While most mass-market cars and SUVs have front wheel drive systems today, one can't ignore the immense durability and reliability of a rear-wheel drive (RWD) system. Still popularly used in sports cars and old-school utility vehicles, rear-wheel drive vehicles do not lose power and control around fast corners or on rough surfaces. While rear-wheel drive vehicles are not as abundant as front wheel drive ones in today's world, they are still very much around.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
Mahindra relaunched the TUV300 by rebranding it as Bolero Neo, and with the new name came a few visual tweaks in and out, all of which have enhanced the SUV's appeal. The Bolero Neo is powered by a 1.5-litre 100 PS three-cylinder diesel engine available solely with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is one of the cheapest rear wheel drive cars in India.
Mahindra Scorpio-N
While the Scorpio-N might feel like a whole new product, the traditional essence of a Scorpio is still there in the way it looks and the rear-wheel drive it has across its range. The Scorpio-N is now available with two engine options - a 2.2-litre 176 PS diesel engine and a 2.0-litre 203 PS turbo petrol. Both offer a choice of either a 6-speed manual or an automatic gearbox. It is the latest addition to the list of best rear wheel drive cars in India.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
Mahindra might be riding high on the success of the Scorpio-N, but it still has not said goodbye to the previous generation Scorpio, which has now been rebranded as the Scorpio Classic. The Scorpio Classic has received minor changes to the exterior and interior, though it still retains the quintessential rear-wheel drive system. It also retains the 2.2-litre 130 PS diesel engine, which is available only with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Toyota Innova Crysta
The Innova Crysta from Toyota has made a reputation for itself as a durable and reliable MPV. It has a rugged ladder-on-frame chassis featuring a rear-wheel drive system, making it one of the best rear wheel drive cars in India. The engine options available for the Toyota Innova Crysta are a 2.7-litre 166 PS petrol unit and a 2.4-litre 150 PS diesel, both of which are available with 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox options.
Toyota Fortuner
The iconic Toyota Fortuner has now become even costlier, making it the most expensive offering among RWD cars in India. While the Fortuner is available with four-wheel drive (4WD), many buyers opt for the more affordable rear-wheel drive (2WD) variant. The Fortuner is offered with two engine options - a 2.7-litre 166 PS petrol and a 2.8-litre 204 PS diesel, with either a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission.
All these rear wheel drive cars in India are considered durable and ideal for unpredictable road conditions. Understanding this popularity, Quiklyz has made some lucrative car subscription services available for such utility vehicles, making their otherwise high ownership costs easily manageable.
