New Delhi: Indian roads have been dominated by SUVs in recent times. The tall boys have a lot of fan following, and with the growing safety concerns, you want cars that dominate the traffic. Plus, the big boys obviously make for better comfort and ride quality through the poor road conditions.

While you want seven-seaters to take more people with you, the five-seaters make for decent cargo and the amazing seat height at a decent price point. Here’s a look at some of the best five-seater SUVs that are available in the market today.

Tata gave the Harrier last year, an electric powertrain, a petrol powertrain and refreshed the interior and the exterior of the car. It is a powerful SUV with the reliability and toughness of the Tata brand. We have driven the petrol versions of the Harrier as well, and by far, it was quite a satisfying experience.

MG Hector when it arrived in 2019, it had upped the whole SUV market, and it continues to be a fan favourite for many. The Hector is loaded with gadgets, including a 4-inch portrait touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless charger, connected car tech and much more. 

Jeep Compass makes for a fun five-seater SUV

The Indian-spec Compass might be ageing in terms of looks and features, but it is a tough bird. With a brilliant nine-speed gearbox, the Jeep toughness and a very powerful 2.0-litre multijet turbo diesel engine, the Compass makes for a very strong contender whenever the SUV tagline comes out.

The Creta happens to be a brilliant road-trip machine and a popular, in-demand car that gets the brilliant ride quality, comfortable seats, and refined engines. While it might not be as big as the Hector or Harrier, it is a favourite amongst customers who want a well-equipped and well-priced SUV.

Honda Elevate ADV Edition 

In terms of a good SUV, the Honda Elevate just happens to be one of the most underrated SUVs. In its points to favour, it gets comfortable seats, sorted suspension, naturally aspirated petrol refinement and the Honda reliability. This is a premium SUV that makes for fun weekend road trips.