Coolest Cars to Buy Under 30 Lakhs in India

BEST CARS AVAILABLE TO BUY IN 2020 - OUR LIST OF COOLEST LOOKING CARS

Although, there are quite a few brand new cars and facelifts launched in 2020, there are some cars which are super cool and are just so good looking.

Cars with cutting edge design, features like connected car tech, powerful sound system, wireless charging, silky smooth automatic gearbox are attracting the new era of customers. Advancements in technology & development in engine performance have increased the wow-factor of these cars and are just so desirable

Today, we list down the coolest cars in the Indian car market that you can buy under Rs 30 lakhs. In the below list, we catch up with the hottest new cars from different segments showcasing enough swag from their unique design, performance and feature-loaded list.    

 

1. New Mahindra Thar

• The Second generation Thar is all set to launch on the 2nd of October 2020. With revamped interior and exterior, the new-gen Thar will be offered with 2 engine options. For the very first time, there is also an option for an automatic gearbox on the new car.

• For serving its main purpose, the Thar will continue to have a 4 wheel drive setup for all the off-road enthusiasts. Unlike the old car, the new one gets some refreshed interior and an infotainment system to keep you entertained during your long adventures and trails. Mahindra has cleverly offered a convertible soft top variant along with the regular hardtop to give options for its target customers.

• The new Thar has also got better on the safety equipment list. It gets dual airbags, ISOFIX child anchors, ABS, rollover mitigation, rear parking sensors, etc.

• With the updated 2020 Thar, it is now open to a broad sector of buyers who are not only looking for an offroad vehicle but also a car with some everyday use. The option of an automatic gearbox has made the already cool Thar a lot more cooler with this update.

• Engine options of the Thar are

• 2.0L Petrol- 150 bhp & 320nm 

• 2.2L Diesel-132 bhp & 300nm

 

2. KIA Seltos - Price Starts at Rs 9.89 Lakh

• Kia Seltos is a great package when it comes to styling and performance. The debutant car of the Korean brand possessing a contemporary design language offers Kia’s signature tiger-nose grille, sporty red exterior elements, roof rails, LED strips and many other quirky features that make this car stand out of the crowd. 

• The availability of different gearboxes and engine options enables a wide array of buyers to go for this car. Features like smart air purifiers, sunroof, bose sound system, red coloured brake callipers also attract a lot of buyers.

• The Seltos is one of the most trending cars in the country by selling over 10,000 units for the past month giving a tough competition to its prime rival- Hyundai Creta.

• Kia Seltos is offered with over 15 variants. There are 3 engine options and you also get to choose transmission from DCT, CVT, AT and a manual.

• Engine 1 - 1.5L 4cyl, Diesel.

• 113bhp of Power.

• 250 Nm of torque.

• Engine 2 - 1.4L 4cyl, Turbo Petrol.

• 138bhp of Power.

• 242 Nm of torque.

• Engine 3 - 1.5L 4cyl, Petrol.

• 113bhp of Power.

• 144 Nm of torque.

• Gearbox- 6 Speed Manual & CVT gearbox, Front Wheel Drive.

• CVT is available in HTX for 1.5L petrol

• DCT is available in GTX + for 1.4 turbo-petrol.

• Torque Converter (AT) is available in HTK, HTX, GTX for 1.5L diesel.

 

3. Volkswagen T-ROC - Price starts at Rs. 19.99 Lakh

• Volkswagen T-ROC is a premium compact SUV from the German brand packing all of the bells and whistles like its competition. By offering a healthy feature list and a powerful turbo petrol mill, the sales are going well by pricing it effectively.

• The Volkswagen T-Roc is underpinned by the ubiquitous MQB platform that enables stability and safety on this SUV. Powering the car is a 1.5L turbo petrol unit that makes 148 bhp of power and 250 nm of power. Transmission duties are carried out by a 7 Speed DSG gearbox. 

• The crossover dimensions of the T-Roc develops its handling characteristics, making it easier to drive in cities and traffics. It also gets some tech like 10.25inch digital instrument cluster, black roof and sporty 17inch diamond cut alloy wheels. 

• Launched in March 2020, the T-Roc has made its way in the country through the CBU route & has already been sold out for the year 2020. Bookings may start next year considering the high demand for the car. Available with vibrant colours like kurukuma yellow, energetic orange, ravenna blue, the car surely looks striking.

