Let’s take a look at the most powerful cars/SUVs you can buy in the Indian market today under Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom) –
1. Mahindra XUV700
Price – Rs 12.95 to Rs 23.79 lakh (ex-showroom)
Mahindra XUV700 The most powerful car you can buy in the Indian market under Rs 20 lakh. The mid-size SUV is offered with two powertrains – a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine that churns out 185 PS of maximum power and 450 Nm of peak torque on the higher variants, and a 2.0-litre Amstallion turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 200 hp. produces PS. and 380 Nm. Transmission options on both the engines include a 6-speed manual gearbox as well as a 6-speed AT, while the diesel engine also gets an optional AWD configuration.
The XUV700’s equipment list includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a similarly sized digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone auto climate control, an air purifier, a 360-degree camera, and more. Electronic Parking Brake, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with Emergency Autonomous Braking, Lane-Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control etc.
2. jeep compass
Price – Rs 17.79 – Rs 29.34 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Jeep Compass is the second most powerful car in India under Rs 20 lakh, thanks to its 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that makes 172 PS power and 350 Nm torque. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission along with an optional 9-speed auto. Also paired with the Compass is a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol motor rated 163 PS/250 Nm, which is available mated to a 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Features on offer with Compass include 10.1-inch touchscreen system running Jeep’s Uconnect 5 software, connected-car technology, wireless smartphone connectivity, Amazon Alexa support, 8-way powered and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control Includes panoramic sunroof. , drive mode and a powered tailgate. Safety is taken care of by 360-degree cameras, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, ESC, traction control, hill-hold assist, hill-descent control, etc.
3. Tata Harrier/Safari
Bye harrier Price – Rs 14.49 to Rs 21.70 lakh (ex-showroom)
Bye Safari Price – Rs 14.99 to Rs 23.29 lakh (ex-showroom)
Tata offers the Harrier and Safari pairings with the same FCA-sourced 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine as the Jeep Compass. However, the engine in Tata SUVs is available in a slightly different tune. It makes 170 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque, and can be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, or an optional 6-speed torque converter automatic.
The feature list of both the SUVs is similar. Both get 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected-car tech, panoramic sunroof, Xenon HID projector headlamps, electrically adjustable driver seat, 9-speaker premium audio system from JBL, cruise control, 7-instrument Inch display for cluster, auto-dimming IRVM, drive mode etc.
4. MG Hector/Hector Plus
MG Hector Price – Rs 13.94 – Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom)
MG Hector Plus price – Rs 15.94 to Rs 20.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
Like Tata, MG also uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for its 5-seat Hector and 6- and 7-seat Hector Plus SUVs. This engine belts out 170 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque, and is available with a 6-speed MT as standard. MG rates the two SUVs with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor at 143 PS/250 Nm.
Features to be offered with Hector and Hector Plus include 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate with Smart Swipe feature, electric parking brake, electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats, wireless charging. Hinglish voice command recognition, auto-dimming IRVM, heated wing mirrors, 360-degree camera, remote control via smartwatch, etc.
5. Toyota Innova crystal
Price – Rs 17.30 to Rs 25.32 lakh (ex-showroom)
Toyota Innova Crysta is the only car on this list which is not an SUV. The three-row MPV is available with a 2.4-litre diesel engine that produces 150 PS and 360 Nm. However, its 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 166 PS/245 Nm, which makes it one of the most powerful cars in the country under Rs 20 lakh. Both the engines come mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed AT.
Toyota Innova Crysta gets Smart Playcast touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, leatherette upholstery, automatic climate control, power adjustable driver seat, automatic climate control, keyless entry and go, cruise control and more. The safety suite of the MPV includes 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, front rear parking sensors, hill-start assist, electronic stability program and automatic headlights.