In this post, we take a look at the details of affordable cars in India with a ground clearance of 200 mm or higher. Ground clearance plays a crucial role in ensuring whether or not your car will bottom out. There are many potholes and speed breakers in our country, which can scrape the underbelly of cars. In order to avoid that, cars with high ground clearances are needed. In fact, that is a prime reason why SUVs, in all segments, are getting extremely popular. Let us glance through the cars with over 200 mm ground clearance on sale in our market.
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Affordable Cars in India with 200 mm Ground Clearance
| Car | Ground Clearance |
| Tata Nexon | 200 mm |
| Renault Kiger | 205 mm |
| Nissan Magnite | 205 mm |
| Force Gurkha | 205 mm |
| Kia Sonet | 205 mm |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | 210 mm |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 210 mm |
| Maruti Jimny | 210 mm |
| Honda Elevate | 220 mm |
| Mahindra Thar | 226 mm |
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Tata Nexon
Let us kick-off this list of the most affordable cars with over 200 mm ground clearance with the new Tata Nexon. It offers a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine, making 120 hp and 170 Nm, and 115 hp and 260 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. You can get both engines with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed AMT for easier driving. The petrol version now offers more options, including a 5-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox, to suit different customers. The prices range from Rs 8.10 lakh to Rs 15.50 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Tata Nexon |
| Engine | 1.2-litre (P), 1.5-litre (D) |
| Power | 120 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 170 Nm / 260 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT, 6MT, 6AMT, 7-DCT |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 8.10 lakh – Rs 15.50 lakh |
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Renault Kiger
Then there is the Renault Kiger on this list. It offers only petrol engines, available in two versions. One is a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine that produces 71 hp and 96 Nm. The other is a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine with 99 hp and 160 Nm of peak power and torque. You can choose between a 5-speed manual, 5-speed AMT, or CVT automatic transmission with these engines. The prices for the Kiger range from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.23 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Renault Kiger |
| Engine | 1.0-litre (P) / 1.0-litre (Turbo P) |
| Power | 71 hp / 99 hp |
| Torque | 96 Nm / 160 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / AMT / CVT |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 6 lakh – Rs 11.23 lakh |
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Nissan Magnite
The third vehicle on this list is the Nissan Magnite. It is the sibling of the Renault Kiger. Hence, there are no mechanical changes. As a result, we would refrain from re-iterating its specifications. It ranges from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.02 lakh, ex-showroom. Its ground clearance is 205 mm.
| Specs | Nissan Magnite |
| Engine | 1.0-litre (P) / 1.0-litre (Turbo P) |
| Power | 71 hp / 99 hp |
| Torque | 96 Nm / 160 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / AMT / CVT |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 6 lakh – Rs 11.02 lakh |
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Force Gurkha
Force Gurkha is one of the most popular and impressive off-roading vehicles in its segment. It has been around for a while now. There are reports of the 5-door variant launch on the anvil. In fact, the test mule has been spotted testing on multiple occasions. Currently, it boasts a 2.6-litre turbo diesel engine which makes 91 hp and 250 Nm of peak power and torque. The transmission duties rest on the back of a 5-speed manual gearbox sending power to all four wheels. Being a proper off-roader, the ground clearance is a healthy 205 mm. It retails for Rs 15.10 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Force Gurkha |
| Engine | 2.6-litre Diesel |
| Power | 91 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 15.10 lakh |
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Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet is the next SUV on this list of cars with 200 mm (or higher) ground clearance in India. Kia recently launched the facelift model. It has a 1.2-litre petrol engine generating 82 hp and 113 Nm with a 5-speed manual transmission. If you want more power, you can choose between a 1.5-litre diesel engine or a lively 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which gives you either 115 PS / 250 Nm or 120 PS / 172 Nm of power and torque, respectively. You can get these engines with a 6-speed manual, an automatic, or a 7-speed DCT transmission. The prices range from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 15.69 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Kia Sonet |
| Engine | 1.2L (P) / 1.5L (D) / 1.0L (Turbo P) |
