Best SUV Cars Below 10 Lakh 2021 - Kia Sonet to Hyundai Venue

by Vivaan Khatri | 27/04/2021
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Check out the best SUV Cars below 10 lakh 2021, from Kia Sonet to Hyundai Venue. You can get the full prices and details of these models.

The SUV segment is now the most active and crowded space in the car market. The increasing competition has helped to boost the dynamic within this space. As the result, the car manufacturers put more effort to forge appealing and high-quality SUV offerings. The best part is that the prices of SUVs also get more and more affordable. With a budget of only 10 lakh, there are a variety of options for you to pick up from. IndianAuto will give you a list of the best SUV cars below 10 lakh 2021.

Kia Sonet

Price: Rs 6.79 lakh – Rs 13.19 lakh

With a budget of 10 lakh, you will find many value-for-money options in the sub-four-meter segment. Kia Sonet is among the newest models to enter the sub-four-meter SUV space. Launched in September last year, the Kia Sonet is available with various powertrain options, just like the predecessor – Kia Seltos.

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The engine options of the Kia Sonet includes a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol, a 1.2-litre petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel unit. The first two petrol units can provide a power output of 120PS/172Nm, and 83PS/115Nm, respectively. The 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine is offered with a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. The larger petrol unit is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The diesel unit comes with two states of tunes, depending on the gearbox option. The 6-speed manual-diesel combination is good for 100PS and 240Nm while the AMT-diesel can generate 115PS and 250Nm.

Apart from a wide range of powertrain options, Kia Sonet also gets various smart and advanced car functions, for example, a UVO connectivity system, a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, air purifier, sunroof and wireless charging.

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Hyundai Venue

Price: Rs 6.86 lakh – Rs 11.66 lakh

The next model in our list of best SUV cars below 10 lakh 2021 is the Hyundai Venue, which is obviously among the most worth-considering options in the sub-compact SUV segment. It is also one of the appealing SUV cars below 10 lakh in 2021. Hyundai Venue is priced from Rs 6.86 lakh. The top-spec model can cost up to Rs 11.66 lakh. With 10 lakh, you can afford various variants on the Venue’s range starting from the base variant to mid-range models.

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Similar to the Kia Sonet, the Hyundai Venue also offers various powertrain options. Moreover, the engine options on the Venue are the same units provided on the Sonet. However, the gearbox options are slightly different. The 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol is mated to either a 6-speed MT or 7-speed DCT. The 6-speed iMT option is on offer on the Venue line-up. The diesel engine comes with 6-speed MT only.

Maruti Brezza

Price: Rs 7.39 lakh – Rs 11.20 lakh

 SUV under 10 lakh Maruti Brezza

The best-selling subcompact SUV is available with a 1.5-litre petrol unit that makes 105 PS and 138 Nm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission option and a 4-speed AT gearbox. With 10 lakh, you can afford all variants with a manual gearbox and the lowest-price AT variant of the Brezza.

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Tata Nexon

Price: Rs 7.09 lakh – Rs 12.79 lakh

Yet another popular car in our list of best SUV cars below 10 lakh 2021 is the Nexon. It must be noted here that Tata Motors has seen an unexpected growth in popularity this year thanks to their rigorous attempt to improve their offering. One of the best-selling models on Tata’s line-up is the Tata Nexon. At launch, Tata Nexon struggled to stand out. However, after times, the SUV proves itself and gains well-deserved commercial success.

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Tata is offering a wide range of variant options for the Tata Nexon. Under the hood, there will be either a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol unit or a 1.5-litre diesel engine. These engines are good for 120PS/170Nm and 110PS/260Nm. Both of them comes with two gearbox options - a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed AMT.

Mahindra XUV300

Price: Rs 7.95 lakh – Rs 12.70 lakh

Next on the list of the best SUV cars under 10 lakh in India 2021 is the sub-compact SUV from Mahindra – the XUV300. The XUV300 has been on sale for a while now. This SUV is able to thrive in the competitive segment of compact SUV thanks to its high practicality and well-loaded feature list and driving dynamics.   

Mahindra XUV300 is available with two engines, a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. These engines are capable of making 110PS/200Nm and 117PS/300Nm, respectively. The transmission options for both the engines are similar, including a 6-speed MT and 6-speed AMT.

