The Indian car buyers have gained through the booming economy and have enough disposal income to enhance their lifestyle. One of the favourite possessions is having an SUV in their garage as it reflects their wealth and status in society. SUVs have a charm that is rugged yet attractive. They give passengers a feeling of airy cabin space, luxury and finesse which makes it an obvious choice for car buyers in India. SUVs also offer easy travel over tough terrain and are comfortable on long trips.

Some best-selling SUVs in India are:

Tata Safari Dicor

Launched in the later part of 90s, Tata Safari Dicor was among the first of the elegant bodied Tata SUVs aimed at the luxury car buyer. It is available in 10 variants and six 4X2 configurations. Tata Safari offers one of the widest choices of customisation. Tata gave the car an indigenously developed direct injection common rail making it one of the fastest vehicles with 138 bhp of power and massive 320 Nm of torque under the hood. Tata Safari some comfort features like the height adjustable driver’s sets, video screen behind the front headrests, climate control system, alloy wheels and tilt adjustable steering wheel. It is easily one of the attractive yet commanding SUVs of India.

Ford Endeavour

Ford Endeavour has been the choice of luxury SUV buyers in the country. Endeavour was introduced at a time when Ford was struggling to grab a greater market share. Endeavour is a seven seater giant SUV with world class engineering and luxury. It offers alloy wheels and tubeless tyres apart from many other goodies. It is designed to be a perfect family car while being a beast on the roads. The ample power of 141 bhp is one of the highest in the country. Available in both - all wheel drive (AWD) and rear wheel drive (RWD), the car is very agile for a SUV. To top it Ford Endeavour unashamed projects its steep pricing of Rs 18 Lakh and above.

Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio became a popular name the instant it was launched. It attracted the Indian corporate professionals. Car buyers liked its sporty looks and turbocharged performance. The 120 bhp output matched the foreign made cars at all levels. It came with a fantastic mileage 11km/l in city, which attracted buyers with enough money in pockets to Mahindra dealerships. Scorpio was also offered with, mHawk engine, CRDe technology and others for better fuel efficiency. Mahindra stable has been churning out Scorpio in different variants to cater to its huge fan following in India. It is termed as the leader of Indian SUVs.

Mitsubishi Pajero

One of the best selling SUV of India, Mitsubishi Pajero comes with world class design and performance. The boxy Pajero is known as one of the world’s most powerful off roader. The turbocharged diesel engine churns out a healthy 117 bhp of power and 292Nm of peak torque. Available only as single variant for the Indian market, Pajero’s attractive features include sporty cockpit, leather upholstery, handsome rugged looks and safety features like the ABS brakes, airbags and engine immobilizer. It makes it an attractive proposition. Pajero is priced the same throughout the country.

Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra Bolero has been on top of the charts for the last many years, including the top position for three years. For the fiscal year 2008-09 Mahindra has recorded sales of 55,924 units in India. Mahindra launched Bolero in 2001 and since then it evolved as a tough and rugged utility vehicle. Newer systems kept Bolero fresh for every year. In 2007 Bolero received a bold new look, and added comfort. In 2008, it got the CRDe technology (common rail diesel engine) which enhanced fuel economy. A micro-hybrid Bolero was also launched for eco-conscious car buyers in 2008. Bolero has incorporated ample features and aesthetics that have matched the lifestyles of car buyers in India.