**Tata Curvv:**
Tata recently launched its Curvv car with a coupe design, starting at 10 lakh rupees and reaching 19.52 lakh rupees for the top model. This car features a 1199 cc petrol turbo and a 1497 cc diesel turbo engine, delivering an excellent experience on hill and off-road journeys. The Tata Curvv is offered in 14 color options, including several dual-tone colors. Safety-wise, Tata cars are considered among the best. The Curvv offers options for 2 airbags and 6 airbags, although the price increases with the latter.

**Maruti Suzuki Brezza:**
Maruti launched the new Brezza model in 2024, introducing several significant changes. For those seeking the SUV experience within a 10 lakh rupee budget, the Brezza starts at 8.69 lakh rupees and goes up to 14.14 lakh rupees for the top variant. The Maruti Brezza comes in petrol and CNG trims, as Maruti has completely stopped the production of all its diesel cars. It features a 1462 cc engine and is available in 8 color options.

**Skoda Kylaq:**
Skoda’s SUV starts at 8.25 lakh rupees, with the top model priced at 13.99 lakh rupees. This SUV has a 1-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol TSI engine that delivers 114 bhp of power and 178 Nm of torque. The Skoda Kylaq is offered in 7 color variants. It offers a mileage of 19.68 km, according to ARAI.

**Kia Syros:**
Today’s younger generation tends to prefer SUVs over sedans and hatchbacks, so here’s information about the Kia Syros, available within a 10 lakh budget. Kia’s SUV starts at 9.50 lakh rupees, with the top variant at 17.80 lakh rupees. This SUV comes with a 1.0-liter petrol engine that generates 118 bhp of power and 172 Nm of torque, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine that generates 114 bhp of power and 250 Nm of torque.

**Tata Curvv**
Tata recently launched its Curvv car in a coupe design, starting at 10 lakh rupees, with the top model priced at 19.52 lakh rupees. This car features a 1199 cc petrol turbo and a 1497 cc diesel turbo engine, providing a great experience on hills and off-road journeys. The Tata Curvv is available in 14 color options, including dual-tone colors. In terms of safety, Tata cars are considered among the safest; the Curvv offers options for 2 or 6 airbags, though this increases the price.

**Maruti Suzuki Brezza**
Maruti launched the new Brezza model in 2024, introducing several significant changes. If you want an SUV experience within a budget of 10 lakh rupees, the Brezza starts at 8.69 lakh rupees, with the top variant priced at 14.14 lakh rupees. The Maruti Brezza is available only in petrol and CNG trims, as Maruti has completely stopped the production of its diesel cars. It is equipped with a 1462 cc engine and comes in 8 color options.

**Skoda Kylaq**
This Skoda SUV starts at 8.25 lakh rupees, with the top model priced at 13.99 lakh rupees. It has a 1-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol TSI engine that delivers 114 bhp of power and 178 Nm of torque. The Skoda Kylaq is available in 7 color variants. It offers a mileage of 19.68 km, according to ARAI.

**Kia Syros**
Today’s younger generation prefers SUVs over sedans and hatchbacks. The Kia Syros is available within a 10-lakh budget. The Kia SUV starts at 9.50 lakh rupees, with the top variant priced at 17.80 lakh rupees. It is available with a 1.0-liter petrol engine that generates 118 bhp of power and 172 Nm of torque, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine that generates 114 bhp of power and 250 Nm of torque.

Earlier, when someone went to buy a new car, the focus was primarily on the look of the car. Now, the focus has shifted, and people are prioritizing safety features, such as the number of airbags.

Kia Syros

The Kia Syros is a new car that has received a five-star rating from Bharat NCAP, scoring full marks for adult and child safety. Starting from an ex-showroom price of 9 lakh rupees, the Kia Syros offers features like 6 airbags, rear ISOFIX mounts, electronic stability control, and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon has received full marks for adult and child safety. The ex-showroom price of the Tata Nexon starts from 7.99 lakh rupees and is available in petrol, diesel, CNG, and fully electric variants. The Tata Nexon has set new safety standards for vehicles in India with the launch of this robust car.

Mahindra XUV 3X0

The Mahindra XUV 3X0 recently received a major update, which is more than a simple update of the XUV300, and this car has received a 5-star rating in safety for both adults and children. The price of this car is 7.99 lakh rupees ex-showroom. The 3X0 comes in both petrol and diesel variants, similar to the Nexon. Safety features include 6 airbags, a 360-degree surround view camera, and a Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

Skoda Kylaq

The next name on this list is another new car in this segment, the Skoda Kylaq. With an ex-showroom price of 7.89 lakh rupees, the Kylaq is 10,000 rupees cheaper than the Mahindra XUV 3X0 and Tata Nexon and has also received a five-star safety rating. The Skoda Kylaq has 6 airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, but does not have ADAS.

Tata Punch

In the list, the Tata Punch has a 5-star safety rating and costs less than 10 lakh rupees. The Tata Punch offers a lot of features at a low budget with an ex-showroom price of 6.19 lakh rupees. It has a 5-star safety rating for adult safety and a 4-star safety rating for child safety. As a package, the Tata Punch is popular among car buyers, making it the second-best-selling car in India in FY2025 after the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. The Punch comes with petrol, CNG, and an all-electric powertrain.

KIA recently crash-tested its new subcompact SUV, the Syros. It achieved a 5-star rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program, excelling in both Adult and Child Occupant Protection. Vehicles are scored out of 32 for Adult and 49 for Child Occupant Protection. The Syros scored around 30.21 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection and 44.42 for Child Occupant Protection.

The Syros demonstrated strength in the side impact test, scoring a perfect 16 out of 16 points. It also boasts 16 autonomous safety features, including ADAS level 2, and 20 standard active and passive safety features, making it one of the safest in its class.

Tata Nexon was among the first in its segment to undergo the Global NCAP test and achieved an outstanding score. It earned 32.22 out of 34 for adult occupant safety and 44.52 out of 49 for child occupant safety. Tata has consistently prioritized safety. The Nexon is a strong contender for providing comprehensive passenger protection in a crash.

The new Vitara Brezza’s crash test results are not yet available. The older, two-airbag version earned a 4-star rating for adult occupant safety and 2 stars for child occupant safety. A new version of the Brezza may offer improved safety.

In 2019, the Hyundai Venue was crash-tested under ANCAP protocols. It achieved a 4-star adult occupant safety rating. The tested version, possibly a global spec, included curtain airbags.

The Mahindra 3XO received a 5-star crash rating. It scored 29.36 out of 32 for Adult Protection and 43 out of 49 for Child Protection. It performed well in the frontal and side tests, with 13.36 out of 16 and a perfect 16 out of 16, respectively. Safety features include 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, all-wheel disc brakes, and Level 2 ADAS.

The Skoda Kylaq is the safest subcompact SUV, scoring 30.88 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection and 45 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection. It performed remarkably in frontal and side barrier tests, with scores of 15.04 and 15.84 out of 16. It has 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a rear parking camera.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire, tested with 6 airbags, earned a 5-star rating in both adult and child occupant safety. The Dzire, along with the Virtus, achieved a 92% safety rating for both adults and children.

The 6-airbag version of the Baleno scored around 26.52/32 for adult occupant safety (about 4 stars) and 34.81 out of 49 for child occupant protection (about 3 stars). This version has front, side head curtain, side chest, and side pelvis airbags, as well as ISOFIX seats at the rear.