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Cars Under 25 Lakh in India.

69 models across hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and EVs that fit your budget. Filtered view — clear all filters.

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Aircross
Citroen

Aircross

SUV Petrol
Mileage
17.5kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.62 Lakh
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Alcazar
Hyundai

Alcazar

SUV Petrol
Mileage
14kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹14.99 Lakh
Manual
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Alto K10
Maruti Suzuki

Alto K10

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
24.39kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹4.23 Lakh
Manual
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Altroz
Tata

Altroz

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.00 Lakh
Manual
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Amaze
Honda

Amaze

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.19 Lakh
Manual
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Amaze 2nd Gen
Honda

Amaze 2nd Gen

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
18kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.20 Lakh
Manual
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Astor
MG

Astor

Compact-SUV Petrol
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.30 Lakh
Manual
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Aura
Hyundai

Aura

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.54 Lakh
Manual
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Baleno
Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
22.35kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.70 Lakh
Manual
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Basalt
Citroen

Basalt

SUV Petrol
Mileage
18kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.32 Lakh
Manual
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Brezza
Maruti Suzuki

Brezza

Petrol
Mileage
17.8kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.69 Lakh
Manual
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C3
Citroen

C3

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.16 Lakh
Manual
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Carens
Kia

Carens

Mpv Petrol
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹10.60 Lakh
Manual
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Carens Clavis
Kia

Carens Clavis

Mpv Petrol
Mileage
15.34kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.00 Lakh
Manual
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Celerio
Maruti Suzuki

Celerio

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
24.97kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.64 Lakh
Manual
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Ciaz
Maruti Suzuki

Ciaz

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
20.65kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹9.41 Lakh
Manual
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City
Honda

City

Sedan Petrol ★★★★★ 5 (1)
Mileage
18kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.92 Lakh
Manual
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CONTINENTAL GT 650
Royal Enfield

CONTINENTAL GT 650

Cafe Racer Petrol
Mileage
25kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹3.49 Lakh
Manual
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Creta
Hyundai

Creta

Compact Petrol
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.11 Lakh
Manual
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Creta N Line
Hyundai

Creta N Line

Compact Petrol
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹19.57 Lakh
Manual
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Curvv
Tata

Curvv

Coupe Petrol
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹10.00 Lakh
Manual
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Dzire
Maruti Suzuki

Dzire

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
24.7kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.84 Lakh
Manual
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Eeco
Maruti Suzuki

Eeco

Van Petrol
Mileage
19.71kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.69 Lakh
Manual
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Elevate
Honda

Elevate

Petrol
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.91 Lakh
Manual
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Ertiga
Maruti Suzuki

Ertiga

SUV Petrol
Mileage
20.51kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.84 Lakh
Manual
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Exter
Hyundai

Exter

Compact Petrol
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.21 Lakh
Manual
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Glanza
Toyota

Glanza

Hatchback Petrol ★★★★★ 5 (1)
Mileage
22.3kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.90 Lakh
Manual
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Grand i10 Nios
Hyundai

Grand i10 Nios

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
17.5kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.98 Lakh
Manual
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Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki

Grand Vitara

Petrol
Mileage
21.11kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.42 Lakh
Manual
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Harrier
Tata

Harrier

SUV Petrol
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹15.00 Lakh
Manual
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Hector
MG

Hector

SUV Petrol
Mileage
14kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹14.00 Lakh
Manual
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Hector Plus
MG

Hector Plus

SUV Petrol
Mileage
12kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹17.50 Lakh
Manual
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i20
Hyundai

i20

Hatchback Petrol ★★★★★ 5 (1)
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.04 Lakh
Manual
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i20 N Line
Hyundai

i20 N Line

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.21 Lakh
Manual
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Ignis
Maruti Suzuki

Ignis

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
20.89kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.85 Lakh
Manual
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Jimny
Maruti Suzuki

Jimny

SUV Petrol
Mileage
16.94kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹12.76 Lakh
Manual
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Kiger
Renault

Kiger

Compact Petrol
Mileage
12kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.15 Lakh
Manual
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Kushaq
Skoda

Kushaq

Compact Petrol
Mileage
19.75kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹10.99 Lakh
Manual
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Kylaq
Skoda

Kylaq

Compact-SUV Petrol
Mileage
17.5kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.89 Lakh
Manual
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Magnite
Nissan

Magnite

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.14 Lakh
Manual
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Nexon
Tata

Nexon

Compact Petrol ★★★★☆ 4 (1)
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.00 Lakh
Manual
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Punch
Tata

Punch

Compact Petrol
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.59 Lakh
Manual
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Punch [2021-2026]
Tata

Punch [2021-2026]

Compact Petrol
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.20 Lakh
Manual
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Rumion
Toyota

Rumion

Mpv Petrol
Mileage
20.51kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹10.54 Lakh
Manual
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S-Presso
Maruti Suzuki

S-Presso

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
24.12kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹4.26 Lakh
Manual
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Safari
Tata

Safari

SUV Petrol
Mileage
14kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹15.50 Lakh
Manual
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Scorpio N
Mahindra

