Finding the right driving position is essential for comfort and safety, especially on long drives or in heavy traffic. While manual seat adjusters used to be the norm, powered (electric) driver’s seats have rapidly made their way into mainstream, mass-market cars in India. These seats allow for more precise adjustments with minimal effort, and until a few years ago, were limited to premium segments.
Today, however, several budget-friendly models offer this convenient feature. Here’s a comprehensive, ranked list of the 10 most affordable cars in India that come with a powered driver’s seat, ordered by the lowest variant price that includes the feature.
10. MG Windsor EV
Variant: Exclusive onwards
Price: ₹15.15 lakh onwards (₹11.14 lakh with BaaS)
The MG Windsor EV is the only electric vehicle on this list and the most affordable EV in India to offer a powered driver’s seat. The 6-way electrically adjustable seat (height, recline, and slide) is available from the Exclusive trim. Buyers opting for MG’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) subscription can get the feature at a much lower entry price.
Battery & Motor:
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38kWh / 52.9kWh battery
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136hp motor
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Up to 449km claimed range
9. Volkswagen Virtus
Variant: Topline onwards
Price: ₹15 lakh onwards
The Virtus brings premium comfort to the midsize sedan space with 6-way electric adjustment for both front seats from the Topline trim. The feature is offered with both engine options: the 115hp 1.0-litre TSI and the more powerful 150hp 1.5-litre TSI.
Gearboxes:
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6-speed MT / 6-speed AT (1.0 TSI)
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6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT (1.5 TSI)
8. Skoda Slavia
Variant: Monte Carlo onwards
Price: ₹15 lakh onwards
The Slavia mirrors the Virtus in its feature list but edges ahead thanks to lower pricing for its upper variants. It, too, gets powered seats for both front occupants from the Monte Carlo trim onward.
Engines:
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1.0-litre TSI
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1.5-litre TSI
(Manual only for 1.0, DCT for 1.5)
7. Kia Syros
Variant: HTX+ onwards
Price: ₹14.56 lakh onwards
Kia’s newest compact SUV focuses heavily on comfort, and its 4-way powered driver’s seat appears from the HTX+ variant. The Syros can be had with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (DCT only) or a 1.5-litre diesel (AT).
6. Tata Curvv
Variant: Accomplished S onwards
Price: ₹14.55 lakh onwards
Just ₹1,000 cheaper than the Syros, the Tata Curvv offers a 6-way powered driver’s seat from the Accomplished S trim. It stands out for offering the widest range of powertrains in its class.
Engines Offered:
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1.2 turbo-petrol (120hp)
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1.2 GDI turbo-petrol (125hp)
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1.5 diesel (118hp)
Transmissions: 6-MT / 7-DCT
5. Hyundai Verna
Variant: SX(O) only
Price: ₹14.35 lakh onwards
The Verna is the most affordable sedan to feature a powered driver’s seat. Unlike the Virtus and Slavia, the Verna offers a 4-way powered adjustment and only for the driver, but it enters the list with a lower starting price.
Engines:
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1.5 petrol (MT/CVT)
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1.5 turbo-petrol (MT/DCT)
4. Kia Sonet
Variant: GTX+ onwards
Price: ₹13.51 lakh onwards
The Sonet brings a 4-way powered driver’s seat from the GTX+ trim upwards. Buyers can choose between a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (DCT) and a 1.5-litre diesel (AT), both of which are popular choices in the compact SUV segment.
3. MG Astor
Variant: Sharp Pro onwards
Price: ₹13.23 lakh onwards
The Astor is the most affordable midsize SUV to offer a powered driver’s seat. The feature is included from the Sharp Pro variant, giving the Astor a big price advantage over rivals like the Curvv.
Engine:
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1.5-litre petrol (MT/CVT)
2. Skoda Kylaq
Variant: Prestige only
Price: ₹11.84 lakh onwards
The newly launched Skoda Kylaq delivers exceptional value by offering 6-way powered seats for both driver and co-driver – a first in the segment. It narrowly misses the top spot but remains the most affordable car in India to offer dual powered front seats.
Engine:
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115hp 1.0-litre TSI (MT/AT)
1. Hyundai Venue
Variant: HX8 onwards
Price: ₹11.81 lakh onwards
The new-gen Hyundai Venue takes the crown as India’s most affordable car with a powered driver’s seat. The HX8 variant offers a 4-way powered driver’s seat as standard, with the feature also present on the top-spec N Line N10 trim.
Engines:
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1.0 turbo-petrol (MT/DCT)
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1.5 diesel (AT)
Conclusion
With features like powered seats trickling down to more accessible segments, Indian car buyers no longer need to stretch their budgets for added comfort and convenience. From compact SUVs like the Venue and Sonet to sedans like the Verna and Virtus, and even EVs like the Windsor, buyers now have a wide range of choices under ₹15 lakh.
Whether you prioritise adjustability, comfort, or simply want a premium touch in an affordable car, this list highlights the best options currently on sale in India.
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