Tata Punch: This is a great and budget-friendly SUV for the middle class families of the country. Its ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 5.65 lakh and goes up to ₹ 10.60 lakh. In terms of design, it looks quite muscular and bold, with a high bonnet and excellent ground clearance (193mm). Its interior comes with a dual-tone finish which gives a premium look to the cabin. Talking about the features, it includes modern options like 10.25-inch large touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control and sunroof.

Tata Punch leads its segment in terms of safety, as it has received an excellent 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test. It has 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It has a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine, which generates power of 88hp. Along with this, it also has the option of company-fitted CNG. In terms of mileage, the petrol variant gives excellent mileage of around 18.8 to 20.09 km/litre and the CNG variant gives excellent mileage of up to 26.99 km/kg.

Nissan Magnite: This is an attractive option for families who want a big car at a low price. Its ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 5.65 lakh to ₹ 10.96 lakh. Its exterior design is very aggressive and sporty, which has a large grille and attractive LED DRLs. Talking about the interior, its cabin is completely in black theme, which gives a very sporty feel. It has premium features like 9-inch touchscreen, wireless charger, 7-inch digital cluster and for the first time in this range, 360-degree camera.

Magnite is also quite solid in terms of safety, it has received a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. Essential safety features like 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, hill start assist and traction control are now available as standard in all its variants. In engine options, it has two petrol engines. First 1.0-litre naturally aspirated (71 bhp) and second 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (99 bhp). It has the option of manual and CVT automatic gearbox. Its mileage ranges from 17.9 to 19.9 km/litre depending on the variant, which is quite economical.

Hyundai Venue: It is quite popular among the middle class due to its great looks, features and reliable performance. Its ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 8.00 lakh and goes up to ₹ 15.65 lakh. In the new generation, its design has become very bold and modern, which has a large dark chrome grill and connected LED taillights. Its interior is quite ventilated and premium, with dual-tone dashboard and comfortable seats. The list of features includes dual 12.3-inch screens, voice-enabled sunroof and air purifier.

Strengthening the safety, Hyundai Venue has achieved 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash test. For safety, it has 6 airbags, level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), electronic stability control and 360-degree camera. The Venue is offered with three engine options – 1.2-litre petrol (82bhp), 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (118bhp) and a powerful 1.5-litre diesel engine. Its diesel engine gives an excellent mileage of up to 24.2 km/litre, whereas the petrol engine easily gets a mileage of 17.5 to 20 km/litre.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Maruti Fronx is a great car for families who want the stylish design of a coupe with the tough looks of an SUV. Its ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 7.46 lakh to ₹ 12.97 lakh. Its exterior design is inspired by the Grand Vitara, which has a large front grille and sleek LED lights. Talking about the interior, it has a very premium dashboard of plum and black combination. Features include 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, head-up display (HUD) and advanced features like cruise control.

In terms of safety, the Frontex is built on a strong Heartect platform and has received a 5-star safety rating in the crash test. For passenger safety, it has been provided with features like 6 airbags, ESP with hill-hold assist and 360-degree view camera. Talking about the engine, it has a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine (88.5bhp) and a 1.0-litre turbo boosterjet engine (100bhp). It also has the option of smart hybrid technology and CNG. Its petrol mileage ranges from 20.01 to 22.89 km/litre, which is excellent.