SUVs are the new big thing in the Indian market, and they have been for a while. Higher ground clearance, comfortable ride, better seating position, and a commanding feel are a few of the reasons why Indians prefer SUVs for their potholed roads. Most SUVs today are quite expensive, especially if you go for the highest-spec variants. However, there are some affordable SUVs out there that get the job done very well. Today, we have for you the best SUV and micro-SUV garages under Rs. 20 Lakhs! Yes, if chosen carefully, you can buy 2 SUVs for under Rs. 20 Lakhs in India!
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Hyundai Creta E (10.43 Lakhs) + Tata Nexon XMS (9.19 Lakhs)
The Hyundai Creta is one of the highest-selling cars in India. It has truly changed the Indian car market ever since it has been on sale. It looks decent, has excellent features, and is as reliable as any other Hyundai, and people love it. The base “E” variant specifically has a waiting of almost 6 months! The 1.5L petrol engine that makes 115HP and 144nm fairs well on both city and highway roads. Along with the Creta, you can get the Tata Nexon which has also been selling like crazy in India. Surprisingly enough, the 1.2L turbo petrol engine on the Nexon makes 118HP and 170nm, at a much cheaper price. This was definitely the best-selling combo on this list of best SUV and micro-SUV garages under Rs. 20 Lakhs
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Kia Seltos HTE (10.49 Lakhs) + Mahindra XUV300 W4 (8.41 Lakhs)
The Seltos and the XUV300 are both direct competitors to the Nexon and the Creta, and they’re pretty similar on paper too. However, what makes both these cars different is the driving dynamics. Both the Kia and the Mahindra get a slightly stiffer suspension and ever-so-slightly heavier steering. This makes both these cars a bit more fun to drive and enables better handling around the corners. The Seltos gets the same petrol engine as the Creta (1.5L, 115HP, and 144nm). The XUV300 gets a 1.2L turbo petrol that makes 108HP and 200nm. Due to the lower weight and smaller size, the XUV300 is an excellent performer and had good high-speed stability. This is a perfect example of a no-brainer combo of the best SUV and micro-SUV garages under Rs. 20 Lakhs!
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Mahindra XUV700 MX (13.44 Lakhs) + Nissan Magnite XE (5.97 Lakhs)
The mighty XUV700 also makes it to this list of best SUV and micro-SUV garages under Rs. 20 Lakhs because of the affordable pricing. It is undoubtedly the biggest SUV on this list and is also the most powerful one. The 2L turbo petrol on the XUV700 makes 200HP and 350nm! These are massive numbers for this price range! The Magnite on the other hand here is not that high on numbers. Its 1L petrol engine makes around 71HP and 96nm, which is perfect for the city. This combo on the list of best SUV and micro-SUV garages is a perfect example of one daily driver and one highway exclusive car! 
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Skoda Kushaq Active (11.29 Lakhs) + Tata Punch Creative (8.31 Lakhs)
This is definitely the safest combo on this list of best SUV and micro-SUV garages under Rs. 20 Lakhs! Both the Kushaq and the Punch are 5-star certified, safe cars, from the GNCAP. In Rs. 20 Lakhs, you can get the base variant of the Kushaq and you can couple that up with the top-end variant of the Punch! The Kushaq is one of the most premium-feeling SUVs in the segment. The two-spoke steering really adds to the premium touch of this car and makes it feel much more expensive than it is. The Punch is also a favorite of Indian buyers. It has garnered over 1,00,000 bookings in under a year of its launch. It gets some segment-first features like automatic wipers, automatic headlights, and cruise control, along with a host of safety features. 
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Volkswagen Taigun Comfortline (11.55 Lakhs) + Renault Kiger RXZ (8.39 Lakhs)
The VW Taigun is another very fun-to-drive car on this list of best SUV and micro-SUV garages under Rs. 20 Lakhs. Pair it with the Kiger, and it makes another perfect combo of one city car and one highway car. The Kiger shares the 1L petrol engine with the Magnite, and the Taigun shares it with the Kushaq. Though it is a 1L unit, the Taigun still makes 113HP and 178nm, which doesn’t feel underpowered at all. It still has one of the best power figures in the segment. The Kiger and the Taigun are both safe cars, with a 4-star and a 5-star rating from the GNCAP, respectively. 
Here was a list of the best SUV and micro-SUV garages under Rs. 20 Lakhs! Which combo would be your pick? Let us know in the comments below!
