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Best SUVs for rural areas with great mileage, ground clearance, and affordable price.

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News18•19-10-2026, 12:32
Best SUVs for rural areas with great mileage, ground clearance, and affordable price.
- •Tata Punch starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹5,74,990, featuring a muscular design, 187 mm ground clearance, and up to 27 KM/KG mileage.
- •Maruti Suzuki Brezza starts at ₹7,49,900, offering a bold stance, spacious cabin, and exceptional mileage up to 25.5 km/kg in CNG mode.
- •Mahindra Bolero is priced from ₹8,56,999, known for its metal body, sturdy ladder-frame chassis, and heavy torque for rough village roads.
- •Hyundai Creta starts at ₹10,90,700, delivering a luxurious experience, 190 mm ground clearance, and popular diesel engine options.
Key Questions Answered
The Tata Punch has an ex-showroom price starting at ₹5,74,990 and offers a maximum claimed mileage of up to 27 KM/KG with its CNG option.
The Mahindra Bolero is powered by a 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel engine that produces 75 BHP of power and 210 Nm of heavy torque, helping it easily navigate unpaved and muddy roads.
The Hyundai Creta provides 190 mm of ground clearance alongside modern safety features such as 6 airbags, a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch dual screen, and Level-2 ADAS.





