If you want to buy a car under $20 million in India, you have a lot of choices across different segments. From SUVs to MUVs, they all combine performance, safety and comfort at affordable prices. Let’s take a look at two of the biggest competitors in this segment: the Tata Curvv and the Toyota Innova Hycross.
Tata Curvv: A stylish SUV with impressive features
Mechanisms and Performance: The Tata Curvv is a powerful 5-seater SUV with impressive performance. This car is equipped with a 1.2 liter Revotron engine with a volume of 1199 cm³. The 3-cylinder engine produces 118.27 hp at 5,500 rpm and 260 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 2,750 rpm. This car also features a 6-speed manual transmission and FWD (front wheel drive).
Safety Features: Tata Curvv places great emphasis on safety with features like 6 airbags, ISOFIX and ABS with EBD. Other safety features include ESP, speed warning and hill start assist. The car also comes with child safety locks, speed sensor door locks and rear parking sensors, making it a safe option for families.
Interior and Exterior: The interior of the Tata Curvv is spacious and features fabric seats with folding rear seats and adjustable headrests. On the outside, there are disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, supported by R16 wheels. The overall length is 4308 mm and the trunk holds 500 liters.
Prices and Variants: The base Tata Curvv is priced at Rs 11.49 lakh for the Smart 1.2L Revotron petrol variant, while the top-end Accomplished+ A 1.2L HGDI petrol AT variant is priced at Rs 22.50 lakh. The competition includes Kia Celtus, Skoda Kodiaq and Hyundai Creta in the same space and with the same features. Particle for direct object
Toyota Innova High Cross: Premium MUV for families
Engine and performance: The Toyota Innova Highcross is an all-round MUV that is perfect for families. It uses a 1997 cc TNGA 4-cylinder engine that produces 171.65 hp at 6,600 rpm and 209 Nm of torque between 4,500 and 4,896 rpm. The MUV’s fuel tank holds 52 liters and the fuel efficiency is 16.13 km/l. Equipped with a CVT automatic transmission and a front differential, it can easily go from the city to the highway.
Safety Features: When it comes to safety, the Innova Hycross is fully equipped with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP and traction control. It also has advanced safety features such as a 360-degree camera, hill start assist and hill descent control. A keyless central locking system, a child lock and a three-point seat belt in the middle rear area provide additional protection in this compartment.
Appearance and Dimensions: This MUV Sport features disc brakes on all four wheels, with the front wheels supported by MacPherson struts and the rear wheels supported by a semi-independent torsion beam suspension. The overall length is 4755 mm and the distance between the two axles is 2850 mm, which is enviable considering a 7-seater car.
Price: Toyota Innova Highcross is priced between Rs 22.41 lakh for the base 7-seater petrol MT G-FLT variant and Rs 36.44 lakh for the top-spec ZX(O) Hybrid MT variant.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
