These are the 5 most powerful 4×4 SUVs of the country, prices start from only ₹ 12.59 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny: This is the most affordable 4X4 SUV in the country, whose starting ex-showroom price starts at ₹ 12.59 lakh. Its classic boxy design, round headlamps and the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate give it a retro look. The cabin has black themed all-weather interior, 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system, wireless connectivity and safety features like standard 6 airbags, hill hold control and ESP.

Jimny has a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine, which generates power of 104.8 PS and torque of 134.2 Nm. It has Suzuki’s All-Grip Pro 4WD system as standard with 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic gearbox. The light body weight, ladder-frame chassis and low-range gearbox give it excellent performance on tight rocky roads and off-road trails.

Mahindra Thar 3-Door: The starting ex-showroom price of its 4X4 variants starts at ₹ 15.60 lakh. The iconic Jeep styling comes with a muscular stance, flared fenders and hard/soft top options. The interior has washable floor, drainage plug, 7-inch touchscreen, roll-over mitigation, ESP and 6 airbags. With a 4-star global NCAP rating, its cabin is perfect for rough and tough use.

In terms of performance, it has the option of 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol (150 PS) and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine (130 PS). Both engines come with 6-speed manual and torque converter automatic gearbox. With the help of low-range transfer case and mechanical locking differential (MLD), this Thar overcomes any difficult road with ease.

Force Gurkha 3-door: Ex-showroom price of Gurkha 3-door starts at ₹ 16.52 lakh with 4X4 engine. Inspired by the Mercedes G-Wagon, its boxy look, fabricated snorkel and metal bumper give it distinct dominance on the road. The cabin has a 9-inch touchscreen, digital driver display, power windows and captain seats. For safety, it has dual airbags, ABS, EBD, tire pressure monitoring system and 700 mm water wading capacity.

It has a 2.6-litre Mercedes-derived 4-cylinder diesel engine, which produces 140 PS power and 320 Nm strong torque. It comes with 5-speed manual gearbox. Its biggest USP is the manual mechanical differential lock available on both front and rear axles, which gives it unmatched grip and performance on swamps, mud and steep rocks.

Mahindra Scorpio N: The ex-showroom price of its 4Xplor (4WD) variant starts at ₹ 18.02 lakh. Its bold front grille, muscular body lines and tall-boy stance give it a premium look. The interiors have luxury dual-tone finish, sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen, wireless charger and Sony 3D audio system. With a 5-star India/Global NCAP rating, it gets 6 airbags, ESP, driver drowsiness alert and hill descent control.

The Scorpio-N only gets the 4WD option with the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, which produces 175 PS of power and up to 400 Nm of torque. It has both 6-speed manual and automatic options. Mahindra’s 4Xplor Intelligent Terrain Management System (Mud, Sand, Grass, Snow) makes it a comfortable and powerful SUV for both long distance touring and off-roading with the family.

Mahindra Thar Roxx: Its starting ex-showroom price is ₹ 19.56 lakh with 4X4 engine. This 5-door SUV comes with a long wheelbase, new signature grille and C-pillar mounted rear handles. The interior gets premium leatherette upholstery, panoramic sunroof, twin 10.25-inch screens, ventilated seats and 360-degree camera. Safety includes level-2 ADAS, 6 standard airbags, electronic stability program and 5-star safety crash rating.

Thar Rocks 4X4 has a 2.2-liter mHawk diesel engine, which gives 175 PS power and 370 Nm (manual)/400 Nm (automatic) torque. It has advanced 4Xplor system, electronic locking differential, terrain modes and crawl smart assist. Its long wheelbase and Pentalink rear suspension ensure excellent ride quality on the highways and excellent off-road stability on rough terrain.