Top 20 Cars Under 25 Lakh in India to buy This Diwali

A new SUV from Mahindra always grabs a lot of attention. The XUV700 marks Mahindra's entry into the connected car world and it brings in a host of changes when it comes to vehicle development. It might not be the best looking of the lot especially when you compare it to cars like the Alcazar or the Tata Safari, but the pricing sure makes it an attractive proposition. It certainly holds the potential to blow its competition out of water.

Well! MG Motor India has done a good job for a mid-life update on the MG ZS EV, making it more modern and desirable. It comes as a sportier and more upmarket model even more so with the way the cabin has been put together and now claims its EV status more handsomely with the way it looks. Having said that, it still is priced on the higher side of the compact SUV segment with ex-showroom prices starting at ₹ 21.99 lakh for the base Excite segment.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in only one, fully loaded, Elegance variant, which was launched at an introductory price of ₹ 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). In comparison, the top-end petrol variant of the Jeep Compass is ₹ 5.65 lakh cheaper, whereas the Tucson is nearly ₹ 7.60 lakh less expensive. On the other hand, the diesel-only C5 AirCross is about 80,000 more expensive than the Tiguan. However, none of those models come with an all-wheel-drive system. 

The Verna is reloaded and back. Is there enough here to impress? Yes. Don't get us wrong there could have been more - if you want to be greedy! But for the most part. The car remains one of the most modern, relevant, connected offerings with a huge array of variants to fit many budgets. And a lot of the equipment is standard across variants. The Toyota Yaris has failed to make a dent in this segment, though has its merits.

The Toyota Innova Crysta is one of the best MPVs in the country offering space, comfort and great fuel efficiency, not to forget, the low maintenance cost. The Innova Crysta however is pricey and tops out at close to Rs. 25 lakh, which puts it in the Midsize SUV territory. If you have the money, it’s worth the buy because it lasts you for decades

The all-new Compass comes with a larger 8.4-inch UConnect Infotainment screen, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, plush leather interiors, an 8-way powered seat for the driver. The new Compass is agile, engaging, spirited and rather fun. It’s also surprisingly nimble and capable off-road. If priced nearly as attractively in India as it is in here in America, well then lets just go ahead and congratulate FCA India right now!

The Kia Seltos is bold, stylish, feature-packed and comes with several segment first offerings. Priced between ₹ 9.95 lakh to ₹ 17.85 lakh (ex-showroom, India) the Seltos compact SUV is certainly a premium yet strong value for money product. Moreover, it also comes with a range of smart, connected features. Overall, it does make a strong case for itself as a strong contender in the compact SUV space. 

The compact sedan segment in India is undergoing an influx of fresher models with the Skoda Slavia and the hybrid version of the Honda City taking the fight straight to Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Hyundai Verna Volkswagen now has brought in the replacement to the VW Vento and yes it looks gorgeous. With a car like the Virtus, that is high on looks, features and two powerful petrol engines, Volkswagen might just hit it out of the park with the pricing.

The Kushaq certainly has what it takes to lure customers and with a 4 year and 1 lakh kilometres warranty, and flexible maintenance packages, Skoda has most of the ground covered. The Kushaq then, ticks most of the boxes and while it might not disrupt the segment, it will dent the sales of some of its competitors

The MG Hector definitely offers more than what we had expected of it. It is rich on features, has decent engine options and offers likeable performance too. Plus, the quality is good too. The big USP is the connectivity technology that it offers and while the excitement may wear off after some time. The MG Hector features in the consideration set when customers set out to make a purchase in this segment.

The Slavia 1.5 is going up against the likes of Honda City, Hyundai Verna and the soon to be launched VW Virtus in the market. And looking at the prices of the Style trim of the 1.0 liter model that ranges from Rs 13.59 lakh to 15.39 lakh, the 1.5 litre Slavia could start around ₹ 14.5 lakh, ex-showroom. That could make it the most expensive offering in the segment, but as we've seen with some recent cars, that strategy has worked well for Skoda.

The XL6 is a welcome addition to the Maruti Suzuki family. Could it have been better? Yes. But it is still a car I see plenty of families and individuals adopting. The pricing is fairly attractive sitting just a bit higher than the Ertiga's but with a good chunk of equipment as standard. It may not be as big as the Innova, and perhaps remains a tad lower on premiumness. But its ride quality and feature list, plus its styling and pricing will get people in to check out Nexa's first 3-row car.