Dhanteras 2024 Special: Top 5 Cars to Consider Under Rs 30 Lakh for Comfort & Performance

Dhanteras 2024 Special: People in India upgrade their vehicles and purchase new cars during Dhanteras. Under Rs 30 lakh, a wide array of SUVs are present in the market, offering features, comfort, and performance. This period of the festive season in India is a perfect duration for buying a new car as the automakers offer discounts and launch special editions of their lineup during this period. These special editions are altered cosmetically and remain mechanically, these are the same.

On this Dhanteras 2024, we’ll highlight the top five SUVs under Rs 30 lakh.

Mahindra XUV 700

Mahindra XUV 700 has a stylish design and plush interiors. XUV 700 is available in a five, six, and seven-seater configuration and has a petrol and a diesel engine on offer. The Mahindra XUV 700 has an option for All Wheel Drive as well. The Mahindra XUV 700 starts at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and offers features such as wireless charging, a 360-degree camera, Level-2 ADAS for added safety, and more.

Jeep Meridian

The Jeep Meridian recently got a facelift for the 2025. Meridian now has a new lowered price and comes with an updated list of features. Now Jeep Meridian is available in a five-seater configuration as well along with a seven-seater version. The Jeep Meridian is powered by a diesel engine and comes with 4x4 as well. The price of the Jeep Meridian starts at Rs 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and has features such as ventilated seats, ADAS, and more.

MG Hector

Next on the list is the MG Hector. Hector offers a premium ambiance and bold exteriors with a strong road presence. The MG Hector is offered in five, six, and a seven-seater configuration with petrol and diesel engine powertrains.  The price of the Hector is Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes with features such as a 14.6-inch touchscreen Level-2 ADAS, automatic climate control, and more.

Tata Safari

Tata Safari is a macho SUV, having bold looks and stylish design. It is offered in a six and a seven-seater configuration with a single diesel engine on offer. It has features such as a 360-degree camera, ADAS, wireless charger, and more. The price of the Tata Safari starts at Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). 

Toyota Innova

Fifth is the Toyota Innova, which is an MPV offering comfortable seating and frugal engine options. Innova comes in a six and a seven-seater configuration. The Toyota Innova is offered in a single diesel engine and has Innova Hycross as well which is offered with a petrol hybrid powertrain. The price of the Innova Crysta starts at Rs 19.99 lakh and the price of the Innova Hycross starts at Rs 19.77 lakh (ex-showroom) and has features such as automatic climate control, rear AC controls, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and more.