Most of the population of India totally lives in village areas. This is the reason that in the year when the monsoon is good and the harvest is good, development is seen in all the sectors of the country. The vehicle market also benefits from the development of the agricultural sector. Vehicle sales increased by six percent in the financial year 2024-25. According to the data, there was more demand in villages than in cities. So which vehicles are preferred in rural areas of India? Let’s take a look.
Mahindra Bolero
There will hardly be any village in India where there is no Mahindra Bolero. Its 180 mm ground clearance helps it to run easily on bad roads. Apart from this, its strong body and weight-lifting capacity make it the first choice of villagers. Apart from this, the maintenance cost of this MPV is also very low, which is why it sells well in villages. Bolero has a 1.5-liter engine and this car gives a mileage of up to 17.3 km. Its ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 10 lakh.
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Maruti S-Presso
This car is also very popular in villages due to its sporty look. Its biggest strength is its price and mileage. This Maruti car gives a mileage of up to 25 kilometers per liter. Its price is also between ₹ 5 to ₹ 7 lakh.
Maruti WagonR
This Maruti car is a family car not only for middle class families in cities, but also for common families in villages. The specialty of this car is its boxy design and ground clearance of 170 mm. Because of this, this car has a large boot space and good headroom. 1.0 liter and 1.2 liter engine options are available in this car. Its ex-showroom price starts only from 5.5 lakh rupees.
Mahindra Thar
This car of Mahindra is quite popular. With a ground clearance of 226 mm, it has a powerful engine of 2.0-liter petrol and 2.2-liter diesel. It gives mileage of up to 12 kilometers per liter in petrol and 15 kilometers per liter in diesel. In such a situation, this SUV is very popular in villages. Its price starts from ₹ 11.50 lakh.
Mahindra Bolero Pickup
Apart from this, people in the villages of the country use tractors for various needs. It is used for various purposes from plowing fields to transporting goods and passengers. At the same time, ‘pick-up’ vehicles work like small trucks.
Toyota Fortuner
From village heads to big landowners and rich farmers in Northern Indian villages, this car has its charm among the influential people of the area. This Toyota car has a ground clearance of 225 mm. It has a 2.7-liter petrol engine and a 2.7-liter diesel engine. This makes it a powerful car. Its ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 33 lakh.
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