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Best SUVs Under ₹20 Lakh in India (2026)

Ranked by popularity. The most popular SUVs on sale in India under ₹20 lakh ex-showroom, ranked by sales. Compare on-road prices, mileage, features and variants, then get the best dealer quote.

The best SUVs under ₹20 lakh right now are led by the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos. We've ranked every model on sale by popularity, with ex-showroom prices, claimed economy and listed crash results side by side. Open any model for its full specs, mileage, variants and our verdict.

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All 71 models start below SUV under ₹20 L. Explore the range, then check the exact variant and your city's on-road price.

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71 SUVs under ₹20 lakh

Active SUVs under ₹20 lakh New cars 2026 market

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Bestseller Tata Nexon

TataSUV

Nexon

₹7.40–14.42 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.01–23.23 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
BestsellerNew gen soon Hyundai Creta

HyundaiSUV

Creta

₹10.91–20.46 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.4–21.8 kmpl Global NCAP* 3 / 5 stars
Bestseller Kia Seltos

KiaSUV

Seltos

₹11.00–22.02 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.7–20.7 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Tata Punch

TataSUV

Punch

₹5.75–10.77 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18.8 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti SuzukiSUV

Brezza

₹7.40–13.71 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.96–21.09 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Hyundai Venue

HyundaiSUV

Venue

₹8.00–15.83 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18.5–20.99 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Mahindra Scorpio N

MahindraSUV

Scorpio N

₹13.69–25.49 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 12.1 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Hyundai Creta N Line

HyundaiSUV

Creta N Line

₹17.83–20.10 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Mahindra Scorpio Classic

MahindraSUV

Scorpio Classic

₹13.43–17.48 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 15 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Facelift soon · Launch: Kia Sonet

KiaSUV

Sonet

₹7.41–14.47 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18.3–24.1 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
New VariantFacelift soon Mahindra XUV 3XO

MahindraSUV

XUV 3XO

₹7.79–15.04 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
BestsellerFacelift soon · Oct Toyota Innova Hycross

ToyotaMUV/MPV

Innova Hycross

₹19.53–32.95 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 16.13–23.24 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Hyundai Exter

HyundaiSUV

Exter

₹5.81–10.43 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.4 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Maruti SuzukiMUV/MPV

Ertiga

₹8.90–13.14 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 20.3–20.51 kmpl Global NCAP* 1 / 5 stars
Mahindra Bolero

MahindraSUV

Bolero

₹8.49–9.99 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 16 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti SuzukiSUV

Grand Vitara

₹10.77–20.22 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.2–27.97 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Facelift soon · November Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti SuzukiSUV

Fronx

₹6.90–12.03 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 20.01–22.89 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Tata Harrier

TataSUV

Harrier

₹13.00–26.11 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 16.8 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Facelift soon Tata Safari

TataSUV

Safari

₹13.40–26.91 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 16.3 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
BestsellerFacelift soon Skoda Kylaq

SkodaSUV

Kylaq

₹7.59–13.65 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.05–19.68 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EVNew VariantBestseller MG Windsor EV

MGMUV/MPV

Windsor EV

₹12.36–17.89 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
Kia Syros

KiaSUV

Syros

₹8.42–15.82 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.65 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Bestseller Renault Triber

RenaultMUV/MPV

Triber

₹5.81–9.00 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18.2 kmpl Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
Bestseller Nissan Magnite

NissanSUV

Magnite

₹5.69–11.16 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.9–19.9 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Volkswagen Taigun

VolkswagenSUV

Taigun

₹11.00–19.30 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18.85–19.98 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Tata Curvv

TataSUV

Curvv

₹10.00–19.00 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Facelift soon · 30 Oct Maruti Suzuki XL6

Maruti SuzukiMUV/MPV

XL6

₹11.62–14.68 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 20.27–20.9 kmpl Global NCAP* 3 / 5 stars
Hyundai Alcazar

HyundaiSUV

Alcazar

₹14.51–21.96 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18.1 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Renault Kiger

RenaultSUV

Kiger

₹5.81–10.40 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
Just Launched · 6 Oct Honda Elevate

HondaSUV

Elevate

₹11.84–18.40 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 15.31–16.61 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Skoda Kushaq

SkodaSUV

Kushaq

₹10.69–19.19 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 18.72–19.66 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Maruti SuzukiSUV

Jimny

₹12.59–14.67 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 16.39–16.94 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
EV Mahindra BE 6

MahindraSUV

BE 6

₹18.90–28.49 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EV Mahindra XEV 9e

MahindraSUV

XEV 9e

₹17.85–31.25 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
New Variant Renault Duster

RenaultSUV

Duster

₹10.49–19.69 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.75–29 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Nissan Gravite

