There is a wide variety in the Indian terrain from mountains to desert and if you are an avid on-road traveler, you will understand the sheer necessity of a car suitable for off-road driving. The variety in the terrain can put your driving skills to test but with a car designed for such tricky terrains, you will be at an advantage and can enjoy a more comfortable ride. Cars from top brands which are noted for their off-road capabilities are steadily gaining popularity in India and are in high demand, whether it is brand new or used car market. The following are some of the best off-road cars in the Indian market which are classic choice for their built quality and other robust specifications.
Renault Duster
This is definitely the most popular off-road card available in India and is a capable SUV with a highly powerful engine. It definitely performs well as an on road car but the highly powerful engine adds to its off-road capabilities too. The car is available in Petrol and Diesel versions. The on-road price of the car is from INR 9.12 lakhs to 14.6 lakhs.
The ARAI mileage of the car is 19.87 imply and can produce the maximum power of 108.5bhp at the rate of 4000rpm. The maximum torque is 245Nm at the rate of 1750rpm.
Mahindra Thar
The Mahindra Thar has always been the classic choice among buyers looking for robust performer with a rugged look. The car among the most iconic models available today and a new face lifted version will be made available in 2020 that also comes with a customizable choice for hard-top instead of the classic soft-top only models. It has a highly capable 4×4 hardware and the road price of the car is INR 11.68 to 12.08 lakhs.
It is a 6-seater SUV and a manual diesel engine. The engine displacement of the car is 2498cc. The maximum power generated by the car is 105 bhp from 3800rpm. The maximum torque is 247Nm from 1800-2000rpm. The mileage is 16.55 imply.
Mahindra XUV500
The Mahindra XUV500 comes with an alternate AWD version for the diesel engine which is a rare case for off-road vehicles in the country. It has a 7-seater capacity and is one of the largest SUV in the country. The engine displacement is 2170cc and it has 70 liters fuel capacity. The maximum power generated by the car is 155bhp from 3750 rpm and maximum torque of 360Nm from 1750-2800rpm. The top variant if the Mahindra XUV500 W11 option AT.
The mileage of the car is 15.1 imply and it has commendable performance on and off the road.
The best thing about off-road performers is that you can easily get the best of both world and drive it on the plain as well as rougher terrains. The cars mentioned above are among the best three off-road cars in India and are in high demand. They are definitely expensive but you can also check the used car market in India to find some fine second-hand specimens in incredibly low price.
