The Indian market for compact SUV Cars offers a wide range of powertrain choices, including turbocharged petrol engines for enhanced performance. As a result, there is fierce competition in the turbo-petrol segment. Let’s explore and compare the turbo-petrol variants offered by popular models in this segment.
Source:-Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki Fronx-Best Crossover SUV car
Maruti Suzuki presents the Fronx turbo-petrol SUV Car in Delta Plus, Zeta, and Alpha versions, priced from Rs 9.73 lakh to Rs 13.14 lakh (ex-showroom). The vehicle is fitted with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged Boosterjet petrol engine that generates 100PS and 148Nm of torque. Transmission options consist of a five-speed manual and a six-speed torque converter automatic. The Fronx achieves a mileage of 21.5kmpl with the manual gearbox and 20.01kmpl with the automatic transmission. Additionally, it is available with a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol unit, which delivers 90PS and 113Nm of torque, offering fuel efficiency ranging from 21.79kmpl to 22.89kmpl.
Source:-Kia Motors
Kia Sonet facelift
Kia’s Sonet facelift offers a range of turbo-petrol engine SUV Car options across various variants, including the X Line variant. With prices ranging from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 14.69 lakh (ex-showroom), it features a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 120PS and 172Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a six-speed iMT and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, with fuel efficiency rated at 18.7kmpl and 19.2kmpl, respectively. The Sonet is also available with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (83PS/115Nm), a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel unit (116PS/250Nm), and a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (120PS/172Nm), incorporating various transmission options.
Source:-Hyundai
Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue, priced between Rs 10.40 lakh and 13.48 lakh (both ex-showroom), shares the same 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine as the Sonet. The S (O) variant onwards features this engine, delivering 120PS and 172Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Additionally, the Venue offers a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (83PS/113.8Nm) and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit (116PS/250Nm) with a five-speed manual gearbox for the petrol engine and a six-speed manual for the diesel.
Source:-Tata Motors
Tata Nexon Facelift
After undergoing a significant update, the Tata Nexon SUV car offers both turbo-petrol and diesel powertrain options, priced from Rs 8.10 lakh to Rs 14.70 lakh (both ex-showroom). The 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine delivers 120PS and 170 Nm and is available with a six-speed manual, AMT, and a new seven-speed DCT unit. Additionally, a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine produces 115PS and 260Nm, with six-speed manual transmission options and an AMT.
Source:-Mahindra Automotive
Mahindra XUV300/XUV300 TurboSport
Mahindra‘s XUV300 has a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that generates 110PS and 200Nm. It is available with either a six-speed manual or an AMT. The XUV300 TurboSport, a sportier version, features a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 131PS and 230Nm of torque (250Nm with a boost function). The XUV300 compact SUV car is priced between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 13.46 lakh (both ex-showroom), making it the most affordable turbo-petrol SUV offering in India in terms of starting price. On the other hand, the XUV300 TurboSport is priced from Rs 9.31 lakh to Rs 13.16 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Renault Kiger/Nissan Magnite
The Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite share the same 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine with a five-speed manual and a CVT automatic. This engine produces 100PS and 160Nm (152Nm with CVT) of torque. The turbo-petrol variants of the Kiger are priced between Rs 9.30 lakh and Rs 11.23 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Magnite’s turbo-petrol variants range from Rs 8.25 lakh to Rs 11.11 lakh (ex-showroom).