News & Top StoriesAll other small SUVs, with the exception of the Honda Elevate, offer an automated torque converter as standard.
The facelifted Hyundai Creta and the Honda Elevate are just two examples of the numerous modifications that the compact SUV market in India has seen in recent months. The least expensive automatic in the class, the C3 Aircross, now has an automatic transmission option thanks to a recent Citroen introduction. We’ll examine the top five least expensive automatic compact SUVs available in India in this list India’s Top 5 Cheapest .
Citroen C3 Aircross
(Torque Converter)
The C3 Aircross is equipped with a manual air conditioning system, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Tire pressure monitoring, rea parking camera, and dual front ABS with EBD are some of the safety features.
Honda Elevate
A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch semi-digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, and a sunroof are among the features offered by the Honda Elevate. On this list, the Elevate is the only small SUV equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Up to six airbags, lane watch help, vehicle stability aid, hill start assist, and a rear parking camera are among the additional safety features.
Maruti Grand Vitara
The Maruti Grand Vitara is the third most economical automatic compact SUV on the list. Its 1.5-liter petrol mild-hybrid engine produces 103 horsepower and 137 Nm. The Grand Vitara petrol automatic has a 6-speed torque converter as an option, although it is not available with the all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain that is available with the manual version.
A 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, heated front seats, and a heads-up display are among the features of Maruti’s small SUV. Up to six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a 360-degree camera are among the safety features.
A 1.5-liter powerful hybrid powertrain option (116 PS / 141 Nm) coupled to an e-CVT gearbox is also available for the Grand Vitara. Prices for it vary from Rs 18.33 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh in India’s Top 5 Cheapest Cars.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Rebadged as the Maruti Grand Vitara, the Toyota Hyryder is priced marginally higher than its Maruti equivalent. The 1.5-liter mild hybrid petrol engine (103 PS/137 Nm) in the Hyrder is identical to that of the Grand Vitara; a 6-speed torque converter is an option.
The Toyota tiny SUV has a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, a heads-up display, and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It has a 360-degree video, a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill descent control, and up to six airbags for protection.
The Toyota SUV, like the Grand Vitara, has the option of a potent hybrid drivetrain (116 PS/141 Nm) coupled to an e-CVT gearbox. The hybrid versions of the Hyrder are priced between Rs 16.66 lakh and Rs 20.19 lakh by Toyota.
Toyota Taigun by Volkswagen
The Volkswagen Taigun is now the fifth-cheapest petrol automatic small SUV in the market. One of the available engines is a 1-liter turbo-petrol (115 PS / 178 Nm) coupled to a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Features including an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated and ventilated front seats, automatic air conditioning, and a sunroof are all standard on the Taigun from Volkswagen. It has a rear view camera, electronic stability control (ESC), a tire pressure monitoring system, and up to six airbags for protection.
A more potent 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (150 PS / 250 Nm) coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) is also available for the Taigun. The Taigun DCT is available for between Rs 17.36 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.
These are the top 5 least expensive automatic compact SUVs available in India. Out of all of these, one would you pick, and why? Tell us in the comments section below.