SUVs have been killing it in the Indian market. People want the best ground clearance and stance irrespective of the price and segment. Manufacturers are also playing on this and maunching one SUV after another. However, an SUV usually brings along a lower fuel efficiency figure when compared to sedans and hatchbacks. Yes, there are some SUVs that are fuel-efficient! Here are the 5 best fuel efficient SUVs that you can buy right now!
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The winner of this list of best fuel efficient SUVs is surely the Grand Vitara. The hybrid variant of this car is capable of delivering a mileage of 27.97 KM/L! This is a crazy number considering the size and segment of this vehicle. Moreover, the Grand Vitara is also one of the most feature-loaded SUVs in its segment and comes with the service and reliability of Maruti!
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
The Hyryder is an identical twin of the Vitara. They share features, engines, and transmissions as well. Therefore, the Hyryder is also capable of a mileage of 27.97 KM/L. The Toyota badge here brings in a better warranty package and a slightly cheaper price. The 1.5L engine on both these SUVs is supported by a battery and a motor which helps this mammoth run almost 30KMs in one liter of petrol.
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Mahindra XUV300
The XUV300 is one of the best options in the sub-compact SUV segment. The diesel engine on this one is both, powerful and efficient. It can give you a mileage of up to 20KM/L! Moreover, this engine is also the most powerful one in the segment. The 1.5L unit makes 115HP and 300nm. Yes, 300nm torque! This number is the highest torque figure on this list of best fuel efficient SUVs.
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Kia Sonet
The only Korean on this list of best fuel efficient SUVs! The Kia Sonet is a direct competitor to the XUV300 and gives you better mileage. The 1.5L diesel engine on the Sonet can be as efficient as 24KM/L! The best part about the Sonet is that it gives you the option of a traditional torque converter 6-speed automatic transmission with the diesel engine. This is the only car in the segment that offers you this option.
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Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Another Maruti on this list of best fuel efficient SUVs! Everyone knows that Maruti has stopped using diesel engines on all their cars. However, this doesn’t stop them from being fuel efficient. The Brezza, even with a decent 1.5L petrol engine can give you a mileage of 20.14KM/L. This is extraordinary because the Brezza is a pretty big car, and it runs on a petrol engine that revs very happily. Side note – The Brezza was officially the first ever Maruti car that got a sunroof!
These are the best fuel efficient SUVs in India that you can buy right now. Which one of these would you choose? Let us know in the comments below!
