Hyundai Creta N-Line Rivals: Hyundai is set to unveil the N Line variant of its popular SUV, the Creta, tomorrow on March 11. However, if this model doesn’t meet your preferences, there are several other enticing options to consider in the Indian market.
- Mahindra Scorpio N: According to sales data from January 2024, the Mahindra Scorpio (including the N variant) continues to dominate its segment. Built on a ladder frame chassis, the Scorpio N boasts a 2-liter turbo petrol mStallion engine, delivering 200 bhp power. It offers two transmission options, generating 370 Nm torque with a 6-speed manual and 380 Nm with a 6-speed torque converter automatic. Loaded with modern features such as an 8-inch touchscreen display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch instrument cluster, a 12-spoke Sony music system, and connected functions with built-in Alexa, its ex-showroom price starts from Rs 13.60 lakh.
- Kia Seltos: The Seltos Turbo shares similar features with the Creta N Line, boasting a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine producing 158 bhp and 253 Nm torque. Unlike the N Line’s manual gearbox, the Seltos comes with a clutchless stick shift. Both the Creta and Seltos offer a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission option. With its dashboard featuring dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and driver console, dual-zone climate control, front ventilated seats, an 8-inch head-up display, an 8-speaker Bose music system, and various safety features including ADAS, its ex-showroom price starts from Rs 15 lakh.
- Skoda Kushaq/Volkswagen Taigun: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s Kushaq and Taigun, built on the MQB A0 IN platform, are the safest SUVs in their segment. Offering two turbo petrol engines – 1-liter and 1.5-liter, with power outputs of 114 BHP and 178 BHP respectively – they provide the option of a 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic. The Skoda Kushaq’s ex-showroom prices range between Rs 11.90 lakh to Rs 17.89 lakh for the 1-liter engine and Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 19.79 lakh for the 1.5-liter engine.
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MG Astor: The turbo petrol variant of the MG Astor is exclusively available in the top-of-the-line variant, equipped with a 1.3-liter engine producing 138 bhp and 220 Nm torque. Paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, its 10.1-inch infotainment system offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, voice commands, navigation, a wireless phone charger, ventilated seats, and a 7-inch instrument cluster. As the first SUV in its segment to feature Level 2 ADAS, its ex-showroom price is Rs 17.90 lakh.
