Midsize SUVs may have taken the market by storm, but the charm of a classy sedan still remains unmatched. Automakers like Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, and others continue to put faith in their sedan offerings, at a time when midsize SUVs are getting more affordable every year. If you still have your eyes set on the former, here is our list of the best sedan cars under Rs 15 lakh in India.
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Honda Amaze
Price: Rs 7.10 lakh
With prices starting at Rs 7.10 lakh, the Honda Amaze is one of the cheapest sedans you can buy in India right now. Honda’s entry-level sedan is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated iVTEC petrol engine that generates a maximum power output of 89hp and 110Nm of torque. This engine can be paired with a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The Amaze used to be available with a 1.5-litre diesel engine as well, but Honda pulled the plug on it last year as it failed to comply with the emission norms. Honda is currently offering discounts of up to Rs 43,000 on the Amaze.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Price: Rs 9.30 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz range starts at Rs 9.30 lakh. It is powered by a 1.5-litre K15C petrol engine that puts out 103hp and 1389Nm. The Ciaz is available in three dual-tone (Pearl Metallic Opulent Red, Pearl Metallic Dignity Brown, and Pearl Metallic Grandeur Grey) and four single-tone (Nexa Blue, Pearl Midnight Black, Splendid Silver, and Arctic White) colour options. The sedan is offered with features like ESP and Hill Hold Assist as standard. It also has safety features like EBD, rear parking sensors, dual-front airbags, ISOFIX child seats, and more. Easily one of the best sedan cars under Rs 15 lakh in India.
Hyundai Verna
Price: Rs 10.96 lakh
Earlier this year, Hyundai launched the new 2023 Verna at a starting price of Rs 10.89 lakh. The sedan is currently priced at Rs 10.96 lakh. When talking about the best sedan cars in India, Hyundai Verna instantly comes to mind. The Verna is undoubtedly one of the best sedan cars under Rs 15 lakh in India, with features like a 10.25-inch dual touchscreen infotainment system, heated front seats, ambient lighting, and more. The sedan comes in two engine options – 1.5-litre MPi Petrol and 1.5-litre Turbo GDi Petrol. The former puts out 115hp and 144Nm while the latter produces 160hp and 253Nm. Hyundai Verna is available in four variants – EX, S, SX, and SX(O).
Volkswagen Virtus
Price: Rs 11.47 lakh
One of the best sedan cars under Rs 15 lakh in India, the Volkswagen Virtus gets premium features like a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, six airbags, TPMS, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, and more. Earning 5 stars at the Global NCAP tests earlier this year, the Virtus is one of the safest sedans in India. It is powered by a 1.0L TSI three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, that generates a maximum power output of 113bhp and 175Nm of peak torque. This engine can be mated to a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT gearbox.
Skoda Slavia
Price: Rs 11.39 lakhs
Volkswagen Virtus’ Skoda cousin, Slavia, is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that produces a maximum power output of 150hp and 250Nm of torque. It also comes with a cylinder deactivation feature that helps in boosting its fuel economy. The Ambition variants of the Slavia can be had with the 1.0-litre TSI engine that does duty on the Virtus as well. Like the Virtus, Skoda Slavia also scored 5 stars on the Global NCAP crash tests, making it one of the safest sedans in India.
Honda City
Price: Rs 11.67 lakh
One of the best sedan cars in India over the last couple of decades, Honda City, is currently priced at Rs 11.67 lakh. The facelifted version of Honda City was launched in March 2023. It retains the exterior design of the outgoing model apart from a few tweaks to the bumper and the grille. The City is one of the few sedan cars in India to come with an ADAS package for both manual and automatic variants. Powering the sedan is a 1.5-litre petrol engine that puts out 121hp. With a mild hybrid powertrain, Honda City produces a combined power output of 126hp.
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Conclusion
These are the best sedan cars under Rs 15 lakh in India. If you’re thinking of making the switch to an all-electric vehicle, the Tata Tigor EV is currently the only electric sedan you can buy in this price range. Check our list of the top 6 cheapest electric cars in India as well! If you think we missed a sedan that deserves to be on this list, let us know in the comments!
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