Nissan Magnite

Price: Rs 5.49 lakh – Rs 9.89 lakh

Nissan Magnite is among the newest cars to enter the SUV segment and even among the freshest cars on our list of best SUV cars below 10 lakh 2021. The selling point of the Nissan Magnite is its affordable pricing. The entire range of this sub-four-meter SUV is priced under 10 lakh. It means that you can buy the fully-loaded and most expensive model of the Magnite for under 10 lakh.

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Launched just recently, the Magnite is fitted with various modern and up-to-date features and technologies, for example, sunroof, cruise controls, touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, rain-sensing wipers, automatic AC, and other connectivity functions. There are two engine options, a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (110PS/200Nm) and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (117PS/300Nm). These engines are mated to either a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AMT gearbox.

Renault Kiger

Price: Rs 5.45 lakh – Rs 9.72 lakh

Renault Kiger is the latest model to launch into the sub-four-meter segment. Priced from Rs 5.45 lakh, Renault’s latest model is also the cheapest cars in the entire SUV segment. The top-spec model of the Renault Kiger is only slightly cheaper than the top-ranking Nissan Magnite variant.

SUVs under 10 lakh Renault Kiger

For less than 10 lakh, you can drive home even the most expensive trim of the Kiger. That means that you will be able to enjoy the comfort of various advanced and premium features at an attractive price. Top-spec Renault Kiger is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, wireless charging, LED headlamps, push-button start-stop, auto climate control, and a PM 2.5 air filter.

Being the sibling of the Nissan Magnite, the Renault Kiger gets a similar petrol unit which is the 1.2-litre turbo petrol version. In addition, there is also a 1.0-litre turbo petrol unit on offer. This engine is strong enough to put out 100 PS and 160 Nm. A 5-speed manual gearbox is available as standard. While the former gets an optional 5-speed AMT gearbox, the latter is offered with a 5-speed CVT.

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Mahindra Bolero

Price: Rs 8.17 lakh – Rs 9.14 lakh

Mahindra Bolero is another best-selling model from the homegrown car brand. This model is positioned below the Mahindra XUV300 with more affordable pricing. Compared to the premium XUV300, the Bolero is more frugal and cost-effective. That being said, it is still a highly practical and value-for-money offering in the segment. It is also one of the few SUV cars to be priced entirely under 10 lakhs.

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In terms of features, Mahindra Bolero is not as well-equipped as other SUVs in the segment. The SUV is available with only the basics like a audio system with AUX and USB, Bluetooth connectivity, power steering. Under the hood, Mahindra Bolero derives power solely from a 1.5-litre diesel unit that makes 75 PS and 210 Nm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

Hyundai Creta

Price Rs 9.99 lakh – Rs 17.53 lakh

Hyundai Creta is currently the best-selling model in the SUV market of the country. No wonder, then, that it's on our list of best SUV cars below 10 lakh 2021. The dominance of the Hyundai Creta is almost unchallenged. Over the years, even though there are many newer and better-equipped models to enter the market, the Hyundai Creta, with its high quality and premium offering, still remains the number one in the segment.

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Last year, Hyundai has launched the new-gen version of the Hyundai Creta. Besides the cosmetic updates, the new-gen Hyundai Creta also gets new powertrain options. There are three engines, including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol (115PS/144Nm), a 1.5-litre diesel (115PS/250Nm), and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol (140PS/242Nm). The 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines get a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. The diesel unit is available with a CVT as an optional gearbox while the turbo-petrol is paired to a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic) as an option.

The only downside of the Hyundai Creta is that with 10 lakh, you can only afford the base variant of the Hyundai Creta. The standard model of the Creta is now priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Moreover, the base variant only also comes with limited features. With the same amount of money, you can get better-equipped models from the lower segment.

Kia Seltos

Price: Rs 9.89 lakh – Rs 17.45 lakh

The last name on this list is Kia Seltos. Launched as the first product of Kia in our market, the Kia Seltos has become a runaway success for Kia Motor.

SUV under 10 lakh Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos has shared many things in common with its cousin – the Hyundai Creta. Under the hood, the Seltos is offered with the same engines that are available on the Creta. The power output is also the same. However, the transmission options will be slightly different. For example, the Kia Seltos gets a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. The 1.5-litre diesel engine’s automatic option is a 6-speed torque convertor while the 1.5-litre unit can get either a CVT or a DCT gearbox. The turbo petrol unit is available with either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DCT.

So, which of the models in our list of best SUV cars below 10 lakh 2021 do you like the most? 

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