, ambient lighting, automatic climate control, and a cooled glove box.

5 Mahindra XUV 3XO  

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is priced between ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹15.57 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers two petrol engine options alongside one diesel engine. All three powertrains can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The XUV 3XO features dual 10.25-inch digital displays for the driver’s gauge cluster and the infotainment system. Infotainment capabilities include wireless Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay. The vehicle is equipped with six airbags, three-point seatbelts, and an electronic stability control system.