Cars powered by a 3 cylinder engine are now extremely common in the Indian car market, especially in the affordable hatchback and compact SUV segments. These engines are designed to deliver good fuel efficiency, lower manufacturing costs and compliance with stringent BS6 emission norms. Today, three cylinder engine cars power more than 40% of vehicles priced under 15 lakhs, which makes it one of the most widely used powertrain layouts in India. From small city hatchbacks to turbocharged compact SUVs, modern 3 cylinder engine cars now provide respectable performance whilst retaining impressive fuel efficiency.
