Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs With Price, Launch Date and Specs

SUVs are slowly gaining popularity because they are quite comfortable when compared to sedans and plus are practical. Here we list the Upcoming SUV cars under 15 Lakhs with price, launch date and specs of each SUV. Read on to choose the perfect SUV for you. 

Gone are the days when SUVs were just used for off-roading. Now, it has slowly transformed into a passenger lifestyle vehicle, it an ever-growing demand. Earlier, the SUVs used to sell at quite high prices, but now they are available starting from Rs 5 Lakhs. They are now practical because of the big cabin space and also offer great comfort while comparing to sedans. Here we have prepared a list of the upcoming SUV cars under 15 Lakhs which contains compact SUVs, sub-compact SUVs and proper SUVs too. Some are just for fun, while some are serious players. The brands here include Datsun, Jeep, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Toyota, Mahindra, Kia, Renault and more. Do give it a read so that you can choose on and wait for your perfect SUV.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Datsun Go Cross

First on our list of all Upcoming SUV cars under 15 lakhs is the Datsun Go Cross. The Go Cross is Datsun‘s foray into the SUV segment. Based on the Go+ compact MPV, this car was showcased at the Auto Expo 2016 in concept form. However, it is expected to come to the market in production form in September 2018. It will likely be priced between Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 7 Lakhs. Expect to find a 1.2-litre petrol engine under its hood which has a peak power output of 67BHP and peak torque output of 104Nm. The transmission choice on the car will likely be a 5-speed manual with an optional CVT gearbox.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Maruti Suzuki Jimny

The Jimny will be the replacement for the Gypsy in Maruti Suzuki‘s lineup. The car was not showcased at the `Auto Expo 2018 and might launch in India in the first half of 2019. The car is expected to be priced between Rs 6.50 lakh and Rs 8.50 lakh. Engine options on the car will be a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, with peak power-torque outputs of 95BHP-170Nm, as well as a 1.3-litre turbo diesel, with power-torque outputs of 75BHP-200Nm. Both engines will likely come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Petrol

Maruti Vitara Brezza recently got a facelift version carrying the same diesel engine. Maruti Suzuki is likely to launch the petrol derivative of the compact SUV in India sometime around November 2018. It will either get the Baleno RS’s 1.0-litre BoosterJet engine or the Ciaz’s 1.4-litre Natural aspirated unit. The petrol variant will likely get the same feature and technology list, which is there in the 2018 Maruti Vitara Brezza. It is expected to cost starting from Rs 6.5 Lakhs to Rs 9 Lakhs (ex-showroom).

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Hyundai Carlino

The Carlino is based on the Elite i20’s platform. It is Hyundai‘s entry in the sub-4m compact SUV segment. This car will likely be out by June 2019 and will sport a price tag of Rs 7.00 lakh-Rs 11.00 lakh. It will likely sport a 1.2-litre petrol engine and 1.4-litre turbo diesel engine. The petrol engine’s expected power and torque output will be 82BHP and 114Nm. The likely power and torque outputs of the diesel engine will be 89BHP and 220Nm. The petrol engine will likely come paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox while the diesel engine will have a choice of either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Toyota Rush

Reports suggest the Rush will be Toyota‘s Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster fighter. The car is on sale in Indonesia and Malaysia, but will likely come to India soon. In those countries, it only gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine. On its way to India, it is expected to gain a 1.4-litre turbo engine too. The petrol engine has a power output of 108BHP and torque output of 141Nm. 87BHP and 205Nm are likely the power and torque outputs of the diesel engine on this car. The petrol engine will likely get a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. The oil burner is expected to get a 6-speed manual transmission.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Volkswagen T-Cross

The T-Cross is a Polo-based compact SUV from Volkswagen. This car will likely come to India in 2019 for a price tag ranging from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. It will likely offer a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine. The likely power and torque outputs of the petrol engine will be 103BHP-175Nm. For the diesel, the likely outs are 108BHP (power) and 250Nm (torque). The car is expected to offer a choice of one manual and one automatic gearbox with either engine. The petrol engine will likely have 5-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox options. The diesel is expected to offer either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – All-New Tata Safari Storme

This is one of those Upcoming SUV cars under 15 lakhs that no one’s really sure about. Reports suggest the Tata Safari Storme will likely get a redesign. As a result, it will get a bit costly too. While we do not have any images of the new car, we expect it to show face in June/July 2018, sporting a price tag between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15 lakh. The car will likely come with one engine only – a 2.0-litre motor with likely power and torque outputs of 130BHP and 300Nm. This engine will likely be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission unit.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Mahindra S201

The Mahindra S201 will be a Ssangyong Tivoli-based SUV from the Indian car maker. However, while it will use the Korean car’s platform, the design will be completely different. Expected to come to India in First half 2019, this car will likely sport a price tag between Rs 9 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. Expect to see a 1.5-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine under this car’s hood. The petrol engine will likely have power and torque outputs of 110BHP and 170Nm. The diesel motor’s likely power-torque outputs will be 100BHP-240Nm. The petrol engine will likely be mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or an AMT transmission. The diesel engine is expected to be paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – New Renault Duster

