No, petrol SUV have very quick throttle response, much better dynamic response of front suspension(same power petrol engine is good 50–60 kg lighter than diesel engine), very low NVH as compared to diesel SUV. read more
On an average, the price difference between a petrol and a diesel SUV is a whopping INR 1.5 lakh. Also, an average Indian buyer buys a car for his daily commute as well as the odd long trips. Considering that the average monthly running is less than 2000kms, buying a petrol car makes more sense. read more