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SUVs, crossovers and sedans — Top cars that sizzled on Indian roads in 2017

From compact sedans and cross-overs to premium SUVs, motown saw a flurry automobiles this year. Here's a look at top new vehicle launches of 2017.

December 23, 2017 / 13:20 IST
Maruti Suzuki launched all new Dzire in the compact sedan segment Built on a fifth generation B platform the Dzire is built using high tensile steel making it light weight to deliver better environmental performance and fuel efficiency.
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Maruti Suzuki launched all new Dzire in the compact sedan segment. Built on a fifth-generation B platform, the Dzire delivers better environmental performance and fuel efficiency.
The S-cross came in wearing a bolder look and much more aggressive stance than its predecessor. Its Maruti only true crossover in the premium segment
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The Maruti S-Cross entered wearing a bolder look than its predecessor. It is Maruti's only true crossover in the premium segment.
Maruti Suzuki launched Ignis at the start of 2017 as an attempt to further milk the premium hatchback segment. The Ignis was yet another addition to the Nexa range of outlets
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Maruti Suzuki launched Ignis at the start of 2017 as an attempt to further milk the premium hatchback segment. The Ignis was yet another addition to the Nexa range of outlets
The all-new Verna was Hyundai answer to the growing clout of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Honda City in the mid-size sedan segment.
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The all-new Verna was Hyundai's answer to the growing clout of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Honda City in the mid-size sedan segment.
To further strengthen its hold over the compact sedan segment Hyundai launched the Xcent. Maruti Dzire and Tata Tigor are its competition
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To further strengthen its hold over the compact sedan segment Hyundai launched the Xcent. The Hyundai Xcent competes with Maruti Dzire and Tata Tigor.
Tata Nexon is the compact SUV pitted against Maruti Brezza and Ford Ecosport
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Tata Nexon is the compact SUV pitted against Maruti Brezza and Ford Ecosport.
Tigor was launched in March this year with petrol and diesel engines. The car competes against Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, Hyundai Xcent and Honda Amaze
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The Tata Tigor was launched in March in petrol and diesel variants. The car competes against Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, Hyundai Xcent and Honda Amaze.
Mahindra launched the KUV NXT in the mini SUV segment. The KUV went for a facelift faster than any of Mahindra's other models
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Mahindra launched the KUV NXT in the mini SUV segment. The KUV went for a facelift faster than any of Mahindra's other models.
The WRV was Honda's answer to the growing relevance of crossover segment. The car is one of the most expensive hatchbacks in India
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The WRV was Honda's answer to the growing relevance of crossover segment. The car is one of the most expensive hatchbacks in India.
Jeep Compass is going to get costlier by more than Rs 1,50,00
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Fiat launched the much-awaited Compass SUV in the premium segment at highly-competitive prices. The Compass SUV does not have much of competition barring Mahindra XUV500 and Tata Hexa.
Volkswagen launched the Tiguan SUV in the premium end of the market against the Toyota Fortuner
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Volkswagen launched the Tiguan SUV in the premium end of the market to take on the Toyota Fortuner.
Skoda too entered the premium SUV space with the Kodiaq which is built using the same platform of Tiguan
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Skoda too entered the premium SUV space with the Kodiaq which is built using the same platform as Tiguan's.
Swaraj Baggonkar
Swaraj Baggonkar
first published: Dec 23, 2017 01:20 pm

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