Looking for an affordable automatic SUV without stretching your budget beyond ₹10 lakh? The Indian market offers plenty of feature-rich, stylish, and efficient options.
Here’s a detailed look at the best picks across brands.
5. Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Starting Price: Rs 8.95 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is mechanically identical to the Toyota Taisor, powered by a 90hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with a 5-speed AMT. It has two trims under Rs 10 lakh – Delta and Delta+. Compared to the Toyota Taisor, the Fronx is nearly Rs 40,000 cheaper, though Toyota offers a longer standard warranty. Higher trims also feature a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol with a 6-speed torque converter, but those go beyond this budget.
4. Hyundai Exter
Starting Price: Rs 8.39 lakh
The Hyundai Exter, powered by an 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine with a 5-speed AMT, is compact yet loaded with features. Almost the entire AMT lineup falls under Rs 10 lakh, except the top SX Connect. Notable features in SX(O) include 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, six airbags, sunroof, LED headlamps, paddle shifters, and wireless charging. Claimed efficiency is 19.2 kpl.
3. Tata Punch
Starting Price: Rs 7.77 lakh
The Tata Punch uses an 86hp, 1.2-litre petrol with a 5-speed AMT, starting at a very competitive price. Most trims fall within Rs 10 lakh, except the fully-loaded Creative+ S. Top trims pack in 10.25-inch touchscreen, sunroof, wireless charging, 16-inch alloys, and automatic headlamps, though safety is limited to just two airbags. Claimed efficiency is 18.82 kpl.
2. Renault Kiger
Starting Price: Rs 6.95 lakh
The Renault Kiger stands out for offering two automatic options under Rs 10 lakh – a 72hp, 1.0 petrol with 5-speed AMT and a 100hp, 1.0 turbo-petrol with CVT. The CVT is smoother and better suited for city driving. With a roomy cabin, claimed efficiency of 19.03 kpl (AMT) and 18.24 kpl (CVT), plus features like 360-degree camera, wireless charging, LED headlamps, six airbags, and ambient lighting, it’s a solid pick.
1. Nissan Magnite
Starting Price: Rs 6.17 lakh
The Nissan Magnite is currently the cheapest automatic SUV in India, undercutting even the Kiger. It shares engines with the Renault Kiger but has more budget-friendly pricing and wider trim choices under Rs 10 lakh, including turbo CVTs. It’s also the most affordable CVT-equipped car in India, with a special Kuro Edition offering a sporty all-black design. Claimed efficiency figures are similar to the Kiger.
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The Nissan Magnite continues to be the most affordable option. However, each of these SUV offer something unique such as Hyundai Exter offering plenty of tech, whereas Maruti Suzuki Fronx offers style and strong service network.