Own a Honda City? Upgrade to these SUVs in 2021

The Honda City had it’s allure when you bought it those years ago. If you own a 2015 Honda City, it’s time to upgrade and is a great opportunity to upgrade to an SUV. Truth be told, SUVs have got a charm of their own and an awesome road presence. Their spectacular stance, high seated feel and ability to go into the worst of road conditions like a breeze is why SUVs are gaining a foothold in both rural and urban India. Not to forget the extra space that would make those long distance family trips even more comfortable.

From compact to mid-size, the market is flooded with SUVs of every kind to suit every budget. It might be an overwhelming and time consuming task to choose from the options on offer. To make your job easier we’ve come up with a list of SUVs and the reasons why you should consider buying them. These are:

Tata Nexon

The persistence of the Tata Nexon has paid off and secured it a place among the top compact SUVs. To add to it there is also an electric version of the SUV which has also rapidly gained popularity among the masses.

Why should you consider the Tata Nexon?

Compared to the Honda City, the Tata Nexon has a stronger chassis and powerful engines. Additionally, the Tata Nexon has also been rated 5-stars in the Global NCAP safety test. The Tata Nexon also features higher ground clearance than the Honda City, making it more suited to tackle rough Indian roads.

What’s the cost to upgrade to the Tata Nexon?

Compared to the Honda City’s top diesel variant i-DTEC VX which came with a manual transmission and had an ex-showroom price of ₹12.42 lakhs, the Tata Nexon diesel with an AMT transmission comes with an ex-showroom price tag of ₹12.79 lakhs.

You can also opt for a Spinny Assured pre-owned Nexon that is uncompromised on quality and has a price range of ₹6.8 lakhs-₹9.3 lakhs. To give you peace of mind, Spinny Assured cars come with the assurance of a 200 point inspection, 1 year warranty and a 5 day money back guarantee.

Key features of the Tata Nexon

• Dual tone sunroof (available on the O trim)
• Connected tech platform iRA
• Three drive modes – Eco, City and Sport
• Dual front airbags as standard
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• ABS with EBD as standard

Ford EcoSport

The American carmaker hit it right in India with EcoSport, the tall, sporty compact SUV. Launched back in 2013 the EcoSport is India’s most stylish compact SUV and it has been able to make a place for itself in India’s competitive car market.

Why should you consider Ford EcoSport?

When upgrading from a 2015 Honda City, the Ford EcoSport unique style quotient, lean muscular aerodynamic design, comfortable, spacious and feature laden interiors and standard safety features which help set it apart. Like the Honda City, the EcoSport also features a sunroof. The petrol and diesel engines also provide more power and comparable mileage to the City. The additional ground clearance also makes the Ford EcoSport perfectly suited for light off-roading adventures.

What’s the cost to upgrade to Ford EcoSport?

Like the Honda City, the EcoSport has manual transmission on all 5 of its diesel variants. The top diesel variant Ford EcoSport S has an ex-showroom price of ₹11.49 lakhs while the Honda City top diesel variant has a price tag of ₹12.42 lakhs.

The on-road prices and other expenses on a new car make a significant impact on your budget but with Spinny Assured’s pre-owned Ford EcoSport can make owning this SUV more affordable.

Key features of Ford EcoSport

• Stylish Design
• Sunroof
• 8-inch touch screen
• Ambient lighting
• Rain sensing wipers
• Electronic stability Control
• 6 Airbags 
• ABS with EBD

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

Launched back in 2016 the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has been a crowd pleaser and a much sought after vehicle given its Maruti Suzuki credentials. The Vitara Brezza has been a popular compact SUV that has been built for Indian needs.

Why should you consider Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza?

The Vitara Brezza trumps the 2015 Honda City with more legroom and boot space. Equipped with features like 7-inch touchscreen which also doubles up as a navigation display, voice command, rain sensing wipers and cruise control to make your long drives fatigue free. Maruti’s cars are known for their mileage, and the Vitara Brezza offers competitive mileage to the Honda City.

What’s the cost to upgrade to Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza?

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza ZXI Plus AT Dual Tone with an ex-showroom price of ₹11.40 lakhs is the top variant which comes with an automatic transmission along with a host of other features. A fully specced Honda City will come in for ₹12.49 lakhs brand new.

So, are you thinking of upgrading? Why not take a look at Spinny Assured Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza available in the price range of ₹6.45 lakhs-₹9.48 lakhs.

Key features of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

• Cruise Control
• Sleek and lean styling
• Dual front airbags
• Customisable paint scheme
• Projector headlamps
• 7-inch infotainment system
• ABS

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai’s reliability, good after sales service, aggressive yet appealing design make the Creta a preferred family SUV, and a good reason why you should consider it when buying an SUV.

The Honda City looks plain compared to the Hyundai Creta’s bold, masculine design. Hyundai’s engines are as reliable as Honda’s, and on the Hyundai Creta, the petrol and diesel engines offer plenty of thrilling performance. The Creta offers a lot of interior space and is packed with features like a panoramic sunroof, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and ventilated seats that offer a comfortable passenger experience.

What’s the cost to upgrade to Hyundai Creta?

The Creta SX (O) diesel trim with an auto transmission has an ex-showroom price of ₹17.49 Lakhs. You can take home a feature rich and quality pre-owned Hyundai Creta via Spinny Assured at just ₹7.45 lakhs-₹13.50 lakhs. Spinny Assured cars come with a 200 point inspection, 1 year warranty and a 5 day money back guarantee which ensure that you get nothing but the best.

Key features of Hyundai Creta

• In car voice command
• Wireless charger
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Electronic Stability Control
• Hill Assist
• ABS
• Panoramic Sunroof

Mahindra XUV500

All wheel drive, big muscular looks, go anywhere attitude, solid body and a massive engine is what makes the Mahindra XUV500 a beast on the road. Ever since it was launched in the Indian market, the XUV500 has been seen as a no nonsense vehicle and has dominated the space without much effort.

Why should you consider a Mahindra XUV500?

The reliability of Mahindra has been one of the main reasons why the Mahindra XUV500 is much loved in India. The powerful 2.2L mHawk diesel engine will offer a completely new driving experience from the Honda City. The XUV500 offers immense space compared to the City, with the capability to carry 7 people. The combination of the powerful engine, comfortable interior space, and ample ground clearance give the XUV500 the capability to tackle adventurous drives effortlessly.

What’s the cost to upgrade to a Mahindra XUV500?

The top model Mahindra XUV500 W11 Opt AT comes at an ex-showroom price of ₹19.10 lakhs but you can be an owner of a feature rich Mahindra XUV500 available on Spinny at a much lesser price range of ₹7.75 lakhs-₹11.90 lakhs. No added costs, uncompromised quality plus Spinny’s 1 year warranty ensure that you get the best deal.

Key features of Mahindra XUV500

• Pinch proof electric sunroof
• 6 way power adjustable driver seat
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• 7 inch infotainment display
• 6 Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Hill assist

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While the 2015 Honda City is a very capable car, these five SUVs are more capable family cars. These SUVs can match the Honda City in terms of features while outmatching the sedan in terms of engine power. If you’re considering an upgrade from your Honda City, the SUVs in this list are the ideal cars to own.