Best Cars Under Rs. 30 Lakhs in 2024

Mahindra XUV700 most expensive at Rs. 26.98 lakh in this list

Toyota Innova Crysta is available with one diesel engine only

Kia Seltos available with five transmission options

August 13, 2024 Uday Singh

With the growing economy, car buyers in India are now ready to shed extra to buy a premium model. Moreover, easy availability of loans and multiple online buying platforms makes buying hassle free and quick. If you are looking for a premium car to drive home, here we bring you the list of buying best cars under 30 lakhs in India.

Car	Mahindra Scorpio N	Mahindra XUV700	Kia Seltos	Honda City 5th Gen	Toyota Innova Crysta
Engine	2.0L petrol, 2.2L diesel	2.0L petrol, 2.2L diesel	1.5L NA, 1.5L turbo petrol, 1.5L diesel	1.5L NA petrol	2.4L diesel
Power	130 bhp - 200 bhp	152 bhp - 198 bhp	114 bhp - 158 bhp	119 bhp	148 bhp
Torque	300 Nm - 400 Nm	360 Nm - 450 Nm	144 Nm - 253 Nm	145 Nm	343 Nm
Dimension (L x B x H in mm)	4662, 1917, 1857	4695, 1890, 1755	4365, 1800, 1645	4574, 1748, 1489	4735, 1830. 1795
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2750 mm	2610 mm	2600 mm	2750 mm
Ground clearance	187 mm	200 mm	190 mm	165 mm	178 mm
Platform	Body on frame	Monocoque	Monocoque	Global small car	Body on frame
Mileage	14 kmpl - 18 kmpl	13 kmpl - 17 kmpl	17 kmpl - 20.7 kmpl	17.8 kmpl - 18.4 kmpl	15.30 kmpl
Prices	Rs. 13.85 lakh - Rs. 24.54 lakh	Rs. 13.99 lakh - Rs. 26.98 lakh	Rs. 10.89 lakh - Rs. 20.36 lakh	Rs. 11.82 lakh - Rs. 20.50 lakh	Rs. 19.99 lakh - Rs. 26.55 lakh

Mahindra Scorpio N

Things that we like	Things we don’t like
Powerful engine family	Stiff ride
5-star GNCAP rating	ADAS missing

Built on Mahindra’s new ladder-on-frame construction, the Mahindra ScorpioN is a great offering from the brand considering its starting ex-showroom price of Rs. 13.85 lakh. It can be bought with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol or 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with either a manual or automatic gearbox. Notable features include a single-pane sunroof, dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, push-button engine start/stop and a 4x4 setup.

Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra XUV 700

Things that we like	Things we don’t like
All-wheel drive (AWD)	Waiting period is high
Plush interior	Petrol engine’s fuel economy

Successor to the XUV500, the Mahindra XUV700 is priced slightly higher than the Scorpio N at Rs. 13.99 lakh. Though powered by similar engines like the latter, power and torque output from these blocks are different. Further, all-wheel drive is offered with the car and the feature list comprises Level 2 ADAS, twin digital displays, wireless charging, plush interior known for a comfortable ride. Even the ground clearance is higher by 13 mm at 200 millimetres.

Kia Seltos

Things that we like	Things we don’t like
Sporty look	Limited service centres
Powerful engine family	Top model is expensive

The Kia Seltos comes as a great alternative for someone who is not fond of Hyundai Creta’s design language. Design being an exception, the Seltos shares major underpinning with the Hyundai sibling, starting from the 1.5-litre engine family and the range of transmission options, five to be precise, to the array of equipment inside the cabin. With its last update, the compact SUV was equipped with Level 2 ADAS as well.

Honda City 5th Gen

Things that we like	Things we don’t like
Comfortable ride	Dated interior
High-revving engine	No turbo petrol

Since its entry in 1998, the Honda City has given the brand immense success in the country. While the Japanese brand has a varying portfolio of body types, the sedan has been leading at the forefront because of its starting price of Rs. 11.82 lakh, ex-showroom. Honda’s philosophy of keeping things simple prevails in the exterior and cabin design of the car. City owners love to be chauffeur-driven and Honda has left no stone unturned in keeping the luxury and comfort quotient at the top.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Things that we like	Things we don’t like
Extremely reliable	No ADAS
Exterior looks dated	Top variant is pricey

Toyota’s bread-and-butter product in India, the Innova nameplate has seen a couple of generations go by over the years but one thing that has stayed the same is its sales story. At Rs. 19.99 lakh, the Toyota Innova Crysta is expensive but given its reputation for being indestructible, there is no other like it. It does miss out on a couple of features like ADAS and sunroof, but we expect Toyota to equip the bestseller in the coming months.