Sub-4m is a tax category: under 4,000 mm long with a petrol engine up to 1,200 cc (or a diesel up to 1,500 cc), taxed at 18% GST instead of 40%. 'Compact SUV' is a looser size label; axler8's survey uses it for SUVs under 4.4 m, which includes cars like the Creta and Seltos that are over 4 m and taxed at 40%.
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Checked against source 1 on 18 Sep 2026.