2025 Hyundai Venue: At a glance

The first-gen Tata Nexon was the first Indian car to receive a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating in 2018, and the current iteration brings a more extensive list of features. The 2025 Tata Nexon is priced between 7.32 lakh (ex-showroom) and 14.05 lakh (ex-showroom). It can be had with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol (86.7 bhp, 170 Nm) or a 1.5-litre diesel (83.3 bhp, 260 Nm), with 5 or 6-speed manual gearbox options, alongside a 6-speed AMT as well as a 7-speed dual-clutch option. The Nexon is equipped with 6 airbags, ESC, hill assist, and a 360-degree camera. The latest update has brought a new 10.25-inch Harman infotainment, a voice-enabled panoramic sunroof, ventilated leatherette seats, and 9 JBL speakers with a subwoofer.

Mahindra XUV 3XO:

The XUV 3XO replaced the XUV300 sub-compact SUV and is priced from 7.28 lakh (ex-showroom). It can be had with three engine options: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol (109.4 bhp, 200 Nm), a 1.2-litre TGDi unit (128 bhp, 230 Nm) and a 1.5-litre diesel mill (115 bhp, 300 Nm). The petrol units can be equipped with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed TCA, while the diesel gets a 6-speed AMT.

Inside, the SUV comes with two 10.25-inch displays for the driver’s cluster and the infotainment with wireless Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay. It is equipped with 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts, hill hold assist, ISOFIX mounts, and ESC, as well as Level-2 ADAS with a 360-degree surround view camera and a front radar sensor.

The Syros is the latest sub-compact SUV from the South Korean carmaker, slotted between the Sonet and the Seltos at starting price tag of 8.67 lakh (ex-showroom). It debuts Kia’s Design 2.0 philosophy and carries over the Sonet’s 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (118 bhp, 172 Nm) and the 1.5-litre diesel mill (116 bhp, 250 Nm). The tech-rich crossover features a flat RV-style roofline while riding on 17-inch dual-tone alloys. Its cabin centers around a 30-inch panoramic dual-screen setup, combining two 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment and the cluster, as well as a 5-inch HVAC panel. Creature comforts include ventilated front and rear seats, sliding and reclining second-row seats, push-button start, a 360-degree camera, wireless charging, twin USB-C ports, front parking sensors, and a panoramic sunroof.

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Skoda Kylaq:

The Skoda Kylaq is the Czech carmaker’s latest subcompact challenger, listed at a starting ex-showroom price of 7.54 lakh. Debuting Skoda’s Modern-Solid design language, it gets split headlamps with LED treatment all around and rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. Driven by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed TCA, the Kylaq makes 113 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. It features 6-way power-adjusted ventilated front seats and offers a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver is treated to an 8-inch digital cluster and the cabin gets an electric sunroof as well. The Skoda Kylaq features over 25 active and passive safety features, including six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC and more.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza:

The Brezza is Maruti Suzuki’s best-selling small SUV, positioned as a value offering with low ownership costs. Priced from 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom), it offers both petrol and CNG variants. The 1.5-litre petrol (102 bhp, 137 Nm) comes with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed TCA, while the CNG unit (87 bhp, 122 Nm) is limited to the manual. The Brezza now features 6 airbags, ESP, a 360-degree camera and cruise control, among other safety features. It greets its occupants with an electric sunroof, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment, a driver’s HUD, ambient lighting, wireless charging, auto climate control, and a cooled glove box.

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First Published Date: 02 Nov 2025, 16:21 pm IST