5 Cars With Feature-loaded Base Variants Under Rs 25 Lakh

  • Published July 30, 2023
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Who said entry level variants of four-wheelers have to be basic?

Chasing after the best bang for the buck usually makes people stretch their budget a bit, even if that bang isn’t all that out loud for that extra buck. And in most purchasing conversations, the base-spec variant of a particular vehicle isn’t even considered as they can be rather spartan in terms of equipment on offer. However, there are cars that defy that norm and stand out as exceptions. 

So here are 5 cars that get a feature-loaded base variant and should be on your consideration list if you’re on a budget:

Honda City

The safe choice of the compact sedan segment is called that for a reason. Apart from the timeless looks and refined powertrain, the Honda City has made a name for keeping its occupants comfortable with a list of premium features. And in the current gen’s case, that premium feel can be had right from the base variants. 

Variant

SV

Price (ex-showroom) 

Rs 11.57 lakh

Engine

1.5-litre NA petrol

Output

121PS/145Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT

Features

LED DRLs, halogen projector headlights, LED tail lights, 15-inch steel wheel with covers, LED turn indicators, 8-inch touchscreen system, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 4-speaker sound system, steering-mounted controls, dual tone fabric upholstery, push button start/stop, Electric ORVMs, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, cabin air filter, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, height-adjustable driver seat, and ambient lighting

Safety

4 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, rear parking sensors with camera, electronic stability control (ESC), TPMS, IRVM, ISOFIX mounts

MG Astor

The MG Astor always stood out from the sea of compact SUVs with its cabin quality and the new features that it initially introduced to the segment. To this date, the MG Astor gets a bunch of features right from its base variant, so you don’t have to stretch your budget too much.

Variant

Style

Price (ex-showroom) 

Rs 10.82 lakh

Engine

1.5-litre NA petrol

Output

110PS/144Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT

Features

LED DRLs, rear spoiler, 16-inch steel wheels with cover, dual-tone interior theme, soft touch leatherette on dashboard, armrest, and centre console, leatherette steering wheel, MID display, 10.1-inch touchscreen system, Android auto and Apple CarPlay, 4 speaker sound system, steering-mounted controls, 6-way-adjustable driver seat, auto AC, cabin air filter, rear AC vents, tilt steering wheel, electrically adjustable ORVMs

Safety

2 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic stability control (ESC), 4 disc brakes, rear parking sensors, rear defogger, ISOFIX mounts and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers

Maruti Jimny

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Maruti finally launched the much awaited Jimny in India in its 5-door guise, with two variant options on offer. Its base-spec Zeta variant packs pretty much all you need from a lifestyle vehicle of Jimny’s kind. So at the end of the day, you’re left with a very capable offroader that’s also well equipped, with some spare change left in your pocket, which can then be used for some tasteful (or not) customisations or modifications. This is also one base variant that offers you both manual and automatic transmissions. 

Variant

Zeta

Price (ex-showroom) 

Rs 12.74 lakh (MT) / Rs 13.94 lakh (AT)

Engine

1.2-litre NA petrol

Output

105PS/123Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT/ 4-speed AT

Features

15-inch steel wheels, gunmetal grey grille with chrome plating, halogen headlamps, 7-inch Smartplay Pro touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 4 speakers, MID display, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, rear wash and wiper, central locking, manual AC, electric adjustable ORVMs, steering-mounted audio controls, and power windows

Safety

Six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera, electronic stability control, hill hold control, hill descent control, limited slip brake differential

Skoda Kushaq

The Skoda Kushaq was the first product under the VW-Skoda group’s India 2.0 strategy. It put Skoda back on the map, reeled in a bunch of numbers and paved the way for Slavia after it. Of course, its design and potent powertrain played a part in the success story, but so did the feature list which is rather extensive right from the base variant.

Variant

Active

Price (ex-showroom) 

Rs 11.59 lakh

Engine

1.0-litre turbo-petrol

Output

115PS/178Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT

Features

16-inch steel wheels with cover, halogen headlights with DRLs, LED tail lights, height-adjustable driver seat, front armrest with storage, 7-inch infotainment system, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers, MID display, tilt- and telescopic-adjustable steering wheel, rear AC vents, steering-mounted audio controls, and power windows

Safety

2 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera, electronic stability control, tyre-pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX mounts

Maruti Invicto

Maruti’s version of the rebadged Toyota Innova Hycross, called the Invicto, was made available in the market recently. And given that it got launched in just two variants, even the base-spec Invicto packs quite the number of features. It’s in fact so loaded that it makes the top-spec variant seem a tad bit overpriced.

Variant

Zeta +

Price (ex-showroom) 

Rs 24.79 lakh

Engine

2-litre petrol strong-hybrid powertrain

Output

186PS/206Nm

Transmission

e-CVT

Features

LED automatic headlights, LED DRLs, LED tail lights, LED turn indicators, body coloured ORVM with turn indicator, body coloured door handles (outside), 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, rear wiper and washer, variable ambient lighting, driver seat height adjustment, 2nd row captain seats (7-seater), 2nd row individual armrest and side table (7-seater), air cooled cup holders, automatic climate control, 2nd row sunshade, cabin air filter, paddle shifters and cruise control, push button start/stop with smart key, keyless entry, electric OVRMs, tilt and telescopic adjust for steering, steering-mounted controls, illuminated USB ports (1st Row: Type A + C, 2nd Row: Type C + C), personal reading lap (1st and 2nd row), rear cabin lamp, luggage compartment lamp, 8-inch touchscreen system, 6-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch digital driver’s display

Safety

6 airbags, rear view camera, electronic parking brake with auto hold, ABS with EBD, manual IRVM, front seat belt with pretensioner, front seat belt height adjustment, front seat belt reminders, 3-point seatbelt (all passengers), rear window defogger, front and rear disk brakes, and connected car technology

Also Read: Facelifted Tata Safari Cabin Spied Undisguised, Looks Loaded With Tech

So, stretching to that top-spec variant isn’t always necessary, as reiterated by these vehicles. Sometimes, you can just settle for a few discretionary misses that save you some bucks, which can in turn be used for the maintenance or modification of the vehicle when needed.

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