Five petrol SUVs under Rs 10 lakh for Diwali buyers: Punch, Exter, Kiger, Magnite, Fronx

Showrooms are seeing more customers as buyers look to bring home a new car on auspicious Diwali days. For those with a budget of up to Rs 10 lakh who want a petrol SUV with a strong engine, attractive design and modern features, there are five options. Compact SUVs from Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Renault and Nissan offer a good package at a lower budget. Going by engine, power, torque, transmission and safety features, these five vehicles could be attractive buys this Diwali 2026.

The Tata Punch is a popular micro SUV in the budget segment. After a recent update, it has a new exterior design, more features and different powertrain options. It has a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces a maximum 87hp of power and 115Nm of peak torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox, and there is also a factory-fitted CNG variant. The ex-showroom price of the Punch starts at Rs 5.75 lakh, and several of its petrol variants fit within the Rs 10 lakh budget. Its main features are a touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster and 6 airbags.

The Hyundai Exter is regarded as another good choice in the compact SUV segment. It has a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82hp of power and 113.8Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual and an AMT. For safety, it gets 6 airbags, electronic stability control and hill-start assist. Depending on the variant, it offers a touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity and a digital instrument cluster. In Delhi, the ex-showroom price of the Exter starts at Rs 5.81 lakh.

The Renault Kiger is a compact SUV available for under Rs 10 lakh. It has a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 71hp. For those who want more performance, a turbo petrol engine producing 99hp is also available. Manual and automatic transmissions are offered depending on the engine. The ex-showroom price of the Kiger starts at Rs 5.81 lakh. Those looking for a compact SUV with a turbo petrol option on a tight budget can consider it.

The Nissan Magnite is built on the same platform as the Renault Kiger, but the exterior design of the two SUVs differs. The Magnite has two options: a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a more powerful turbo petrol engine. Depending on the powertrain, manual, AMT and CVT gearboxes are offered. Its ex-showroom price starts at Rs 5.69 lakh. Its features include a touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster and, in select variants, a 360-degree camera.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx draws attention with its coupe-inspired SUV design. It is reported that the vehicle may soon get a facelift update. The current model has a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces a maximum 88hp of power and 113Nm of peak torque. It is offered with a 5-speed manual or an AMT. The ex-showroom price of the Fronx starts at Rs 6.90 lakh. The Sigma, Delta and Delta Plus variants fall within the Rs 10 lakh budget. Its main features are automatic climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system.

The five vehicles differ in engine capacity, power, torque, transmission and features, so it will be important to choose the right variant according to one's needs before buying. All prices given here are ex-showroom starting prices. The on-road price may vary according to city, variant and applicable charges.