NissanMUV/MPV

Gravite

₹5.73–9.20 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.3–19.6 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
New Variant MG Hector

MGSUV

Hector

₹11.99–19.99 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 12.4 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti SuzukiSUV

Victoris

₹10.50–19.99 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.07–28.65 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EV Mahindra XUV400

MahindraSUV

XUV400

₹15.49–17.69 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
MG Astor

MGSUV

Astor

₹9.79–15.50 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 14.82 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Toyota Rumion

ToyotaMUV/MPV

Rumion

₹9.79–14.21 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 20.11–20.51 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
EV Tata Nexon EV

TataSUV

Nexon EV

₹11.63–17.89 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EV Hyundai Creta Electric

HyundaiSUV

Creta Electric

₹14.53–25.22 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
EVFacelift soon Tata Punch EV

TataSUV

Punch EV

₹8.17–12.99 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EV Mahindra XUV 3XO EV

MahindraSUV

XUV 3XO EV

₹13.89–15.46 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
EV Kia Syros EV

KiaSUV

Syros EV

₹13.49–20.00 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
EV Tata Curvv EV

TataSUV

Curvv EV

₹17.19–19.69 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Maruti Suzuki Eeco

Maruti SuzukiMUV/MPV

Eeco

₹5.28–6.46 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.71 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Mahindra Bolero Neo

MahindraSUV

Bolero Neo

₹9.06–10.85 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.2 kmpl Global NCAP* 1 / 5 stars
Mahindra Thar OG

MahindraSUV

Thar OG

₹10.32–18.99 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
Hyundai Venue N Line

HyundaiSUV

Venue N Line

₹10.66–15.67 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

MahindraSUV

Bolero Neo Plus

₹11.46–12.56 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 14 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Tata Sierra

TataSUV

Sierra

₹11.49–21.59 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 15.3 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Mahindra Thar Roxx

MahindraSUV

Thar Roxx

₹12.52–23.53 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 12.4–15.2 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EV Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

Maruti SuzukiSUV

e Vitara

₹13.61–17.46 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Mahindra XUV 7XO

MahindraSUV

XUV 7XO

₹13.99–25.79 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 13 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Mahindra Marazzo

MahindraMPV

Marazzo

₹14.06–16.38 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.3 kmpl Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
Facelift soon Kia Carens Clavis

KiaMUV/MPV

Carens Clavis

₹11.39–21.79 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 15.95–16.66 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

ToyotaSUV

Urban Cruiser Taisor

₹7.43–12.94 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.86–22.79 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

ToyotaSUV

Urban Cruiser Hyryder

₹11.31–20.19 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 19.39–27.97 kmpl Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
Facelift soon Toyota Innova Crysta

ToyotaMUV/MPV

Innova Crysta

₹19.72–26.63 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 15.1 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Facelift soon Nissan Tekton

NissanSUV

Tekton

₹10.49–18.59 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 17.8–19.4 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EV MG ZS EV

MGSUV

ZS EV

₹15.50–18.14 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
EV MG Hector Tomahawk EV

MGSUV

Hector Tomahawk EV

₹16.74–23.50 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
MG Hector Plus

MGSUV

Hector Plus

₹17.29–20.00 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI 12.34 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Citroën Basalt X

CitroënSUV

Basalt X

₹8.55–14.10 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
Facelift soon · Jan Citroën Aircross X

CitroënSUV

Aircross X

₹8.89–14.72 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
EV VinFast VF 6

VinFastSUV

VF 6

₹18.19–20.09 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Jeep Compass

JeepSUV

Compass

₹17.99–30.95 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
EV Tata Sierra EV

TataSUV

Sierra EV

₹18.79–26.49 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
EV Kia Carens Clavis EV

KiaMUV/MPV

Carens Clavis EV

₹18.04–25.00 lakh*

*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims

Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed

The essentials. Side by side.

A clear view of price, claimed petrol economy and the listed crash-test result.

