Big Butch Petrol SUVs Selling At Hyundai Venue Prices: Tata Safari To Mahindra XUV 7XO
We have lately been seeing a trend in the Indian market where brands are gradually shifting from naturally aspirated petrol engines to turbo-petrol units in the mass-market segment. In many cases, these smaller turbo-petrol engines generate more impressive power and torque on paper, which also attracts customers. The Hyundai Venue is one of the popular SUVs in the sub-4-metre segment, and it received a generation update last year. Prices for the Hyundai Venue start at Rs 8 lakh and go up to Rs 15.69 lakh, ex-showroom. Hyundai Venue is a sub-4 metre SUV that measure 3995 mm in length, 1800 mm in width and 1665 mm in height.
If you are in the market for an SUV, there are several options that are bigger than the new Venue. These SUVs not only offer more space but also come with more powerful turbo-petrol engines.
First on this list is the Tata Harrier, which is significantly bigger than the Venue. The SUV was not offered with a petrol engine until recently. The Harrier petrol comes with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that generates 170 PS and 280 Nm of torque. In terms of dimension, the Tata Harrier petrol is 4605 mm long, 1922 mm wide and1718 mm tall. Harrier is suitable for those who want a made in India SUV with ample space on the inside and a powerful engine. The price for the turbo-petrol Harrier starts at Rs 12.89 lakh, ex-showroom.
If you want a turbo-petrol SUV that is not only bigger but can also accommodate seven people, then you can consider the Tata Safari. Like the Harrier, the petrol variant of the Safari was also launched this year. Safari is 4668 mm long, 1922 mm wide and 2714 mm tall. It uses the same 1.5-litre Hyperion turbo-petrol engine and is available with both manual and automatic transmission options. Safari can be a suitable option for those who want a 7-seater SUV at the price of a top-end Hyundai Venue. The price for the Tata Safari petrol starts at Rs 13.29 lakh, ex-showroom for the Smart variant.
Another seven-seater SUV that is not only bigger but also has a huge fanbase among buyers is the Mahindra Scorpio-N. The SUV is available with both turbo-petrol and diesel engine options, along with manual and automatic transmission choices. Mahindra Scorpio N measures 4662 mm in length, 1917 mm in iwdth and 1857 mm in height. The turbo-petrol engine in the Scorpio-N is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder unit that generates 200 PS and 370 Nm of peak torque. The price for turbo-petrol variants of the Scorpio-N starts at Rs 13.49 lakh, ex-showroom.
If you are looking for an SUV that appears rugged and utilitarian while offering a refined turbo-petrol engine, the Thar Roxx is worth considering. Mahindra Thar Roxx is 4428 mm long, 1870 mm wide and 1923 mm tall. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that generates 160 bhp and 330 Nm of torque. The price for the Mahindra Thar Roxx petrol variant starts at Rs 12.39 lakh, ex-showroom.
The last one on this list is also from Mahindra. The XUV 7XO (also known as the XUV700) recently received an update. As part of the facelift, Mahindra introduced several changes to the exterior and interior of this seven-seater SUV. Even the base variant is loaded with features including triple display. It is 4695 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1755 mm tall. The XUV 7XO is available with both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol version uses a 2.0-litre mStallion series engine that generates 200 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. The price for the Mahindra XUV 7XO turbo-petrol starts at Rs 13.66 lakh, ex-showroom.
These SUVs not only offer more space than the Hyundai Venue but also deliver significantly higher performance, making them strong alternatives for buyers looking to upgrade. However it should be noted that the SUVs mentioned above may not offer all premium features that the Venue is offering.