It is a well-known fact that people in India are crazy over SUV’s. In 2017, SIAM reports that one of out of every four vehicles sold was an SUV that means SUVs contribute to 25% of total passenger cars sold. Seeing the growing demand for SUVs, car manufacturers are now planning to launch a range of new UVs – compact SUV, crossovers and big-sized SUVs in the country –
Size Does Matter
Yes, Size matters. Indians always love things in bulk, and therefore SUVs are in great demand. Many Indian households have large families, and hence, SUVs serve that purpose of seating five to seven people in comfort. SUVs or MUVs are good to carry 5-7 adults along with luggage, even on long road trip. Read – Five Affordable Cars In India With Sunroof
Crazy Roads & breakers
Again, India is a developing nation and you won’t find best of roads in most of the cities. Though the roads have been improved in the past decade, it is still far behind from international standards. In fact, some roads are bad enough to break the suspensions of regular hatchbacks or sedans. Here comes the SUVs with firm suspension system and high ground clearance; good enough to tackle all-sorts of roads conditions. Read – Five Popular Cars In India With Animal Names
Diesel Is Cheaper Than Petrol
One more reason behind the success of SUVs is that the diesel as a fuel is cheaper than petrol. Majority of SUVs sales came from diesel. Adding to it, diesel SUVs are more fuel-efficient than their petrol counterparts. See – These 5 global cars we wish carmakers Should launch in India
Show-off
Let’s face it, Indians do show-off and SUV is one of the major show-off elements that you can see with them. And, one such example is Mahindra Scorpio which every Haryanvi flaunts proudly.
And, We Love Power
SUVs are equipped with larger capacity engines that offer more power even on bad and hilly-roads. These are fit for driving in off-road conditions and carrying camping equipment.
