The SUV segment is growing rapidly all over the world. In India, too, we are seeing the same trend. With such high demand, manufacturers are making SUVs in various sizes and forms. All these SUVs share some traits but also are quite different to each other. Also, all these SUVs cater to different people. With so many choices comes the confusion of which is best for different people. In today’s article, we will see which type of SUV you should buy.

Sub-compact SUVs

Tata Punch

Sub-compact SUVs are currently the smallest SUVs in our country. These sub-compacts SUVs are generally around 3800mm in length. They carry the tall boy design to get that SUV look. These SUVs are perfect for people looking for an SUV feel in a compact car. Also, due to their compact size, they are ideal for four people. Cars in this segment consist of Tata Punch, Maruti Ignis and Mahindra KUV100. 

Compact SUVs

SUVs to buy

Above the Sub-compact SUVs come compact SUVs. These SUVs are 3995-3999mm in length to comply with the sub-4-meter rule. Currently, it is one of the fastest-growing segments in the Indian market. This segment offers most value for money. A compact SUV makes sense if you are looking for great city manoeuvring but don’t want to compromise on space. This segment is crowded with a lot of cars. Cars in this segment consist of Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon etc.

SUVs to buy- C-segment SUV

Hyundai Creta

C-segment is also another popular segment in the Indian market. These SUVs have no length restriction and are generally 4200 to 4300mm in length. C-segment is kind of the perfect balance when it comes to space and size. These cars offer great manoeuvrability in the cities. They are also spacious enough to seat five people comfortably. The competition in this segment has heated up a lot in the past few months. Currently, it consists of cars like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor.

Mid-size SUV 5-seater

Mid-size SUVs almost provide the big SUV feels. Mid-size SUVs in a 5-seater configuration are around 4500mm in length or more. These SUVs are ideal for people looking for a spacious car with big boot space. These SUVs, due to their big size can be hard to drive in our crowded cities. This segment consists of cars, like the Tata Harrier, MG Hector and the XUV700 5-seater.

SUVs to buy- Mid-size SUV 7-seater

SUVs to buy

Mid-size SUVs, due to their big size, also come with 7-seater configurations. This 7-seater variant is generally 100 to 200mm longer than the 5-seater variants. These 7-seater variants are ideal for people with big families or people. Generally, these cars are the most premium offering of their respective brands. This segment consists of cars like the XUV700, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.

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