Most mass-market cars are now loaded with tech you’d expect in a much more expensive car. Hatchbacks today are loaded with premium features that make you give up on a bigger car, and we’ll explore such an example where a Rs 6 lakh car offers features a Rs 22 lakh SUV misses out on.
Best Car Under Rs 10 Lakh – 360-degree Camera Under Rs 9 Lakh
The Skoda Kushaq has maintained a reputation for being the top choice for someone looking for performance or driving pleasure, but that doesn’t mean it has a below-average equipment list. The Kushaq’s facelift adds plenty of new features that make it a strong choice, especially the rear-seat massage feature that even the pricier Kodiaq gets for the front seats.
However, one feature that even a car costing less than Rs. 10 lakh gets, but the Kushaq misses out on, is the 360-degree camera. It is available as an accessory that’s priced around Rs 30,000. The Tata Aeris, however, gets it in its second-to-top Creative variant. The price of a Tata Aeris Creative is Rs. 8.80 lakh (on-road Mumbai) for the petrol manual powertrain.
What Else?
The Aeris also comes equipped with a larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen, ventilated front seats, a six-speaker audio system, a wireless charging pad, a 65W USB-C charger at the rear, and a blind-view monitor. All in all, its feature list is nearly identical to that of an SUV costing almost Rs 10 lakh more. The Kushaq gets powered front seats, rear massaging seats, and a panoramic sunroof over the Aeris.
And we don’t dismiss the obvious advantages the Kushaq has of having a bigger cabin, better cabin quality, more boot space, better performance, good build quality, and, of course, the Skoda badge that buys it more prestige; it’s a clear difference, and it’s a better choice for some. But the Aeris is one of the best value-for-money sedans under Rs 12 lakhs, and this comparison shows the feature differences between two cars from different segments.