SUV Cars in India

Two years ago, in 2008 we began noticing thefor the SUV fanatics in India.
change in the Indian car industry. Over 40 modelsWhen it comes to SUV cars, there cannot be
were lined up for launch at an auto show that yearanything like Mahindra and Tata. The two auto
and, for the very first time one was given themakers are leaders in the segment with an entire
assurance of being able to see 35 SUVs in 2 years.array of SUVs just right for the Indian crowd and
Never before did the Indian consumer have so manythe humpy bumpy roads in India. The Mahindra
options as far as SUVs were concerned. A yearScorpio for example, with its stylish boxy frame is
before that, in 2007, 3.5 Lakh SUVs were sold inenough proof to prove the success of an Indian car
India. That was indeed astounding and the SUVmaker in the SUV segment. When this particular car
market has only grown since then.made its entry it was a hit in no time and created a
The Indian roads have welcomed not just entry-levelwave of gusto among the Indian professionals. The
utility vehicles like the Mahindra Bolero and Tata Sumocar has its own class.
Grande but also classy SUVs like the VW Tiguan andThe Tata Safari is another SUV that has earned wide
BMW X5. As the Indian economy takes a turn forpopularity even in petite towns. Following the Safari's
the better, the lifestyle is also changing and travelingsuccess, Tata Motors successfully uncovered the
and weekend getaways have become common.Sumo Grande at the Delhi Auto Expo which was
What better vehicle can one have than an SUV foragain a great craze among the Indians. With its
such family trips?eye-catching features and spacious interiors, the
The city crowd that had been wanting somethingGrande has certainly lived up to its grand name.
different than the usual sedans has been very happyNext, we have the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara,
since the coming in of the Honda CR-V. With its chicHyundai Tucson and the Ford Endeavour having their
looks and cozy interiors the big monstrous car hasown place as stately vehicles in the minds of Indians
attracted almost every Indian. In India, the SUV isand their car porches. The Volvo too, looking at the
available with two engines, a 2.0-litre i-VTEC thatrest, finally launched its XC-90 for the class-loving
delivers 141 bhp and a 2.4-litre i-VTEC that stirs upSUV buyers. For those possessing an even higher
161 bhp. Then we also have other SUV cars in Indiaexclusive taste, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, the
like the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Pajero. But theseBMW X5, the Audi Q7, and the Porsche Cayenne
haven't been strong contenders for the Honda CR-V.SUVs are going to suffice.
The Chevrolet Captiva, though, looks full of promises