Stories
Top 5 Most Powerful 4x4 SUVs in India Starting at Just Rs 12.59 Lakh
N
News18•20-10-2026, 12:40
Top 5 Most Powerful 4x4 SUVs in India Starting at Just Rs 12.59 Lakh
- •Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the country's most affordable 4x4 SUV, starting at Rs 12.59 lakh with a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine and AllGrip Pro 4WD system.
- •Mahindra Thar 3-Door starts at Rs 15.60 lakh for 4x4 variants, offering powerful turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices with a Mechanical Locking Differential.
- •Force Gurkha 3-Door is priced from Rs 16.52 lakh, featuring a Mercedes-derived 2.6-litre diesel engine and manual mechanical differential locks on both axles.
- •Mahindra Scorpio N 4Xplor starts at Rs 18.02 lakh, combining luxury features with a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine and intelligent terrain management.
- •Mahindra Thar Roxx 4x4 starts at Rs 19.56 lakh, offering a 5-door layout, panoramic sunroof, Level-2 ADAS, and advanced 4Xplor system.
Key Questions Answered
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the country's most affordable 4X4 SUV, with an initial ex-showroom price starting at ₹12.59 lakh.
The Force Gurkha 3-door is powered by a 2.6-litre Mercedes-derived 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 140 PS and 320 Nm of torque. For safety, it features dual airbags, ABS, EBD, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a 700 mm water-wading capacity.
The Scorpio-N 4Xplor variant starts at ₹18.02 lakh and features a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine delivering up to 175 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque. It includes a 5-star Bharat/Global NCAP rating, 6 airbags, ESP, driver drowsiness alert, and Mahindra's 4Xplor intelligent terrain management system.
