Top 20 Cars Under 25 Lakh in India to buy This Diwali

Hyundai Creta

Price Starts at ₹ 11 L

Launched Date

Jul 21, 2015

Variants

21 Petrol

15 Diesel

If there's one thing that Hyundai is adept at, it is playing to its strengths of offering a car which is rich in features. The Creta is no different! With many class-leading features, it is a car that is comfortable, practical and offers a decent drive experience.

Mahindra XUV700

Price Starts at ₹ 13.99 L

Launched Date

Aug 14, 2021

Variants

28 Petrol

35 Diesel

A new SUV from Mahindra always grabs a lot of attention. The XUV700 marks Mahindra's entry into the connected car world and it brings in a host of changes when it comes to vehicle development. It might not be the best looking of the lot especially when you compare it to cars like the Alcazar or the Tata Safari, but the pricing sure makes it an attractive proposition. It certainly holds the potential to blow its competition out of water.

Honda City

Price Starts at ₹ 12.08 L

Launched Date

Jan 01, 1998

Variants

9 Petrol

"A premium, well loaded, and well designed car – fitting of the City nameplate. There are bits we could have been happier with, but there's plenty here to excite the segment. And the die-hard Honda City fan. "

MG ZS EV

Price Starts at ₹ 18.98 L

Launched Date

Jan 23, 2020

Variants

7 Electric

Well! MG Motor India has done a good job for a mid-life update on the MG ZS EV, making it more modern and desirable. It comes as a sportier and more upmarket model even more so with the way the cabin has been put together and now claims its EV status more handsomely with the way it looks. Having said that, it still is priced on the higher side of the compact SUV segment with ex-showroom prices starting at ₹ 21.99 lakh for the base Excite segment.

Volkswagen Taigun

Price Starts at ₹ 11.7 L

Launched Date

Sep 23, 2021

Variants

20 Petrol

The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in only one, fully loaded, Elegance variant, which was launched at an introductory price of ₹ 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). In comparison, the top-end petrol variant of the Jeep Compass is ₹ 5.65 lakh cheaper, whereas the Tucson is nearly ₹ 7.60 lakh less expensive. On the other hand, the diesel-only C5 AirCross is about 80,000 more expensive than the Tiguan. However, none of those models come with an all-wheel-drive system.

Hyundai Verna

Price Starts at ₹ 11 L

Launched Date

Jan 01, 2006

Variants

14 Petrol

The Verna is reloaded and back. Is there enough here to impress? Yes. Don't get us wrong there could have been more - if you want to be greedy! But for the most part. The car remains one of the most modern, relevant, connected offerings with a huge array of variants to fit many budgets. And a lot of the equipment is standard across variants. The Toyota Yaris has failed to make a dent in this segment, though has its merits.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Price Starts at ₹ 19.13 L

Launched Date

May 01, 2016

Variants

13 Diesel

The Toyota Innova Crysta is one of the best MPVs in the country offering space, comfort and great fuel efficiency, not to forget, the low maintenance cost. The Innova Crysta however is pricey and tops out at close to Rs. 25 lakh, which puts it in the Midsize SUV territory. If you have the money, it’s worth the buy because it lasts you for decades

Tata Harrier

Price Starts at ₹ 16.19 L

Launched Date

Jan 23, 2019

Variants

25 Diesel

While the Tata Harrier is quite a capable SUV, compared to its current rivals, it doesn’t seem to offer enough value. Yes, with the BS6 update you now get a panoramic sunroof, 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat and auto-dimming rearview mirror, but right now, it might feel too little, too late.

Jeep Compass

Price Starts at ₹ 20.69 L

Launched Date

Jul 31, 2017

Variants

12 Diesel

The all-new Compass comes with a larger 8.4-inch UConnect Infotainment screen, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, plush leather interiors, an 8-way powered seat for the driver. The new Compass is agile, engaging, spirited and rather fun. It’s also surprisingly nimble and capable off-road. If priced nearly as attractively in India as it is in here in America, well then lets just go ahead and congratulate FCA India right now!

Kia Seltos

Price Starts at ₹ 10.9 L

Launched Date

Aug 22, 2019

Variants

16 Petrol

15 Diesel

The Kia Seltos is bold, stylish, feature-packed and comes with several segment first offerings. Priced between ₹ 9.95 lakh to ₹ 17.85 lakh (ex-showroom, India) the Seltos compact SUV is certainly a premium yet strong value for money product. Moreover, it also comes with a range of smart, connected features. Overall, it does make a strong case for itself as a strong contender in the compact SUV space.

