Top Sub-Compact and Compact SUVs In India with Best Road Presence

It is true that cars are now the expression of our personality. Life moves on and cars now are not merely a mean of transportation that drives people from place A to place B. It’s not that price and running expenses that decide which models to buy as safety, looks and road presence are also the deciding factors when considering buying a new vehicle. Similarly, buying SUV is not simply about the sizes and going off-road but the looks and road presence are also important. Here’s a list of Top Sub-Compact and Compact SUVs In India with Best Road Presence you can buy, including the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Tata Nexon and many others.

1. Mahindra Thar

Price: Rs 12.10 – 14.15 Lakh*

Engine: 2.2-litre mHawk diesel

Transmission: 6-speed MT/ 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic

If the Jeep-like design of the new Thar doesn’t have your head-up, then nothing can impress you more. At its latest avatar, the Mahindra Thar is rugged to look at. The robust design elements have been incorporated into the new Mahindra Thar, namely the newly revised front grille, massive headlamps along with the addition of the DRLs, etc. adding more to the commanding road presence of the model. The Mahindra Thar greatly starts over the list of top compact SUVs with the best road presence in India.

2. Top Sub-Compact and Compact SUVs In India with Best Road Presence - Kia Seltos

Price: Rs 9.89 – 17.45 Lakh*

Engines: 1.5-litre Petrol, 1.5-litre Turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre Diesel

Transmissions: 6-speed MT, iVT, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed AT

Well-known for its stylish look, Kia Seltos is one of the compact SUVs with the best road presence you can buy in India. The Seltos measures 4,315 mm in length, 1,800 mm width and 1,645 mm in height. Definitely, the Kia Seltos is not the biggest in terms of size but design surely helps it stand out on the crowded street. The ‘Badass design” theme with crown jewel LED headlamps, 3D Tiger nose front grille, heartbeat daytime running lamps, sporty crystal-cut alloy wheels and floating roof rails are some key highlights that make the Seltos look enticing. If you are looking for more than a touch of sophistication, the Kia Seltos is the right answer.

3. Nissan Magnite

Price: Rs 5.59 – 10.00 Lakh*

Engines: 1.0-litre NA Petro, 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol

Transmissions: 5-speed MT, CVT

Next, on our list of Top Sub-Compact and Compact SUVs In India with Best Road Presence, is another sub-4-metre SUV that gets intimidating street presence so that you can’t take your eyes off. Be it one of the most affordable SUV cars in India, the Nissan Magnite looks far more impressive than cars of its price. The Nissan Magnite gets Bi-Projector LED headlamps that fit perfectly with the L-shaped DRLs, massive front grille giving the Magnite a unique face. And with an overall height of 1,572 mm, the Nissan Magnite offers a little riding height and clearer road views.

4. Tata Nexon

Price: Rs 7.09 – 12.79 Lakh*

Engines: 1.2-litre Turbo Petrol, 1.5-litre Turbo Diesel

Transmissions: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT

Tata Nexon is receiving so much love from the Indian auto fans for many reasons, one of which is the good road presence. The Tata Nexon has an aerodynamic configuration with prominent carriage that scales up the SUV’s hulking road presence. The design cues of the Nexon are also lavish. The tri-arrow designed front grille adds more to its charisma. Looks aside, the Tata Nexon is one of the safest cars in India that was awarded a 5-star rating from the Global NCAP.

5. Top Sub-Compact and Compact SUVs In India with Best Road Presence - Hyundai Creta

Price: Rs 9.99 – 17.53 Lakh*

Engines: 1.5-litre Petrol, 1.4-litre Turbo Petrol, 1.5-litre Diesel

Transmissions: 6-speed IVT, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

The Hyundai Creta has everything that an SUV ought to have. Being one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the domestic market, the Hyundai Creta has enough traits to go arming with the earlier compact SUVs with the greatest road presence in India. While the new design of the Creta might garner mixed reactions, the Hyundai Creta still looks impressive on the public roads. Looking at the front and side profile and you’ll notice how much efforts Hyundai’s designers put on. Not just that, you can choose between robust petrol and diesel engines options and various transmission options it has to offer.

6. MG Hector

Price: Rs 13.17 – 18.85 Lakh*

Engine: 1.5-litre Turbo Petrol, 2.0-litre Turbo Diesel

Transmission: 6-speed MT, DCT, CVT

Next, on our list of Top Sub-Compact and Compact SUVs In India with Best Road Presence is a car that took our market by a storm back when it entered our country. One can’t deny that the Chinese-owned British-branded MG Hector commands a lot of street presence, indeed. MG Hector is a gorgeous-looking SUV, especially at the front. The hexagonal massive grille with surrounding chrome accents, dual-tone body paint scheme and a shark fin antenna are enough to catch our attention. Like the Seltos, the MG Hector comes with a well-loaded interior that is packed with a lot of safety fitments, thus justifying the popularity of the SUV in the Indian space.

7. Ford EcoSport

Price: Rs 8.19 – 11.69 Lakh*

Engine: 1.5-litre Petrol, 1.5-litre Diesel

Transmission: 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT

Some people may say that the Ford EcoSport are too compact to get a good road presence but everything isn’t just about the sizes. Remember how the EcoSport was much loved by the Indian buyers from day one and its uniqueness is one of the major reasons. It is a one-of-a-kind subcompact SUV with a unique front face, high gloss black front grille with a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, all that makes the EcoSport a head-turner on the roads.

8. Maruti Vitara Brezza

Price: Rs 7.39 – 11.20 Lakh*

Engine: 1.5-litre Petrol

Transmission: 5-speed MT, 4-speed AT

In India, the Maruti Vitara Brezza is the undisputed king of the sub-four-metre SUV segment. Need proof? The Maruti Vitara Brezza just takes no.1 selling subcompact SUV of March 2021. Putting the affordability and fuel efficiency aside, the Maruti Vitara Brezza is a good-looking car. In its facelifted avatar, the Maruti Vitara Brezza differentiates itself from other Maruti cars in India with smoked headlamps, thick chrome grille with chunky bumper and dual-tone 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. It is worth noting that Maruti Vitara Brezza stands apart from other Maruti cars with a 4-star Global NCAP rating.

So, this was our list of Top Sub-Compact and Compact SUVs In India with Best Road Presence. For us, these cars are more than just meet the eyes and can stand out brilliantly amid the sea of vehicles on the roads. If you think there are any vehicles that should be mentioned here, let us know.