With the Indian automobile industry suffering from an acute sales crisis but despite the crisis, the SUV segment has seen a subtle growth in the past several months. So here we have put together a list of 5 upcoming 7-seater SUV likely to priced under the Rs 20 Lakh bracket.
Here we GO!
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MG Hector Plus
Specifications Engine 1.5-litre turbo-petrol Power(Hp) 141hp Torque(Nm) 250Nm Fuel Type Petrol Dimensions 4655mm x 1835mm x 1760mm Wheelbase 2750 mm Transmission 6-speed MT Expected Price Rs 14 lakh to Rs 19 lakh. Expected Launch July 2020 First on the upcoming SUVs under Rs 20 Lakh list is the MG Hector Plus which was first showcased at the recently held Auto Expo 2020. Feature-wise the Hector Plus will come equipped with the same 10.4-inch vertical touchscreen infotainment system with eSIM connectivity, 360 Around View camera, power-adjustable front seats, panoramic sunroof, cruise control 6 airbags and additional third row AC vents and a USB charge port too.
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Tata Gravitas
Specifications Engine 2.0-litre diesel engine Power(Hp) 168hp Torque(Nm) 350Nm Fuel Type Diesel Dimensions 4,661mm x 1,894mm x 1,786mm Wheelbase 2,741mm Transmission 6-speed MT Expected Price Rs 14.5 lakh to Rs 23 lakh. Expected Launch November 2020 The Tata Gravitas is yet another product which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 and by looking at the specification we strongly feel that gravitas SUV is surely a worthy contender on the upcoming 7-Seater SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakhs list as it will come equipped with some top of the line features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, LED DRLs, 6-way powered driver seat, an impressive 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, auto AC and a 9-speaker sound system.
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Next-Generation Mahindra Scorpio
Specifications Engine G20 2.0-litre petrol Power(Hp) 190hp Torque(Nm) 380Nm Fuel Type Petrol Dimensions 4,493 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,976 mm Wheelbase 2,680 mm Transmission 6-speed MT Expected Price Rs 12-18 lakhs Expected Launch June 2021 On the Outside, the 2020 Mahindra Scorpio gets an all-new grille which helps the air-intake. As seen in the spy shots it also gets a new set of fog lamps, headlamps and a new curved bonnet for those who had difficulty over-looking the road.
Other additional features will include wireless phone charging capabilities, automatic climate control, new flat-bed steering wheel with compressive controls on it, and updated touch and feel surfaces to make the Scorpio look and feel premium which makes the new Scorpio a perfect package for 7-seater SUV under Rs 20 lakh.
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Mahindra XUV500
Specifications Engine 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol Power(Hp) 190hp Torque(Nm) 380Nm Fuel Type Petrol Dimensions 4585 mm x 1890 mm x 1,976 mm Wheelbase 2700mm Transmission 6-speed MT Expected Price Rs 12.31 lakh to Rs 18.52 lakh Expected Launch March 2021 Next up on the upcoming SUVs under Rs 20 lakh is the new XUV500 will support a more squarish design with flatter door panels which blends perfectly with the SUV’s silhouette. Other key elements on the car include its signature family size grille with slightly smaller headlamps placed vertically placed just beneath the DRL’s.
Talking about the inside, the dashboard of the XUV500 will resemble that of the Mahindra Funster which will include a fully-digital instrumental cluster positioned with a massive touchscreen infotainment system. We can also expect the XUV500 to come with a 3-row layout which seems to be quite impressive for an SUV under Rs 20 lakh.
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7-Seater Hyundai Creta
Specifications Engine 4 Cylinder, 1.4L turbocharged petrol Power(Hp) 138hp Torque(Nm) 242 Nm Fuel Type Petrol Dimensions N/A Wheelbase N/A Transmission 6-speed MT Expected Price Rs 14 lakh to Rs 21 lakh Expected Launch 2021 Last on the list of upcoming 7-seater SUVs under Rs. 20 lakh is the Hyundai Creta 7-seater, after the immense success of the 5 seater Creta Hyundai seems to be planning something big as not too long ago spy shots of the 7-seater variant of the Creta SUV was spotted testing in broad daylight.
With its launch, this new Hyundai car will actively rival the likes of the upcoming MG Hector Plus and the Tata Gravitas. The new 7-seater premium SUV is likely to have a higher ground clearance and will be 30mm longer and will sit on a 20mm longer wheelbase if compared to the regular 5-seater variant.