A compact car with a powerful engine, decent ground clearance and high mileage is ideal for mountain roads.
Hill stations are a common place for city folk looking for a relaxing weekend getaway. While resorts and hotels in popular hill towns serve as a great break from city life, sometimes you have to go to that off-the-beaten-path place to escape the crowds. However, getting there can be a challenge. You would need a compact car to navigate the narrow hill roads, enough ground clearance for when the asphalt ends, and enough power to climb the steep grades. Fortunately, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra and Citroen have certain compact cars in their line they offer this exact package. Here is a list of 5 powerful cars and SUVs perfect for mountain roads.
Compact cars perfect for mountain roads: Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is sold in India between Rs 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 9.38 lakh (ex-showroom). It has two engine options: a 1.2-liter gasoline engine that generates 88 HP and 113 Nm of maximum torque and a 1.0-liter turbo gasoline engine that generates 98 HP and 147 Nm of maximum torque. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx offers an impressive ground clearance of 190 mm. The ARAI mileage of the Fronx ranges between 20.01 and 22.89 kmpl, depending on the variant you choose.
Compact cars perfect for mountain roads: Tata Altroz Racer
Tata Altroz Racer prices fall between Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that develops 118 PS and 170 Nm of maximum torque. The Altroz Racer has a ground clearance of 165 mm. Tata claims an ARAI mileage of 19.33 kmpl for the Altroz Racer.
Compact cars perfect for mountain roads: Hyundai Venue N-Line
The base trim of the Hyundai Venue N-Line sports car costs Rs 12.07 lakh (ex-showroom), while its top trim sells for Rs 13.89 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that develops 87 PS and 172 Nm of maximum torque. The Venue N-Line has a ground clearance of 195 mm. The ARAI mileage of this compact SUV is 18 kmpl.
Compact cars perfect for mountain roads: Mahindra 3XO
The Mahinda 3XO is sold at a starting price of Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom), and its top version costs Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). There are three engine options available with the 3XO: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 118 PS and 200 Nm of peak torque, a 1.2-litre TGDi engine producing 128 PS and 230 Nm of maximum torque, and a 1.5-liter Turbodiesel engine that produces 115 HP and 300 Nm of maximum torque. The Mahindra XUV 3XO offers a ground clearance of 201 mm. The ARAI mileage of the petrol versions of the 3XO ranges between 18.2 kmpl and 20.1 kmpl. While the diesel variant has a claimed mileage of 20.6 kmpl.
Compact cars perfect for mountain roads: Citroen C3
The Citroen C3 is sold for a starting price of Rs 6.16 lakh (ex-showroom). Its top-spec version costs Rs 10.26 lakh (ex-showroom). The C3 has two engine options: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 80 PS and 115 Nm of maximum torque and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine producing 108 PS and 205 Nm. of maximum torque. The C3 has a ground clearance of 180 mm. Its ARAI mileage drops from 18.3 to 19.3 kmpl, depending on its variants.
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