In such a scenario, carmakers are increasingly shifting their focus towards turbocharged petrol engines that not only offer a high performance but also reasonably better fuel mileage than their naturally-aspirated counterparts. Here’s a list of 5 upcoming turbo petrol SUVs in India.
1. Kia Sonet 1.0 L 120 PS
By the middle of this year, the highly competitive compact SUV market will witness the introduction of the Kia Sonet, the South Korean carmaker’s smallest SUV ever. Based on the same platform as the Hyundai Venue, the Sonet will even receive the same set of engines. The highlight of the powertrain options will be a 120 PS 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor.
2. Mahindra Thar 1.5 L 163 PS
The Mahindra Thar is about to get a generation change, with which it will come with a more modern platform, fresher styling and new engine options. While the Thar will continue to offer a diesel engine option, which will, basically, impress the proverbial purists, the SUV will be even sold with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that will output 163 PS. Launch will take place in May this year.
3. Renault Duster 1.3 L 156 PS
Renault India refused to give up on the first-gen Duster as the SUV will now receive a new heart in the form of a powerful turbo-petrol engine. It may be noted that the SUV is no longer available with the trusted K9K diesel engine anymore and the advent of the new turbo-petrol engine should definitely make things a tad more interesting.