Best Petrol-SUVs with Highest Ground Clearance Under Rs 15 Lakh : On Indian roads, conditions fluctuate from moment to moment. Smoothest-widest roads may be converted into bumpy village paths or waterlogged lanes in cities during monsoon season. Hence, many people prefer SUVs for such conditions, which have sufficient high ground clearance. In 2025, petrol SUVs priced under ₹15 lakh would be having amazing features coupled with comforts with good ground clearance and will tackle any sort of road with confidence.
For those who often drive over speed bumps, potholes, or rural terrain, here are some best petrol SUVs below ₹15 lakh with the best ground clearance:
Tata Nexon
One of the top leaders in India in the compact SUV class and with a sporty and bold exterior design and a strong safety rating capable of taking in its stride a solid 208 mm clearance is Tata Nexon. It gets a 1.2L turbo petrol engine, four of which are available with manual and automatic transmissions. Prices are significantly cool from around ₹8 lakh to ₹14 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata Nexon is indeed one of the great all-rounders.
Hyundai Venue
This stylish, tech-loaded small SUV, having ground clearance near 195 mm, is just enough to take its occupants above most Indian potholes and bad roads. It has a lineup of petrol engines, including a 1.0L turbo petrol that does full justice to its name. To add to that, Venue is also quite cheap, ranging from around ₹7.94 lakh to ₹13.48 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Reliability plus performance on the Brezza are two aspects one could trust. The naturally aspirated 1.5L petrol engine and 200 mm ground clearance allow this SUV to handle the worst of road conditions-poor roads and potholes in the city. In the price range of ₹8.34 lakh to ₹14.14 lakh, good fuel economy and low maintenance are the icing on the cake.
Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet is one alluring baby premium design with features like 10.25 inches of touchscreen, sunroof, and ventilated seatings. A 205 mm ground clearance becomes an added boon in the quest for handling roads. Pricing starts from ₹8 lakh and goes up to ₹14 lakh.