top suv cars of 2024

TOYATO FORTUNER 


The Fortuner has been a success from day one in essence to the factors  – imposing looks, a rugged chassis, seating for seven, the option of a diesel engine. Now in its second generation, the Toyota Fortuner is available in multiple options with petrol-manual, petrol-auto, diesel-manual and diesel-auto versions on offer. The diesels can additionally be had with four-wheel drive. 

The  Toyota Fortuner is the quintessential SUV. Big, tough and built on a solid frame, it’s exactly the kind of SUV you need for our bombed-out roads and challenging off road conditions have made the Fortuner stand out in the car market.

The Toyota Fortuner has 1 Diesel Engine and 1 Petrol Engine on offer. The Diesel engine is 2755 cc while the Petrol engine is 2694 cc.

numerous suv's were launched in india  but none could ever break the Toyota Fortuner’s dominance on the sales charts.  the exit of its rival the Ford Endeavour, has only diverted more demand towards it.

It is available with Manual & Automatic transmission.Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Fortuner has a mileage of 10 kmpl . The Fortuner is a 7 seater 4 cylinder car and has length of 4795 mm, width of 1855 mm and a wheelbase of 2745 mm.

 there’s no doubt its towering proportions and intimidating road presence are a huge part of its appeal, the other being Toyota’s rock-solid reliability.

You get a larger 8-inch touchscreen with shortcut controls, the Fortuner now comes with connected tech, there are cooled seats, you get a Premium JBL 10 speaker sound system- with an additional powered subwoofer, and the new Fortuner now also gets Apple Car Play and Android Auto. 



MAHINDRA THAR 


The new, second-generation Thar is hands down far better and far more modern than its predecessor. Mahindra has turned the Thar into a lot more polished and a more desirable proposition this time around,The second-gen Mahindra Thar has been The second-gen Mahindra Thar has been a treasured since its launch in 2020.

Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.25 Lakhs and goes up to ₹ 17.6 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). Mahindra Thar comes in 17 variants. Mahindra Thar's top variant is Earth Editon Diesel AT 4WD.

The thar offers a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support , analogue dials and Mahindra’s BlueSense connectivity features. Safety kit includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-launch assist, hill-descent control, ISOFIX child seat mounts and a roll cage.

Mahindra has chosen the Thar to debut the company’s latest engines, a 152hp, 2.0-litre, direct-injection turbo-petrol and 132hp, 2.2-litre diesel. all-aluminium engines are fresh and will power future Mahindras.

The proportions are wider and squatter, the edges have been softened but it retains the classic look of the original. The massive 255/65 R18 tyres, which boast of a 790mm diameter, play their part in giving the new Thar its 226mm ground clearance and its street, or rather off-road credibility. 


 Its major competitors in the country is the Force Gurkha. The Thar also fight it out with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny.



TATA SAFARI 



the tata safari is the flagship model of tata motors, tata has been growing its focus on passenger vehicles that drives well and offers exceptional ride comfort , with rugged looks and also be super capable. 

 the SUV now features 'Safari' badging in the front doors and chrome door handle and window trim treatment. The tail section is revised and now boasts a full-width LED light bar connecting the wraparound tail lights. 

the safari has received a refreshed exterior. it gets body coloured inserts in it and a brushed silver lip lower down on the front bumper. 

The Tata Safari is a D1-segment SUV with seating for up to 7 occupants and costs between ₹16.19 lakh and ₹27.34 lakh (ex-showroom). The Safari is available with following 2 engine-transmission combinations:

  • 2.0L Turbo Diesel with 6-speed MT (17 variants)
  • 2.0L Turbo Diesel with 6-speed TC (12 variants)


  • Tata intends to bring the Safari back into the game with sharpened styling, more tech and also a much-needed mechanical update , electric steering wheel. the Safari has gone for a more grown-up, executive, vibe.

    on the inside, the dashboard of the new Safari, tata offers a new capacitive touch panel which controls the air-con settings, fog lights, the new electric tail gate and 360-degree camera system. the centre digital pad are touch buttons to control your adaptive cruise and even audio volume. the biggest change to the new Safari's interior is Tata's new four spoke digital steering wheel. There's also a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster which displays a lot of information

    Under the bonnet, it comes equipped with a 2.0-litre Kryotec diesel engine paired to a six-speed manual and an automatic torque converter unit. This motor is tuned to produce 170bhp and 350Nm of peak torque

    The new Safari gets the option of 19-inch alloy wheels on its top-end trims. We saw this wheel design on the Sierra concept first and now it's in production on the Safari


    TOYATO INNOVA HYCROSS

    The Toyota Innova was first launched in India back in 2005 and since then the Innova has built a strong name for itself by proving its reliability and practicality


    The Hycross is here to carry forward the Innova’s legacy it stands as a premium MPV option in the Indian market. it is available only as an automatic, with either a petrol or a hybrid powertrain. The fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain makes it ideal for daily city commuting as well as extended highway trips. The Toyota Innova Hycross is now based on the TNGA-C high architecture which it shares with Japanese market MPVs like the Noah and Voxy.

     Renowned for its array of features, hybrid powertrain, and comfortable seating and ride quality, it has garnered widespread acceptance among Indian consumers. it comes equipped with a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital driver’s display, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, and ADAS. Bits like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, steering-mounted audio controls, and keyless entry with push-button start have been retained. It comes loaded with safety features such as multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, a rear view camera, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, and hill start assist.
    . The quality of materials has also improved noticeably with the soft brown surfaces on the dash face and doors as well as the quilted upholstery.


