Compact Cars with the Biggest Price Cuts After GST 2.0

The new GST 2.0 has brought welcome news for car buyers in India. Several popular compact cars have seen significant price drops, making them more affordable than ever. Here’s a look at the top petrol and diesel cars with the largest reductions.

Petrol Cars with the Biggest Price Cuts

5. Hyundai Venue: Up to Rs 1.24 Lakh Down
The Hyundai Venue SX(O) Turbo DCT variant has received a substantial price cut, making this stylish and feature-rich compact SUV more accessible. Its petrol price range has dropped from Rs 7.94–13.82 lakh to Rs 7.26–12.67 lakh.

4. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: Up to Rs 1.30 Lakh Down
The S-Presso LXI (O) CNG variant is now even more budget-friendly, appealing to first-time buyers and city commuters. Its price range has reduced from Rs 4.27–6.12 lakh to Rs 3.50–5.12 lakh.

3. Kia Sonet: Up to Rs 1.35 Lakh Down
The top-of-the-line X-Line DCT variant of the Kia Sonet has seen a price cut of Rs 1.35 lakh, lowering its petrol range from Rs 8.00–15.00 lakh to Rs 7.30–13.65 lakh.

2. Mahindra 3XO: Up to Rs 1.40 Lakh Down
The AX7L petrol variant of the Mahindra 3XO now costs less, dropping its range from Rs 8.00–15.80 lakh to Rs 7.28–14.40 lakh. This makes the 3XO more competitive in the compact SUV segment.

1. Kia Syros: Up to Rs 1.50 Lakh Down
Topping the list, the Kia Syros turbo-petrol HTX Plus (O) variant has the largest petrol price cut among sub-4m cars. Its range has fallen from Rs 9.50–16.79 lakh to Rs 8.67–15.29 lakh.

Diesel Cars with the Biggest Price Cuts

5. Mahindra Thar: Up to Rs 1.35 Lakh Down
The Thar LX 2WD diesel variant has become more accessible with a price drop from Rs 11.50–17.62 lakh to Rs 10.32–16.61 lakh, attracting adventure enthusiasts.

4. Tata Nexon: Up to Rs 1.55 Lakh Down
The Fearless+ PS DK variant of the Nexon diesel now ranges from Rs 9.01–14.05 lakh, down from Rs 10.00–15.60 lakh, boosting its appeal in the compact SUV market.

3. Mahindra XUV 3XO: Up to Rs 1.56 Lakh Down
The diesel AX7L variant of the 3XO has dropped from Rs 9.99–14.70 lakh to Rs 8.95–13.17 lakh, combining performance and affordability.

2. Kia Sonet: Up to Rs 1.64 Lakh Down
The GTX Plus AT variant of the Sonet diesel is now more affordable, with prices reduced from Rs 10.00–15.74 lakh to Rs 8.98–14.10 lakh.

1. Kia Syros: Up to Rs 1.86 Lakh Down
The Syros leads the diesel category with the HTX+ (O) AT variant price dropping from Rs 11.30–17.79 lakh to Rs 10.14–15.94 lakh. This makes the premium compact car highly attractive for buyers.

Honourable Mentions
Other cars with notable reductions include Honda Amaze (Rs 1.20 lakh), Skoda Kushaq (Rs 1.19 lakh), and Maruti Suzuki Brezza (Rs 1.12 lakh).

With GST 2.0 reshaping car prices, now is a great time to consider buying a compact SUV, as the savings make these vehicles more accessible and value-packed.