Sunroofs have really gained in popularity over the past decade, with the feature becoming increasingly common in cars. Once offered as an option on luxury vehicles, the feature is now offered in cars priced as low as Rs 8 lakh, with more expensive cars now packing in even fancier variants with full glass roofs, electrochromic glass and more. Here we take a look at the most affordable cars to come with a factory-fitted sunroof:
The Exter’s recent updates see it sit at the top of the list as the most affordable car in India to get a factory-fitted sunroof variant. The recently introduced S Smart trim is the most affordable variant with a starting price of Rs 7.68 lakh (ex-showroom). CNG buyers, too, get the option for a sunroof in select variants, while top variants also get voice command-based functionality for the unit.
The Punch is hot on the heels of the Exter as one of India’s most affordable cars with a sunroof. The Punch is offered with a sunroof across four trim levels, with all but the top Creative+ S offering the option for a CNG powertrain. Prices for the most affordable sunroof-equipped trim start at Rs 7.72 lakh (ex-showroom).
The i20 takes third place in the listing with the recent update to the hatchback. The introduction of a sunroof to the Magna trim level sees the i20 move ahead of the Altroz in the listing with a starting price of Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom) for the most affordable sunroof-equipped variant. The i20 also holds the distinction of being the most affordable hatchback in the market to be offered with a CVT gearbox, with a majority of rivals offering AMTs.
Once the most affordable car with a sunroof, the Altroz now takes fourth place in the list with prices for the Pure S trim starting at Rs 8.05 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata recently rolled out the mid lifecycle facelift for its premium hatchback bringing with it some feature and styling updates. The hatchback also received the option for an AMT with the 1.2-litre petrol engine. The Altroz also hold the distinction of being the only hatchback in the segment to still offer a diesel engine.
Rounding out the list is the Venue – the third Hyundai to feature on this list. Buyers wanting a sunroof in the Venue need not look further than the near entry-level E+ trim, prices for which start at Rs 8.32 lakh (ex-showroom). As with the Exter, the Venue also gets the addition of a voice functionality for the sunroof on higher trim levels. Do note that select variants only offer a sunroof with a specific powertrain option, so a closer look at the car’s feature list is helpful at the time of purchase.