    The Toyota Innova Hycross gets a strong-hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.0-litre petrol unit paired to a strong hybrid unit combining together to produce around 190PS. Power is delivered to the front wheels only. A petrol-only powertrain with an output of around 170PS is also offered, but isn’t a diesel engine option. The hybrid powertrain has a fuel efficiency of 21.1kmpl. The MPV is 4,755mm long, 1,850mm wide, and has a height of 1,795mm. It has a wheelbase of 2,850mm.
      

    it provides a premium cabin, abundant features, and an efficient hybrid powertrain, this MPV is ideally suited for larger families. 

    While the previous generation models were based on a ladder -on-frame chassis with Rear-wheel drive and had petrol and diesel engines, the new Toyota Innova Hycross is based on a monocoque chassis with front-wheel drive.



      



    LAND ROVER DEFENDER



    The Defender has been an iconic name ever since it came out in the mid-1980s. It’s known for its off-roading prowess and the ability to almost go anywhere. In fact, the body shape didn’t change until the 2020 model, when an all-new Defender was introduced.


    The Defender debuted in 1990 with the new 200Tdi engine shared with the Discovery. It was uprated again to the 300Tdi engine and the L380 manual gearbox 


    In 2001 the Defender entered the new millennium, gaining modern creature comforts such as electric windows, central locking and heated seats for the first time. But there was no question of the Defender going soft. In 1996, the Ministry of Defence placed an order for almost 8,000 military specification Defender XDs. The XD stood for ‘extra duty’



    the prices start from ₹93.55 lakh onwards and comfortably breaching the 2 crore mark, there’s a wide variety of versions to choose from: three different models based on the size (90, 110, and 130), a multitude of engine choices, and various trim levels.


    The Land Rover Defender is offered with five engine options, which include a 300PS/400Nm 2-litre petrol engine, a 300PS/650Nm 3-litre diesel engine, a 297PS/640Nm plug-in hybrid 2-litre petrol engine, a 400PS/550Nm 3-litre petrol engine and a 525PS/625Nm V8 petrol engine. It is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel drive system. The Defender 90 three-door model measures 4323mm in length, 2008mm in width, 1969mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2587mm. The Defender 110 5-door version measures 4758mm in length, 2008mm in width, 1967mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3022mm. Lastly, the Defender 130 is the largest of three, measuring 5099mm in length, 2008mm in width, 1970mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3022mm.



    •  You can also choose from 3 roof options- a folding fabric roofsliding panoramic roof and a fixed metal roof.
    • The new Off-road SUV will be available in seven colour options – Pangea green, Gondwana stone, Indus silver, Tasman blue, Eiger grey, Santorini black, and fuji white.
    • Additionally, it offers personalisation options with more than 170 accessories.

      LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

    The new SUV is available in 3 engine options and 4 accessory packs - Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban - giving each Defender a distinct character with a specially selected range of enhancements.




    Engine

    The new Land Rover Defender 90 is available in 3 engine options. There’s a 2.0L petrol motor that produces 300 PS of max power and 400 Nm of peak torque. Then we have the bigger and more powerful, 3.0L petrol engine churning out 400 PS and 550 Nm. And the last powertrain option of this new SUV is the 3.0L diesel engine that puts out 300 PS and ground-shredding 650 Nm of peak torque.

     90 Features

    The new Defender 90 offers six-seat practicality thanks to the innovative front central jump seat. It embraces 21st-century technologies and features Land Rover’s Pivi infotainment system with an intuitive interface and its own backup battery for always-on responses. Advanced OTA updates also ensure customers benefit from the latest software at all times, wherever they are in the world.



    LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110


    ENGINE


    The Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol 'P300' engine. The unit produces around 296.3bhp of power at 5,500rpm and a peak torque of 400Nm between 1,500 and 4,500rpm. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox with power being sent to all four wheels.

     the Defender is also available with a 3.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 295bhp of power at 4,000rpm and 650Nm of peak torque between 1,500 and 2,500rpm. It also comes paired with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission unit.


    The company has claimed that the Defender 110 SE is capable of accelerating from 0 - 100km/h in 7.4 seconds. while, Both the diesel-powered 90 and 110 models come with an electronically limited top speed of 191km/h.


     Features


    The Land Rover Defender features 14-way heated and cooled seats, 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 14-speaker Meridian sound system, cruise control, ambient lighting, a head-up display, a three-zone climate control, and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. Its safety features include ABS with EBD, six airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, tyre pressure monitoring system, cornering braking control, blind spot assist, adaptive cruise control, rear pre-collision monitor and a 360-degree camera. Land Rover additionally offers four customisation packs: Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban.



    LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 


    ENGINE


    In India, the Defender 130 comes with six-cylinder D300 diesel and P400 petrol, the latter of which we’re driving today. The 2,996cc turbocharged mild-hybrid straight-six produces 400hp and 550Nm, which is delivered smoothly through all four wheels via ZF’s brilliant 8-speed automatic.


    X 3.0 Petrol is the Petrol variant of the Defender 130 model and comes equipped with a 3.0L P400 engine producing 394 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 550 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque. This variant of the Defender 130 is offered with a 8 Gears Automatic transmission and returns a claimed fuel efficiency of 14.01 kmpl.



    FEATURES


    On the inside, the Defender 130 is identical to the rest of the Defender range. The Defender 130 gets an 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system, a digital driver’s display, 4-spoke steering wheel, digital inside rearview mirror (IRVM), a panoramic sunroof, safari windows, adaptive air suspension and 4-zone climate control.


     Customers can choose their Defender 130 from various colour options which includes, Carpathian Grey , Eiger Grey , Fuji White , Gondwana Stone , Hakuba Silver , Pangea Green , Santorini Black , Sedona Red , Silicon Silver.








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