Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Anita K.C

In school, we had learned that Nepal is divided into 3 geographical regions, Himalayan, Hills and Terai. By this, we can understand that there are different types of road in Nepal. In this article we will discuss about Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. Likewise, there are different types of cars on those roads. For example, SUVs are very popular for off-road trips. We don’t see any sedans or hatchbacks on those roads. It is because SUVs are built for off roads and can take the load of the road and people. So, today we will be taking about 10 cars that are suitable for Nepali road.

In city areas we mostly see sedans and hatchbacks running on the roads. These types of cars are known to be family cars and run smoothly in the pitch roads as well as puddle roads (gantang guntung) of Kathmandu. However, we not see sports cars on the roads of Nepal. Firstly, it is not built for Nepali roads and secondly, sports cars are kinda expensive in Nepal. Let us look at the cars suitable for Nepali road.

10 Best Cars Suitable for Nepali Road

Tata Tigor

Tata Tiago is one of the Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. Tata Tiago is a hatchback with is powered by Revotron, 1047 cc Engine. It has a max power of 69 bhp @ 4000 rpm and max torque of 140 Nm @ 3000rpm. Likewise, Tata Tiago has a mileage of 24.4 kmpl.

Specifications

• Displacement: 1047 cc
• Vehicle Type:  Hatchback
• Max Power: 69 BPH @ 4000 rpm
• Max Torque: 140 Nm @ 3000rpm
• Mileage: 24.4 kmpl
• No Of Gears: 5-speed
• Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
• Ground Clearance: 170 mm

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. Maruti Suzuki Swift is a 5 seater Hatchback. It is powered by 2k series motor, 1.3 multi-jet diesel, in-line 4-cylinder DOHC 1197 cc engine. It has a max power of 82 BHP at 6000 RPM and max Torque of 113 NM at 4200 RPM. Likewise, it has a fuel capacity of 37L and mileage of 22 kmpl.

Specifications

• Displacement: 1197 cc
• Vehicle Type: Hatchback
• Max Power: 82 BHP at 6000 RPM
• Max Torque: 113 NM at 4200 RPM
• Mileage: 22 kmpl
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 37 L
• Ground Clearance: 163 mm
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Kerb Weight: 860 kg

Volkswagen POLO

Volkswagen POLO is one of the Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. It is a 5 seater hatchback. It is powered by TSI Petrol 1198 engine. Likewise, It has a max power of 74 bhp @ 5400 RPM and max torque of 110 Nm @ 3750 RPM. Moreover, Polo has a fuel capacity of 45 l and mileage of 18.78 kmpl.

Specifications

• Displacement: 1198/1498 cc
• Vehicle Type: Hatchback
• Max Power: 74 bhp @ 5400 RPM / 89 bhp @ 4200 RPM
• Max Torque: 110 Nm @ 3750 RPM / 230 Nm @ 1500 RPM
• Seating Capacity: 5 People
• Gearbox:  5 Speed
• Mileage: 16 / 25 kmpl
• Ground Clearance: 165 mm
• Fuel Type: Petrol / Diesel
• Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos is one of the Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. It is a new SUV in the market and has been winning the hearts of people. The Seltos is a 5 seater SUV. Moreover, Seltos has a mileage of 16.1 to 20.8 kmpl. Likewise, it has a max power of 113.4bhp@4000rpm and max torque of 250nm@1500-2750rpm.

Specifications

• ARAI Mileage: 17.8 kmpl
• Engine Displacement (cc): 1493
• Max Power (bhp@rpm): 113.4bhp@4000rpm
• Max Torque (nm@rpm): 250nm@1500-2750rpm
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Transmission Type: Automatic
• Boot Space (Litres): 433
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 50

Hyundai Venue

Next on our ” Cars Suitable for Nepali Road” is Hyundai Venue. It is a 5 seater SUV. Likewise, the Venue has a mileage of 17.52 to 23.7 kmpl. It is available with the Manual as well as Automatic transmission. Moreover, it has a max power of 98.6bhp@4000rpm and max torque of 240nm@1500-2750rpm.

