With the Indian summer already pelting down on us, keeping cool is the number one priority for everyone – especially those driving around in a car. While air-conditioning is the easy way to keep the heat away, the constant use of it can leave us sick.
The natural air-conditioning, aka breeze, is always available to us. Today, a lot of cars come with a sunroof which allows us to direct breeze into the car from the top. These features can also be used to check out the night sky while staying inside the car.
Sunroofs were originally found on high-end cars but with the cost of materials significantly reducing over the years, budget-friendly manufacturers and mid-tier brands are introducing cars with sunroofs as well. Here are some of the best options available in the market today.
The first car on this list is also the most premium option but is one of the most popular models with a sunroof in India. The Lamborghini Urus is a luxury SUV from the sports car manufacturer and it is something that delivers on looks and performance.
While the Lamborghini Urus might be considered as the first SUV from the company, it is almost a successor to the LM002 off-road vehicle that was launched almost 40 years ago. The Urus though is a lot more powerful and is a perfect blend of style and performance.
The SUV is powered by a 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8 petrol engine that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. With so much power on show, the Urus can reach 100kmph in just 3.6 seconds from a complete standstill.
Clocking in at a maximum speed of 305kmph, the Urus is quicker than most SUVs available in the market. With a 75-litre fuel tank, this car offers a mileage of 8.0kmpl at a 3996cc displacement.
Although the Urus is technically an SUV, the design of the car has “sports car” written all over it. The front of the car features a large grille with air dams built into it while the sleek LED headlamps are reminiscent of what other Lamborghini models have to offer.
Even the rear of the car looks familiar with the sporty bumper and sleek taillights that give the car a recognizable design. On the inside, the Urus houses an all-digital dashboard with touchscreens for the control panel and infotainment system along with plush leather seats and a flat-bottom leather-encased steering wheel.
When you want comfort, style, elegance, and performance, the Hyundai Verna clearly comes in as one of the favourite options. The latest Verna is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine that produces 115Ps of power and 144Nm of torque. There is also a 1.5L diesel engine option that generates 115Ps of power and 250Nm of torque. Lastly, there is a 1.0L Turbo-petrol engine that can produce 120Ps of power and 172Nm of torque.
In the transmission department, the 1.5L petrol unit is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed CVT gearbox. The 1.5L diesel engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission system. Finally, the 1.0 Turbo-petrol engine can be had with only a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
The Hyundai Verna comes with some of the latest features including a sunroof, a tyre pressure monitoring system, BlueLink connected car technology, wireless charging, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a hands-free boot opening system, parking sensors in the front, and ventilated seats in the front. For safety, the Verna comes with ABS with EBD, speed alert, and rear parking sensors.
Ford is not only one of the biggest names in the automobile industry around the world, it is one of the most trusted names in India. The Ford EcoSport SUV is definitely one of the most used SUV’s in the country – and for good reason.
The EcoSport combines power and style perfectly which still maintaining its affordability. Under the hood of the EcoSport sits a 1.5L petrol engine that generates 122Ps of power and 215Nm of torque. There is also a 1.5L diesel engine option that produces 100Ps of power and 215Nm of torque.
In terms of transmission, the petrol engine can either be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed Torque Converter system while the diesel engine is only available with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The Ford EcoSport is a feature-filled car with automatic climate control, a sunroof, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and rain-sensing windshield wipers as some of its prime features.
In the safety department, the EcoSport comes with ABS with EBD, dual airbags in the front, and parking sensors in the rear.
In the world of sedans, the Honda City cannot be looked over. Probably one of the most iconic sedans in India, the City has changed a lot from its very first iteration. The new Honda City is powered by either a 1.5L petrol engine or a 1.5L diesel unit.
The petrol engine produces 121Ps of power and 145Nm of torque whereas the diesel engine generates 100ps of power and 200Nm of torque. In the transmission department, the petrol engine is mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed CVT gearbox while the diesel engine is paired to a 6-speed manual transmission.
Some of the features available on the latest Honda City include LED headlamps and taillights, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, ambient lighting, Amazon Alexa control, remote engine start and door unlock, and automatic climate control.
The Honda City also comes with a number of safety features such as 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors.
The Hyundai Creta has to be the most talked-about SUV in the Indian market in 2020 and going into 2021, it looks like nothing much is going to change. The Creta is still being considered as one of the most affordably powerful SUV’s in India.
Under the hood of the new Creta sits an option of three different engines. The first is a 1.5L Naturally-Aspirated petrol engine that produces 115Ps of power and 144Nm of torque. It is mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic setup.
The next is a 1.4L Turbo petrol engine which is capable of generating 140Ps of power and 242Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 7-speed DCT transmission system only. Lastly, there is also a 1.5L diesel engine that produces 115Ps of power and 250Nm of torque.
The diesel engine can be had with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed Torque Converter setup.
