🛻 Mahindra New Bolero (ICE)

✅ Pros:

• Rugged, body-on-frame build ideal for rural use and tough roads
• Very durable with simple, easy-to-repair mechanics
• Offers 7 seats in a compact, sub 4 m design, excellent rear visibility and road presence

❌ Cons:

• Spartan interior: no touchscreen, no power mirrors, lacks many basic modern features
• Low engine output (~76 PS/210 Nm), heavy weight leads to sluggish performance
• Top trims cross ₹10 lakh, raising acquisition costs in some states

⚡ Tata Harrier EV

✅ Pros & Cons already covered in detail above.

🌿 Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (EV)

✅ Pros:

• Maruti’s first dedicated EV built in collaboration with Toyota using eAxle tech
• Expected strong safety and ADAS features (6 airbags, lane-keep, AEB)

❌ Cons:

• Production severely hampered due to rare-earth magnet shortage; output cut ~69% for H1 2025
• Launch timeline unaffected, but supply and waiting periods expected to remain high

🏞️ Renault Duster (ICE/Hybrid)

✅ Pros:

• Rugged design and AWD make it adventure-ready
• Multiple powertrains: petrol, diesel, mild/strong hybrid options
• Loaded with modern tech: ADAS, six airbags, up to 472 L boot
• Strong value: competitively priced, dependable
• Real-world feedback highlights solid build, comfort, visibility and off-road performance

❌ Cons:

• Interior still feels dated: hard plastics, lacks wireless charging, sunroof, keyless entry
• Ride comfort is more mechanical than plush
• Smaller Renault service network in some regions

🏕️ Tata Sierra (ICE & EV)

✅ Pros:

• Retro-modern styling with coupe-like design
• ICE: 1.5 L turbo petrol (170 hp) and 2.0 L diesel choices
• EV: 69 kWh pack, ~420 km range, ADAS, dual screens, panoramic roof

❌ Cons:

• Still pending real-world feedback; reliability and post-sales support TBD
• EV variant may be priced premium (~₹25 L) but no real-world pricing confirmed

🏆 MG Majestor (Diesel)

✅ Pros:

• Massive flagship presence: 7 seats, premium styling
• Twin turbo diesel with ~218 bhp, 4WD, 8-speed auto; high torque for towing/adventure
• Rich tech & comfort expected: ADAS, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats

❌ Cons:

• Likely expensive (~₹46–55 L), competing with Fortuner Legender etc.
• MG’s service & long-term reliability has been mixed

⚙️ Mahindra XUV 7e (EV)

✅ Pros:

• EV version of blockbuster XUV700; on INGLO BE platform
• Offers 59 kWh & 79 kWh battery options, up to ~650 km range
• Expansive triple screen interiors, Tata-grade adaptive tech expected

❌ Cons:

• Still pre-launch; no real delivery feedback
• Pricing wide ₹21–35 L; top trims may compete with Harrier EV, pricing pressure

🌍 BYD Atto 2 (EV)

✅ Pros:

• Dedicated EV platform with 45 kWh battery, ~310 km CLTC range, ~180 hp
• 65 kW DC fast-charging (~30–80% in 28 min); versatile boot space (400–1,340 L)
• Global 5-star Euro NCAP safety

❌ Cons:

• Lower-spec Atto 2 has smaller battery and torsion-beam rear, lacking ADAS and sunroof
• New brand with limited Indian service network; long-term support concerns

🌐 VinFast VF 7 (EV)

✅ Pros:

• Stylish coupe SUV: LED strips, 20″ wheels, compact-yet-spacious dimensions
• Two powertrain options: single (Eco) or dual motor AWD (Plus); up to 349 hp, 431 km WLTP
• Premium interior: 12.9″ touchscreen, HUD, panoramic sunroof (Plus), 8 airbags, Level 2 ADAS
• BaaS battery rental option could lower initial cost

❌ Cons:

• Price expectation (~₹20–30 L) includes new entrant risk
• Reliance on Vietnamese and US production; Indian service/support network is nascent
• Brand still building reputation; earlier models received mixed early reviews