Amid the soaring sales of SUVs in India, the sales of hatchbacks and sedans are majorly affected. As per some market surveys, SUVs are ahead of hatchbacks and sedans in terms of sales. SUVs of all sizes have and are making their way to India. From Kia to Hyundai to Tata to Mahindra, all of them have launched sub-and compact SUVs. However, that doesn't indicate that sedans and hatchbacks have gone extinct.
So, if you're
planning to buy a car, below is a list of a few popular cars under Rs
15 lakh in India.
Kia
Carens: It has been a few months since the Kia Carens came to
India. For its price, the Kia Carens has a long list of features. It sports
64-colour ambient lighting, connected car technology, ventilated front seats,
and six airbags, to name a few. Under the hood, it gets a 1.5-litre petrol
engine that churns out 113bhp and 144Nm of torque. Additionally, it gets a
1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine with 138bhp and a torque of 242Nm.
Moreover, there is a
1.5-litre diesel unit available as well. It churns out 113bhp and 250Nm of
torque. The powertrain option depends on the variant.
Transmissions
offered in the Carens are a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed DCT, and a 6-speed
automatic.
The Kia Carens price
starts from Rs 9.60 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.
Mahindra
Thar: It is one of the best cars under Rs 15 lakh in
the country. One of the most capable SUVs in the country. The Mahindra Thar
rivals directly with the Force Gurkha.
Pricing wise, it rivals the Volkswagen Taigun,
the MG Astor, and the Skoda Kushaq, to
name a few.
Since it's an
off-roader, it gets a standard 4x4 drivetrain across all variants. In terms of
convenience, the Mahindra Thar also gets a washable interior and removable roof
panels. The starting price of the Mahindra Thar is Rs 13.53 lakh and goes up to
Rs 16.03 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Volkswagen
Taigun: The compact SUV offered by the German carmaker, Volkswagen, is
gradually gaining popularity in India. It has already received price hikes. The
Taigun has two trims on offer: Dynamic Line and Performance Line.
In terms of comfort,
it gets ventilated front seats, auto HVAC, an engine start/stop button, etc. It
also gets a sunroof, six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a rear-view
parking camera, to name a few. The Taigun engine specifications include two
turbo-petrol engines: a 1-litre TSI and a 1.5-litre TSI.
The starting price
of the Volkswagen Taigun
is Rs 11.4 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).
Hyundai
Creta: The Hyundai Creta has
tasted great success since its first generation. It has a long list of features
and a long waiting period. The Creta features a panoramic sunroof, ambient
lighting, ventilated front seats, a digital instrument cluster, a touch-screen
infotainment screen, etc.
