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Best SUVs Under 10 Lakh in India

You no longer need a big budget for the high seat and bold looks of an SUV. There are about 20 SUVs under 10 lakh in India. They run from micro SUVs like the Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch to popular compact SUVs like the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza, and even the electric Tata Punch EV. All give you a commanding view of the road for less.

Every price on this page is ex-showroom, so add road tax, insurance and registration for your on-road cost. Many of these SUVs offer a factory CNG option or an easy automatic, and their raised stance makes them feel safe and confident in traffic. The full list is sorted brand by brand below, cheapest first.

Most popular
Tata Nexon
India's favourite compact SUV
Cheapest SUV
Nissan Magnite
From ₹5.68 lakh
Best electric
Tata Punch EV
Punch EV, compact and electric
Best loaded
Kia Sonet
Packed with features

Tata SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Tata offers a strong SUV range at this budget. The micro Punch is a favourite for its safety and toughness, the Nexon is India's best selling compact SUV, and the Punch EV brings electric power in budget. The base Curvv coupe SUV also starts here, and Tata's SUVs carry top crash safety ratings.

Olive green Tata Nexon compact SUV

Compact SUV

Tata Nexon

₹7.40 Lakh to ₹14.52 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹8.85 Lakh

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Hyundai SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Hyundai offers three SUVs that start here. The micro Exter is a tall, feature packed small SUV with a factory CNG option, and the base trims of the popular Venue also start under ten lakh. The new Bayon just squeezes in with its HX2 at ₹9,99,900, the only version below the mark.

Mahindra SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Mahindra brings genuinely rugged SUVs. The feature rich XUV 3XO is a modern compact SUV with petrol, diesel and now CNG. The tough Bolero and Bolero Neo are simple, hard wearing diesel workhorses built to take rough village and town roads in their stride.

Maruti Suzuki SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Maruti's SUVs mix style with low running costs. The Fronx is a sporty crossover with a factory CNG option and an easy AMT automatic. The Brezza is one of India's most popular compact SUVs, and under ten lakh you can have it with the 1.0 turbo, the 1.5 petrol or factory CNG. They are practical, efficient and easy to own.

Kia SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Kia sells two feature loaded compact SUVs whose base trims fit this budget. The Sonet is loaded with equipment and comes in petrol and diesel, while the boxy new Syros stands out with its tall shape and roomy cabin. Both are strong on safety and technology.

Red Kia Sonet compact SUV

Compact SUV

Kia Sonet

₹7.44 Lakh to ₹14.35 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹8.91 Lakh

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Blue Kia Syros compact SUV

Compact SUV

Kia Syros

₹8.41 Lakh to ₹15.81 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹10.06 Lakh

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Citroen SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Citroen offers two comfortable SUVs in their base trims here. The Basalt is a stylish coupe SUV and the Aircross a practical family SUV, both with a cushioned ride that soaks up bad roads and French styling that stands apart from the crowd.

Nissan SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Nissan's Magnite is the most affordable SUV on this list, from ₹5.69 lakh. It offers a 72 PS petrol or a 100 PS turbo, a manual, AMT or CVT, six airbags as standard and a dealer-fitted CNG kit for ₹74,999.

Renault SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Renault's Kiger is a compact SUV with 205 mm of ground clearance, a 405 litre boot and six airbags on every version. It offers a 72 PS petrol with a manual or AMT and a 100 PS turbo with a manual or CVT, with most versions under ₹10 lakh.

Toyota SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Toyota's Taisor is a sporty crossover SUV, closely related to the Maruti Fronx, offering petrol and CNG options along with Toyota's long warranty and trusted service. It is a smart, low stress way to own a stylish small SUV.

Skoda SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

Skoda's Kylaq is a solid, European built compact SUV and the most affordable way into the brand. Its base trims start under ten lakh, and it pairs a punchy turbo petrol engine with the safe, planted feel Skoda is known for.

MG SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh

MG's Astor is a feature rich compact SUV whose base trim sits under this budget. It comes with a large touchscreen, plenty of equipment and a comfortable cabin, offering a well specified alternative to the usual compact SUV names.

Grey MG Astor compact SUV

Compact SUV

MG Astor

₹9.79 Lakh to ₹15.30 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹11.69 Lakh

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Which SUV under ₹10 lakh should you buy?

Start with size and running cost. For the smallest, easiest to park SUVs, the Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch and Nissan Magnite are ideal micro SUVs. For a bigger compact SUV, the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and Kia Sonet are the popular picks. If you want the lowest running cost, choose a factory CNG version or the electric Tata Punch EV, and for rough roads the Mahindra Bolero is built to last.

Is a budget SUV better than a hatchback?

It depends on what you value. A budget SUV gives you a higher seat, more ground clearance for bad roads and bolder looks, which many buyers love. A hatchback of the same price is usually a little cheaper to run, easier to park and nicer to drive in the city. If road presence and clearance matter, the SUV wins.

Best SUVs Under 10 Lakh: common questions

Which is the cheapest SUV in India?

The Nissan Magnite is the most affordable SUV, starting at ₹5.69 lakh, with the Hyundai Exter, Renault Kiger and Tata Punch close behind. These micro and compact SUVs give you the high seat and bold styling of an SUV at hatchback money.

Which is the best compact SUV under 10 lakh?

The Tata Nexon is the best seller and strong on safety, the Maruti Brezza is efficient and easy to own, and the Kia Sonet is the most feature loaded. The Hyundai Venue is another fine choice, with its base trims slipping under ten lakh.

Is a micro SUV worth it over a hatchback?

If you want SUV looks and a higher seat, yes. Micro SUVs like the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and Nissan Magnite give you extra ground clearance and a commanding view for not much more than a hatchback. A hatchback still drives a little better and parks more easily in tight spaces.

Which SUV under 10 lakh is the safest?

The Tata Punch and Nexon lead on safety with five star crash ratings and a solid, well built feel, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO also scores well. Look for six airbags and electronic stability control, which are now common on the higher trims of most compact SUVs.

Which SUV under 10 lakh has a CNG option?

For SUV looks with low running costs, the Tata Nexon and Punch, the Maruti Brezza and Fronx and the Hyundai Exter all offer a factory CNG option. Nissan dealers can also fit a kit to the Magnite. The Nexon uses a clever twin cylinder system that keeps much of the boot space free.

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