In the features department, the Creta does not lack as it houses LED headlamps, a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wireless charging, a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, and ventilated front seats.
The Creta is also exceptionally safe thanks to its ABS with EBD, 6 airbags, and Electronic Stability Control features.
Hyundai is considered one of the more popular options in the automobile industry in India and is recognized for its sporty cars. The Hyundai i20 falls into this category and is arguably one of the most popular hatchback models from the brand.
After some carefully thought-out upgrades, the latest i20 is now better than before. It is powered by a 1.2L Naturally-Aspirated petrol engine that pushes out 83Ps of power and 114Nm of torque.
The second petrol engine option is a 1.0L Turbo petrol motor that produces 120Ps of power and 172Nm of torque. Finally, the i20 also comes with a 1.5L diesel engine that generates 100Ps of power and 240Nm of torque.
In terms of transmission, the 1.2L petrol engine can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The 1.0L engine is mated to either a 6-speed iMT clutch-less manual gearbox or a 7-speed DCT system.
The diesel engine can be had with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic one. The features on the latest i20 include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, LED headlamps, a sunroof, and an air purifier.
Some of the safety features found on the Hyundai i20 include parking sensors in the rear, 6 airbags, and ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
When it comes to stylish SUVs with sunroofs at affordable prices, the Mahindra XUV300 is definitely one of the better options available out there. Under the hood of the XUV300 sits a 1.2L Turbo petrol engine that can produce 110Ps of power and 200Nm of torque.
The other engine option is a 1.5L diesel engine that is capable of generating 117Ps of power and 300Nm of torque. In terms of transmission, both engine options can either be had with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic setup.
In terms of features, the XUV300 is packed full of the good stuff which includes, a sunroof, automatic cruise control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a large 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay connectivity, automatic air-conditioning, and so much more.
There are also a number of safety features such as parking sensors in the front and rear, 7 airbags, and corner braking control that make the XUV300 truly spectacular.
Tata has been doing exceedingly well in the Indian market thanks to its budget-friendly lineup of cars. The Harrier is one such example that stands out for all the right reasons. Powering the Harrier is a 2.0L diesel engine that is capable of generating 170Ps of power and 350Nm of torque.
The engine can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed Torque-Converter gearbox. The SUV also comes with a 2-Wheel-Drive drivetrain as well. Fitted into the Harrier, in terms of features, are a panoramic sunroof, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, rain-sensing windshield wipers, dual-tone alloy wheels, and automatic climate control.
In terms of safety, the Tata Harrier comes with electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, dual airbags in the front, and parking sensors in the rear.
KIA is one of the most exciting car manufacturers in India thanks to their sporty designs and powerful specifications. The Seltos is probably the biggest-selling car in their lineup in the country because of the aforementioned reasons.
Under the hood of the Kia Seltos sits one of three different engine options – a 1.5L petrol, a 1.5L diesel, and a 1.4L Turbocharged petrol. The 1.5L petrol engine is capable of generating 115Ps of power and 144Nm of torque while the 1.4L Turbocharged petrol engine generates 140Ps of power and 242Nm of torque.
The 1.5L diesel engine can produce 115Ps of power with 250Nm of torque. In the transmission department, the 1.4L Turbocharged petrol can be had with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The 1.5L petrol is mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed CVT or DCT transmission.
Lastly, the 1.5L diesel is paired to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed Torque Converter system. Getting into the features of the Seltos, we see that KIA has included a 10.25-inch UVO Connected Car compatible touchscreen infotainment system, an 8-inch Head-Up Display (HUD), ambient lighting, air purifier, a 7-inch multi-function display, ventilated front seats, an 8-speaker Bose Sound System setup, smart-key remote engine start, “Hello KIA” wake command, and a sunroof. Moving over to the safety features of the Seltos, we find 6 airbags, emergency stop signal, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Assist Control, ABS with EBD, and Vehicle Stability Management.
The newly launched KIA Sonet has taken India by storm and is giving its competition a run for its money. KIA has made the Sonet ideally for the Indian market and it is a tactic that has worked seamlessly.
The Sonet houses either a 1.0L Turbo petrol engine that generates 120Ps of power and 172Nm of torque, a 1.2L petrol engine that produces 83Ps of power and 115Nm of torque, or a 1.5L diesel engine that can push out 100Ps/240Nm on manual and 115Ps/250Nm on automatic. In the transmission department, the Sonet’s 1.0L Turbo petrol is paired with either a 6-speed iMT gearbox or a 7-speed DCT whereas the 1.2L petrol only gets a 5-speed manual system.
The diesel engine on the Sonet is mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic setup. KIA has included some of the latest features in the Sonet, including, UVO Connected Car tech through a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that also features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, wireless charging, a sunroof, and an air purifier.
Safety has always been a priority for KIA and the Sonet follows in that with features such as ABS with EBD, 6 airbags, Vehicle Stability Management, and Electronic Stability Control.
