Top 3 4X4 SUVs: Although front-wheel drive vehicles have made up the majority of SUVs sold in India over the past few years despite the SUV body type’s growing popularity. If one did decide to add some more traction capabilities, the options were either quite pricey or sacrificed feature comforts. But nowadays, there are more and more SUVs available that provide 4WD and AWD choices. In this article, we will tell you about three 4X4 SUVs that have been launched in the last year.
Top 3 4X4 SUVs
Maruti Suzuki Jimny 4X4
| Engine | 1462 cc |
| BHP | 103.39 Bhp |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Fuel | Petrol |
The Indian-spec 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine in the Suzuki Jimny generates 104 Hp and 134 Nm of torque. You have the option of a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Jimny has a low-range transfer case and can drive all four wheels.
A 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, automated climate control, cruise control, keyless entry, and a multi-info display are some of the top features of the Jimny. Six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors and a camera, and electronic stability control all contribute to passenger safety.
Jimny’s starting ex-showroom pricing has been set by the business at Rs 12.75 lakh. The manual Zeta version is priced at this amount. The Zeta Automatic costs Rs 13.94 lakh ex-showroom in this. While the top-tier Alpha variant’s manual version costs Rs 13.69 lakh, the ex-showroom cost of the Alpha variant with an automatic gearbox is Rs 14.89 lakh. These prices apply to the single-tone versions of it. Dual variants cost between Rs. 13.85 and Rs. 15.05 lakh ex-showroom. Only two versions and four gearbox choices are available for the SUV.
Mahindra Scorpio N
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 2198 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 172.45bhp@3500rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 400nm@1750-2750rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 6,7 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 |
The higher trims of the 2.2-litre diesel engine produce 175PS/300Nm, compared to 132PS/300Nm in the base models (370Nm and 400Nm). With a 200PS/output. While a 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all units, the more powerful diesel and turbo-petrol engines also have a 6-speed automatic transmission available as an option. Although the 175PS diesel engine’s 4WD system is an optional extra.
The SUV produced by Mahindra features a wireless phone charger, front and rear cameras, cruise control, a dual-zone climate control system, and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system. A single-pane sunroof, semi-digital instrument cluster, and a six-way powered driver’s seat are also included.
A tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic stability control, up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill-assist control, and other safety features are included in the safety kit (ESC).
Mahindra Scorpio N costs between Rs. 12.74 lakh and Rs. 24.05 lakh in India. Mahindra Scorpio N models range in price from 12.74 lakhs for the Z2 petrol MT to 24.05 lakhs for the Z8L diesel 4WD AT.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
| Engine | 1462 cc – 1490 cc |
| BHP | 86.63 – 101.64 Bhp |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Drive Type | 2WD / AWD |
| Mileage | 19.38 – 27.97 kmpl |
| Fuel | Petrol/CNG |
Maruti’s midsize SUV has a 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid and 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid engine with 103 PS and 116 PS, respectively. The latter features three driving modes: petrol, hybrid, and pure electric vehicle. It also boasts self-charging technology.
The Grand Vitara has a heads-up display, a digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Up to six airbags may be included in Grand Vitara’s safety kit, along with an electronic stability programme (ESP), ABS with EBD, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Moreover, a 360-degree camera, hill-descent control, and ISOFIX child-seat anchors are included.
Retail prices for Maruti’s midsize SUV range from Rs. 10.45 lakh to Rs. 19.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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