• Mileage of the Volkswagen T-Roc is claimed at 17.85 (ARAI).

4. Volkswagen Polo GT - Price starts at RS 9.59 Lakh

• The performance of the Volkswagen Polo GT is very good and its hatchback driving dynamics make it easier to manoeuvre as well.

• The powerful 1.0L turbo petrol TSi motor makes 109 bhp of power and 175 nm of torque that enables the car to achieve 0 to 100 kph in around 10 seconds.

• With its 6 Speed AT gearbox, the performance is linear and on-road stability is also well due to its wider 195 section tyres.

• The driving feel of the Polo is a sporty one as you sit low in the cabin and the performance from the 1.0L engine has managed the car to be one of the fastest hatchbacks for sale in the Indian car market.

• Moving on to the interiors, the interior looks dated compared to its rivals but has some sporty elements like a flat-bottom steering wheel, brushed silver inserts on the dashboard and rear AC vents. 

• Other features include a crash sensor, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, voice control, child seat anchors and many more.

 

5. Honda Civic- Price starts at Rs 18.10 Lakh

• Honda introduced the 10th gen Civic in March 2020 with some extensive changes. The new Honda Civic is a completely new car compared to its predecessor. It gets some stylish design tweaks like the coupe-like rear profile, sharp LED headlamps and sporty looking dual-tone alloys.

• The sleek-looking design along with the couple-like rear profile of the car makes it look sporty. Adding to the sportiness are the 17-inch alloy wheels and boomerang-shaped taillights that make the car different from its rivals.

•  Getting inside the Civic, the seats are positioned low and you sit closer to the ground. It gets an 8-way power adjusted driver seat, dual-zone climate control, digital instrument cluster and many more. 

• Offered in 3 trim levels- ‘V’, ‘VX’, ‘ZX’.

• The new Honda Civic is available with two engine options.

• 1.8L Petrol-  141 ps of power & 174nm of torque

• 1.6L Diesel- 120 ps of power & 300nm of torque

• The petrol engine comes mated to a CVT gearbox whereas you get a 6 Speed Manual gearbox on the diesel unit. There is not an option for automatic for the 1.6L Diesel.

• Honda has priced the Civic effectively considering its a D segment car. Pricing for the Civic starts at 18.10 lacs and goes all the way to 22.51 lacs. 

 

6. MG ZS-EV- Price starts at Rs 20.82 Lakh

• This car-maker presented its electric vehicle in the country for the year 2020 to mark its name in the Electric Vehicle territory. 

•  MORRIS GARAGE has launched the ZS-EV by presenting many new connected cars features and a range of 340km from a full charge.

•  The MG ZS is an EV with all the bells and whistles which we got to see in the hector and also some more add-ons. 

• With the EV sector expanding in our country, MG sells the ZS EV in the major cities and has also provided 50kWh fast-charging stations at their dealerships.

• As the EV industry develops in the country, buyers would now get to avail the perks of driving silently and munching miles without polluting mother nature. 

• Powering this car is a lithium-ion battery connected to a 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous motor which can make 0-100kmph in just 8.5 seconds.

• The car has 143 horses and 353Nm of torque thanks to a 44.5kWh water-cooled battery which sets this SUV in motion.

• The only thing that can bring a bummer for some buyers would be its top speed which is only 140 KMPH.

• The car’s battery charges up from 0 to 80% in just 50 minutes with the super-fast DC charger and it requires around 5 to 6 hours for the same with the normal AC charger.

 

7. Maruti Suzuki Ignis - Price starts at  Rs 4.92 Lakh

• Available at the NEXA premium showrooms of Maruti Suzuki, the Ignis is tagged as an ‘Urban SUV’ by the automaker. The car with its facelifted update looks more sporty with grey inserts on the front bumper and a bold looking ‘U’ shape grille. 

• Available in 4 variants the car has 12 colour options to choose from that includes dual-tone paint colours for top of the line ‘ALPHA’ variant. 

• Ignis looks quite sporty due to its black coloured alloys, roof rails and funky looking design element on the C pillar of the car.

• Getting inside the car, Ignis maintains the funky nature with its dual-tone interior scheme, carbon fibre finish on the AC vents, body-coloured interior door handles and centre panel. It gets an adjustable 3 spoke steering wheel with call controls, climate control, Smart Play infotainment with phone connectivity.

