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The going of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) has really become a big challenge in this era of high inflation and economic downturn. Indian car manufacturers are actually forced to apply brake on the production of SUVs but somehow they have managed to win the challenge by producing fuel efficient SUVs.
Fuel economy has become a major concern for car buyers who travels an extra mile and also for car manufacturers to showcase extra mileage of their car models. Here is a listing of some of the most fuel efficient SUVs in India:
Chevrolet Captiva
The Chevrolet Captiva is one of the best off-roader in India that is equipped with a diesel engine. It is boldly designed to display sophisticated and tough look coupled unmatched performance. Both the car’s interior and exterior have muscular and elegant feel that adds on to the joy of driving off-road.
This SUV delivers a fuel economy of about 9.5 kmpl in city and about 11.5 kmpl on highways. The fuel efficiency in numbers is not that impressive and huge but still it is believed to be one of the cheapest urban SUV running with the highest fuel efficient diesel engine on Indian roads.
Ford Endeavour
The Ford Endeavour is ardently designed with a legendary architecture and distinctive features. The car is loaded with innovative and advanced features that adorn the appeal and performance of the car. The interior of the car is loaded with world class comfort features that comprises roomy and elegant feel.
The hardy off-road worthiness of Ford Endeavour is incredible. The SUV gives a decent fuel economy of about 9.3 kmpl in city and about 12.2 kmpl on highways. The 2.5 litre engine scores appreciation for its excellent refinement and performance.
Nissan X Trail
The car is one of the most powerful SUVs powered with a 2.2l turbo-diesel engine. It is built with a perfect combination of comfort, convenience, performance and fuel economy. Sedan size seats, roomy interiors, innovative instrumentation and excellent exteriors enhances the appeal of this high performance car.
The Nissan X-Trail with its excellent diesel engine delivers an impressive economy of about 11.5 kmpl in city and 15.1 kmpl on highways. The fuel efficiency of this SUV is competitive and beats the diesel rivals both for on and off-roads drive. The car gives an excellent mileage on highways, something that is comparable to the fuel economy delivered by petrol sedans.
Mahindra Scorpio
The Mahindra Scorpio is artistically designed and built with sturdy masculine body and exploding engine. This SUV stands out among other cars of the segment because of its excellent refinement, off-road capabilities, huge cargo space, good payload capacity and attractive interiors.
The car delivers a good fuel efficiency of about 10.6 kmpl in city and 13.7 kmpl on highways with an excellent 2.6 litre turbo-charged diesel engine. This cheap and high performance SUV is a good value for money in its class.
Tata Safari
The Tata Safari is a top end SUV built with a resolute and comfortable interior. The dynamic blend of elegant interiors, roof rails, stylish grille, comfortable seating, side cladding and advanced safety technology compliments the name Safari.
This SUV has gained a lot of prominence and appreciation since the day it has been introduced to Indian roads. Safari with its excellent 2.2l DICOR engine delivers a decent fuel economy of about 9 kmpl in city and about 12 kmpl on highways.