Sports Utility Vehicle or SUV is right now the hottest segment in India and accounts for around 40 per cent of the vehicles sold in India. And a major chunk of these sales come from the subcompact SUV space. With almost every automaker having a contender in this category, customers are spoilt for choices. Now, we are seeing a growing demand for subcompact SUVs in the used car market as well, and if you too are looking for a pre-owned one, here are 5 models that we think you should consider buying.
You can get a used Maruti Suzuki Brezza for Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 9.5 lakh depending on the model year and condition of the SUV.
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is one of the most popular subcompact SUVs in India. Right now, it is only offered in a petrol guise, however, until early 2020, Maruti only offered it with a 1.3-litre diesel engine, and that's the one we think you should get. Maruti says the Vitara Brezza is one of its hottest models even in the used car market, and you can get one for Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 9.5 lakh depending on the model year and condition of the SUV.
Based on the condition and model year, you can find a good used Nexon from around Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh.
The Tata Nexon is yet another popular model in the subcompact SUV space. In fact, it was the best-selling SUV in the 2021 calendar year. The Nexon comes with pair of powerful turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, which offer great performance. Even its driving dynamics are very good, offering great ride and handling. In fact, the Nexon also holds a 5-star safety rating from the Global NCAP. Based on the condition and model year, you can find a good used Nexon from around Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh.
Based on the model year and the condition, you can get a used EcoSport for around Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 8.5 lakh.
The Ford EcoSport was the car that started the trend for sub-4-metre SUVs in the country and remained a strong contender until it was discontinued last year. However, you can still get one in the used car market. The EcoSport came with a good fit and finish inside out and it was equipped with some nicer engines from Ford, like the torquey 1.5-litre TDCi four-cylinder diesel engine and the powerful, yet frugal 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine. The driving dynamics were also quite enjoyable. Based on the model year and the condition, you can get a used EcoSport for around Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 8.5 lakh.
You can find a used Honda Venue for around Rs. 8 lakh and above.
The Hyundai Venue is one of the most popular subcompact SUVs currently sold in India. First launched in 2019, the car has been in the Indian market for around three years now, and it has already received a mid-life facelift. Depending on the variant you get, the Venue is loaded with smart features, and it gets an array of powerful and efficient engines - a frugal 1.2-litre petrol engine, a powerful 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and for the diesel lovers, a capable 1.5-litre oil burner. The former two come in both manual and automatic choices. You can find a good one for around Rs. 8 lakh and above.
Depending on its condition and model year, you can find a used Honda WR-V for Rs. 6.5 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh.
The Honda WR-V is more of a crossover than an SUV, however, it's equally capable as some of the SUVs we mentioned above. The car has been in the market for a few years now, and you can find several options in the used car market. It's good on cabin space and fit and finish and also comes with some decent creature comforts. The WR-V is also equipped with Honda's tried and tested 1.5-litre diesel engine along with the 1.5-litre petrol motor, however, we would suggest you go for the former. Depending on its condition and model year, you can find one for Rs. 6.5 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh.
