Top 5 cars under 15 lakh in India with ventilated seats

When it comes to four-wheelers, comfort and convenience features are becoming essential. Features like sunroofs and ventilated seats are highly popular today. Ventilated seats, especially, provide a more comfortable experience by allowing air to flow through the seat’s backrest and cushion, thanks to built-in fans powered by an electric motor. However, while these seats add significant comfort, they often come with a high price tag.

For those looking for ventilated seats within a reasonable budget, there are options available. In this article, I’ve listed the top five models with ventilated seats priced under 15 lakhs, plus one bonus model to consider. This article aims to save buyers time and effort, offering a quick overview of affordable options without compromising on comfort. Before we continue, to stay updated with all happenings and developments in the automotive world and be a part of interesting auto discussions and more, join CLUTCH, the official automotive community of CARS24 Autoverse. Click here to join.

Tata Altroz Racer

The Tata Altroz Racer is available in three variants: R1, R2, and R3. Notably, the R3 variant stands out with its cherry-on-top feature: ventilated seats. Priced at an attractive Rs 10.99 lakh, this model is likely the most budget-friendly choice for those looking for ventilated seating. Under the hood, it packs a powerful 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that delivers 120PS and 170Nm of torque. The engine is paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Kia Sonet 

If you're looking for a model with ventilated seats that fits your budget, the Kia Sonet is a great option. It offers a variety of trims, allowing you to choose from mid to top variants, including HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+, and X-Line, all within the Rs 15 lakh range. Prices start from Rs 17.72 lakh and go up to Rs 14.92 lakh for the ventilated seat feature.

The Kia Sonet comes equipped with different engine options. There's a 1-litre turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 120PS and 172Nm of torque, paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT. For diesel enthusiasts, there's a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine providing 116PS and 250Nm, available with either a 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, or a 6-speed AT. Additionally, a 1.2-litre petrol engine is available, producing 83PS and 115Nm, which is paired solely with a 5-speed MT.

Maruti Suzuki XL6

In Maruti Suzuki's lineup, the XL6 is the only model offering ventilated seats within this budget range. However, this feature is available only in the top variants, Alpha and Alpha Plus, with only the Alpha variant fitting within the budget. The XL6 Alpha MT variant is priced at Rs 12.61 lakh, while the Alpha Plus variant costs Rs 14.01 lakh, reflecting a Rs 1.40 lakh difference.

The Alpha variant is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, delivering 103PS and 137Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission. As for fuel efficiency, Maruti claims 20.97 km/l for the manual gearbox and 20.27 km/l for the automatic, making it a reasonably efficient option within this price range.

Tata Curvv

The Tata Curvv was launched earlier in August this year, offering several variants, including the Creative+S and Accomplished models, both equipped with a 1.2-liter Revotron turbo-petrol engine. There’s a price difference of Rs 1 lakh between the Accomplished S variant and the Creative+S GDi variant. Additionally, the difference between the Creative+S Revotron variant and the Creative+S GDi stands at Rs 1.30 lakh, while the Accomplished S variant is priced Rs 30,000 higher than the Creative+S variant. While there are more variants available, such as Smart, Pure+, Pure+S, Creative, Creative S, and Accomplished+A, these models do not meet the specific features and budget criteria discussed in this article.

The Tata Curvv comes with a choice of three engines: a 1.2-litre Hyperion T-GDi Turbo that generates 125PS and 225Nm of torque, a 1.2-litre Revotron turbo-petrol engine producing 120PS and 170Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine that delivers 118PS and 260Nm. All three engines can be paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT).

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Hyundai Verna

If you're looking for a budget-friendly sedan with ventilated seats, the Hyundai Verna could be a great choice. The Verna comes in six variants: EX, S, SX, SX(O), SX, and SX(O) Turbo. Among these, only the SX(O) and SX(O) Turbo offer ventilated seats. The starting prices for these variants are Rs 14,75,800 and Rs 16,08,800, respectively.

The Verna provides two engine options: a 1.5L MPi petrol engine delivering 115PS and 143.8Nm of torque, available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an IVT. There’s also a more powerful 1.5L Turbo GDi petrol engine producing 160PS and 253Nm of torque, which comes with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT.

Tata Nexon - Bonus 

While I mentioned only the top 5 models, here’s a bonus pick to add a little extra value for readers: the Tata Nexon. This model also sits well within the under-15-lakh budget, offering ventilated seats and plenty of options just like the Kia Sonet.

The Tata Nexon is available with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine delivering 120PS and 170Nm, paired with multiple gearbox choices: 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT, and a 7-speed DCA. Additionally, there’s a 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces 115PS and 260Nm, available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT. For those interested in CNG, the Nexon also offers a 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron iCNG engine that generates 100 PS and 170 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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