Best SUVs under 15 lakhs: In India, the SUV market not only contributes significantly to automakers’ sales figures but also competes fiercely with sedans. This is mostly because of the increased road presence offered by these vehicles. Due to their size, SUVs typically offer greater space and are highly practical compared to other body types.
These are several SUVs you might want to think about purchasing in India for under 15 lakh if you’re intending to buy one.
Best SUVs under 15 lakhs
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Torque | 122Nm@4400-4800rpm |
| Rear AC Ducts | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Max Power | 91.18bhp@5500rpm |
| Engine Displ. | 1490 cc |
Toyota and Maruti Suzuki also collaborated on the development of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. The Grand Vitara’s chassis is shared by this SUV. It is available with both mild and powerful hybrid powertrains. The starting price for mild hybrids is 10.48 lakh, while the starting price for strong hybrids is 19.49 lakh. The two costs are ex-showroom.
Kia Seltos
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Torque | 250nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Rear AC Ducts | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Max Power | 113.43bhp@4000rpm |
| Engine Displ. | 1493 cc |
A mid-size SUV called the Kia Seltos is what helped Kia gain traction in India. It competes with the Hyundai Creta and is among the SUVs with the most features available for purchase. The Seltos are priced starting at 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra Thar
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Max Torque | 320nm@1500-3000rpm |
| Rear AC Ducts | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Max Power | 150bhp@5000rpm |
| Engine Displ. | 2184 cc |
The Thar’s more economical RWD variant was just introduced by the carmaker. The prices now start at Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Creta
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Torque | 250nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Rear AC Ducts | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Max Power | 113.45bhp@4000rpm |
| Engine Displ. | 1493 cc |
There is no need to introduce the Hyundai Creta, an SUV that dominates its market in India. Starting at 10.64 lakh, the Creta is priced (ex-showroom).
