Over the past few years, Sports Utility Vehicles or SUVs have gained immense popularity in India. The reasons behind such popularity can be attributed to the increased seating capacity, spacious interior, and many others. Additionally, features like high ground clearance helps cars to absorb road shocks and save it from scraping underside.

If the thought of buying SUV cars has crossed your mind recently and you are looking for the best SUVs in India, this piece will be a great help.

So, let's start this journey to find out the best SUV cars in India. Here is a list of 10 best-selling SUVs in India considering the number of cars sold in the month of August 2021.

1. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza | Starting From ₹ 7.70 Lakh

First on the list of best-selling SUV cars in India comes Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. This attractive and bold SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine that generates 103 BHP of power and 138 Nm of torque. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza offers a five-speed manual transmission and an automatic transmission with the help of Smart Hybrid Technology. Car owners can enjoy the seating capacity of 5 people. Further, the high ground clearance of 198 mm saves cars from dilapidated roads.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 12,906
• Engine Displacement: 1462 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): 328
• Mileage: 17.03 kmpl

2. Hyundai Creta | Starting From ₹ 10 Lakh

Next on the list of SUV cars in India comes Hyundai Creta. The car manufacturer has introduced this range in 19 variants. Here, the base model is Hyundai Creta E. On the other hand, the top model is Hyundai Creta SX Opt Turbo. SUVs available under Creta features both manual and automatic transmission and offer maximum power of 138.08 BHP at 6000 RPM and maximum torque of 242 Nm at 1500-3200 RPM. This SUV has a seating capacity of 5, ideal for big families who love to get on tours. So, enjoy a ride with Hyundai Creta, one of the best SUVs in India.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 12,597
• Engine Displacement: Varies with model such as Hyundai Creta E Diesel has an engine displacement of 1493 cc, Hyundai Creta SX IVT Automatic Version has an engine displacement of 1497 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): Hyundai Creta SX IVT (433), Hyundai Creta E Diesel (433)
• Mileage: 16.8 kmpl

3. Tata Nexon | Starting From ₹ 7.30 Lakh

In the list of top SUV cars in India, we have placed Tata Nexon in the 3rd position. Car owners can get Tata Nexon in five variants such as XE, XM, XZ, XZ+, and XZ+(O). All these models have a five-seater layout. Its BS-VI compliant petrol and diesel engine offer a powerful performance. In short, its Turbocharged engine generates maximum torque of 260 Nm at 1500-2750 RPM and maximum Power of 108.5 BHP at 4000 RPM.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 10,006
• Engine Displacement: 1497 cc and 1499 cc (Diesel engine), 1199 cc (Petrol engine)
• Boot Space(Litres): 350
• Mileage: 16 kmpl

4. Kia Seltos | Starting From ₹ 10 Lakh

The 4th position in the list of top 10 SUV cars in India is secured for Kia Seltos. Kia has introduced its compact SUVs in two trims and with 5 seating configurations. First is the Tech (HT) Line, and the second is GT Line. Tech (HT) Line is further available in five variants, namely HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, and HTX+; whereas the latter is available in two variants such as GTX(O) and GTX+.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 8,619
• Engine Displacement: 1497 cc and 1353 cc (Petrol engine), 1493 cc (Diesel engine)
• Boot Space (Litres): 433
• Mileage: 20.8 kmpl

5. Hyundai Venue

With advanced technologies and unique features, Hyundai Venue has acquired the 5th position in the best SUV under ₹ 15 lakh. The powerful engine of Hyundai Venue generates a maximum power of 123ps at 6300 RPM and a maximum torque of 15.7 Kgm at 4500 RPM. This model has a ground clearance of 190 mm. This 5-seater model of Hyundai has an advanced control system that enables car owners to choose between three drive modes and three 2WD traction modes through a single jog dial.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 8,377
• Engine Displacement: 1493 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): 350
• Mileage: 23.7 kmpl

6. Kia Sonet | Starting From ₹ 6.90 Lakh

One of the best compact SUVs in India is Kia Sonet which is available in six trims, namely HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and GTX+. The car manufacturer has launched this range with an electric sunroof and 5-seater configurations. The maximum Power and torque generated by Kia Sonet are 113.42 BHP at 4000 RPM and 250nm at 1500-2750 RPM, respectively. Enjoy the powerful performance of Kia Sonet, one of the cheapest SUV in India at entry level.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 7,752
• Engine Displacement: 1493 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): 392
• Mileage: 18.2 kmpl

7. Mahindra XUV300 | Starting From ₹ 8 Lakh

Mahindra XUV300 is one of the top-selling SUVs in India that has won thousands of car enthusiasts with state-of-the-art technologies like an advanced auto-shift transmission. This range of Mahindra comes with a five-seater configuration and other features include an electric sunroof, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers. Its robust safety features include corner braking control, front and rear parking sensors, and up to 7 airbags.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 5,861
• Engine Displacement: 1497 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): 259
• Mileage: 20 kmpl

8. Mahindra Scorpio | Starting From ₹ 12.80 Lakh

Looking for a 7-seater SUV car in India? Mahindra Scorpio can be an ideal option. This 7-seater SUV is powered by a robust engine that produces a maximum torque of 280 Nm at 1800-2800 RPM and a maximum power of 120 BHP at 4000 RPM. Mahindra Scorpio comes equipped with advanced features like cruise control, auto headlamps with LED DRLs, auto AC, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and with Bluetooth and AUX connectivity.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 3,577
• Engine Displacement: 2179 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): 460
• Mileage: 15 kmpl (manual transmission diesel variant)

9. Mahindra Thar | Starting From ₹ 12.80 Lakh

Mahindra Thar, one of the best SUVs in India, is built for intense off-roading. This range is available in diesel and petrol engine options and manual or automatic transmission. The 2-litre turbocharged engine petrol variation produces power and torque of 150PS and up to 320 Nm respectively. On the other hand, the 2.2-litre diesel variant offers Power and torque of 130 PS and 300 Nm. Mahindra Thar comes as a 6-seater with a side facing the rear. However, it is now available in 4-seater configuration with front-facing rear seats (AX option). So, enjoy driving with the safest SUV in India (off-roader).

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 3,493
• Engine Displacement: 2148 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): 600
• Mileage: 15.2 kmpl

10. Hyundai Alcazar | Starting From ₹ 16.30 Lakh

The list of top SUVs in India ends with Hyundai Alcazar. Under the hood, it is powered by the 2.0-litre petrol engine which puts out a maximum power of 156.9 BHP at 6500 RPM and a maximum torque of 191 Nm at 4500 RPM. On the other hand, the 1.5 litre diesel engine variant produces a maximum power of 84.6 kW at 4000 RPM and a maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1500-2750 RPM. Alcazar has electronic stability control, six airbags, and front and rear parking sensors as safety features.

Key Specifications

• Units Sold (August 2021): 3,468
• Engine Displacement: 1999 cc
• Boot Space (Litres): 180
• Mileage: 14.5 kmpl

To wrap the list of cars and price-related information mentioned above, we have placed a table (as per units sold) to provide a quick knowledge. Read along!