Top 5 Off-Road SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakh in India – Rugged & Tested for 2025 Adventures

Top 5 Off-Road SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakh in India : Love the hills, the muddy trails, or the way past feels like an off-roader? All this can be experienced without a very expensive SUV. There are some solid off-road SUVs available in India within the range of ₹20 lakh in 2025 which can be rugged performers equipped with powerful engines and featuring real 4×4 capabilities without burning a hole in the pocket.

Here are the best 5 off-roading SUVs below ₹20 lakh, which are tested on rough and thrill-filled weekends.

Mahindra Thar 

King of Affordable Off-roading-The Thar is 4×4, high ground clearance, rugged, and built to withstand the worst of roads or no roads at all. Be it petrol or diesel bits, both deliver power-packed performance. The Thar is a genuine offroad machine, whether it be sand dunes or forest trails.

Force Gurkha 

A Gurkha has been built like a tank. It comes along with a 4×4 drivetrain, low-range gearbox, and a snorkel for deep-water wading. It might lack some of the modern features, though as a pure off-roader, it has become a beast. The 2025 model has improved interiors as compared to older versions with more creature comforts than older versions.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Powerful and compact off-roader, Jimny is lightweight in design but built on a ladder-frame chassis with an ALLGRIP Pro 4WD system, making it climb pretty much anywhere it wants on hilly and narrow trails. Suitable for beginners stepping into the world of off-roading and easy to handle in cities.

Tata Nexon Smart 

Tata is probably planning to launch the Nexon in an AWD version, staying in touch with the emerging demand for compact offroaders. Currently, it’s front-wheel drive; however, it will be powered up with ingra traction mode and feature a raised suspension to offer the adventures of a budget SUV.

Mahindra XUV3XO AX7 4XPLOR Variant

The popular Mahindra XUV3XO is being rumoured to have an off-road-friendly version in 2025 with the 4XPLOR tech. If it indeed launches below ₹20 lakh, it would offer an enticing blend of city comfort with weekend adventure.