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Biggest discounts and benefits on cars this festive season

Festive offers and GST 2.0 cuts bring the year’s biggest discounts on hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs across all brands.
4 min read25 Sep '25
Dhruv Dhaka
Biggest discounts on cars this festive season

The festive season is here, and with GST 2.0 price cuts plus seasonal offers, carmakers are rolling out hefty discounts, exchange bonuses, and EMI perks.

Here are the top 10 models with the biggest festive season deals.

Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city and are subject to the availability of stock. Check with your local dealer for exact figures.

10.Kia Seltos

Discounts up to Rs 2.25 lakh

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A strong contender in the mid-size SUV segment, the Kia Seltos is now an attractive proposition with discounts up to Rs 2.25 lakh. Priced from Rs 10.79-19.81 lakh, it offers a choice of 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engines with multiple transmission options. With 22 variants available, it competes fiercely with rivals like the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.

9.Skoda Kodiaq

Discounts up to Rs 2.5 lakh

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Skoda's premium SUV, the Kodiaq, is more accessible with offers up to Rs 2.5 lakh. Priced between Rs 39.99 lakh and Rs 45.96 lakh, it's powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic. The Kodiaq is offered in three variants and competes with the Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner.

8. Skoda Slavia/Kushaq

Discounts up to Rs 2.5 lakh

Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo front static

The popular Skoda twins, the Slavia and Kushaq, are bundled with benefits of up to Rs 2.5 lakh. The Slavia sedan is priced from Rs 10.00-17.70 lakh, while the Kushaq SUV starts from Rs 10.61-18.43 lakh.

Both share the same 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines with various manual and automatic gearbox options. They are key rivals to the Hyundai Creta and Honda City.

7. MG Astor

Discounts up to Rs 2.57 lakh

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MG's tech-loaded compact SUV, the Astor, is now available with discounts up to Rs 2.57 lakh, which includes festive deals and EMI perks. Priced from Rs 9.65-15.16 lakh, it is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with both manual and CVT automatic transmission options. With 10 variants to choose from, it directly competes with rivals like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

6. XUV400

Discounts up to Rs 2.95 lakh

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Mahindra's electric compact SUV, the XUV400, has discounts of up to Rs 2.95 lakh, offering substantial savings for those looking to switch to an electric vehicle. Priced from Rs 15.49-17.69 lakh, it comes with two battery options, 34.5 kWh and 39.4 kWh, both with a single-speed automatic transmission. Available in 3 variants, it is a direct rival to the Tata Nexon EV.

5. MG Hector 

Discounts up to Rs 3 lakh

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The MG Hector, known for its commanding road presence and massive touchscreen, is now being offered with benefits of up to Rs 3 lakh, making its premium features more accessible. Priced from Rs 14-21.42 lakh, it is offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, paired with manual and automatic transmission options. It competes with rivals like the Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV700.

4.VW Tiguan R-Line

Discounts up to Rs 3 lakh

Front View

Volkswagen's Tiguan R-Line is now available with a Rs 3 lakh discount. Priced at Rs 45.73 lakh, this premium SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic and an all-wheel-drive system. It is offered as a single, fully-loaded variant, for buyers seeking German engineering, a luxurious cabin, and powerful performance.

3. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Discounts up to Rs 3 lakh

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The iconic Grand Cherokee is now within a more reachable price bracket with discounts of up to Rs 3 lakh. Priced at Rs 63 lakh, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Cherokee competes with luxury SUVs like the Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5.

2. MG Gloster

Discounts up to Rs 4 lakh

Biggest discounts and benefits on cars this festive season

MG's flagship SUV, the Gloster, is now available with a massive discount of up to Rs 4 lakh. Priced from Rs 38.33-43.16 lakh, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This full-size SUV competes directly with the Toyota Fortuner and Skoda Kodiaq.

1. Hyundai Ioniq 5

Discounts up to Rs 5.05 lakh

Hyundai Ioniq 5 exterior

Topping the list is the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which is available with a staggering discount of up to Rs 5.05 lakh. Priced at Rs 46.30 lakh, this electric vehicle is powered by a 72.6 kWh battery pack and a single rear-mounted electric motor with an automatic transmission. It directly competes with the Kia EV6 and BYD Seal.

Honourable mentions: TheVW Virtus(up to Rs 2.15 lakh),Jeep Compass (up to Rs 1.7 lakh), andHonda Amaze (up to Rs 1.32 lakh) sizeable festive benefits.

With these benefits, the festive season has become a golden opportunity for buyers across segments, from affordable hatchbacks to premium SUVs.

Disclaimer: All prices are ex-showroom.

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