A long road trip requires decent mileage, a ton of features for your comfort, and an occasional power surge wherever you need it. So, here are the top 5 cars best for long road trips under Rs 20 lakh.
The Hyundai Creta comes with 3 powertrain options and multiple drive modes. Hyundai SmartSense is the brand's suite of advanced driver-assistance technologies designed to enhance safety and convenience while driving. The Hyundai Creta price ranges between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 20.14 lakh.
The Kia Seltos comes with a robust 15-standard safety package, including 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, vehicle stability management (VSM), and many more. There are 3 engine options available with a decent mileage record. The Kia Seltos is priced from Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 20.36 lakh.
The Mahindra XUV700 stands out in the premium SUV market due to its advanced technology, powerful performance, luxurious interior, and a range of innovative features like ADAS, a panoramic skyroof, and a 12-speaker Sony audio system with 3D surround sound. The Mahindra XUV700 is priced from Rs 13.55 lakh for MX Petrol to Rs 24.99 lakh for AX7 L Diesel AWD.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is a suitable mid-size SUV for long drives, with a mileage of 27.97 km/l claimed by Toyota with their self-charging hybrid electric technology. The Urban Cruiser is available in petrol, hybrid, and CNG options and is priced between Rs 11.14 lakh and Rs 20.19 lakh.
Kia Carens is a 7-seater which comes with 66 smart features like a voice-controlled sunroof, remotely controlled ventilated seats and Kia Connect. Kia’s Hi-safety package is standard across all variants. The price of Kia Carens ranges from Rs 10.51 lakh to Rs 19.43 lakh.
For a road trip, you need a sedan and that too an efficient one. The Skoda Slavia comes with a 1.0-litre TSI and a 1.5-litre TSI engine, with a 5-star GNCAP rating and safety features like 6 airbags, anti-theft control, motor slip regulation, ABS, TPMS, and many more. With a massive boot space of 521 litres, the Skoda Slavia is priced from Rs 10.69 lakh to Rs 18.69 lakh.
Just like the Slavia, the Volkswagen Virtus is also a mind-blowing sedan suitable for long drives, with a mileage of 20.08 km/l claimed by the company, featuring 40+ safety features. The Volkswagen Virtus is priced at Rs 10.89 lakh for Comfortline TSI MT to Rs 19.14 lakh for GT Plus TSI DSG.