Affordable Cars With 4-Disc Brakes In India

Cars that come with 4-disc brakes, or all-wheel disc brakes, offer significantly better braking performance than those with just front disc brakes, and this is a no-brainer. However, this safety feature is usually found in performance-oriented cars or those with a massive kerb weight, which allows them to stop faster and in a more controlled manner. So, if an automaker is offering it in their regular, family-friendly cars, it's a sign that they are prioritizing safety at the same level as providing features. Here are some affordable mass-market cars that offer these brakes. Let's dive in, and in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates

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Mahindra XUV 3XO

The first car on the list is the mighty XUV 3XO, the most affordable SUV in the country to offer 4-disc brakes. Plus, the cherry on top is that this brake mechanism is available in all variants. The XUV 3XO starts at Rs 8 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.49 lakh. It is also available with three engine options - two petrol and one diesel, and in its segment, this car is known as the most fun to drive, with lucrative variant options. Its rivals are Kia Seltos, Maruti Brezza, Skoda Kushaq, and Tata Nexon.

Hyundai i20 N-Line

If you want a hot hatchback that truly feels exceptional to drive and will provide you joy every time you hit the throttle hard or cut a corner in a sporty manner, then there is no better option than the Hyundai i20 N-Line, which comes with a 1.0L TGDi engine, the same one used in other Hyundai and Kia cars. To add more, 4-disc brakes are available in both the N6 and N8 variants. Lastly, it costs Rs 10 lakh and goes up to Rs 12.55 lakh ex-showroom.

Kia Sonet

Kia's entry-level SUV, the Sonet, comes with 4-disc brakes from the HTX variant, which is the 3rd top variant. It starts at Rs 11.82 lakh (ex-showroom), and here, the 1.0L TGDi petrol and 1.5L diesel engines are the only options, not the naturally aspirated 1.2L 4-cylinder. Moreover, the transmissions available are iMT and 7-DCT for turbo petrol, and 6-MT and 6-AT for the diesel. Lastly, the Sonet is one of the best-looking and feature-loaded cars in its segment and is the best-selling vehicle for the Kia brand.

Hyundai Venue N-Line

The sportier iteration of the Venue, the N-Line, gets 4-disc brakes and is available in both variants. Now, the N-Line badging doesn't just sound sporty, but brings several mechanical changes, such as a slightly heavier steering wheel, stiffer suspensions, and an exhaust note that feels alive. This model comes with only a 1.0L TGDi engine, which makes 120 ps and 172 Nm of torque, and the gearbox options are a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT. Rivals of this SUV are - Kia Sonet X-Line, and Skoda Kylaq.

Tata Punch EV

The first electric SUV on our list, the Tata Punch EV, in its LR variants, comes with all four disc brakes, while the regular range variants with the 25 kWh battery pack have disc brakes only on the front wheels. The LR variant with the 35 kWh pack offers an MIDC-certified range of 365 km. Additionally, it starts at Rs 13.14 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom). Lastly, Punch EV with its bigger battery pack can do 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.5 seconds.

Kia Syros

The latest car by Syros, the all-new sub-4 meter compact SUV, offers 4-wheel disc brakes from its third variant - HTK+, but only with the 7-DCT gearbox, which costs Rs 12.80 lakh. Upwards of this, in the HTK variant, the 4-disc brakes are there again with the 7-DCT and with the diesel automatic. Also, Syros has received a tremendous response from both auto experts and customers, as this car offers the most spacious cabin and interior, which can make other cars feel smaller than it. To end, this is a revolutionary product in the sub-4 meter segment.

Tata Nexon EV

The bigger EV also comes with 4-wheel disc brakes, but again, only in the LR variants with the 45 kWh battery pack, which has a certified range as per MIDC Part 1+ Part 2 of 489 km. Now, all four wheels with disc brakes make more sense, as this is a blisteringly quick car, and the numbers say it all: 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, with 144 PS and 215 Nm of torque. Also, this is the best-selling EV in the country, but the MG Windsor EV sales are also neck and neck, and as per experts, it might surpass it soon.

MG Windsor EV

A super-hit product that changed the landscape of MG in India, the Windsor EV offers 4-disc brakes in all of its variants. Additionally, this is the first car to offer the battery as a service, which brings its price down to Rs 9.99 lakh and Rs 3.9 per km. However, if you don't want to rent the battery, then this Intelligent SUV starts at Rs 13.99 lakh, and the top model costs Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Talking more about this, it has a 38 kWh battery, making 136 PS and 200 Nm of torque, with a certified range of 332 km on a single charge.

Hyundai Creta

The most popular SUV in India, Hyundai Creta, also offers 4-disc brakes, starting from the base variant onwards. This SUV has endless variant options for customers, starting with a naturally aspirated 1.5L engine, to a 1.5L turbo petrol, and lastly, a 1.5L diesel CRDi engine. These options make it the most versatile car in its segment, and it starts at Rs 11.10 lakh, with the top variant going up to Rs 20.49 lakh. Competitors of the Creta are Kia Seltos, Tata Curvv, and Honda Elevate. Last thing to add, the Kia Seltos, which is essentially the same vehicle, also comes with 4-disc brakes.

Tata Curvv

Tata Curvv, India's second affordable coupe SUV, also offers 4-disc brakes, but not in every variant - only in the Accomplished S and Accomplished + A, with the Hyperion GDI and Kryojet engines. Talking more about it, the Curvv was launched last year in both ICE and EV versions, and this vehicle has created several India Book of Records so far. As for the pricing of the variants that get 4-wheel disc brakes, it starts at Rs 17.66 lakh and the top trim costs Rs 19.19 lakh.

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