SUVs are loved by one and all in India, aren’t they? People in India have a special liking for the SUVs which is also pretty evident from the fact that number of these big swanky vehicles have grown substantially in the past couple of years. If we talk about latest SUV cars in India 2020, there are so many options for the buyers to choose from. Despite the months of lockdown imposed due to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, several automakers introduced new SUVs in India, albeit via the digital route. In this particular piece though, we will only talk about the latest SUV cars in India 7 seater versions which were launched this year, i.e. 2020, itself in the country. So, below are the top SUV cars in India 2020:
MG Gloster: MG Gloster was launched on October 8, 2020 in the Indian market. Being introduced at a striking price of Rs 28.98 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom), MG Gloster comes in four grades: Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. The highly aggressive pricing enables it to undercut fellow SUV cars in India price by a few Lakhs. The Gloster, being a 7-seater SUV, is the largest in dimensions in its segment. It comes loaded with several exquisite features such as 12.3-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system, 64 color ambient lighting, PM 2.5 air filter, Apple Watch Connectivity, MG i-SMART technology and panoramic sunroof. The SUV draws power from a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine while transmission duties are helmed by an 8-speed automatic unit with a 4×4 drive system.
Mercedes Benz GLS: If we speak of latest SUV cars in India 2020, then the list is incomplete without Mercedes Benz GLS. Being fondly touted as ‘The S-Class of SUVs’, it was launched on June 17, 2020 in the Indian market at an introductory price of Rs 99.90 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom, India). The SUV comes in two variants: 400d diesel and 450 petrol. Underpinning the Modular High Architecture (MHA) architecture, Mercedes GLS gets 13 speaker Burmester sound system, 64-colour ambient lighting, Five-zone automatic climate control, charcoal air filters, dual 11.6-inch screens for the second row occupants, MBUX touchscreen infotainment system, and a panoramic sunroof. The SUV draws power from the twin 3.0L 6-cylinder petrol and diesel engines with a 9-speed automatic gearbox and 4Matic four-wheel-drive system.
Toyota Fortuner BS6: Toyota Fortuner is one of the most towering and leading name in the list of suv cars in india 7 seater. The company introduced the BS6 compliant Fortuner earlier this year in February ahead of the implementation date of April 1, 2020. The pricing of BS6 Toyota Fortuner remained unchanged at Rs 28.18 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom, Delhi) as the BS4 version. If we talk about SUV cars in India price, Toyota Fortuner is the most affordable yet feature packed full-sized 7-seater SUV at present. The features on-board include leatherette upholstery, auto-dimming internal rear-view mirror, power adjustable driver and front passenger seats, auto climate control and 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system as standard. The engine options available are 2.7L petrol and 2.8L diesel units.
