There is always a demand for affordable vehicles in the Indian car market! This is the reason why SUVs like Tata Punch, Maruti Brezza and Mahindra XUV 3XO have emerged as the best selling cars for their companies. Looking at this trend, the country’s popular automakers are preparing to launch 5 new SUVs soon, which will cost less than ₹ 10 lakh.

This list includes names ranging from Maruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid to New-Gen Hyundai Venue. So let’s know the exciting details revealed so far about these upcoming SUVs. If your budget is limited but you want to buy a stylish, safe, and feature-loaded SUV, then these options can prove to be great for you.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid

Number one on this list is Maruti’s upcoming affordable hybrid SUV – Fronx Hybrid. The company will launch it at an initial ex-showroom price of less than ₹ 10 lakh. Along with design and interior updates, it will get many new features, which likely include standard 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, and an electric sunroof. The biggest change will be that the company will introduce a hybrid setup with a self-developed 1.2-litre Z12E petrol engine. Its estimated mileage is said to be more than 30 KMPL! It can be launched by the end of this year. Later this powertrain can also be seen in other vehicles of the company like Baleno and Dzire. If you want economical and eco-friendly driving, then this SUV can be a great option for you.

2025 Hyundai Venue

New-Gen Hyundai Venue is at number two on this list. This affordable SUV will be launched by the end of 2025 at an initial ex-showroom price of less than ₹ 10 lakh. The new Venue can be inspired by the current Hyundai Creta and Alcazar in terms of design, interior, and features. However, the company is going to keep it completely unchanged mechanically. The venue will get 1.0-liter turbo-petrol, 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol, and 1.5-liter diesel engine options, and its maximum mileage is 23.4 km. Along with the already available standard 6 airbags, electric sunroof, and 360-degree camera, it is going to get many feature updates including Level-2 ADAS. If you are looking for a stylish, safe, and technology-rich compact SUV, then the new Venue can be an attractive option for you.

Tata Punch Facelift

Tata Punch Facelift Third on this list is the country’s cheapest 5-star safety-rated SUV – Tata Punch. Tata Punch will be launched in a new avatar by the end of this year, with a starting ex-showroom price of much less than ₹ 10 lakh. It is going to get design updates similar to SUVs like the current Nexon and Curvv. At the same time, this SUV will remain unchanged mechanically. It will retain the existing 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine, which generates 86hp of power and 113Nm of torque. It can also be purchased in the CNG option with a 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox. Apart from this, many new features are also going to be available in the new Punch along with standard 6 airbags. If your priority is safety and economy, then Punch Facelift can be a great option for you.

Mahindra XUV 3XO EV

Mahindra’s upcoming entry-level electric SUV – XUV 3XO EV is at number four in this list. The company will position it below the XUV400 to compete with affordable electric SUVs like the Tata Nexon EV and Citroen eC3. The XUV 3XO EV may be capable of delivering a range of up to 400-450 km on a single charge. If you are looking for an affordable and long-range electric SUV, then this new model from Mahindra can be an exciting option for you.

Renault Kiger Facelift

We have placed the Renault Kiger Facelift at the fifth and last position in this list of affordable SUVs. This upcoming SUV, which has been seen several times during testing on Indian roads, will enter the market with exterior, interior, and feature updates. However, its mechanical setup will remain unchanged. The company will continue to offer it with the existing 1.0 liter NA and 1.0L turbo petrol engines. It is expected that Renault Kiger can also be offered in CNG option in the coming time. It will get many important updates to compete with its rival Nissan Magnite. If you are looking for a stylish and affordable compact SUV with new features, then Kiger Facelift can be an attractive option for you.