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5 Best 'Paisa Vasool' Turbo Petrol Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh
The sub-4 meter SUV segment has been growing by leaps and bounds as customer preferences have gone from wanting a sedan for luxury to wanting an SUV-like stance at a budget price equipped with modern-day features.
Updated May 22, 2025, 09:35 PM IST
5 Best 'Paisa Vasool' Turbo Petrol Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh
As sub-compact SUVs continue to be one of the best-selling segments across the country, it clearly has been one of the best value-for-money propositions when it comes to customers. Not only do they get an SUV-like stance but are seated higher than sedans, hatchbacks and crossovers. In addition to that, the sub-compact SUVs are equipped with features including panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control and cruise control, among others. Here are 5 best ‘paisa vasool’ turbo petrol cars you can buy under Rs 10 lakh:
Kia Syros
The newly-launched premium offering in the sub-4 meter segment from South Korean automaker Kia, the Syros has been a breath of fresh air bringing in segment-first features including rear ventilated seats, rear seat recline and slide as well as a panoramic sunroof. In addition to that, the Kia Syros is powered by a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and a 1.5L diesel engine producing 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is priced at Rs 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom)
Mahindra XUV 3XO
The XUV 3XO, the sub-compact SUV from the house of Mahindra is the successor to the XUV 300. The sub-compact SUV is powered by three different engine options: a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine producing 110 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission, a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 115 bhp and 300 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-spped manual and a 6-speed AMT transmission, and a 1.2L T-GDi turbo petrol engine producing 128.73 bhp and 230 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 7.99 lakh.
Skoda Kylaq
The Skoda Kylaq is the first sub-4 meter SUV the Czech automaker has launched in India. The Volkswagen-owned entity has blown its competition away with its performance. The Skoda Kylaq is powered by a 1.0L TSI turbocharged petrol engine producing 113.43 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic (AT) transmission. Keep in mind, this is the same engine that the Czech automaker uses in the Skoda Slavia and Skoda Kushaq. It is priced at Rs 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue is a value-for-money proposition for many buyers considering it is the most affordable sub-4 meter SUV on the list priced at Rs 7.94 lakh (ex-showroom) when it comes to its non-turbo variant. However, the turbo petrol variant of the Hyundai Venue is powered by a 1.0L turbo petrol engine churning out 118.3 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DCT dual clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission. The Hyundai Venue has Level 1 ADAS, automatic climate control and single-pane sunroof, among other features just to list a few. It is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
Tata Nexon
The sub-4 meter SUV from Tata’s portfolio, the Nexon continues to be one of the best-selling car from the company. The Tata Nexon is powered by two different engine options: a 1.2L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine which produces 118.35 bhp and 170 Nm of torque and a 1.5L diesel engine producing 113.42 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. It is priced at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
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