Top 5 High-Ground-Clearance Cars You Can Buy Under Rs 10 Lakh

Summary: Indian roads test every car. Potholes, speed breakers, flooded stretches, and unfinished stretches appear without warning. Buyers with a budget under Rs 10 lakh and who want height without stretching the budget now have clear options.  The five cars below deliver the most ground clearance in this…

Indian roads test every car. Potholes, speed breakers, flooded stretches, and unfinished stretches appear without warning. Buyers with a budget under Rs 10 lakh and who want height without stretching the budget now have clear options.  The five cars below deliver the most ground clearance in this price band while staying practical for city and occasional highway use. 

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The prices mentioned are ex-showroom and reflect their starting points, while the engine choices cover petrol, CNG and diesel requirements across different models.

1. Tata Nexon

The Nexon sits at the top with 208mm of ground clearance. It starts from Rs 7.40 lakh (ex-showroom). Power comes from a 1.2-litre turbo petrol, producing 118bhp, a 1.2-litre turbo CNG, producing 98.6bhp, and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel, producing 114.4bhp. The extra height helps the underbody stay clear on broken surfaces.

2. Nissan Magnite

Next comes the Magnite at 205mm. Pricing begins at Rs 5.68 lakh (ex-showroom). The standout is the HRA0 1.0-litre turbo petrol that delivers 98.6bhp and up to 160Nm on the manual (152Nm with CVT). A naturally aspirated 1.0-litre option makes 71bhp and 96 Nm.

3. Renault Kiger

The Kiger matches the Magnite’s 205mm clearance and starts from Rs 5.81 lakh (ex-showroom). Engine choices include the 1.0-litre turbo producing 98.6bhp and 160Nm on the manual (152Nm with CVT), plus a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre at 71bhp and 96Nm. A 40-litre tank supports longer drives.

4. Mahindra XUV 3XO

Mahindra’s offering clears 201mm and begins at Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Powertrains cover a 1.2-litre TGDi petrol making around 130bhp and 230Nm, a 1.2-litre turbo petrol at roughly 109.4bhp and 200Nm, and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel producing 115.3bhp and 300Nm.

5. Maruti Suzuki Brezza

The Brezza rounds out the list at 198mm and starts from Rs 7.40 lakh (ex-showroom). It uses the 1.5-litre K-series dual-jet dual-VVT petrol with progressive smart hybrid technology, making 101.5bhp and 139Nm.

The new 1.0-litre turbo option delivers 108.4bhp and 170Nm, while the underbody S-CNG 1.5-litre version produces 87.7bhp and 121.5Nm.

Source: https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/top-5-high-ground-clearance-cars-you-can-buy-under-rs-10-lakh-124337/