5 SUVs I would take on a month-long road trip around India
The Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X, Skoda Kodiaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Honda Elevate stand out as versatile SUVs for an extended month-long road trip across India
SUVs have become the flavour of the season in India as people continue to prefer this body type over other categories, owing to their comfortable ride, high ground clearance and plenty of features. With plenty of options to choose from in the Indian automotive market, these 5 SUVs would be my choice to take on a month-long road trip around India:
The Fortuner is a statement in itself, as the SUV has been one of the most popular SUVs in the country for well over a decade. The Toyota Fortuner is powered by two different engine options: a 2.7L turbocharged petrol engine producing approximately 164 bhp and 245 Nm of torque, and the more popular 2.8L turbocharged diesel engine producing approximately 201 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. The Toyota Fortuner boasts 4x2 and 4x4 options, allowing owners to explore uncharted locations. It has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹34.76 lakh.
The Isuzu MU-X, while being heavily underrated in the Indian automotive market, is an extremely reliable SUV. The Isuzu MU-X is powered by a 1.9L turbocharged diesel engine producing approximately 161 bhp and 360 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. In addition to that, the Isuzu MU-X gets 4x2 and 4x4 options, allowing owners to take it to the remotest of locations in India and still be worry-free. It has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹34.53 lakh.
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara has been one of the most popular SUV models from the company in India. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is powered by two different engine options: a 1.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5L naturally aspirated three-cylinder TNGA Atkinson Cycle petrol engine paired with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. Both engines produce 101 bhp and 136.8 Nm of torque, and 114 bhp and 122 Nm of torque, respectively. It has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹10.77 lakh.
The Skoda Kodiaq is the flagship SUV from the Czech automaker. It is one of the most reliable SUVs in its price point and boasts AWD, allowing the car to wander off to pastures unknown. The Skoda Kodiaq is powered by a 2.0L TSI four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 201 bhp and 320 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹36.99 lakh.
Honda cars have been known to be reliable and trustworthy ever since the company came to India. The Honda Elevate is powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder i-VTEC engine producing 119 bhp and 145 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed CVT transmission. The Honda Elevate has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹11.80 lakh.
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