Top 5 Car Under 15 Lakh in India
Number 5: Mahindra Scorpio N
In August 2023, Mahindra teased a new pickup idea, rumoured to be based on the Scorpio N. The SUV is available in four different models: Z2, Z4, Z6, and Z8.
Deep Forest, Everest White, Napoli Black, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage, Royal Gold, and Grand Canyon are the seven colours available from Mahindra. It comes with two engine options: a 2.2-litre diesel engine that produces 132PS/300Nm or 175PS/up to 400Nm depending on the model, and a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 203PS/up to 380Nm.
ARAI Mileage |
22.61 km/l |
Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Transmission Type |
Manual/Automatic |
Seating Capacity |
4 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
37.0 |
The Mahindra SUV has an 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, front and rear cameras as well as wireless phone charging. In addition, the SUV has a 6-way power driver seat, a single pane sunroof and a semi-digital instrument cluster. It has up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system and electronic stability control.
Price: Starts at 13.05 Lakhs INR
Number 4: Hyundai Verna
Even Hyundai’s entry-level vehicles, the Grand i10 NIOS and Aura, come standard with four airbags, demonstrating the company’s priority on passenger safety. The 2017 Hyundai Verna is one of the few cars under Rs 20 lakh that includes six airbags as standard.
ARAI Mileage |
20.6 km/l |
Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Transmission Type |
Manual/Automatic |
Seating Capacity |
5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
45.0 |
The 2023 Verna is equipped with a dual integrated screen arrangement (a 10.25-inch touchscreen entertainment system and a digitised driver’s display as standard). It also boasts a Bose sound system with eight speakers, switchable infotainment and air conditioning controls, 64-colour ambient lighting, a single-pane sunroof, an air purifier, and ventilated and heated front seats.
Hyundai includes six airbags as standard, as well as ISOFIX child seat anchorages and ABS with EBD. Electronic stability control (ESC), front parking sensors, all-wheel disc brakes, and a tyre-pressure monitoring system are standard on higher-end versions. It also features frontal collision warning, blind-spot recognition, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Price: Starts at 10.96 Lakhs INR
Number 3: Mahindra Bolero
The Bolero will now cost up to Rs 31,000 more in August 2023 than it did previously. In related news, the Bolero may receive a new basic model.
A 1.5-liter diesel engine with 75PS and 210Nm and a five-speed manual transmission power the vehicle. The Bolero has a digital instrument panel, manual air conditioning, a Bluetooth-enabled audio system with AUX and USB inputs, power windows, and power steering.
ARAI Mileage |
16.0 km/l |
Fuel Type |
Diesel |
Transmission Type |
Manual |
Seating Capacity |
7 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
60.0 |
It includes two front airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and sensors for parking in reverse.
Subcompact SUVs such as the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Venue compete with the Mahindra Bolero. Given its low price, the Renault Triber can potentially be viewed as an alternative to a seven-seater. The redesigned Bolero should be on the market by 2024.
Price: Starts at 10 Lakhs INR
Number 2: Mahindra XUV 700
In 2023, the Mahindra XUV 700 will have delivered one lakh units. The XUV 700 is priced between Rs 14.01 lakh to Rs 26.18 lakh by Mahindra.
It is available in two basic configurations: MX and AX. The AX trim is defined further through three broad variants: AX3, AX5, and AX7. Everest White, Midnight Black, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage, and Electric Blue are the five colours offered for the Mahindra SUV.
ARAI Mileage |
17.19 km/l |
Fuel Type |
Diesel |
Transmission Type |
Automatic |
Seating Capacity |
7 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
60.0 |
Mahindra XUV 700 comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 6-way powered driver seat, and up to 12 speakers. There’s also a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and Alexa integration.
It comes standard with up to seven airbags, ABS with EBD, an electronic stability program (ESP), and ISOFIX anchors. The top tier model also has advanced driver-assistance systems such as automated emergency braking, lane-keeping aid and adaptive cruise control. There is also a tyre pressure monitoring system and a 360-degree camera.
Price: Starts at 14.01 Lakhs INR
Number 1: Mahindra Thar
Mahindra offers the Thar in six different colours: Everest White, Blazing Bronze, Aquamarine, Red Rage, Napoli Black, and Galaxy Grey.
The Thar comes with a 7-inch tablet navigation system that works with both Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The SUV also has speed control, halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), a manual AC, and buttons on the steering wheel. Mahindra has also added a floor that can be cleaned and roof pieces that can be taken off. On the safety side, it has dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, hill descent control, traction control, back parking sensors, and a seat belt reminder for both the driver and front passenger.
ARAI Mileage |
9 km/l |
Fuel Type |
Diesel |
Transmission Type |
Manual/Automatic |
Seating Capacity |
4 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
57.0 |
The Force Gurkha and the Maruti Suzuki Jimny are the Mahindra Thar’s rivals. It also competes with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Hyryder, and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, which are all monocoque small SUVs with similar prices.
Mahindra has confirmed that the 5-door Mahindra Thar will not be shown off in 2023.
Price: Starts at 10.54 Lakhs INR
Conclusion
In India in August 2023, cars that cost less than 15 lakh offer a variety of options that balance speed, features, and price to suit a wide range of tastes. This collection shines a light on the top five options in this price range and highlights their unique features and benefits.
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