10 cars offered with a sunroof in lower specification variants

The models listed include vehicles from different segments, some of which are even available with a panoramic sunroof

Sunroof has become a must-have for many car buyers in India. It not only adds visual charm, but also improves the interior ambiance by letting in more light. Normally, a sunroof is reserved for higher-spec variants, but due to rising demand, manufacturers are now offering them in lower-spec variants as well.

Fancy one? Here are ten cars available in the Indian market that come with a sunroof in their more affordable variants.

Tata Altroz

Variant: XM S

Price: Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom)

Tata’s premium hatchback, the Altroz, is available with a sunroof in the third XM S variant from the base. This variant includes additional features such as a height-adjustable driver’s seat, all four power windows, steering-mounted controls and a 4-speaker audio system. However, the XM S variant can only be configured with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, which produces 88 PS and 115 Nm. It is only offered with a five-speed manual transmission and cannot be configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit.

Tata Punch

Variant: Adventure S

Price: Rs 7.60 lakh (ex-showroom)

The Tata Punch offers a sunroof in its Adventure S variant. Other features of this variant of the Punch include rear air vents, a 3.5-inch infotainment system, a 4-speaker audio system and steering-mounted controls. You can get it with the 88bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, which can also be configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Transmission options include a five-speed manual and a five-speed AMT. The CNG-equipped variant is only available with a choice of manual transmission.

Hyundai Exterior

Variant: S(O)Plus

Price: Rs 7.86 lakh (ex-showroom)

If you are looking for an alternative to the Punch, you can opt for the Exter S(O)+ variant. Alternatively, you can choose the S+ variant if you are looking for an automatic gearbox, which costs Rs 8.44 lakh (ex-showroom). The powertrain option is limited to just the 1.2-litre petrol engine with 83 PS/114 Nm, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Other key features include six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a digital instrument cluster.

Hyundai location

Variant: E+

Price: Rs 8.23 ​​lakh (ex-showroom)

The basic E-trim of the Hyundai Venue was recently expanded with a new E+ variant, making the sliding roof more accessible. The Venue E+ variant is only offered with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 83 PS and 114 Nm, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox only. Being a base variant, it misses out on an infotainment system and also lacks power windows and rear vents.

Kia Sonet

Variant: HTE (O)

Price: Rs 8.32 lakh (ex-showroom)

Kia’s subcompact SUV, the Sonet, is offered with a sunroof in the HTE (O) variant with a single superstructure. It is available with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and the 1.5-litre diesel engine, both paired with a manual gearbox only. While the variant misses out on several essential equipment, it does include features like six airbags, a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, semi-leatherette seats and Type-C charging ports.

Tata Nexon

Variant: Smart Plus S

Price: Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom)

You can get a sunroof with the Tata Nexon in the Smart+ S variant, which is priced from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). It is equipped with features like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electrically adjustable ORVMs and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.

On the safety front, it comes with rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights along with six airbags. It is available with both petrol and diesel engines, mated only to a five-speed manual gearbox. Additionally, it is also offered with a turbocharged petrol engine, which comes equipped with a factory-fitted CNG kit, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Tata Curvv

Variant: Pure Plus S

Price: Rs 11.70 lakh (ex-showroom)

Tata’s latest offering, the Curvv, is also available with a sliding roof in the Pure Plus S variant. It comes with a panoramic sunroof, instead of the single-pane unit found in other models in this report. The Curvv Pure + S is available with the 120 hp 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine or the 118 hp 1.5-liter diesel engine. Transmission options include both the six-speed manual and the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

You also get features like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, cruise control, Type-C charging port, rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights.

Hyundai Verna

Variant: SX

Price: Rs 13.02 lakh (ex-showroom)

Hyundai offers a sunroof on the Verna in its mid-range SX variant. However, this variant is only available with the 115 PS 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and cannot be configured with the more powerful 160 PS 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. It gets all the essential and useful features, some highlights include keyless entry, LED headlights, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control and a multi-speaker audio system.

Kia Seltos

Variant: HTKPlus

Price: Rs 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom)

Another car on this list with a panoramic sunroof is the Kia Seltosavailable in the HTK+ variant. This variant can be combined with all powertrain options offered with the Seltos. However, if you opt for the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, it only comes with a six-speed manual gearbox without a clutch. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and the 1.5-litre diesel engine are available with both manual and automatic transmission options.

Other features include automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start/stop, front parking sensors, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Type-C charging ports.

MG Hector

Variant: ShinePro

Price: Rs 16.41 lakh (ex-showroom)

The MG Hector is also offered with a panoramic sunroof, but in the single-superstructure Shine Pro variant it comes with a single-glazed unit. This variant is available with both the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and the 2-litre diesel engine. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual and a CVT automatic for the petrol engine, while the diesel is paired with a six-speed manual. It also gets 17-inch alloy wheels and packs features like a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital driver display, a 6-speaker sound system and a wireless phone charger.

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