Having a capable vehicle in your garage gives you freedom to explore many places. In India, many vehicles that do not even offer 4WD systems are marketed as SUVs by the manufacturers. Worry not, we have prepared a list of cheapest vehicles in India with All-wheel Drive and 4X4 systems.
Maruti Gypsy
Price: Rs. 6.04 lakh
The Maruti Gypsy is one the most capable off-road vehicles in India. The lightweight of the vehicle along with a 4X4 system gives it immense capability to conquer any region. The Gypsy is also the cheapest vehicle in India that comes with BS IV engine and 4X4 system. The vehicle is powered by 1.3-litre 80 bhp and 103 Nm generating four-cylinder petrol engine. The immense capability of the Gypsy makes it the first choice of Indian army, which uses over 30,000 Gypsy vehicles throughout India.
Mahindra Thar CRDe
Price: 8.84 lakh
If we consider the Thar DI model, it will become the cheapest vehicle with 4X4 system in India but the DI model only comes with BS-3 engine and hence, can’t be registered in all the cities of India.
The Mahindra Thar CRDe is one of the most loved vehicle in India by the off-roading community. The Thar comes with solid built quality and a very potent engine. Mahindra also offers a lot of customisation options with the Thar from the factory itself. The vehicle is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine that churns out a maximum of 105 bhp and 247 Nm of maximum torque. The vehicle also comes with manual differential lock system that comes in very handy during sticky situations.
Mahindra Scorpio S4
Price: 11.13 lakh
Mahindra offers a low variant of the Scorpio with a potent 4X4 system. The system comes with shift-on-fly function, which means the driver can change the drive layout without stopping the vehicle. The Scorpio S4 comes with minimal equipment, which helps in keeping the weight low. The Scorpio is used by many off-roaders who use the same car for the daily usage too. Scorpio offers comfortable seating and potent off-road capabilities. The Scorpio is powered by 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine that generates a maximum of 120 bhp and 290 Nm of maximum torque.
Renault Duster AWD
Price: Rs. 13.54 lakh
The Renault Duster became very successful in India because of its compact size and commanding looks. Renault launched the AWD version of the Duster in India with intelligent drive mode. The car comes with three modes – automatic, 4WD and 2WD modes.
In automatic, the vehicle senses if there’s a need of 4WD and engages the system. The 4WD mode keeps the system engaged all the time while the 2WD system does not engages the 4WD system at all, giving it maximum fuel efficiency. The Duster AWD can only get into the 4WD mode till a speed of 60 km/h.
Tata Safari Storme
Price: Rs. 14.36 lakh
The Safari name is an iconic name in India. Tata launched the upgraded Safari as Safari Storme in India. The Safari remains one of the favorite vehicles among the off-road lovers in India. The vehicle comes with a fly-on-shit 4X4 system with low gear ratio. It is powered by 2.2-litre engine that generates a maximum of 138 bhp and 320 Nm of torque.
I need a car with cheapest price of 3 lakhs & four wheel drive option in india.