The festive season is upon us and most carmakers are offering massive discounts and deals to push sales. In fact, the discounts and benefits on offer have been ramped up significantly as most dealers have high inventory levels, and there is great need to clear old stock. Here’s a list of cars and SUVs with over Rs 1 lakh off.
Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city and are subject to stock availability. Please check with your local dealer for the exact figures.
20. Honda City
Save up to Rs 1.14 lakh
The popular Honda City gets offers up to Rs 1.14 lakh. It comes with a refined 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, feature-laden cabin and a plush ride. The City e:HEV, which comes with a frugal petrol-hybrid powertrain, is also available with discounts of up to Rs 90,000. The City is priced between Rs 11.82 lakh and Rs 16.35 lakh, while the hybrid costs Rs 20.55 lakh. It competes with the Hyundai Verna, VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia.
19. Tata Nexon
Save up to Rs 1.15 lakh
The Nexon compact SUV has discounts ranging from Rs 16,000-1 lakh, with MY2023 models getting an additional Rs 15,000 cash discount. The Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO competitor is currently priced between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 15.8 lakh. It comes with 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options paired with manual and automatic gearbox options. The Nexon’s highlights include a sorted well, driving with plenty of confidence, and a practical and hardy SUV feel.
18. Volkswagen Virtus
Save up to Rs 1.2 lakh
The stylish Virtus comes with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine options; while the former gets manual and automatic options, the 1.5 gets a dual-clutch auto only. Volkswagen’s midsize sedan has an upmarket cabin, a decently long features list and provides a sporty driving experience. During the festive season, the Virtus is priced from Rs 10.90 lakh-19.15 lakh.
17. Nissan Magnite
Save up to Rs 1.25 lakh
The Magnite compact SUV comes with two 1.0-litre engines: a turbo-petrol engine with manual and CVT options, and a naturally aspirated unit with manual and AMT options. Nissan’s compact SUV is currently priced between Rs 6.00 lakh and Rs 10.66 lakh, and is value for money, has striking looks and spacious interiors.
16. Maruti Grand Vitara
Save up to Rs 1.28 lakh
Maruti’s midsize SUV is available in mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and strong hybrid form; it’s at its most frugal with the 115hp hybrid powertrain. The mild-hybrid also gets an AWD option in mild-hybrid-manual form. The Grand Vitara is a fuel-efficient SUV with a sorted ride and handling balance, and rivals the Hyundai Creta and Tata Curvv. Prices range between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 19.93 lakh.
15. Kia Seltos
Save up to Rs 1.3 lakh
The Kia Seltos gets a cash discount, an exchange bonus and an accessories package. The SUV comes with 1.5-litre petrol, turbo-petrol and diesel engine options, all of which have manual and automatic gearbox options. Kia’s midsize SUV is priced from Rs 10.90-20.34 lakh, and competes with the Tata Curvv, Hyundai Creta and Skoda Kushaq, among others.
14. Citroen C3 Aircross
Save up to Rs 1.5 lakh
The C3 Aircross is a spacious SUV that gets optional 3-row seating. The model received an update just yesterday, wherein it got the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine from the C3 hatchback and dropped the 'C3' prefix from its name. The SUV also gets a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with automatic and manual gearbox options and a decent features list with the update that came a few months back. The unique midsize SUV is known for its ride quality and while it was priced from Rs 9.99 lakh-14.33 lakh, it now costs between Rs 8.49 lakh and Rs 14.55 lakh.
13. Tata Safari
Save up to Rs 1.65 lakh
The discounts on MY2024 Tata Safaris range between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1.4 lakh. There’s an additional Rs 25,000 cash discount on MY2023 versions. The Safari is priced in the Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh range, and rivals the Mahindra XUV700 and MG Hector Plus. Tata’s 3-row flagship SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that comes with manual and automatic gearbox options.
12. MG Hector
Save up to Rs 2 lakh
The MG Hector comes with 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engine options; the former has manual, CVT and dual-clutch auto options, while the latter is a manual only. The spacious and feature-heavy SUV comes in 5-, 6-, and 7-seater forms, and is currently priced between Rs 13.99 lakh and Rs 22.93 lakh.
