Ventilated seats are no longer reserved for high-end cars. From compact hatchbacks to feature-rich EVs and spacious MPVs, carmakers are bringing ventilated comfort to the masses. Here’s a look at the top 5 most affordable cars with ventilated seats in India.
The only MPV on this list, the Maruti XL6 offers ventilated seats in the top-spec Alpha+ variant. It's the most affordable MPV in India with this feature, beating the Kia Carens in value. With a 1.5L petrol engine and both manual and 6-speed auto gearbox options, it’s ideal for families looking for comfort and space.
The Kia Syros offers both front and rear seat ventilation, a segment-first. Front cooled seats are available from the HTX variant onwards, while rear seat ventilation is reserved for the fully-loaded HTX+(O) variant.
Ventilated front seats in the Tata Nexon are available from the Fearless + PS trim onwards, across petrol, diesel and even CNG powertrains. This makes it the most affordable CNG car with cooled seats.
Tata’s Punch EV stands out as the most affordable electric vehicle in India to get ventilated front seats. This feature is available from the Empowered+ variant, across both standard and long-range versions. With a feature-rich cabin, smart design, and up to 365km of claimed range, the Punch EV brings electric mobility with added comfort.
The Tata Altroz Racer takes the crown as the most affordable car in India with ventilated seats. Offered in the top-spec R3 variant, it features front seat ventilation along with a sporty design, 120hp turbo-petrol engine, and a 6-speed manual gearbox. It's the only hatchback on this list to offer this premium comfort.