5 SUVs Under Rs 15 Lakh to Consider Buying This Diwali

Diwali is often considered an ideal time to bring home a new car, with many buyers looking for an upgrade during the festive season. For those planning to buy an SUV without stretching their budget too much, the Indian market offers several options priced under Rs 15 lakh. From compact SUVs with modern features and fuel-efficient engines to feature-loaded models with spacious cabins, buyers have plenty of choices. Here are five SUVs under Rs 15 lakh worth considering this Diwali.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the facelifted Brezza at an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 7.40 lakh. The updated SUV gets minor exterior and feature changes, along with a more powerful turbo-petrol engine option. CNG buyers also benefit from an underbody dual-cylinder setup.

The new Brezza is available in four broad variants: LXI, VXI, ZXI and ZXI+. Engine options include the familiar 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with manual and automatic gearbox options, along with a new 1-litre turbo-petrol engine previously seen in the Fronx.

In terms of features, the updated Brezza gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 64-colour ambient lighting, ventilated front seats and an air purifier. Other features include an auto-dimming IRVM, a 6-speaker ARKAMYS sound system, automatic climate control, a head-up display and connected car technology.

The newly launched Hyundai Bayon is another SUV buyers can consider this Diwali. Hyundai introduced the Bayon in India on October 26, 2026, at an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 9,99,900. The SUV is offered in seven trims: HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10.

Powering the Bayon is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 115 PS and 143.8 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while buyers looking for an automatic can opt for Hyundai's Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT), available from the HX5 variant.

Select variants also offer a dual-tone exterior colour option at an additional cost.

The Mahindra Thar OG is another option in this price bracket, with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 10.32 lakh. The lifestyle SUV continues to offer three engine options, including 1.5-litre and 2.2-litre diesel engines, along with a 2-litre turbo-petrol unit.

The two larger engines are also available with an optional four-wheel-drive (4WD) system, making the Thar suitable for buyers looking for off-road capabilities.

In terms of features, the SUV gets cruise control, manual air conditioning, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a height-adjustable driver's seat and power-adjustable ORVMs. Other features include a six-speaker sound system with four speakers and two tweeters, along with a manual day/night IRVM.

The Hyundai Creta starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs 10,90,700 and offers multiple engine and transmission combinations. The SUV is available with three 1.5-litre engine options, including a naturally aspirated petrol producing 115 PS, a diesel engine delivering 116 PS and a turbo-petrol unit generating 160 PS.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, an IVT (CVT), a 6-speed torque converter automatic and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT), depending on the engine and variant.

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The Creta also gets a long list of features, including dual 10.25-inch displays, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, an 8-way powered driver's seat and dual-zone climate control. Other highlights include a Bose 8-speaker audio system, Bluelink connected car technology, a built-in dashcam, wireless phone charging, USB Type-C ports and ambient lighting.

Honda recently launched the facelifted Elevate at an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 11.80 lakh. This marks the first major update to the midsize SUV since its introduction in 2023. The facelift brings exterior and interior design changes, along with additional features. The updated Elevate is available in five core trims: SV, V, VX, ZX and ZX+. The ZX+ is a new addition to the lineup and is also available in a Black Edition.

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Under the hood, the SUV continues with the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, which produces 121 hp and 145 Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual gearbox and a CVT automatic. Honda claims a fuel efficiency of 15.31 kmpl for the manual version and 16.61 kmpl for the CVT. However, the facelifted Elevate continues to miss out on the strong-hybrid powertrain available with the Honda City.