Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Vs Kia Seltos Vs MG Astor I Which one is the Best SUV

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos and MG Astor are some of the leading SUVs in the Indian market right now. But which one is better for you. Let’s take a look at their specifications.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications

The new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available with two powertrain options, the 1.5-litre K15C petrol engine with a mild-hybrid system and the 1.5-litre TNGA petrol motor with a strong-hybrid system. The former, which generates 102bhp and 137 Nm of torque, is paired with a five-speed manual unit and a six-speed torque converter automatic unit. An AWD system is offered only with manual variants.  The strong-hybrid version, also known as the Intelligent Electric Hybrid system, produces 91bhp and 122Nm via the ICE unit and 114bhp and 141 Nm, mated exclusively to an e-CVT unit. 

Kia Seltos Specifications

The 2022 Kia Seltos is available in two petrol and one diesel engine options. The 1.5-litre Smartstream petrol engine produces 112bhp at 6,300rpm and 144 Nm of torque at 4,500rpm. This engine is available in six-speed manual, six-speed iMT, and IVT transmission options. The 1.4-litre Smartstream Turbo-GDi petrol engine generates 136bhp at 6,000rpm and 242 Nm of torque between 1,500-3,200rpm. The Turbo engine is available with a six-speed manual and 7DCT option. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel engine generates 112bhp at 4,000rpm and 250 Nm of torque between 1,500rpm-2,750rpm. This engine is available in a six-speed manual, iMT, and automatic torque converter.

MG Astor Specifications

The MG Astor is the first compact SUV in India that gets both AI features and Level 2 ASAS safety features, but these ADAS safety features will be available as an option on the VTi-Tech Sharp CVT and 220 Sharp AT variants. The 2021 MG Astor is the Chinese automaker's fifth model to go on sale in India and it is essentially the petrol-powered version of the MG ZS EV. It is also the brand's most affordable offering yet. The new MG Astor is also the company's first model to feature an AI-based personal assistant and Level 2 autonomous tech with ADAS functions. MG has revealed that it will offer price protection to the first 5,000 customers of the Astor.