5 SUVs With Turbo Petrol Engines That Are The Best Value-For-Money Proposition

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Skoda Kylaq

The Kylaq from Czech automaker, Skoda which comes under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group was introduced late last year. Powered by a 1.0L TSI engine that it shares with its elder siblings, the Slavia and Kushaq, it churns out 113.43 bhp and 178 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission as well as a 6-speed manual transmission. The first sub-compact SUV from the Czech automaker in India is equipped with features that offer creature comfort including ventilated seats, automatic climate control, rear AC vents along with dual digital displays with 10.1-inch infotainment system and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, among others. The starting ex-showroom price of Rs 8.25 lakh.

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Kia Syros

The Syros from South Korean automaker, Kia was introduced early this year. Powered by a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and a 1.5L diesel engine producing 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Kia Syros is equipped with features including Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats in both rows: front and rear, 360-degree camera and a 76.2 cm trinity panoramic display, among others. The starting ex-showroom price of Rs 9.49 lakh.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

The Mahindra XUV 3XO, the sub-compact SUV from the house of Mahindra is the successor to the XUV 300. In addition to that, the sub-compact SUV is powered by three different engine options: a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine producing 110 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission, a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 115 bhp and 300 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-spped manual and a 6-speed AMT transmission, and a 1.2L T-GDi turbo petrol engine producing 128.73 bhp and 230 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The starting ex-showroom price of Rs 7.99 lakh.

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Tata Nexon

The sub-compact SUV from the house of Tata, the Nexon has been a revelation ever since its launch. It was the hottest-selling car from Tata’s portfolio for the month of April 2025. Not only is it powerful but also feature rich. The Tata Nexon comes with two different engine options: a 1.2L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which produces 118.35 bhp and 170 Nm of torque and a 1.5L diesel engine producing 113.42 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. The Tata Nexon was also revised in 2023 and was equipped with features including a two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated Tata logo, wireless charging and ventilated seats, among others. The Tata Nexon's price range starts from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Another South Korean automaker on the list, Hyundai’s Venue turbo variant is powered by a 1.0L turbo petrol engine churning out 118.3 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DCT dual clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission. The Hyundai Venue does not feature ventilated seats, but it features Level 1 ADAS and a single-pane smart electric sunroof, among others. The starting ex-showroom price of Hyundai Venue's turbo petrol variant is Rs 9.99 lakh.