Scorpio N

SUV Petrol
Mileage
12kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹13.99 Lakh
Manual
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Seltos
Kia

Seltos

Compact Petrol
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.13 Lakh
Manual
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Sierra
Tata

Sierra

SUV Petrol
Mileage
12kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.49 Lakh
Manual
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Slavia
Skoda

Slavia

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
18.73kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹10.34 Lakh
Manual
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Sonet
Kia

Sonet

Petrol
Mileage
18kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.00 Lakh
Manual
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Swift
Maruti Suzuki

Swift

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
24.8kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.49 Lakh
Manual
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Syros
Kia

Syros

Compact-SUV Petrol
Mileage
18.2kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹9.00 Lakh
Manual
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Taigun
Volkswagen

Taigun

Compact Petrol ★★★★★ 5 (1)
Mileage
18.61kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.80 Lakh
Manual
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Thar
Mahindra

Thar

SUV Petrol
Mileage
14kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹15.70 Lakh
Manual
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Thar Roxx
Mahindra

Thar Roxx

SUV Petrol
Mileage
12kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹12.99 Lakh
Manual
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Tiago
Tata

Tiago

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
19.1kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.00 Lakh
Manual
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Tigor
Tata

Tigor

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
19.2kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.00 Lakh
Manual
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Triber
Renault

Triber

Mpv Petrol
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.10 Lakh
Manual
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Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Toyota

Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Compact Petrol ★★★★★ 5 (1)
Mileage
21kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.91 Lakh
Manual
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Urban Cruiser Taisor
Toyota

Urban Cruiser Taisor

Compact-SUV Petrol
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.74 Lakh
Manual
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Venue [2019-2025]
Hyundai

Venue [2019-2025]

Compact Petrol
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.94 Lakh
Manual
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Verna
Hyundai

Verna

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
18kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.07 Lakh
Manual
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Virtus
Volkswagen

Virtus

Sedan Petrol
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.56 Lakh
Manual
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Wagon R
Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Hatchback Petrol
Mileage
23.56kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.79 Lakh
Manual
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XL6
Maruti Suzuki

XL6

Mpv Petrol
Mileage
20.97kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹11.71 Lakh
Manual
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XUV 3XO
Mahindra

XUV 3XO

Petrol
Mileage
18.89kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.99 Lakh
Manual
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XUV 7XO
Mahindra

XUV 7XO

SUV Petrol
Mileage
14kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹13.66 Lakh
Manual
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XUV700
Mahindra

XUV700

SUV Petrol
Mileage
9.53kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹13.99 Lakh
Manual
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Buyer guide

What you can realistically expect under 25 lakh.

01
Full-size SUVs and EVs are the focus
Above ₹20 lakh, the Tata Harrier, Safari, MG Hector, Hyundai Tucson, and performance sedans become viable. You get full leather, panoramic sunroof, ADAS, and 5★ NCAP as standard expectations.
02
Premium EVs with real range
The Tata Curvv EV, MG Windsor EV, BYD Atto 3, and upcoming models from Hyundai and Kia all fit here. Range of 400–500 km and fast-charging become standard expectations.
03
Safety and features are comprehensive
At this budget, 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, 360° camera, sunroof, ventilated seats, and connected car tech are expected as standard or optional on top trims.
04
Resale and ownership costs matter more here
At higher price points, resale value and total cost of ownership become more critical. Maruti, Hyundai, and Tata EVs hold their value well. Factor in service network coverage for your city.
Common questions

Cars Under 25 Lakh · FAQ.

What is the best car in Under 25 Lakh in India in 2026?
The best car depends on your priorities. For safety, look at Tata models with 5★ NCAP. For value, Maruti Suzuki leads in resale and service network. For features, Hyundai and Kia pack the most tech per rupee. Compare on-road prices for your city before deciding.
Is the on-road price the same as ex-showroom?
No. On-road price typically adds 12–15% over ex-showroom for petrol/diesel cars (RTO registration, insurance, handling charges). For EVs it is only 3–5% since RTO registration is free or reduced in most states. A car at ₹25 lakh ex-showroom can cost ₹28.5–29.0 lakh on-road in metro cities.
What are the hidden costs when buying a car?
Beyond ex-showroom: RTO registration (8–12% for petrol, 0% for EVs), insurance (1–2% of IDV), handling/accessories (₹15,000–₹40,000), extended warranty (optional, ₹10,000–₹30,000). Always get a complete on-road price quote from the dealer before finalising.
Should I choose petrol, diesel, or CNG?
Petrol is simplest for low annual mileage (<12,000 km/yr). Diesel saves ₹3–4/km but add ₹1.5–2 lakh upfront — only worth it above 18,000 km/yr. CNG cuts running cost to ~₹1.5/km but requires CNG station access. EVs cost just ₹0.8–1.2/km to run but need home charging or good public infra.
How important are NCAP safety ratings?
5★ Global NCAP is now achievable under ₹15 lakhs (Tata Nexon, Punch, Mahindra XUV 3XO). A higher-rated car is significantly safer in real crashes — a tested car can be 2× safer than an untested one. Never buy an untested car if a 5★ option exists at similar price.
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