5 Most Value For Money SUVs Under Rs 10 Lakh: Which One Is Your Top Pick?

Are you looking to buy a new budget SUV in India, which is priced under Rs 10 lakh? There are a plethora of choices in the Indian market but if you are looking for an SUV which offers the best value for your money then check out our top 5 picks of 2025.

The Skoda Kylaq has a starting price of Rs 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered with a single 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged TSI petrol engine delivering 113.42 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. The Kylaq focuses on a simpler powertrain lineup and may appeal to those who prefer a solid German car with a turbocharged petrol engine in a compact form.

Maruti Suzuki offers the Brezza with a starting price of Rs 8.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with a 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 101.64 bhp and 136.8 Nm of torque. While the Brezza does not offer turbo petrol or diesel engine options, it continues to draw buyers looking for a straightforward NA petrol SUV with a wide service network.

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The Kia Syros is priced from Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes with two engine options. The first is a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 118.34 bhp and 172 Nm of torque. The second is a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine with an output of 114.41 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. Positioned just under the Rs 10 lakh mark, the Syros caters to buyers looking for a feature rich SUV that is offered in both petrol and diesel options.

The Mahindra XUV 3XO enters the list with a starting price tag of Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with three engine options. The first is a 1.2L turbo petrol engine producing 108.49 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. The second is a more powerful 1.2L turbo petrol variant with an output of 128.22 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The third is a 1.5L diesel engine developing 115.32 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. The 3XO’s engine lineup gives buyers a wide range of choices, including high-output petrol and diesel options. It is also laden with many segment first features.

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The Tata Nexon is also priced from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with two engine options - 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine which generates 118.35 bhp and 170 Nm of torque and the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine which delivers 113.31 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. With both petrol and diesel powertrains under the Rs 10 lakh mark, the Nexon continues to remain relevant for buyers seeking a diesel SUV in a budget-friendly package with top-notch safety ratings.