The Hyundai Exter has a starting price of ₹6.13 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹10.43 lakh. It is available with two powertrain options where the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated Kappa petrol engine delivers 82 bhp and 114 Nm of torque. This unit can be mated to five speed manual transmission or a five-speed AMT. Customers can further opt for the Exter CNG with dual-cylinder tech, and this version makes 67 bhp and 95 Nm of torque. The cabin is treated with semi-leatherette upholstery and an electric sunroof with voice-command functionality in the higher variants. The Exter has six airbags and a dual-camera dashcam. Hyundai has further fitted the car with TPMs, ABS, ESC, and hill start assist. Tech-wise, the Exter receives a fully-digital TFT display and an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen alongside a wireless charger, height-adjustable driver’s seat, and cruise control. 

The updated Nissan Magnite costs between ₹six lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹9.10 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the Japanese automaker's sole offering within the sub-compact SUV segment in India, and it was given a facelift in October 2024. It has two engine options: a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre powerplant that produces 71 bhp peak power and 96 Nm of maximum torque. There is also a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 99 bhp and 152 Nm of torque. The main infotainment display measures eight inches and supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The driver has a digital display for the instrument cluster, which also includes a 360-degree camera monitor. The Magnite's safety system includes six air bags, ABS, cruise control, traction control, hill start assist, and ISOFIX mounts. 

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx, a rebadged version of the Toyota Taisor with certain modifications, is priced between ₹7.51 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹13.04 lakh (ex-showroom) and is part of the Indian automaker's sub-compact SUV lineup. The Fronx is available with either a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, which was featured in the Baleno RS. The turbo-petrol unit produces 99 bhp and 150 Nm of torque. The various gearbox options are a six-speed torque converter automatic, a five-speed automated manual, and a five-speed manual transmission. ESP, a 360-degree camera, hill hold aid, and side and curtain airbags are included as safety features. 

The Kia Sonet, which costs 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 has three engine options: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel. This car is equipped with six airbags and safety features such as electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, and hill hold assist. The Kia Sonet was updated in 2024 with the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which features lane-keeping assistance and front collision warning. The interior features two 10.25-inch infotainment and instrument displays, ambient LED lighting, and a seven-speaker system from Bose.

The Renault Kiger is a subcompact SUV priced at ₹5.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the manual and ₹7.09 lakh (ex-showroom) for the automatic variant. The top-spec model starts at ₹11.22 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kiger has two engine options, one of which is a turbocharged petrol engine that produces 158 bhp with the manual transmission and 150 bhp with the CVT. It features a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless charging port, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Renault has integrated hill start assist, an electronic stability program, four airbags, and traction control.