The Renault Duster is about to enter its next generation. The car is expected to come to India by October 2018. The new Duster will likely replace the car currently on sale in India and will likely sport a price tag of Rs 8.50 lakh-Rs 13 lakh. It is expected to come with either a 1.2-litre petrol engine or a 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine. The petrol engine will likely make 124BHP power and 200Nm torque, while the diesel is expected to make 130BHP power and 380Nm torque. Both engines will likely be paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or an AMT gearbox. Another really important model among all Upcoming SUV cars under 15 lakhs, this one.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Jeep Renegade

The Compass is Jeep India’s most inexpensive product to date. However, it will soon be replaced by the Renegade. This SUV is expected to come to India in 2018 bearing a price tag ranging between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 15.70 lakh. It is expected to come with 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine with expected peak power-peak torque outputs of 120BHP – 320Nm. This engine will likely be offered with only one gearbox option which will be a 6-speed manual unit. On this list of upcoming cars under 15 lakhs, this car is perhaps the most important launch for its maker.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Honda HR-V

The HR-V will be Honda‘s offering that sits above the BR-V in its lineup. It is quite popular internationally and will likely be showcased at the Auto Expo 2018, followed by a launch by early 2019. Its prices will likely range between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 14 lakh. The engine options on the HR-V will comprise a 1.5-litre petrol motor and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel unit. The petrol engine will likely output peak power of 128BHP and peak torque of 155Nm. The diesel motor, on the other hand, will likely output 99BHP power and 200Nm torque. The petrol engine will likely be offered with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The diesel motor is expected to be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – New Maruti Suzuki Vitara

With Maruti Suzuki’s Nexa network picking up steam, Maruti Suzuki is likely to offer more premium products in India. One of these is likely to be the Grand Vitara. This SUV is expected to slot above the S-Cross and is likely to come to India by Second half 2019 for a price tag ranging from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 14 lakh. It will likely have a 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine onboard which makes 120BHP of peak power and 320Nm of peak torque. A 6-speed manual gearbox will likely be paired with this car’s engine.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Ford Kuga

Ford currently has nothing to offer to buyers between its EcoSport compact SUV and seven-seater Endeavour. However, that is likely to change soon when the Kuga comes to India. Expected to be here by year-end 2019=8, the Ford Kuga will cost between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 17 lakh. It will likely have a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine onboard. The petrol engine will likely output 181BHP of peak power and 250Nm of peak torque. The diesel engine is likely to output 147BHP power and 370Nm torque. Either engine will likely be offered with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission unit. Another really important model among all Upcoming SUV cars under 15 lakhs, this one.

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Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Hyundai Kona

Hyundai had revealed the Kona some time ago. This SUV is expected to show up at 2018 Auto Expo and then go on sale later in the year. This car will likely wear a price tag ranging from Rs 12 lakh to Rs 16 lakh upon its launch in India. It will likely be powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine and a 1.6-litre turbo diesel motor. The petrol engine is expected to have peak power output of 110BHp and peak torque output of 155Nm. The diesel engine will likely have a peak power output of 124BHP and peak torque output of 260Nm. Both engines will likely be offered with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Yet another really important model among all Upcoming SUV cars under 15 lakhs, this one.

Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Mahindra XUV300

The XUV300 is Mahindra utilising the Ssangyong Tivoli platform to spawn a smaller SV than the XUV500. Expect to show up at the 2018 Auto Expo, the XUV300 is likely to be launched later in the year for a price tag ranging from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 14 lakh. This car will likely utilise a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel motor. While the petrol motor is expected to make 100BHP power and 150Nm torque, the diesel motor will likely have a peak power output of 100BHP and peak torque output of 240Nm. The petrol variant of the car will likely come mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine of the XUV300 is expected to come mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic gearbox.

Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Maruti Suzuki Vitara S

The Maruti Vitara S is the sportier version of the Vitara Brezza that is already on sale in India. Already out in the UK, the SUV is expected to come to India by either year end 2018 or early 2019 carrying a price tag ranging from Rs 9.90 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. It will likely sport a 1.5-litre petrol engine that makes 100BHP power and 150Nm torque. This car is expected to have a 5-speed manual gearbox mated to its petrol engine.

Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – MG RX5

MG Motors is going to launch its compact SUV, MG RX5 in India. It was recently spied as a production ready but with heavy camouflage. Currently, it is sold in Middle Eastern countries largely. Globally, it gets 1.5 Litre and 2.0 Litre Petrol options, which might be replaced by a 2.0 Litre Multijet Diesel while retaining the 1.5 Litre Petrol. The car will get a 6-speed manual transmission with an optional 7-speed automatic gearbox. The car will get a 6-speed manual transmission with an optional 7-speed automatic gearbox. It is expected to cost from Rs 10 Lakhs to Rs 15 Lakhs, as it competes with Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano and the upcoming Renegade, Toyota Rush and Kia SP concept.

Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Kia SP Concept

The South Korean subsidiary of Hyundai, Kia Motors is also going to make an entry in the popular compact SUV segment. The Kia SP Concept is an urban compact SUV and is expected to launch in India by 2019. It was earlier showcased at the Auto Expo 2018 and the sale model would not be much different from that. The SUV is expected to be priced between Rs 9 Lakhs to Rs 14 Lakhs competing with Creta, Duster, Terrano and the upcoming Renegade, Toyota Rush and MG RX5. Like the other SUVs in the segment, it will also get a long list of premium features. One segment first feature it would get is the fully digital instrument cluster.

Upcoming SUV Cars Under 15 Lakhs – Overview