The Indian automotive industry consists of a vast range of cars belonging to all the segments, be it hatchbacks, sedans, subcompact crossovers or SUVs. Finding the right car could be overwhelming at times, especially if you’re looking for an SUV, the task gets even more difficult as it takes a detailed analysis of preferences, personal needs, budget, available options and much more.

If you’re in the quest of finding the best-suited SUV for you with the right blend of powerful powertrain, styling cues and affordability, you can have a look at the best SUV cars of 2017-2018 below.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon has been one of the most successful launches from the homegrown automaker. Priced between the range of Rs 5.85 lakh to 9.45 Lakh, it is certainly one of the best SUV cars right now in the country. The car is offered in 10 different variants along with five colour options namely, Calgary White, Glasgow Grey, Seattle Silver, Moroccan Blue and Vermont Red.

The engine options include a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel unit that are tuned to generate a maximum power output of 110 bhp. Both the engines are paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The petrol and diesel variants return a mileage of 17 kmpl and 21 kmpl, respectively. The car rides on 16-inch alloy wheels, having a ground clearance of 200 mm.

Mahindra TUV300 Plus

The longer version of the TUV300 SUV, Mahindra TUV300 Plus is expected to be one of the best upcoming SUV cars in India. The test mule of the SUV has been spotted earlier on Mumbai-Pune Expressway. It is likely to be a facelifted version of the existing TUV300 SUV. The spy images reveal its refreshed rear styling and brand new tail-lamps.

The media reports suggest that the engine specs of the car will be identical to the Mahindra Scorpio, however, it will also get a 2.2-litre diesel unit along with the existing 1.99-litre unit. The transmission option will include a standard 5-speed manual gearbox and an optional AMT gearbox. The upcoming TUV300 Plus will be offered in multiple seating configurations and will be priced in the range of Rs. 9 lakh to Rs. 14 lakh (ex-showroom).

2017 Ford EcoSport facelift

Launched in late 2017, the facelifted version of Ford EcoSport compact SUV is yet another best SUV cars that you may look forward to. The car is equipped with the world-class 1.5-litre Dragon petrol Ecoboost engine that provides better fuel efficiency. It also gets a 1.5-litre diesel unit as well. The petrol unit produces 121 bhp of max power output and the diesel unit develops a peak power of 99bhp. Both the engines come paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox while the petrol variant also gets a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

The 2017 EcoSport facelift is available in five trims namely, Trend, Trend+, Ambiente, Titanium and Titanium+. The top-end variants offer class-leading safety features like ABS, EBD and TCS. The dashboard features a new instrument panel and SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch floating touchscreen. The model is competitively priced that ranges from Rs 7.31 lakh for the standard variant and goes up to Rs 10.99 lakh for the high-end variant.

Conclusion

The above mentioned SUVs are some of the most affordable SUVs, which will give you the best value for money along with a great riding experience. You can find out the full specifications of the SUV cars along with their prices on Autoportal.com.