SUVs have gained popularity in India in the last decade surpassing hatchbacks as the preferred choice for first-time car buyers. Nowadays there is a variety of SUVs and crossovers priced under Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). While some of these models are elevated hatchbacks they still provide the look. Feel like an SUV. Let's take a look at the SUVs and crossovers available in India for under Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Punch
Price; Rs 5,99,000 (ex-showroom)
The Tata Punch currently holds the title of the selling SUV in India. Has been the overall best-selling passenger vehicle, for the past two months. Starting at Rs 5.99 lakh the Punch offers an affordable SUV experience without compromising on quality or features. It is equipped with a 1.2-litre petrol engine delivering 85 bhp and achieving a mileage of 18.97 kmpl. Notable features include a 7-inch touchscreen display, instrument cluster, automatic climate control, push-button start, and automatic headlamps.
Hyundai Exter
Price; Rs 6,12,800 (ex-showroom)
The vehicle comes with three engine choices; a 1.2-liter petrol engine that can be paired with either a 5-speed transmission or an AMT and a 1.2-liter petrol engine equipped with a CNG kit and 5-speed manual transmission. Its exterior features include a voice-controlled Smart Electric Sunroof, Dashcam, with Dual Camera and 26 safety functions.
Renault Kiger / Nissan Magnite
Pricing; Starting from Rs 5,99,990 (ex-showroom)
Both the Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite share the base structure and engines; a 1.0L turbo petrol engine and a 1.0L aspirated petrol engine. They are both equipped with a 5-speed transmission. Offer the option of choosing between CVT or 5-speed AMT gearboxes. Safety features encompass four airbags for the driver and front passenger along with seatbelts that feature pretensioners and load limiters.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Pricing; Starting from Rs 7,49,000 (ex-showroom)
Recently launched at Rs 7.49 lakh, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is an updated edition of the XUV300 model. It boasts features, increased comfort levels, and sportier aesthetics. The available engine choices consist of a 1.2 liter turbo petrol (109 bhp) a 1.5 liter diesel (115 bhp) and another variant of the turbo petrol engine, at (128 bhp).
Hyundai Venue
Price; Rs 7,94,000 (ex-showroom)
You have three engine choices with the Hyundai Venue; an 82 bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 118 bhp 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 115 bhp. All engines are paired with transmission. The turbo petrol models provide options of a seven-speed DCT and a six-speed iMT. The Venue is renowned for its feature offerings at prices.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Price; Rs 7,51,000 (ex-showroom)
The Maruti Fronx boasts a turbo petrol engine and a 1.2-litre petrol engine in its lineup. It includes features like a Head-Up Display with navigation a 360-degree camera system, wireless smartphone charging capability, and a large 9-inch infotainment display. The Fronx is available, in ten color choices – including tone and dual tone options.
Kia Sonet
Price; Rs 7,99,000 (ex-showroom)
Standing out with its design and array of features is the Kia Sonet priced starting at Rs 7.99 lakh; it provides engine selections.
The Sonet showcases a tiger nose grille, LED headlamps, with running lights, and 16-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels. Inside it features a dual-tone interior with the touchscreen in its category start function and ambient mood lighting.
Tata Nexon
Price; INR 7,99,000 (excluding taxes)
Priced starting from INR 7.99 lakh the Tata Nexon is among the selling SUVs following the Punch model. It offers a range of features along with trim levels and engine choices. The Nexon is equipped with a 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. It also provides transmission options including a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
These SUVs and crossovers priced under INR 8 lakh offer options, for consumers seeking style, performance, and value.
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