Best Value for Money Cars in India

The car bazaar of India has a lot of SUVs that combine great performance, safety, and style. A large number of the options are value-for-money choices, including but not limited to Tata Curvv, Mahindra Thar Roxx, and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Each of these choices has a special combination of power, features, and practicality. Further, we will cover specifications and safety features with all other details to help you choose the best budget SUV option.

Tata Curvv Specifications, Features, and Price

Engine and Performance

Tata Curvv hosts a 1199 cc, 1.2L Revotron engine that produces 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm with 260 Nm of torque in between 1500 to 2750 rpm. This 5-seater SUV provides FWD and also has a 6-speed manual transmission for perfect city commutes and occasional off-roading.

 

Safety Features

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Tata Curvv is equipped with advanced safety features, including 6 airbags, ISOFIX mounts, ABS with EBD, ESP, and hill assist. The overspeed warning system and rear middle three-point seatbelt add more security for the passengers. It also has an engine immobilizer, child safety lock, and speed-sensing door locks.

Comfort and Interior Features

Inside, Tata Curvv features a number of comfort features such as automatic air conditioning, rear AC ventilation, and a multi-functional steering wheel with multiple driving modes: Eco, City, Sport. Headrests with adjustment and possibility of folding the rear seat to ensure the versatility in seating and cargo transport. It includes parking sensors and parking assist to facilitate maneuvering.

Exterior and Dimensions

The Tata Curvv is structurally strong from the outside, with R16 alloy wheels, disc brakes at the front, and drum brakes at the rear. The dimensions are as follows- length is 4308 mm, width is 1810 mm, and height is 1630 mm, having a fuel tank of 44 liters capacity. Besides, it provides 500 liters of boot space.

Price and Alternatives

Tata Curvv Price ranges from ₹11.19 Lakh to ₹22.59 Lakh, based on the variant. Competitors in the market are Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, and Maruti Jimny.

Mahindra Thar Roxx Specifications, Features, and Price

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra Thar Roxx is powered by a 2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol engine, which generates 150 bhp @ 3750 rpm and a maximum torque of 330 Nm between 1500-3000 rpm. This 5-seater SUV is available in the 4-cylinder version, with a manual transmission, and it is designed as a rear-wheel drive SUV for rough grounds away from the highway.

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Safety Features

The Thar Roxx comes loaded with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill assist and hill descent control. It also features keyless central locking, speed-sensing door locks and child safety locks to keep all the occupants safe from any kind of accident.

Comfort and Interior Features

The Mahindra Thar Roxx gets AC with rear AC vents, a multi-functional steering wheel, adjustable steering, and height adjustable driver seats for convenience. For added convenience on long drives, it also offers 60:40 split rear seats and a driver armrest with storage. A digital instrument console and parking sensors complete its interior feature list.

Exterior and Dimensions

The rugged outside of Thar Roxx is mounted with R18 wheels at the front as well as the rear, disc brakes at the front, and drum brakes at the rear. Dimensions are – Length 4428 mm, width 1870 mm, height 1923 mm, and a wheelbase of 2850 mm. Further, it offers a fuel tank capacity of 57 liters and 644 liters of boot space, ideal for adventure trips.

Price and Alternatives

Priced between ₹15.05 Lakh and ₹24.20 Lakh, the Mahindra Thar Roxx is giving a hard time to Maruti Jimny, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, and Force Gurkha.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Specifications, Features, and Price

Engine and Performance

The Mahindra XUV 3XO derives power from a 1.2L mStallion Turbo Charged Multipoint Fuel Injection (TCMPFi) engine. This engine makes 82 kW @ 5000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque between 1500-3500 rpm. The 5-seater SUV features a front-wheel-drive setting coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. It offers ease and great drive quality along with a mileage of 18.89 Kmpl.

Safety Features

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The XUV 3XO is studded with a host of safety features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, and hill descent control. More unsafe elements consist of ISOFIX mounts, overspeed warnings, and seatbelt alerts. Central locking with key, the speed-sensing door locks, and child safety lock are also provided.

Comfort and Interior Features

Other features on the Mahindra XUV 3XO include rear AC vents, a multi-functional steering wheel, fabric seat upholstery, and a 60:40 split rear seat. More convenience features include 2-way manually adjustable rear headrests and driver armrest with storage. Convenience features are topped by a Digital Instrument Cluster and rear parking sensors on the XUV 300. 

Exterior and Dimensions

XUV 3XO is fitted with R16 wheels and has disc brakes at the front and the rear. It receives a McPherson strut suspension with an anti-roll bar at the front and a twist beam suspension at the rear. Overall length of the car is 3990 mm and its width and height measure 1821 mm and 1647 mm respectively. It has a fuel tank capacity of 42 liters and offers a boot space of 364 litres.

Price and Alternatives

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is offered at a price starting from ₹8.41 Lakh going up to ₹18.04 Lakh. Besides that, it receives competition in the compact SUV space from cars such as Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Venue.