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Price Starts at ₹ 13.6 L

Launched Date

Jun 27, 2022

Variants

13 Petrol

22 Diesel

This is a massively improved car. It takes many leaps forward. It is a car that will impress most people, because of its sheer level of refinement. The Scorpio is a winner and for sure - get ready for long waiting periods on this one too.

Volkswagen Virtus

Price Starts at ₹ 10.89 L

Launched Date

Jun 09, 2022

Variants

15 Petrol

The compact sedan segment in India is undergoing an influx of fresher models with the Skoda Slavia and the hybrid version of the Honda City taking the fight straight to Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Hyundai Verna Volkswagen now has brought in the replacement to the VW Vento and yes it looks gorgeous. With a car like the Virtus, that is high on looks, features and two powerful petrol engines, Volkswagen might just hit it out of the park with the pricing.

Skoda Kushaq

Price Starts at ₹ 10.89 L

Launched Date

Jun 28, 2021

Variants

11 Petrol

The Kushaq certainly has what it takes to lure customers and with a 4 year and 1 lakh kilometres warranty, and flexible maintenance packages, Skoda has most of the ground covered. The Kushaq then, ticks most of the boxes and while it might not disrupt the segment, it will dent the sales of some of its competitors

Hyundai Alcazar

Price Starts at ₹ 14.99 L

Launched Date

Jun 18, 2021

Variants

14 Petrol

14 Diesel

The Alcazar has what it takes to rule the segment with all the tech, features and practicality it comes with. And the Diesel engine which has worked wonders for Creta handles the load of this bigger SUV well while remaining frugal enough.

Tata Safari

Price Starts at ₹ 15.49 L

Launched Date

Jan 01, 1998

Variants

29 Diesel

Like many Tata models the Safari also gets drive modes so you have City, Eco and Sport and yes there is perceptible difference between City and Sport for sure. But there is also a terrain response system a la Land Rover. Rough Road mode, Wet mode and then back to the default City drive mode.

MG Hector

Price Starts at ₹ 13.99 L

Launched Date

Jun 27, 2019

Variants

26 Petrol

12 Diesel

The MG Hector definitely offers more than what we had expected of it. It is rich on features, has decent engine options and offers likeable performance too. Plus, the quality is good too. The big USP is the connectivity technology that it offers and while the excitement may wear off after some time. The MG Hector features in the consideration set when customers set out to make a purchase in this segment.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Price Starts at ₹ 10.99 L

Launched Date

Sep 15, 2022

Variants

10 Hybrid

2 Petrol+CNG

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is quite a revelation because it brings to the table technologies, which the company had not introduced in the country before. With an all hybrid avatar and even an AWD system, the Grand Vitara covers all basis and gives the consumers the power of choice.

Skoda Slavia

Price Starts at ₹ 10.69 L

Launched Date

Feb 28, 2022

Variants

9 Petrol

The Slavia 1.5 is going up against the likes of Honda City, Hyundai Verna and the soon to be launched VW Virtus in the market. And looking at the prices of the Style trim of the 1.0 liter model that ranges from Rs 13.59 lakh to 15.39 lakh, the 1.5 litre Slavia could start around ₹ 14.5 lakh, ex-showroom. That could make it the most expensive offering in the segment, but as we've seen with some recent cars, that strategy has worked well for Skoda.

Maruti Suzuki XL6

Price Starts at ₹ 11.61 L

Launched Date

Aug 21, 2019

Variants

6 Petrol

1 Petrol+CNG

The XL6 is a welcome addition to the Maruti Suzuki family. Could it have been better? Yes. But it is still a car I see plenty of families and individuals adopting. The pricing is fairly attractive sitting just a bit higher than the Ertiga's but with a good chunk of equipment as standard. It may not be as big as the Innova, and perhaps remains a tad lower on premiumness. But its ride quality and feature list, plus its styling and pricing will get people in to check out Nexa's first 3-row car.

Tata Nexon EV

Price Starts at ₹ 13.99 L

Launched Date

Jan 28, 2020

Variants

15 Electric

The electric game is a gamble of sorts then in India atleast and with the Nexon EV Tata Motors might not have won the jackpot, but it certainly has some good cards to dent the winnings of players who are already in the game.