Toyota Hyryder to Mahindra XUV 700: Top 3 AWD SUVs To Consider Under ₹25 Lakh in India

AWD SUVs in India: The Indian automotive industry saw a surge in the demand for the all-wheel drive SUVs. In an AWD SUV, the power from the engine is sent to both axles in a certain ratio. In India, the most affordable SUV which has an AWD drivetrain is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. It is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine and offers different modes as well. The price of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara AWD variant is ₹17.02 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Alpha variant.

Here is a list of the top 3 AWD SUVs that buyers can check under ₹25 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara:

The first SUV on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. It is powered by a 1.5L inline four-cylinder petrol engine and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission for the AWD drivetrain. The Grand Vitara offers AWD in its Alpha variant. The price of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha All Grip variant is ₹17.02 lakh (ex-showroom).

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder:

The next SUV on the list is the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. It has similarities with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and offers a similar powertrain. It is also equipped with a 1.5L four-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 104BHP and 137Nm torque, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The V variant offers the AWD option to the buyers. The price of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder V AWD variant is ₹17.54 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra XUV 700:

The third car on the list that buyers can check out is the Mahindra XUV 700. It is powered by a petrol and a diesel engine, but the AWD option is available only in the diesel automatic variant. XUV 700 has a 2.2L four-cylinder diesel engine, which produces 200BHP and 480Nm torque, paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The AWD variant is available from the AX7 variant onwards. The price of Mahindra XUV 700 AX7 AWD AT variant is ₹23.34 lakh (ex-showroom).

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