Big sunroof, ADAS…price ₹ 11 lakh! The middle class is increasingly buying this Korean SUV.
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The preferences of SUV buyers in India are changing rapidly. Hyundai Creta took the first position in sales in the first half of FY27, while Maruti Victoris and Kia Seltos also performed well. This list also includes Toyota Hyrider, Grand Vitara, Tata Sierra, Thar Roxx and electric SUVs. Know the complete details of sales, price, features and engine of top 10 SUVs, so that you too can choose the SUV of your choice.
Hyundai Creta/EV: According to the sales report, Creta remained at number one position with sales of 89,727 units in the first half of FY 27. Its ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 11 lakh and goes up to ₹ 20.5 lakh. Its design is very modern with a bold grill and connected LED lighting. The cabin has dual 10.25-inch display, panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats. For safety, 6 airbags and level-2 ADAS are included. It has electric option with 1.5-litre petrol, turbo-petrol and diesel engine, which gives excellent smooth performance.
Maruti Victoris: In H1 FY 27, Maruti Victoris registered impressive sales of 72,012 units and achieved a huge growth of 67,730 units. The exterior design of this SUV, which ranges from approximately ₹ 10.5 lakh to ₹ 19.9 lakh, is quite aerodynamic and muscular. The interior gets premium leatherette seats, head-up display and large touchscreen. For safety, 6 airbags, 360-degree camera and ADAS are available. Its hybrid and petrol engine gives excellent mileage and refined performance of up to 28 km/litre.
Kia Seltos: It sold 67,667 units in H1 FY 27, double the growth from 33,955 last year. Its price ranges from ₹ 11 lakh to ₹ 21.8 lakh. It is known for its aggressive ‘tiger nose’ grille and sleek LED setup. The cabin is equipped with dual-screen cockpit and premium sound system. In safety, it gets 5-star rating and ADAS. It gets 1.5-litre naturally aspirated, turbo-petrol (160 PS) and diesel engine options, which offer the sportiest performance in the segment.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder: It has registered a YoY growth by achieving strong sales of 49,419 units. Its price is approximately between ₹ 11.3 lakh to ₹ 20.3 lakh. Its design looks classy with chrome accents and split headlamps. The interior is equipped with dual-tone finish, ventilated seats and wireless connectivity. 6 airbags and TPMS have been provided for safety. It gets 1.5-litre mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid engines, which offer great fuel efficiency and quiet driving of around 28 km/litre.
Maruti Grand Vitara: It continued its strong performance with sales of 45,176 units. Priced around ₹ 10.8 lakh to ₹ 19.8 lakh ex-showroom, this SUV comes with a large chrome grille and a muscular profile. The cabin has a 9-inch smart touchscreen, digital driver display and panoramic sunroof. Safety includes 6 airbags, ESC and 360-camera. The 1.5-litre petrol and strong-hybrid powertrain with the option of all-wheel-drive (AllGrip) delivers better mileage and a comfortable driving experience.
Tata Sierra/EV: It recorded strong sales of 39,468 units in H1 FY 27 as soon as it came into the market. Its estimated price is around ₹ 11.5 lakh to ₹ 21.5 lakh. Its design is a combination of the classic Sierra’s signature glass roof and modern boxy styling. The interior has lounge-like seats and multi-screen setup. 5-star Bharat NCAP safety and Level-2 ADAS make it safe. It delivers powerful performance with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol/diesel and long range EV powertrain.
Mahindra Thar ROXX: 5-door Thar ROXX recorded strong sales of 36,521 units in H1 FY 27. Priced between ₹ 12.9 lakh to ₹ 22.5 lakh, this SUV offers tremendous road presence with its signature grille and boxy muscular design. The cabin has dual 10.25-inch screens, panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats. Safety includes 6 airbags and level-2 ADAS. The 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines with 4×4 capability provide unmatched power and speed on rough terrain.
Tata Curvv/EV: It sold total of 11,047 units in H1 FY 27. Coming in the range of around ₹ 10 lakh to ₹ 19 lakh (EV version ₹ 17-22 lakh), the coupe roofline design of this SUV is very attractive. On the inside, there is a premium minimalist dashboard, digital cluster and gesture-powered tailgate. In safety, it has got 5-star crash rating and ADAS suite. The 1.2-litre Hyperion turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre Cryojet diesel and 55 kWh battery pack (EV) deliver brisk acceleration and great driving dynamics.
Maruti eVitara: Maruti’s all-electric car eVitara registered initial sales of 10,051 units with the new entry. Expected to be priced between ₹ 16 lakh to ₹ 22 lakh, this car is built on a dedicated EV platform with a futuristic and muscular design. The interior has a floating center console and twin-screen setup. For safety, there are 7 airbags and ADAS package. The 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery packs deliver over 500 km of range and instant powerful pickup through all-wheel-drive (e-AllGrip).
Honda Elevate: It has made stable sales of 7,695 units in H1 FY 27. Priced between ₹ 11.8 lakh to ₹ 16.5 lakh, this SUV is known for its bold front grille and high ground clearance of 220 mm. The cabin is very spacious, ventilated and comes with excellent legspace. It has Honda Sensing (ADAS) and 6 airbags. Its 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine (121 PS) offers extremely smooth, reliable and linear performance with manual and CVT gearboxes.