The recently launched Hyundai Venue was expected to be one of the best SUV cars in the market when it was initially talked about. Now that the car is here, we can see how powerful it really is.
The stylish SUV is powered by a total of three different engine options – a 1.2L petrol that produces 83Ps of power and 115Nm of torque, a 1.0L 3-cylinder Turbocharged petrol engine that generates 120Ps of power and 172Nm of torque, and a 1.4L diesel motor that is capable of producing 90Ps and 220Nm of torque.
While the larger petrol engine comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, the smaller engine can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only. In terms of fuel efficiency, the 1.2L engine offers 17.52 kmpl, the 1.0L motor offers 18.27 kmpl, and the 1.4L engine is good for 23.70 kmpl.
Some of the features found on the Venue include automatic climate control, air-conditioning vents for the back seats, wireless mobile charging, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with BlueLink connected car technology, cruise control, sunroof, and push-button start/stop.
The Venue also comes with safety features such as 6 airbags, vehicle stability management, and electronic stability control.
As discussed earlier, sunroofs were reserved for high-end cars such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The BMW X4 is one of the best options when it comes to featuring a sunroof. The coupe-SUV is one of the best-selling models from the brand and it is clear to see why.
The X4 is powered by a 2.0L diesel engine, a 2.0L petrol engine, or a 3.0L diesel engine. Mated to any of the available engines is an 8-speed automatic gearbox transmission. In terms of the features on the X4, the car stands out with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors, cornering brake control, traction control, dynamic stability control, auto-dimming OVRMs, electronically foldable OVRMs, tyre pressure indicator, rain-sensing windshield wipers, adaptive LED headlamps, automatic climate control, panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming IRVM, parking sensors in the front and rear, wireless charging, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay connectivity.
The MG Hector is one of the best-selling SUVs in the Indian market right now and with everything it brings to the table, it comes as no surprise. Under the hood of the Hector sits either a 1.5L Turbo-petrol engine that produces 143Ps of power and 250Nm of torque or a 2.0L diesel engine that generates 170Ps of power and 350Nm of torque.
The 1.5L turbo-petrol engine is also available with a 48V mild-hybrid setup which comes mated to an 8-speed CVT gearbox while the regular turbo-petrol engine can be had with either a 6-speed manual, 6-speed DCT, or an 8-speed CVT transmission. The diesel engine is only paired with a 6-speed manual transmission system.
In the features department, the Hector comes with a plethora of new options including 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, wireless charger, ventilated front seats, auto-dimming IRVMs, Hinglish commands for the connected car technology, a 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, Infinity audio system, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, ambient lighting, automatic climate control, and powered driver seat.
For safety, the Hector brings 6 airbags, parking sensors in the front and rear, ABS with EBD, 360-degree camera, and electronic stability control.
Tata has become a worldwide name in the automotive industry and the Indian manufacturer is looking to take its status to a whole new level with the latest lineup of vehicles. The Nexon is one such car that perfectly combines performance, aesthetics, and affordability into a compact design.
The latest Tata Nexon is powered by a 1.2L Turbocharged petrol engine that produces 120Ps of power and 170Nm of torque. The Nexon is also available with a 1.5L Turbocharged diesel engine that generates 110Ps of power and 260Nm of torque. In the transmission department, the Tata Nexon comes with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic setup.
While the compact SUV does have a lot to offer in terms of performance, the features cannot go unnoticed either. The Nexon comes with an all-digital instrument cluster, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, automatic cruise control, dual airbags in front, automatic air-conditioning, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors, and parking sensors in the rear.
Considered the most premium and luxurious SUV from the manufacturer, the Land Rover Range Rover is packed to the brim with features and a performance that is hard to match. Under the hood of the Range Rover, Land Rover has provided five different engine options for the interested buyer.
Powering the SUV is a 3.0L V6 petrol engine that can generate 340Ps of power while the bigger 5.0L V8 petrol engine produces 525Ps of power. There is also another tune option on the 5.0L V8 petrol engine that produces 565Ps of power. Moving onto the diesel engines, the Range Rover comes with a 3.0L V6 motor that generates 258Ps of power or a 4.4L V8 engine that produces 340Ps of power. Mated to all the engines is an 8-speed automatic transmission that features a 4-Wheel-Drive system.
Inside the Range Rover, there are a number of features that include 10-inch touchscreen displays for the infotainment system and control center. Some of the other features include a Meridian Surround Sound system, cooling/heating front seats, 360-degree camera, and Electronic Air Suspension. The Range Rover also carries a number of safety features that include seven airbags, hill launch assist, dynamic stability control, ABS with EBD, and hill descent control.
There you have it, 15 of the most affordable cars in India that offer a sunroof as one of its primary selling points. Along with that, thee cars have a lot to offer in terms of specifications and features. If you are looking for an affordable car with a sunroof, the above-mentioned cars are the best options for you.
