Thinking of Mahindra XUV 3XO alternatives? Here are five sub-compact SUVs to consider
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Maruti Suzuki's best-selling small SUV comes priced between ₹8.34 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹14.14 lakh (ex-showroom). The Brezza is available in both petrol and CNG variants. The 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 102 bhp and 137 Nm of torque and comes with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed torque converter. The 1.5-litre CNG engine produces 87 bhp and 122 Nm of torque and is limited to a manual. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza has six airbags, ESP, a 360-degree camera, an auto-dimming IRVM, and cruise control, among other safety features. The Brezza also comes equipped with an electric sunroof, a nine-inch touchscreen display, a driver's HUD, wireless charging, ambient lighting, auto climate settings, and a cooled glove box.
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 rear seats, 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.
The Kia Sonet is priced between ₹7.9 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹15.7 lakh (ex-showroom), and it 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. It has six airbags and standard safety features such as electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, and hill hold assist. Kia updated 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 system.
While the first-generation Tata Nexon was the first Indian vehicle to obtain a five-star Global NCAP certification in 2018, the current iteration has a more extensive list of features. The 2023 Tata Nexon is priced between ₹7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹14.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine, with several transmission options. The SUV features six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist, and a 360-degree camera. The Nexon also includes a 10.25-inch floating infotainment display on top of the dashboard, as well as wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The climate controls are situated in a touchscreen panel below the AC vents, and the center console also includes a wireless charging port for smartphones.
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 can either be powered by a 1.2-litre normally aspirated petrol engine or the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine which was seen in the Baleno RS. The vehicle's transmission options include 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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