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Best cars under ₹30 lakh (2026)

15 cars that fit, ranked by expert review score and crash-test rating, then price. Prices are ex-showroom for the cheapest variant that qualifies; on-road prices depend on your state. Filter these by your own must-haves →

  1. 1Renault DusterRenault DusterFrom ₹15.29 L · SUV · Petrol9/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.75–29 km/l
  2. 2Mahindra XUV 7XOMahindra XUV 7XOFrom ₹15.36 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel9/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP
  3. 3Hyundai CretaHyundai CretaFrom ₹15.04 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel9/10 expert score · 3-star Global NCAP · 17.4–21.8 km/l
  4. 4Mahindra XUV 3XOMahindra XUV 3XOFrom ₹15.04 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.96–24.7 km/l
  5. 5Hyundai VenueHyundai VenueFrom ₹15.65 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.9–20.99 km/l
  6. 6Skoda SlaviaSkoda SlaviaFrom ₹15.34 L · Sedan · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Global NCAP · 18.79–19.76 km/l
  7. 7Nissan TektonNissan TektonFrom ₹15.39 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.8–19.4 km/l
  8. 8Maruti Suzuki VictorisMaruti Suzuki VictorisFrom ₹15.18 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG, Hybrid8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 21.06–28.65 km/l
  9. 9Hyundai Venue N LineHyundai Venue N LineFrom ₹15.49 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.9–20.99 km/l
  10. 10Volkswagen VirtusVolkswagen VirtusFrom ₹15.16 L · Sedan · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Global NCAP · 18.7–20.19 km/l
  11. 11Hyundai VernaHyundai VernaFrom ₹15.03 L · Sedan · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Global NCAP · 18.6–20.6 km/l
  12. 12Kia SeltosKia SeltosFrom ₹15.92 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 15.6–19.4 km/l
  13. 13Tata SierraTata SierraFrom ₹15.19 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 15.3–21.26 km/l
  14. 14Tata Nexon EVTata Nexon EVFrom ₹15.34 L · SUV · Electric8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 275–489 km range
  15. 15Mahindra Thar RoxxMahindra Thar RoxxFrom ₹15.39 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 15.2 km/l

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What are the best cars under ₹30 lakh?
By expert scores and crash-test ratings: the Renault Duster, the Mahindra XUV 7XO, the Hyundai Creta. The Duster leads with 9/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.75–29 km/l. The right pick depends on your budget, fuel and must-have features.

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