Top 3 SUVs to consider under Rs 50 lakh in India for 2024

SUV culture: The SUV culture in India has seen a surge in consumer demand. Since SUVs provide high ground clearance, a powerful petrol or diesel engine, and great comfort, the SUV segment has taken over the sedans. The SUV culture is famous among business professionals, and politicians, and owning an SUV has become a status symbol for customers in India. Under a budget of Rs 50 lakh, there are quite popular SUVs that have a massive road presence, offer low maintenance, and are reliable as well. This budget offers both ladder-on-frame SUVs and monocoque chassis-built SUVs, offering features and off-road capabilities as well. Let us have a look at the top three SUVs to consider under Rs 50 lakh in India.  

Toyota Fortuner:

The Toyota Fortuner is one of the most popular SUVs in its segment. Under a budget of Rs 50 lakh, this SUV provides an extremely reliable diesel engine, comfortable seating, and great road presence. The Fortuner is offered in both petrol and diesel engine, and 4x2 and 4x4 options. The Fortuner though misses on major features that Indian customers want but it provides a powerful engine and a low cost of ownership experience. The price of the Toyota Fortuner starts at Rs 33.43 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base 2.7 Petrol 4x2 variant.

Isuzu MU-X:

The Isuzu MU-X is one of the underrated SUVs in its segment. The MU-X is offered with a 4x2 and a 4x4 option only and is a capable off-roader with decent power from its 1.9-litre diesel engine. The space is decent in the Isuzu MU-X but it lacks features and feels dated seeing the modern SUVs offered by different manufacturers in 2024. The MU-X is priced at Rs 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base 4X2 Automatic transmission variant.

MG Gloster:

The MG Gloster is one of the most feature-loaded SUVs and is the longest, widest and the tallest in this segment. The MG Gloster is provided with safety features like Advanced Driver Assistance System, multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, etc. The Gloster is provided with single and twin-turbo diesel engine options along with a 4x2 and a 4x4 system as well. It is offered in two variants and multiple editions as well like black storm edition, snowstorm edition, etc. The price of the MG Gloster starts at Rs 38.79 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Sharp single-turbo 4x2 variant.