| Power | 83 PS / 115 PS / 120 PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm / 250 Nm / 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 6MT / 7DCT / iMT / AT |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 7.99 lakh – Rs 15.69 lakh |
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Next up is the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. It is a mid-size SUV which is based on the Maruti Grand Vitara. It comes with two petrol hybrid engines – a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder mild hybrid with an AWD option, and a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder strong hybrid. The mild hybrid has 103 hp and 136 Nm, while the strong hybrid has 116 hp and 141 Nm of peak power and torque. The mild hybrid gives you the choice of a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the strong hybrid only comes with the e-CVT automatic transmission. In terms of mileage, the strong hybrid version achieves an impressive 27.97 km/l (ARAI). The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is priced between Rs 11.14 lakh and Rs 20.19 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder |
| Engine | 1.5L (P) / 1.5L (Hybrid) |
| Power | 103 hp / 116 hp |
| Torque | 136 Nm / 141 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 6AT / e-CVT |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 11.14 lakh – Rs 20.19 lakh |
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Maruti Grand Vitara
Then we have the Maruti Grand Vitara. Note that the specifications and mechanicals of the Grand Vitara are similar to the aforementioned Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Therefore, we won’t get into the details again. But the prices of the Maruti Grand Vitara range from Rs 10.70 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The ground clearance is 210 mm.
| Specs | Maruti Grand Vitara |
| Engine | 1.5L (P) / 1.5L (Hybrid) |
| Power | 103 hp / 116 hp |
| Torque | 136 Nm / 141 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 6AT / e-CVT |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 10.70 lakh – Rs 19.99 lakh |
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Maruti Jimny
Maruti Jimny is the next SUV on this list. It is a hardcore 5-door off-roader. It comes with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated K15B petrol engine, giving you a decent 103 hp and 134 Nm of peak power and torque. You can pair this engine with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It also has Suzuki’s trademark ALLGRIP PRO 4×4 drivetrain for serious off-road adventures. The approach, break-over, and departure angles are 36°, 24°, and 50°, respectively. It is gaining massive popularity in our market as indicated by the sales charts. It ranges from Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Maruti Jimny |
| Engine | 1.5L Petrol |
| Power | 103 hp |
| Torque | 136 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 4AT |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 10.70 lakh – Rs 19.99 lakh |
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Honda Elevate
The next SUV on this list of the most affordable cars in India with a ground clearance of at least 200 mm is the Honda Elevate. It is a mid-size SUV from the Japanese auto giant to rival the mighty Hyundai Creta in our market. The Elevate has a City-sourced 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which generates a healthy 121 PS and 145 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine pairs with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox. It ranges between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.20 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Honda Elevate |
| Engine | 1.5L Petrol |
| Power | 121 PS |
| Torque | 145 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / CVT |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 11.58 lakh – Rs 16.20 lakh |
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Mahindra Thar
Finally, we have the Mahindra thar on this list. It is the most successful off-roading SUV in India. It has been around for years now. In its current iteration, it has garnered immense sales and demand. It gives you a choice between two main engine options – a 2.2-litre turbo diesel and a 2.0-litre turbo petrol. These engines pack a punch, with the diesel version delivering 130 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque, while the petrol version offers 150 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque. You can choose between a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The SUV comes with a dedicated 4×4 drivetrain, ensuring it can handle various terrains with ease. For the rear-wheel-drive model, there’s a 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces 120 PS and 300 Nm of torque. The Mahindra Thar’s prices range from Rs 11.25 lakh for the rear-wheel-drive variant to Rs 17.20 lakh, ex-showroom for the top-of-the-line 4×4 model. These are all the affordable cars in India with a ground clearance of 200 mm or above.
| Specs | Mahindra Thar |
| Engine | 2.2L Diesel / 2.0L Turbo Petrol / 1.5L Diesel |
| Power | 130 PS / 150 PS / 120 PS |
| Torque | 300 Nm / 300 Nm / 300 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 6AT |
| Drivetrain | 4×2 / 4×4 |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 11.25 lakh – Rs 17.20 lakh |