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ModelEx-showroom rangeKmplGlobal NCAP*Boot space
TataNexon₹7.40–14.42 L*17.01–23.235 / 5 stars382 L
HyundaiCreta₹10.91–20.46 L*17.4–21.83 / 5 stars433 L
KiaSeltos₹11.00–22.02 L*17.7–20.75 / 5 stars447 L
TataPunch₹5.75–10.77 L*18.85 / 5 stars366 L
Maruti SuzukiBrezza₹7.40–13.71 L*19.96–21.095 / 5 stars328 L
HyundaiVenue₹8.00–15.83 L*18.5–20.995 / 5 stars375 L
MahindraScorpio N₹13.69–25.49 L*12.15 / 5 stars786 L
HyundaiCreta N Line₹17.83–20.10 L*18Not listed433 L
MahindraScorpio Classic₹13.43–17.48 L*15Not listed460 L
KiaSonet₹7.41–14.47 L*18.3–24.1Not listed385 L
MahindraXUV 3XO₹7.79–15.04 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars364 L
ToyotaInnova Hycross₹19.53–32.95 L*16.13–23.245 / 5 stars300 L
HyundaiExter₹5.81–10.43 L*19.4Not listed391 L
Maruti SuzukiErtiga₹8.90–13.14 L*20.3–20.511 / 5 stars209 L
MahindraBolero₹8.49–9.99 L*16Not listed370 L
Maruti SuzukiGrand Vitara₹10.77–20.22 L*19.2–27.97Not listed373 L
Maruti SuzukiFronx₹6.90–12.03 L*20.01–22.89Not listed308 L
TataHarrier₹13.00–26.11 L*16.85 / 5 stars445 L
TataSafari₹13.40–26.91 L*16.35 / 5 stars420 L
SkodaKylaq₹7.59–13.65 L*19.05–19.685 / 5 stars360 L
MGWindsor EV₹12.36–17.89 L*Not listedNot listed604 L
KiaSyros₹8.42–15.82 L*17.655 / 5 stars390 L
RenaultTriber₹5.81–9.00 L*18.24 / 5 stars84 L
NissanMagnite₹5.69–11.16 L*17.9–19.95 / 5 stars336 L
VolkswagenTaigun₹11.00–19.30 L*18.85–19.985 / 5 stars385 L
TataCurvv₹10.00–19.00 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars500 L
Maruti SuzukiXL6₹11.62–14.68 L*20.27–20.93 / 5 stars209 L
HyundaiAlcazar₹14.51–21.96 L*18.1Not listed180 L
RenaultKiger₹5.81–10.40 L*Not listed4 / 5 stars405 L
HondaElevate₹11.84–18.40 L*15.31–16.61Not listed458 L
SkodaKushaq₹10.69–19.19 L*18.72–19.665 / 5 stars385 L
Maruti SuzukiJimny₹12.59–14.67 L*16.39–16.94Not listed219 L
MahindraBE 6₹18.90–28.49 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars455 L
MahindraXEV 9e₹17.85–31.25 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars663 L
RenaultDuster₹10.49–19.69 L*17.75–295 / 5 stars700 L
NissanGravite₹5.73–9.20 L*19.3–19.6Not listed84 L
MGHector₹11.99–19.99 L*12.4Not listedNot listed
Maruti SuzukiVictoris₹10.50–19.99 L*19.07–28.655 / 5 stars439 L
MahindraXUV400₹15.49–17.69 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars378 L
MGAstor₹9.79–15.50 L*14.82Not listed488 L
ToyotaRumion₹9.79–14.21 L*20.11–20.51Not listed209 L
TataNexon EV₹11.63–17.89 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars350 L
HyundaiCreta Electric₹14.53–25.22 L*Not listedNot listed433 L
TataPunch EV₹8.17–12.99 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars366 L
MahindraXUV 3XO EV₹13.89–15.46 L*Not listedNot listed364 L
KiaSyros EV₹13.49–20.00 L*Not listedNot listedNot listed
TataCurvv EV₹17.19–19.69 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars500 L
Maruti SuzukiEeco₹5.28–6.46 L*19.71Not listedNot listed
MahindraBolero Neo₹9.06–10.85 L*17.21 / 5 stars384 L
MahindraThar OG₹10.32–18.99 L*Not listedNot listedNot listed
HyundaiVenue N Line₹10.66–15.67 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars375 L
MahindraBolero Neo Plus₹11.46–12.56 L*14Not listedNot listed
TataSierra₹11.49–21.59 L*15.35 / 5 stars622 L
MahindraThar Roxx₹12.52–23.53 L*12.4–15.25 / 5 stars447 L
Maruti Suzukie Vitara₹13.61–17.46 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars306 L
MahindraXUV 7XO₹13.99–25.79 L*135 / 5 stars600 L
MahindraMarazzo₹14.06–16.38 L*17.34 / 5 stars190 L
KiaCarens Clavis₹11.39–21.79 L*15.95–16.66Not listed216 L
ToyotaUrban Cruiser Taisor₹7.43–12.94 L*19.86–22.79Not listed308 L
ToyotaUrban Cruiser Hyryder₹11.31–20.19 L*19.39–27.974 / 5 stars265 L
ToyotaInnova Crysta₹19.72–26.63 L*15.1Not listed300 L
NissanTekton₹10.49–18.59 L*17.8–19.45 / 5 stars700 L
MGZS EV₹15.50–18.14 L*Not listedNot listed448 L
MGHector Tomahawk EV₹16.74–23.50 L*Not listedNot listed610 L
MGHector Plus₹17.29–20.00 L*12.34Not listedNot listed
CitroënBasalt X₹8.55–14.10 L*Not listed4 / 5 stars470 L
CitroënAircross X₹8.89–14.72 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars444 L
VinFastVF 6₹18.19–20.09 L*Not listed5 / 5 stars423 L
JeepCompass₹17.99–30.95 L*Not listedNot listedNot listed
TataSierra EV₹18.79–26.49 L*Not listedNot listed622 L
KiaCarens Clavis EV₹18.04–25.00 L*Not listedNot listedNot listed

