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Which SUV is the most powerful in terms of safety, features or performance in the budget of ₹ 10 lakh? From Kia Sonet to Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO, every car is special in its segment. If you are thinking of buying a new SUV, then this comparison is very important for you. Know which car best suits your budget and needs.
See the list of top-5 SUVs cheaper than ₹ 10 lakh.
Kia Sonet: Sonet is known for its premium appeal and great features. In the budget of ₹ 10 lakh, you get its variants like HTE, HTK and HTK+. This car is great for those who want a 'big car' feel and modern dashboard layout even in a low budget.
Sonet has 1.2L petrol and 1.5L diesel engine options. In terms of safety, it now comes with 6 airbags as standard, which makes it quite safe in this budget. Its muscular design and spectacular grille give it a distinct and powerful identity on the road. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 7.30 lakh.
Tata Nexon: One of the safest cars in India, Tata Nexon is famous for its 5-star global NCAP rating. Its Smart and Pure trims easily come under ₹ 10 lakh. If your priority is strength and safety, then Nexon comes at the top of this list.
The ground clearance and suspension of Nexon are best for bad roads. In this you get a turbo petrol engine, which makes driving fun. There is plenty of space inside the cabin and three adults can sit comfortably on the rear seat, making it a perfect family SUV. It can be purchased at an ex-showroom price of ₹ 7.37 lakh.
Skoda Kylaq: This new offering from Skoda is creating a stir in the Indian market. This car is for those who like solid build quality and great driving dynamics. Budgeted under ₹10 lakh, its entry variants Classic and Classic+ offer excellent value-for-money.
Kylaq has a 1.0L TSI turbo petrol engine, which is known for giving the highest torque and power in its class. Its clean and European design makes it stand out from the rest of the crowd. If you are fond of driving, then this car will not disappoint you. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 7.59 lakh.
Hyundai Venue: It is known for its refined engine and smooth driving experience. Its design is quite sophisticated and it is backed by Hyundai's reliable service. Its E, S and S(O) variants are quite popular among the customers under ₹ 10 lakh.
The infotainment system and connectivity features of the Venue are the smoothest in the segment. In this you get good visibility and light steering, which makes it very easy to drive in the crowded city. This is best for those youth who give priority to technology. Customers can buy it at a starting ex-showroom price of ₹ 7.99 lakh.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: This is the widest car in its segment. This means that it offers excellent shoulder room. In the budget of ₹ 10 lakh, its MX1, MX2 and MX3 variants offer a combo of great performance and space.
This car has many features which are not found in other cars of this budget, such as level-2 ADAS (in higher variants) and dual-zone climate control. Its turbo petrol engine is very powerful, which makes overtaking on the highway very easy and safe. Ex-showroom price of XUV 3XO starts at ₹ 7.54 lakh.
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Ram Mohan Mishra, working as Senior Sub-Editor at News18 Hindi, is active in digital media since 2021 and is currently handling the Auto Desk. They provide car and bike related information in an easy, clear and reliable manner.read more