For many Indian car buyers, a sunroof is a highly sought-after feature, adding a sense of openness and luxury to the cabin. While standard sunroofs are common in many budget-friendly models, panoramic sunroofs, which extend over the second row, are gaining popularity for their ability to enhance cabin ambiance. If you’re looking for an SUV that offers this premium feature without breaking the bank, here’s a list of the 10 most affordable options, ranked from highest to lowest price.
10. Mahindra XUV700
- Variant: AX5 Select
- Price: ₹16.89 lakh
The Mahindra XUV700 offers a panoramic sunroof from the AX5 Select trim. This SUV stands out for its powerful engine options—a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol producing 200hp and 380Nm, and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 185hp and up to 450Nm torque (with an automatic transmission). Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
9. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
- Variant: V NeoDrive
- Price: ₹16.04 lakh
Toyota’s Hyryder features a panoramic sunroof from its top-end V NeoDrive variant. It’s powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 103hp and 137Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Strong hybrid models deliver a combined 115hp with an e-CVT, and lower S and G trims offer a factory-fitted CNG option.
8. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Variant: Alpha (Mild Hybrid)
- Price: ₹15.76 lakh
A sibling to the Hyryder, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara offers the same powertrain and transmission choices. The key difference is its slightly lower starting price for the panoramic sunroof-equipped variant.
7. Tata Nexon
- Variant: Fearless+ PS
- Price: ₹13.70 lakh
The Tata Nexon stands out as the only CNG SUV on this list with a panoramic sunroof, available from the Fearless+ PS variant onwards. It also offers multiple powertrain options, including petrol, diesel, and CNG.
6. Kia Seltos
- Variant: HTK(O)
- Price: ₹12.99 lakh
With its 2025 update, the Kia Seltos now features a panoramic sunroof starting from the HTK(O) trim. Engine options include a 1.5-litre petrol (115hp, 144Nm) and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (116hp, 250Nm). Transmission choices range from manual, CVT, and iMT to automatic options like a torque converter and a dual-clutch gearbox.
5. Hyundai Creta
- Variant: EX(O)
- Price: ₹12.97 lakh
Similar to the Seltos, the Hyundai Creta’s EX(O) variant offers a panoramic sunroof at a slightly lower price. Engine choices include a 1.5-litre petrol (115hp, 144Nm), a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (116hp, 250Nm), and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160hp, 253Nm).
4. Mahindra XUV 3XO
- Variant: AX7
- Price: ₹12.56 lakh
Mahindra’s XUV 3XO features a panoramic sunroof exclusively in its top-spec AX7 variant. It comes with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (131hp, 230Nm) and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (117hp, 300Nm), with manual and automatic transmission options.
3. Tata Curvv
- Variant: Pure+ S
- Price: ₹11.87 lakh
The upcoming Tata Curvv, a coupe-styled SUV, includes a panoramic sunroof from the Pure+ S variant onwards. It is powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 120hp and 170Nm, with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Higher trims offer more powerful turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices.
2. Kia Syros
- Variant: HTK+
- Price: ₹11.50 lakh
Kia’s newly launched Syros compact SUV offers a panoramic sunroof from the HTK+ trim. Powering it is a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (120hp, 172Nm) or a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (116hp, 250Nm), available with multiple transmission choices.
1. MG Astor
- Variant: Sprint
- Price: ₹9.99 lakh
Topping the list as the most affordable SUV with a panoramic sunroof, the MG Astor now offers this feature from its entry-level Sprint variant. The Astor is equipped with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 110hp and 144Nm, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for an SUV with a panoramic sunroof without stretching your budget, this list offers a variety of options across different segments. Whether you prefer a compact SUV like the Tata Nexon or a more spacious model like the Mahindra XUV700, there’s an option to suit every preference and price range.
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