With Diwali approaching, several midsize SUVs are being offered with benefits on select variants, including cash discounts, exchange or scrappage bonuses and loyalty offers. The deals differ by model and powertrain, with some of the largest benefits limited to outgoing variants. Here are the 10 midsize SUVs with the highest listed benefits.
Disclaimer: Offers/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures.
1. Tata Curvv EV: benefits of up to Rs 3.35 lakh
Price: Rs 17.19 lakh-19.69 lakh
The pre-Series X Tata Curvv EV gets benefits of up to Rs 3.35 lakh, comprising a cash discount of Rs 3 lakh and an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000. The pre-Series X Creative variant gets a lower cash discount of Rs 2.5 lakh, taking the total benefit to Rs 2.85 lakh. The Series X variants get benefits of up to Rs 65,000, including an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 35,000 and a loyalty incentive of Rs 30,000.
The Curvv EV has a feature-rich cabin, offers good performance without compromising on range. However, the sloping roofline eats into headroom at the rear and under-thigh support is also limited, also some ergonomic aspects could be improved.
2. Tata Harrier EV: benefits of up to Rs 2.75 lakh
Price: Rs 21.79 lakh-29.29 lakh
The Tata Harrier EV gets benefits of up to Rs 2.75 lakh on the Fearless+ and Empowered variants. These comprise an intervention offer of Rs 1 lakh, an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 75,000 and a loyalty incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh. The Adventure variants get an intervention offer of Rs 75,000, taking the total benefit to Rs 2.5 lakh. On the top-spec Empowered AWD Stealth ACFC variant, the intervention offer is lower at Rs 50,000, bringing the total benefit to Rs 2.25 lakh.
The Harrier EV is available with 65kWh and 75kWh battery packs and has an extensive feature list, good ride comfort and off-road capability. During our test, however, we encountered infotainment and driver-display glitches, and the brake pedal felt spongy.
3. Honda Elevate: benefits of up to Rs 2.35 lakh
Price: Rs 11.88 lakh-16.36 lakh
The outgoing Honda Elevate gets benefits of up to Rs 2.35 lakh. These include a cash discount of up to Rs 50,000, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 80,000, a loyalty benefit of up to Rs 4,000 and a corporate benefit of Rs 5,000. Other schemes, feature bundles and warranty packages may also apply, depending on the variant.
The Elevate offers a comfortable cabin with good space, along with composed ride and handling. Its engine line-up lacks a turbo-petrol, diesel or hybrid option, and its feature list falls short in some areas.
4. Renault Duster: benefits of up to Rs 2.1 lakh
Price: Rs 10.49 lakh-18.49 lakh
The Renault Duster's Techno+ and Iconic variants get a cash offer of up to Rs 50,000 and an exchange benefit of up to Rs 1.1 lakh. The Evolution and Adventure variants get benefits of up to Rs 50,000. Buyers exchanging an existing Duster for a new one can get benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on the Techno+ and Iconic variants, and up to Rs 1 lakh on the Evolution and Adventure variants. A loyalty benefit of up to Rs 10,000 and an annual maintenance contract (AMC) are also available across the range, subject to the required loyalty documents.
The Duster's strengths include its comfortable ride, refined and punchy 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine, large 518-litre boot and seven-year/1,50,000km warranty. However, its cabin is not as spacious as some alternatives, it does not get a spare tyre as standard, and its infotainment interface could be more intuitive.
5. Maruti Suzuki Victoris benefits of up to Rs 1.65 lakh
Price: Rs 10.50 lakh-20.22 lakh
The strong-hybrid Victoris gets a cash discount of Rs 40,000, a loyalty upgrade bonus of Rs 30,000 and an exchange bonus of up to Rs 95,000. A scrappage bonus of up to Rs 45,000 is available as an alternative to the exchange bonus. The petrol variant gets benefits of up to Rs 1.1 lakh, while the CNG variant gets up to Rs 95,000, including applicable exchange or scrappage offers.
The Victoris offers efficient powertrain options and the choice of all-wheel drive. However, rear-seat space is limited compared with some alternatives, the strong-hybrid version has a limited boot space, and the SUV does not get a spare wheel.
6. Jeep Compass: benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh
Price: Rs 17.99 lakh-30.70 lakh
Select variants of the Jeep Compass get benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh. Corporate benefits of up to Rs 1.1 lakh are available to eligible companies, doctors and leasing customers, with doctors and leasing companies also eligible for an additional benefit of Rs 15,000. Its strengths include a premium cabin, solid feel and good ride and handling, although prices are quite high and its road presence is less imposing than some other midsize SUVs.
7. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: benefits of up to Rs 1.36 lakh
Price: Rs 10.77 lakh-19.62 lakh
The Grand Vitara's Sigma petrol-manual variant gets benefits of up to Rs 1.36 lakh. These include a cash discount of Rs 35,000, a pre-Navratri booking offer of Rs 11,000, an exchange benefit of Rs 30,000, an additional exchange bonus of Rs 25,000, a loyalty bonus of Rs 20,000 and a corporate offer of Rs 15,000.
The Delta petrol-manual and automatic variants get benefits of up to Rs 1.26 lakh. The Zeta and Alpha petrol variants, including all-wheel-drive versions, get benefits of Rs 1.15 lakh plus a five-year extended warranty. Strong-hybrid variants get benefits of up to Rs 1.2 lakh, a five-year extended warranty and zero road tax of up to Rs 1.85 lakh. The Delta CNG and Zeta CNG get benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh and Rs 90,000, respectively.
The Grand Vitara has well-sorted ride and handling, offers an all-wheel-drive option and is fuel-efficient. However, performance lacks punch, while the strong-hybrid version has limited boot space.
8. Hyundai Creta: benefits of up to Rs 1.25 lakh
Price: Rs 10.91 lakh-20.14 lakh
The Creta N Line gets a cash discount of Rs 20,000 and a Navratri bonus of Rs 25,000. Buyers can also get a scrappage benefit of Rs 50,000 or an exchange offer of Rs 30,000, along with other applicable schemes. The maximum available benefit is up to Rs 1.25 lakh. Select petrol variants of the standard Creta get benefits of up to Rs 1.15 lakh, while diesel variants get benefits of Rs 10,000.
The best selling midsize SUV has a roomy cabin and an extensive feature list. However, the higher variants are expensive, and some interior plastics could be better.
9. Tata Curvv: benefits of up to Rs 1.25 lakh
Price: Rs 10.00 lakh-19.00 lakh
Non-Series X variants of the Tata Curvv get benefits of up to Rs 1.25 lakh, comprising a cash discount of Rs 30,000, an exchange benefit of Rs 40,000 or a scrappage benefit of Rs 45,000, and a loyalty benefit of Rs 50,000. The Curvv X gets a loyalty benefit of Rs 20,000. The Curvv has a feature-rich cabin, a smooth ride and a large boot. Its drawbacks include limited rear-seat space, ergonomic issues and a snappy clutch on manual variants.
10. Skoda Kushaq: benefits of up to Rs 80,000
Price: Rs 10.69 lakh-19.19 lakh
The Skoda Kushaq gets benefits of up to Rs 80,000, comprising a dealer discount of up to Rs 30,000, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 30,000, and either a corporate or loyalty benefit of up to Rs 20,000. The Kushaq is offered with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. Its strengths include responsive powertrains, good body control and stable high-speed manners. However, the ride has a firm edge at lower city speeds, while NVH levels could be better.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.