10 Most Dependable SUVs You Can Buy In India (Part-1)

When asking people which vehicle they’ll be buying next, for most an SUV would be an immediate answer. In this current scenario, SUVs are selling like hotcakes. There are a plethora of reasons the majority of people are inclining towards SUV than any other segment. SUVs have a commanding view of the road head, also keep the occupants comfortable when rolling over bad patches of road. Additionally, the SUVs should be dependable as they will also be vehicles for long road trips. So, here are 10 SUVs that are reliable from the get-go.

NOTE: The reliability of the vehicle also depends on how the car is maintained. Hence, for e vehicle to be dependable or reliable it should have a proper service record from the authorised service centre.

1. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

   

   Starting the list is the subcompact SUV from India’s best selling car maker Maruti Suzuki that is the Vitara Brezza. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza was launched in 2016 and has been doing really well for the brand. Through its life of 6 years, till date, the vehicle has been updated just one.

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   Well, if it isn’t broken why fix it? Well, in 2020, with the change in the emission norms, BS6, Maruti Suzuki took this time to give the vehicle an update. Since then the SUV is doing well, as it is reliable.

2. Tata Nexon
   

   

   The other vehicle we think one can depend on is the Tata Nexon. Similar to the Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon was also launched in 2016 and later was updated in 2020 just before the implementation of BS6 emission norms. Coming powered by diesel and a petrol engine, the 5 starts rated Tata Nexon is safe and one can easily depend on this package.

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3. Mahindra XUV300
   

   

   Before the launch of Tata Punch and Mahindra XUV700, it was the Mahindra XUV300 that was India’s safest SUV. That said, if you are not aware, XUV300 is based on the Ssangyong Tivoli and brows a lot from this vehicle. Being a well-engineered vehicle, the XUV300 is reliable and versatile making it a dependable SUV.

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4. Hyundai Venue
   

   

   There are multiple aspects when it comes to judging whether a car is dependable or not. And for the Hyundai Venue, it has to be the aftersales service and it being well-engineered. For you to know, the Korean carmaker’s subcompact SUV Venue was the first vehicle in India to support connected car tech. But what is connected car tech?

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   So, to begin with, this technology enables the vehicle to support a working inbuilt internet connection after which a plethora of features can be accessed. These features include remote engine start, remote climate control, geofencing, real-time OTA updates and more. But along with the connected car tech, Hyundai Venue still is a really good package. As it gets a powerful 120bhp turbo petrol engine a quick-shifting 7-speed DCT automatic.

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5. Hyundai Creta
   

   

   Korean carmakers in India are famous for offering a ton of features in their vehicles. But a thing to remember is that it usually is the top-end trim that comes with all the gadgets and gizmos. Because of these features along with a set of powerful engines, this Hyundai is the top-selling SUV in its segment.

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   Speaking of which, the new Creta gets a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless charger, and more. Next, under the hood, this compact SUV gets a super refined and powerful 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine that is capable of generating 138ps of max power and 244Nm of peak torque. The cherry on the cake is the 7-speed DCT automatic.

6. Renault Duster
   

   

   Let’s talk about the vehicle that is less known, Renault Duster. First launched in 2012, Renault Duster was an instant hit in the Indian market. Duster was the first successful entrant into the Indian compact SUV segment. Well, before the Duster there was Skoda Yeti, but the Skoda was not able to capture the Indian market as the Duster did later in the year.

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   That said, right now Duter only comes with a set of petrol engines both of which are indeed reliable. That said, earlier the duster used to come with a couple of diesel engines too. Hence out in the used car market, you could find a Duster with an AWD which is also super dependable.

7. Volkswagen Taigun
   

   

   The latest SUV to enter the compact SUV segment is the Volkswagen Taigun. With the Taigun, Volkswagen has tried to enter a really hot segment that has been dominated by the Koreans. So, to take a step further ahead, Volkswagen has packed the Taigun with many unique features along with a couple of really powerful engines. Stepping inside the vehicle, you’ll be greeted with a bold and elegant interior.

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   But this interior surely looks and feel upmarket and robust. About the features, Taigun gets ventilated seats, a wireless phone charger and India’s favourite, a sunroof. The USP of the vehicle has to be the machine under the hood. This SUV gets a couple of turbo petrol engines, a 1.0-litre and a 1.5-litre.
   

8. Mahindra Thar
   

   

   If off-roading is what you are after, Mahindra Thar is the cheapest vehicle to come with a 4X4 drivetrain. You are surely aware of the fact that Thar was recently given a facelift. And in this facelift, Mahindra gave the SUV top of the line features along with supreme off-road capabilities.

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   And not to forget, the new Mahindra under its bonnet gets a diesel engine and a brand new turbo petrol engine. Also, a plus point about the vehicle is that both the engines come with an option of an automatic as well as a manual gearbox.
   

9. Toyota Innova
   

   

   Known as the king of MPVs, Toyota Innova Crysta has been undoubtedly the most sought for MPV in India. Known for its long-lasting build quality, Innova Crysta has been famous among taxi fleet owners too. Launched back in 2004, Innova was a successor to Toyota Qualis.

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   This beast comes with two engine options, 2.6-litre petrol and a 2.4-litre diesel engine. The powerful engines drool power with every rev but are still very silent. Though the king will have to rival against the latest entry which goes by the name of Kia Carnival, we’ll have to see whether the popularity remains the same or not.
   

10. Tata Harrier
    

    

    Moving on to the other Indian carmaker, Tata too has a vehicle with top quality interiors and a powerful engine. It is the Harrier we are after here. The USP of this SUV has to be its platform, which is shared with the Land Rovers Discovery making it a dependable vehicle for long tours.

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    This gives the Harrier a capable chassis along with the provision of a 4X4 drivetrain (which is taking forever for Tata to introduce). Also, we don’t know when Tata would come up with the off-road version of this capable SUV.

So, for part 1 of the article, these were the 10 most dependable SUVs you can currently buy in India. Let us know in the comment section, which SUV you want to see in the second iteration.

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