11. Maruti Jimny
Save up to Rs 2.5 lakh
Maruti’s lifestyle SUV gets an additional Rs 45,000 discounts and benefits over last month. The Jimny competes with the Thar and Gurkha, and is currently priced between Rs 12.74 lakh and Rs 14.79 lakh. It comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic.
10. Mahindra XUV400
Save up to Rs 3 lakh
Mahindra’s only EV on sale right now, the XUV400, is priced between Rs 16.74 lakh and Rs 17.49 lakh, and competes against the MG Windsor and Tata Nexon EV. The top-spec EL Pro variant with the 39.4kWh battery (456km MIDC range) and faster 7.2kW charger gets maximum discounts.
9. Mercedes A-Class Limousine
Save up to Rs 3 lakh
Merc’s most affordable sedan in India, the A-Class Limousine is priced from Rs 46.05 lakh onwards and comes with a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2.0-litre diesel unit. Both get an automatic gearbox as standard. We found the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe rival to be a more capable and better-rounded package.
8. Mercedes C-Class
Save up to Rs 3 lakh
The standard C-Class sedan is priced from Rs 61.85 lakh-69 lakh, and comes with three engine options. The C 200 has a 224hp, 1.5-litre mild-hybrid turbo-petrol engine, the C 220d gets a 220hp, 2.0-litre mild-hybrid diesel engine, and the recently launched C 300 gets a 281hp, 2.0-litre mild-hybrid turbo-petrol engine. Despite being more expensive than its rivals, the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, rear passenger room isn’t anything to boast about. But it provides a mini S-Class-like experience.
7. Toyota Camry
Save up to Rs 3 lakh
Toyota’s Camry rivals the Skoda Superb, and is priced at Rs 46.17 lakh. The sedan is powered by a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain that has a total output of 218hp. The Camry is large, comfortable, well-equipped and features flamboyant styling, but a sporty sedan this is not.
6. Volkswagen Taigun
Save up to Rs 3.07 lakh
Maximum discounts are offered on unsold MY2023 stock of the Taigun 1.5 GT. MY2024 Taiguns with the 115hp, 1.0-litre engine get between Rs 60,000 and Rs 1.25 lakh off. With the most recent raft of updates, the VW gets six airbags across the range. The Taigun recently hit the 1 lakh sales milestone (including exports), in part helped by its solid build and superb ride and handling balance. The midsize SUV is normally priced between Rs 11.70 lakh and Rs 20.00 lakh, but during the festive season, it's priced in the Rs 10.90 lakh-18.70 lakh range.
5. Jeep Compass
Save up to Rs 3.15 lakh
The Compass only comes with a 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel with manual and automatic gearbox options and a 4WD option. Jeep’s most affordable SUV in India rivals the Hyundai Tucson, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV700, and costs Rs 18.99 lakh-32.41 lakh. Tough, capable and built to last, the Compass feels like a proper Jeep.
4. MG Gloster
Save up to Rs 6 lakh
MG’s flagship SUV is due for a major update soon and dealers are pushing sales of the current model by offering big discounts. The Gloster is priced between Rs 38.80 lakh and Rs 43.16 lakh. It's known for its space and comfort and its feature-rich interiors.
3. Toyota Hilux
Save up to Rs 7 lakh
Toyota’s renowned pickup truck is powered by a 2.8-litre diesel engine, which comes with manual and torque converter automatic gearbox options. All three variants (STD MT, High MT and High AT) get 4WD as standard. Priced between Rs 30.40 lakh and Rs 37.90 lakh, the Hilux is the most expensive, longest and best-equipped pickup on sale in India. Its closest rival is the Isuzu D-Max (Rs 11.55-25.52 lakh).
2. Kia EV6
Save up to Rs 10 lakh
Kia’s only EV at the moment is due to receive a facelift next year, which is why discounts on the EV6 are currently so high. This born-EV boasts of outstanding performance, a driver-oriented cockpit, innovative storage spaces and a 77.4kWh battery with up to 708km of ARAI range. The RWD variant gets a 229hp motor and is priced at Rs 60.97 lakh, while the AWD variant gets two motors making 325hp and costs Rs 65.97 lakh.
1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Save up to Rs 12 lakh
Jeep’s flagship SUV in India is available in a single, fully loaded variant. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. Priced at Rs 80.50 lakh, the Grand Cherokee is seen as an alternative to the Mercedes GLE, BMW X5 and Audi Q7.
All prices, ex-showroom, India
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