• Powered by a BS6 1.2 Petrol engine, it makes 82 bhp of power and 113nm of torque. There is also an option for an AMT gearbox that you can opt-in to every variant except Sigma.

 

 8. Hyundai Kona- Price starts at Rs 23.71 Lakh

• The South Korean manufacturer has entered the EV segment with a very attractive looking crossover named Kona. Hyundai has cleverly packed the Kona in dimensions that sit between the Creta and Venue. 

• The car looks unique all because it doesn’t have any front grille for the radiator cooling. All LED lights, body cladding, 17-inch alloy wheels add to the attractiveness of the car. It is also loaded with various features like 10-way driver adjustable seat, TMPS, 17.77 cm touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity.

• Powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor, it produces 134 bhp of power and 395 nm of torque. All of the peak figures are available instantly which is a very cool factor about an EV.

• In full charge, Hyundai Kona has a claimed range of 452 km that seems range-topping compared to its rivals. The real-world range will reduce depending on the driving environment. 

• Talking more about the batteries, Hyundai offers an 8 year / 1.6 lakh km standard warranty on the 39.2 kWh lithium-ion battery of the vehicle.

• Available in two variants-

• Electric Premium

• Electric Premium Dual Tone

9. Jeep Compass TrailHawk- Price starts at Rs 26.08 Lakh

• The Compass has been a successful model in India. With rugged body styling and premium interiors, it offers a good package for those who seldom take their car offroad. But Jeep has gone ahead to give the Compass a proper makeover of an offroad vehicle for gliding through the possible off-road terrain. 

• Packed with various goodies, it sports some serious Jeep pedigree with the upgraded Trailhawk. The Compass Trailhawk is an updated 4x4 version of the Compass that promises some serious performance for the off-road enthusiasts.

• Carrying the ‘trail-rated badge’, the Trailhawk comes with off-road capability enhancements like increased ground clearance of 205mm, a Rollover mitigation feature, active drive 4x4 low-system, hill descent control and water wading depth of 483mm.

• Powering the car is a turbocharged 2.0L diesel engine that makes 173 bhp and 350nm of torque. For increasing the mileage, transmission on the car is a 9-speed automatic unit that makes sure the car has enough gears at variable speeds. Due to the low range mode available now, you can make use of the torque to get out of a tough spot easily.

• Staying true to its offroad nature, the trailhawk also has some extra changes on the exterior that includes a blacked-out grille, revamped bumpers and new dual-tone design for the alloys that now wears all-terrain rubbers.

 

10. Skoda Octavia RS 245 - Price starts at Rs 36.00 Lakh

• The RS 245, the faster and dynamic version of the Octavia is the most fun to drive car Skoda offers in India. With only 200 units for sale in the country, Skoda has unleashed the powerful 2.0L Turbo Petrol TSi motor in the RS. Channelling power to the front wheels, the engine churns out 241 bhp of power 370 nm of torque making it one of the best performance sedans for sale in the country.

• Talking about sales, if you are keen to buy one, all of the 200 units of the car are sold out despite its expensive pricing of Rs. 36 lac. There still might be a chance for getting one if someone cancels their order.

• Transmission duties are carried out by a 7 Speed DSG gearbox for smooth and fast shifting. Well known for its furious performance, it also gets safety features like 9 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, Hill hold control and many more.

• With smoked out headlamps, black grille, RS back lid spoiler, the Octavia RS looks striking. On the inside, it gets Alcantara seats, red stitching and a blacked-out interior scheme for increasing the sporty appeal in the cabin.

 

11. Isuzu D Max V-Cross

• Isuzu V cross is one of the most versatile vehicles that would be on sale in the market. The BS6 avatar of the Vmax is expected to launch in October 2020.

•  With seating of 4+1 configuration, it can take loads of luggage and equipment on the cargo bed at the back.  It is a good vehicle for your trails and adventures and its considerable off-road capabilities make it easier to tackle the terrain.

• It is a proper pickup truck like we see in the American markets. From a length of over 5 meters and a width of 1.9 meters, it is a long vehicle. 

• Everyday useability might be a problem in cities and urban areas whereas it provides cruising abilities on motorways and highways. 

• The BS6 updated car is likely to have a 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine that would make 135bhp and 330nm of torque.
   

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