Diwali 2022: As SUVs Continue To Be Flavour Of Festive Season, Check Our Top Picks Here — IN PICS

Hyundai Creta: The most complete SUV that you can buy and hence, it still is the best-selling SUV in its class with diesel/petrol engines with various gearbox options to suit every budget and need. The Creta has the right size and the right mix of features too while having a strong brand name. We recommend the 1.5 IVT petrol to the diesel while the DCT turbo is also for those who like performance. (Photo: Somnath Chatterjee)

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara hybrid:The new Grand Vitara is the most efficient SUV and brings in strong hybrid technology along with added features not seen in SUVs of this class. The Grand Vitara hybrid is our pick for its smoothness, refinement plus efficiency that beats even small cars! It is the best and most premium new product from Maruti Suzuki. (Photo: Somnath Chatterjee)

Tata Nexon EV Max: The Nexon EV is still the best electric car to buy right now and also the most popular for the same reason being good value for money along with good range. The new version with the larger battery pack improves range and brings in more features while its running costs are much lower than conventional fuel cars. (Photo: Somnath Chatterjee)

Volkswagen Taigun: The safest SUV in India and also the safest car with passing the tougher GNCAP rating test with flying colours along with being fun to drive with its two turbocharged petrol engines including the popular 1.0 TSI version. The Taigun GT meanwhile has the enthusiast friendly powertrain with the 1.5 TSI which is one of the most technically advanced and one of the most powerful engines in its class. (Photo: Somnath Chatterjee)

Jeep Meridian: The big 7-seater SUV that does off-road ability along with luxury while being a proper Jeep. The Meridian impressed us due to its looks, quality and also the interior with the off-road ability making it different from other SUVs. The Meridian also occupies a niche in terms of its brand and positioning as a big SUV that does many things quite well. (Photo: Somnath Chatterjee)

Mahindra Scorpio N: The Scorpio N has taken this brand name to a much more premium direction yet maintaining the hardcore off-road appeal that the Scorpio has been known for. The looks are butch along with more premium interiors while the engine line-up is quite strong too. The Scorpio N with its diesel engine and the off-road ability brings premium SUVs to a new level at this price segment. (Photo: Somnath Chatterjee)