5 SUVs With Serious Road Presence You Can Actually Buy Under Rs 20 Lakh

Indian consumers today are increasingly drawn to SUVs that combine bulk, styling, and road presence. Chery is on top if they are packed with features and are available at a decent budget. For all such buyers, here are five SUVs currently on sale in India that turn heads on the road, while remaining within reach of a mainstream buyer.

Tata Harrier

The Tata Harrier brings a tall, wide stance that gives it a notably premium look for its segment. With high beltline and muscular wheel arches, the Harrier occupies road space more like a D-segment SUV than a compact one. Pricing on the Tata official website starts from Rs 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India. The Harrier is offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, both mated to either a 6-speed manual or torque converter automatic gearbox.

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Tata Safari

Sitting atop the same platform as the Harrier, the Tata Safari adds a longer wheelbase and a third row, giving it a taller, more imposing silhouette. The upright nose, large grille, and full-LED lighting signature further enhance its presence on the highway and in city traffic. Safari's starting price is Rs 13.29 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Safari gets the same powertrain options as the Harrier, including a 2.0-litre turbo diesel and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

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MG Hector

The MG Hector stands out with its bold chrome grille, wide stance, and long bonnet, which feels more substantial than many similarly sized SUVs. The SUV starts from Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base petrol variant. The Hector is offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, available in manual and CVT automatic configurations, with outputs centred around 141 bhp and 250 Nm of torque for the top-spec variants.

Mahindra Thar Roxx

The Mahindra Thar Roxx combines the boxy character of the classic Thar with a five-door configuration. The Thar Roxx starts from Rs 12.39 (ex-showroom, India) for the base variant. The SUV is offered with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine, both paired to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission; the diesel unit is also available in 4x4 form on select trims.

Mahindra Scorpio N

The Scorpio N carries forward the rugged and more aggressive stance. With a wide track, high ground clearance, and muscular overhangs, it projects a serious off-road-ready image that still fits well in city traffic. The SUV comes at a starting price of Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Scorpio N is offered with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, both paired to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, with the diesel also available in 4x4 form on select trims.