Hyundai Creta remained at the top while Tata Curvv climbed up to third while Kia Seltos fell to fifth position Hyundai Creta remained at the top and Tata Curvv climbed up to third, while Kia Seltos fell to fifth position

From the most anticipated Tata Curvv to the first update for the Kia Sonet, this year saw a lot of new launches and facelifts in the sub-4 metre and compact SUV space

Most models on the list offer a powertrain choice delivering over 20 kmpl, but a couple of Marutis deliver over 30 kmpl, although with a catch

The contenders include cars ranging from mass-market offerings like the Mahindra Thar Roxx to luxury EVs like the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The list also includes variants of a couple of SUVs that are no longer available for purchase