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Car prices fall as automakers embrace GST 2.0: Here's which brands/models became cheaper, and by how much

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India’s automobile sector has seen a wave of price reductions following the rationalisation of GST slabs under Modi govt's new GST 2.0 framework. The new vehicle tax structure, to be effective from September 22, has two main slabs -- 18% for small cars (petrol/LPG/CNG under 1,200 cc and sub-4-metre length; diesel up to 1,500 cc) and 40% for larger or luxury vehicles -- replacing the prior 28% plus cess tax bracket.

Automakers are gearing up to transfer these GST savings to buyers, slashing prices across their lineups. Here follows an overview of what different brands are offering.

Tata Motors
Tata Motors will pass on the full benefit of the GST rejig to its customers, the company has announced. The rate reset will make the company’s range of cars and SUVs cheaper by up to Rs 1.55 lakh. This is how TaMo's catalogue will look like after September 22:

Nexon: up to Rs 1.55 lakh off

Safari: up to Rs 1.45 lakh off

Harrier: up to Rs 1.40 lakh off

Altroz: up to Rs 1.10 lakh off

Punch: up to Rs 85,000 off

Tiago: up to Rs 75,000 off

Tigor: up to Rs 80,000 off

Curvv: around Rs 65,000 off

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra cut prices across its SUV and UV segment with immediate effect right after the GST rejig was approved. Prices of its passenger vehicles will be reduced by up to Rs 1.56 lakh. Here's the list from the company:

Bolero/Neo: up to Rs 1.27 lakh off

XUV3XO Petrol: Rs 1.40 lakh off; Diesel: Rs 1.56 lakh off

Thar 2WD: Rs 1.35 lakh off; Thar 4WD: Rs 1.01 lakh off

Scorpio Classic: Rs 1.01 lakh off

Scorpio-N: Rs 1.45 lakh off

Thar Roxx: Rs 1.33 lakh off

XUV 700: Rs 1.43 lakh off

Toyota (Toyota Kirloskar Motor)

The company announced it would fully pass on the benefits of the GST reduction to customers. Prices across its portfolio will drop by up to Rs 3.49 lakh. The revised prices are with effect from September 22.

Fortuner: up to Rs 3.49 lakh off

Legender: Rs 3.34 lakh off

Vellfire: Rs 2.78 lakh off

Hilux: Rs 2.52 lakh off

Innova Crysta: Rs 1.80 lakh off

Innova Hycross: Rs 1.15 lakh off

Camry: Rs 1.01 lakh off

Others (Glanza, Taisor, Rumion, Urban Cruiser Hyryder): Between Rs 48,700 and Rs 1.11 lakh off

Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai Motor India said it will pass the benefits of GST reduction with price cuts across its models. Hyundai’s cars/SUVs will now be cheaper by up to Rs 2.4 lakh.

Tucson: The sharpest cut -- by Rs 2.40 lakh

Verna: Rs 60,640 off

Grand i10 Nios, Aura, Exter, i20, Venue, Creta, Alcazar: Between Rs 60,000 and Rs 1.2 lakh

BMW India

Luxury brand BMW India announced major price reductions across its sedan and SUV range, making some of its most popular models cheaper by as much as Rs 8.9 lakh.

2 Series Gran Coupe: now Rs 45.3 lakh (down from Rs 46.9 lakh)

3 Series LWB: Rs 60.5 lakh (from Rs 63.9 lakh)

5 Series LWB: Rs 72.4 lakh (from Rs 76.5 lakh)

X1: Rs 50.6 lakh (from Rs 52.4 lakh)

X5: Rs 93.7 lakh (from Rs 1.003 crore)

X7: Rs 1.2 crore (from Rs 1.3 crore)

Audi India

Audi India has announced significant price cuts across its India lineup. The cuts range from Rs 2.6 lakh to over Rs 7.8 lakh, effective September 22, 2025. Here follows its new list:

Entry-level Q3: now Rs 43.07 lakh (down from Rs 46.14 lakh)

Top-end Q8: Rs 1.1 crore (down from Rs 1.18 crore)

Audi Q5: Old price-66.9 lakh; revised new price-59.85 lakh (estimated reduction of 7.05 lakh)

Audi Q7: Old price-78.9 lakh; New price: 74.5 lakh (estimated reduction of 4.4 lakh)

Audi A4: Old price-41.5 lakh; New Price: 39 lakh (estimated reduction of 2.5 lakh)

Audi A6: Old price-54.2 lakh; New Price: 51.5 lakh (estimated reduction of 2.7 lakh)

An overview of other prominent auto brands

Several other automakers also came up with their own price resets. Some of the top companies have yet to make their new price lists public.

Kia, Skoda, Renault, Range Rover, among others, have offered price reductions. Consumers stand to save anywhere between Rs 65,000 to Rs 5.8 lakh, depending on model and brand.

Nissan slashed prices on its Magnite SUV by up to Rs 1 lakh across all variants, effective immediately
The Times of India

Jaguar Land Rover trimmed prices on Defender, Range Rover, Discovery by up to Rs 30.4 lakh following the GST slab rejig.
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