Starting price is not the whole range. Each model starts below SUV under ₹20 L ex-showroom. The ranges above include higher trims that can cost considerably more, and exclude registration, road tax and insurance.

Read the rating in context. *Global NCAP results refer to the tested variant and protocol, not every trim on sale. "Not listed" means no result has been published for that model, which is not the same as a poor one.

Compare SUVs Under ₹20 Lakh

Three close calls in this budget, and what each one actually comes down to.

NexonSeltos

NexonvsSeltos

Popularity or the listed crash result?

Seltos carries the best listed result here at 5 stars. Check the equipment on the exact variant you are quoted, not the range.

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EecoMagnite

EecovsMagnite

Two different ways to start small.

₹5.28 lakh against ₹5.69 lakh ex-showroom. Weigh the gap against seating comfort and your city's on-road quote.

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DusterCreta

DustervsCreta

Running cost, or the rest of the package?

Duster claims the highest figure on this list at 29.0 kmpl ARAI. Compare that against what Creta gives you for the money.

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Ownership / Fuel cost

What does a year of driving look like?

This illustration uses 12,000 km a year, petrol at ₹102.12 per litre, and real-world efficiency at 80% of the claimed figure. Change either to match how you drive.

XUV 3XO, Windsor EV, Curvv are omitted because mileage data is unavailable in this source.

ModelEst. kmpl₹ / kmFuel / year
Duster~23.2₹4.40₹52,821
Victoris~22.9₹4.46₹53,466
Grand Vitara~22.4₹4.56₹54,766
Urban Cruiser Hyryder~22.4₹4.56₹54,766
Sonet~19.3₹5.30₹63,560
Innova Hycross~18.6₹5.49₹65,912
Nexon~18.6₹5.50₹65,941
Fronx~18.3₹5.58₹66,920

Illustrative estimates only. Fuel costs exclude insurance, tax, finance, servicing and repairs.

SUVs Under ₹20 Lakh FAQs

The questions buyers ask most about this list, answered from current on-sale data.

Which is the most popular SUV under ₹20 lakh in India?

The Tata Nexon is among the best-selling SUVs under ₹20 lakh, valued for its running cost, features and service network. Other strong sellers in this list are Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

Which is the cheapest SUV under ₹20 lakh?

The Maruti Suzuki Eeco is the most affordable, starting at ₹5.28 lakh ex-showroom. On-road price is higher: registration, road tax and insurance typically add 10–15% depending on your state.

Which SUV under ₹20 lakh gives the best mileage?

The Renault Duster claims the highest ARAI figure at 29 kmpl, followed by the Maruti Suzuki Victoris at 28.65 kmpl. These are certified test figures, and real-world mileage is usually lower.

Which is the safest SUV under ₹20 lakh?

The Tata Nexon, Kia Seltos and Tata Punch carry the best crash-test result here: 5 stars, though under different programmes (Bharat NCAP, Global NCAP), and results are not directly comparable across them. Check the variant you pick, as airbag count and ESC can differ by trim.

Are there any CNG SUVs under ₹20 lakh?

Yes. Tata Nexon, Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Brezza offer a factory CNG option, 19 models in all. Factory-fitted CNG keeps the warranty intact and costs noticeably less per kilometre than petrol, though boot space shrinks because of the cylinder.

Which SUVs under ₹20 lakh are available with an automatic gearbox?

Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are offered with an automatic, and most others here too, usually an AMT at this end of the market, which is cheaper than a CVT or torque converter but shifts more slowly.

What is the on-road price of an SUV under ₹20 lakh?

On-road price is the ex-showroom price plus RTO registration, road tax, insurance and any handling charge, which adds roughly 10–15% and varies by state. Tap any price in the table above to switch it to your city, or see the full break-up on the Tata Nexon page.

Which SUV under ₹20 lakh has the most boot space?

The Mahindra Scorpio N leads with 786 litres, ahead of the Nissan Tekton at 700 litres.

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