• ARAI Mileage: 23.7 kmpl
• Engine Displacement (cc):1493
• Max Power (bhp@rpm): 98.6bhp@4000rpm
• Max Torque (nm@rpm): 240nm@1500-2750rpm
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Transmission Type : Manual
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 45
• Body Type: SUV

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta is one of the Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. It is available in 8 different variants including 5 petrol and 3 diesel engines. The Creta is a 5 seater SUV. Likewise, the Creta has a mileage of 16.8 to 21.4 kmpl. Likewise, it has a max power of 113.42bhp@4000rpm and max torque of 250.06@1500-2750rpm. It is powered by 1.5 l MPi Petro, 1493 cc engine.

Specifications

• ARAI Mileage: 18.5 kmpl
• Engine Displacement (cc): 1493
• Max Power (bhp@rpm): 113.42bhp@4000rpm
• Max Torque (nm@rpm): 250.06@1500-2750rpm
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Transmission Type: Automatic
• Boot Space (Litres): 433
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 50
• Body Type: SUV

Mahindra XUV 500

The Mahindra XUV is another Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. It is a 7 seater SUV. Similarly,  it has a mileage of 15.1 kmpl with fuel capacity 70 l. Likewise it is powered by 1.5L Turbo 2179 cc Engine. It has a a max power of 152.87bhp@3750rpm and a torque of 360Nm@1750-2800rpm.

Specifications

• ARAI Mileage: 15.1 kmpl
• Engine Displacement (cc): 2179
• Max Power (bhp@rpm): 152.87bhp@3750rpm
• Max Torque (nm@rpm): 360Nm@1750-2800rpm
• Seating Capacity: 7
• Transmission Type: Automatic
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 70 L
• Body Type: SUV

Mahindra Scorpio S2

Mahindra Scorpio S2 is one of the Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. It is a base variant which is powered by  2.5-litre m2DiCR diesel, 2523 cc engine. It can produce max power of 75 bhp at 3200 rpm and a torque of 200 Nm at 1400-2200 rpm. Similarly, the SUV has a mileage of 15.4 kmpl.

• ARAI Mileage: 15.4 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Displacement (cc): 2523
• Max Power (bhp@rpm): 75bhp@3200rpm
• Max Torque (nm@rpm): 200Nm@1400-2200rpm
• Seating Capacity: 7
• Transmission Type: Manual
• Boot Space (Litres): 460
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 60
• Body Type: SUV

Mahindra Thar

The Mahindra Thar is one of the Cars Suitable for Nepali Road. It is a 6 seater SUV. It is powered by NEF TCI-CRDe, 2498 cc engine with manual transmission. It produces max power of 105bhp@3800rpm and torque of 247 Nm @1800-2000rpm. Moreover, the Thar has 16.55 kmpl of mileage.

• RAI Mileage: 16.55 kmpl
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Displacement (cc): 2498
• Max Power (bhp@rpm): 105bhp@3800rpm
• Max Torque (nm@rpm): 247Nm@1800-2000rpm
• Seating Capacity: 6
• Transmission Type: Manual
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 60
• Body Type: SUV

Ford Aspire

Ford Aspire is another cars suitable for Nepali road. Ford Aspire is a very comfortable sedan. Similarly, the seats are very comfortable, the features are great and the build quality is also good. Moreover, the car runs smoothly on the road. Likewise, it has an 1196 cc engine which can produce a max power of 8.76 bhp @ 6300 rpm and max torque of 112 Nm @ 400 rpm.

Specifications

• Displacement: 1196 cc
• Vehicle Type: Sedan
• Max Power: 8.76 bhp @ 6300 rpm
• Max Torque: 112 Nm @ 400 rpm
• Gearbox: 5 speed
• Mileage (City): 18.16 kmpl
• Ground Clearance: 174 mm
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres
• Weight (dry): 995 kg

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