Every car with a twin from another brand under Rs 30 lakh

The automobile industry is highly capital-intensive, and developing a car from the ground up can take considerable time. By sharing features, powertrains and more, brands can cut costs and even benefit from economies of scale. And when the partnership clicks, badge engineering works just fine. For instance, Maruti Suzuki-rebadged models accounted for 53 percent of Toyota India sales in FY2025. Listed below are the popular badge-swap models under Rs 30 lakh in India.

Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger

Rs 5.62 lakh-10.76 lakh, Rs 5.76 lakh-10.34 lakh

The most affordable models in this set, the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger differ in design and features, but their engine and gearbox options are identical. Both compact SUVs are offered with a 1-litre engine in 72hp NA petrol and CNG (via retrofitment) and 100hp turbo-petrol guises.

Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun

Not yet announced, Rs 10.58 lakh-19.19 lakh

Next in line is the midsize SUV pair of Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun. There is no naturally aspirated petrol option on offer here, with the lineup limited to two direct-injection turbo-petrol engines: a 115hp 1.0-litre and a 150hp 1.5-litre unit. The 2026 Kushaq facelift introduces a new 8-speed torque converter automatic, and the VW sibling is expected to receive the same upgrade as part of its mid-cycle update.

Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus

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Rs 10 lakh-17.70 lakh, Rs 10.5 lakh-19 lakh

Standing out as the only sedan pair on this list, the Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus get the same powertrain setups as the Kushaq and Taigun SUVs, respectively. This also means there isn’t a single mass-market diesel sedan on sale right now, as even rivals like the Honda City and Hyundai Verna are offered only with petrol engines.

Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder

Rs 10.77 lakh-19.72 lakh, Rs 10.99 lakh-20.19 lakh

The second half of this list is largely dominated by badge-engineered Maruti and Toyota SUVs, MPVs and hatchbacks. Talking about the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder midsize SUVs, these are the powertrain options: an 88hp CNG, a 103hp mild hybrid and a 116hp strong hybrid. It should be noted that the the 5-speed manual gearbox choice introduced initially with the AWD mild hybrid version is no longer on offer.

Toyota Innova Hycross, Maruti Invicto

Rs 19.15 lakh-32.38 lakh*, Rs 24.97 lakh-28.61 lakh

Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza

Rs 5.99 lakh-9.1 lakh, Rs 6.46 lakh-9.44 lakh

Not a lot differs between the Maruti Baleno and Toyota Glanza, with only subtle changes to the exterior and interior design. Even the powertrains are identical, including the 90hp 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 77hp CNG setups.

Maruti Fronx, Toyota Taisor

Rs 6.85 lakh-11.98 lakh, Rs 7.25 lakh-12.39 lakh

Like the Baleno and Glanza hatchbacks, there is very little that differentiates the Maruti Fronx and Toyota Taisor. The compact SUVs come with the familiar 90hp 1.2-litre NA petrol and 77hp CNG options, but they add a 100hp 1-litre turbo-petrol choice, too. The more sophisticated torque converter automatic gearbox option is offered solely with the latter engine, while the NA petrol can be had with an AMT unit.