27 KM Mileage, Sunroof… Price ₹ 5,69,990! These are the 5 cheapest SUVs in the country

Nissan Magnite: This is one of the most affordable compact SUVs in the country, whose starting ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 5,73,400. Its look is quite bold and muscular, with a large grille and aggressive LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Talking about the interior, it has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster with all-black theme, which gives a modern feel to the cabin.

It has options of 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, which are mated to manual, AMT and CVT gearbox. Its mileage ranges from 17.4 to 19.7 km/litre depending on the variant. It is very strong in terms of safety, which has got 4-star rating in Bharat NCAP/Global NCAP crash test. It has been provided with essential safety features like 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and 360-degree camera.

Tata Punch: This is the most popular vehicle in the micro-SUV segment, whose ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 5,69,990. In terms of design, it looks inspired by Tata Harrier, which has high ground clearance and muscular stance like an SUV. Its interior has a dual-tone dashboard, 7-inch touchscreen, automatic climate control and 90-degree opening doors, which make getting in and out very easy.

For performance, it has a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine, which comes with manual and AMT gearbox. Apart from this, it is also available in factory-fitted CNG variant. This car gives a mileage of around 18.8 to 20 km/litre (petrol) and 26.9 km/kg in CNG. It is unmatched in safety, it has received 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. It includes features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and cornering lamp.

Hyundai Exter: This is a feature-loaded micro-SUV, whose starting price starts at ₹ 5,80,600, ex-showroom. Its boxy and sporty design attracts the youth, which has H shaped LED lights and roof rails. Its cabin offers excellent space management and all-black interior. Talking about the features, it has been provided with segment-first electric sunroof and in-built dashcam.

It has a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder Kappa petrol engine, which is very smooth and comes with manual/AMT. This vehicle gives an excellent mileage of around 19.4 km/litre in petrol and 27.1 km/kg in CNG variant. Exeter is quite advanced on the safety front, as 6 airbags are available as standard in all its variants. Apart from this, it has features like hill start assist, vehicle stability management and rear parking sensor.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx: This is a coupe-style SUV, whose starting ex-showroom price starts at ₹ 6,84,900. Its aerodynamic design, large Nexwave grille and connected LED taillights at the rear give it a very premium look. The interior features high-tech features like a 9-inch floating touchscreen with dual-tone plum and black theme, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, heads-up display (HUD) and wireless charger.

It has two engine options – 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre BoosterJet turbo-petrol engine. This car of Maruti is known for its excellent mileage, which gives a mileage of 20 to 22.8 km/liter in petrol and 28.5 km/kg in CNG. For safety, it has been provided with features like 6 airbags, 360-degree view camera, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and hill-hold assist.

Kia Sonet: This is the most bold and muscular looking sub-compact SUV in its segment, whose starting ex-showroom price starts at ₹ 7,33,500. Its signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille and crown jewel LED headlights give it a rough-and-tough look on the road. Its interior feels like a luxury car, with a large 10.25-inch touchscreen, Bose sound system, ventilated front seats and voice-control sunroof.

Sonet has three engine options – 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. Its mileage ranges from 18.2 to 24 km/liter in diesel depending on the engine. Talking about safety, the biggest update is Level-1 ADAS. Along with this, it has been provided with excellent safety features like 6 airbags, front and rear parking sensors and all-wheel disc brake.