Best SUVs Under ₹30 Lakh in India (2026)

The Tata Nexon is among the best-selling SUVs under ₹30 lakh, valued for its running cost, features and service network. Other strong sellers in this list are Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Kia Sorento leads with 813 litres, ahead of the Mahindra Scorpio N at 786 litres.