As summer temperatures rise, ventilated seats have become a must-have feature for enhanced comfort. A decade ago, this luxury was mostly reserved for high-end cars, often costing over ₹30 lakh. Today, however, several budget-friendly hatchbacks, sedans, MPVs, and SUVs offer ventilated seats, all priced under ₹15 lakh.
If you’re looking for a cool and comfortable ride without breaking the bank, here are the 10 most affordable cars in India with ventilated seats.
10. Tata Curvv – ₹14.87 Lakh Onward
Tata’s Curvv is among the most budget-friendly midsize SUVs offering ventilated seats, starting from the Accomplished S variant. Competing against the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Honda Elevate, the Curvv comes with multiple powertrain options:
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1.2L Turbo Petrol (120hp)
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1.2L Direct Injection Turbo Petrol (125hp)
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1.5L Diesel (118hp)
Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCA).
9. Hyundai Verna – ₹14.83 Lakh Onward
The only sedan on this list, the Hyundai Verna, offers ventilated seats on its SX(O) variant. The Verna, which rivals the Honda City, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus, is available with:
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1.5L Petrol (115hp) – Manual/CVT
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1.5L Turbo Petrol (160hp) – Manual/7-speed DCT
8. Kia Sonet – ₹14.80 Lakh Onward
Kia’s popular compact SUV, the Sonet, features ventilated seats in its top-spec GTX+ and X-Line variants. Engine options include:
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1.0L Turbo Petrol (120hp) – iMT/DCT
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1.5L Diesel (116hp) – AT
The Sonet competes with the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon.
7. Tata Nexon EV – ₹14.79 Lakh Onward
Tata’s Nexon EV is the first electric vehicle on this list with ventilated seats, available from the Empowered and Empowered+ variants. Buyers can choose between two battery options:
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30kWh (275km range, MIDC)
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45kWh (489km range, MIDC)
6. Skoda Kylag – ₹13.35 Lakh Onward
The Skoda Kylag stands out in the compact SUV segment for offering ventilated seats in its Prestige variant. It comes equipped with a 1.0L Turbo Petrol engine (115hp), paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
5. Maruti XL6 – ₹13.31 Lakh Onward
The Maruti XL6 is the most affordable MPV with ventilated seats, available only in the Alpha+ trim. It features a 1.5L Petrol engine (103hp), with both manual and automatic transmission options.
4. Kia Syros – ₹13.30 Lakh Onward
The Kia Syros is unique in offering both front and rear ventilated seats (rear cooling applies to thighs and seat base only). The feature is available in the HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O) variants. Engine options include:
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1.0L Turbo Petrol (iMT/DCT)
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1.5L Diesel (MT/AT)
3. Tata Nexon – ₹13.30 Lakh Onward
The Tata Nexon, including its CNG variant, offers ventilated seats in the Fearless+ PS trim. Powertrain options include:
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1.2L Turbo Petrol (120hp)
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1.5L Diesel (115hp)
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1.2L Turbo CNG (100hp)
2. Tata Punch EV – ₹12.84 Lakh Onward
The Tata Punch EV is the most affordable electric SUV with ventilated seats, available in its Empowered+ trim. Buyers can choose between:
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25kWh Battery (265km range)
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35kWh Battery (365km range)
1. Tata Altroz Racer – ₹11 Lakh
At the top of this list is the Tata Altroz Racer, the most affordable car in India with ventilated seats. This hot hatch features a 1.2L Turbo Petrol (120hp) engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Final Thoughts
With automakers increasingly offering premium features in budget-friendly models, ventilated seats are no longer exclusive to luxury cars. Whether you’re looking for a compact hatchback, a sedan, an MPV, or an SUV, there are plenty of affordable choices to stay cool this summer!
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