KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Hyundai Exter S (O) + costs Rs 7.86 lakh and comes with a sunroof.
- Hyundai Venue has introduced a new variant that includes an electric sunroof.
- Tata Punch is also on the list and offers a lot of tech features in the Creative trim.
Buying a new SUV without a sunroof in 2024 can feel like an incomplete purchase. The demand for sunroofs has skyrocketed, and automakers are now including them even in the mid-variants of their entry-level vehicles. For example, Hyundai India recently launched two new trim levels for the Exter and Venue, with their top highlight being the electric sunroof.
From kids to elders, everyone gets excited when the glass slides back, making the interior feel more open and airy. So, if you're planning to buy an SUV with a sunroof, you're in the right place! In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to stay updated on all the latest automotive news.
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Hyundai Exter
India's second-largest automaker recently launched two new variants of the micro SUV Exter, called S+ (Rs 8.43 lakh) and S(O)+ (Rs 7.86 lakh). Additionally, the S+ is only available with an AMT, while the S(O)+ comes exclusively with a 5-speed manual. Previously, the electric sunroof was only available starting from the SX trim, which is approximately Rs 30,000 more expensive. Now, the Exter is the cheapest SUV in the country with a sunroof option.
As for the engine, it features a 1.2L 4-cylinder Kappa engine that produces 83 PS and 113 Nm of torque. It delivers a fuel efficiency of 19.4 km/l with the manual gearbox and 19.2 km/l with the AMT.
Other features include:
- Digital Cluster with Color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID)
- 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- rear AC vents
- all power windows
- LED DRLs
- Front and rear skid plates
- Headlamp escort function
- Floor mats
- 6 airbags
Hyundai Venue
Another vehicle on our list is also a Hyundai product, the Venue, specifically its S(O)+ variant, priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This trim is available only with the naturally aspirated 1.2L Kappa engine, which is also shared with other models like the Exter, i20, and Grand i10. Additionally, this trim sits between the S(O) and S(O) Knight Edition, and it is the starting point for models equipped with a sunroof.
- LED DRL
- LED Projector headlamps
- 8 Inch Touchscreen Infotainment system with Wireless Andriod Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Digital Cluster with color TFT Multi Information Display (MID)
- 6 Airbags
- Tyre Pressure Monitioring System
- Automatic headlamps
- Rear parking camera
Tata Punch
India's best selling vehicle, the Tata Punch offers electric sunroof with voice assist from its Accomplished Sunroof trim, which costs Rs 8.35 lakh ex-showroom. One of India's safest cars out there, with 5-star rating in both G NCAP and Bharat NCAP. Only one engine is there, the 1.2 L Revotron Petrol engine, that makes 87.8 Ps and 115 Nm of, and comes with a manual and 5-speed AMT.
Apart from the sunroof, other features included in the Punch lineup are:
- Projector Headlamps
- LED DRLs
- R16 Diamond Cut Alloys
- Roof Rails
- 17.78cm TFT Instrument Cluster
- Auto Headlamps
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Auto Folding ORVMs
- Fully Automatic Temperature Control " Cooled Glove Box
- Rear Wiper + Wash
- Rear Defogger
- Puddle Lamps
- Express Cool
Tata Nexon
The second vehicle on the list from Tata is none other than the Nexon, which comes equipped with an electric sunroof. Tata offers this feature starting from the third trim, the Smart+ S, priced at Rs 9.39 lakh. After the Smart+ S, there are ten more variants, each offering a long list of features.
The 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron engine delivers 119 PS and 170 Nm of torque, and it is available with both manual and automatic transmissions.
Let's check out, what peice of technology has been added to make this compact SUV appealing:
- Auto Headlamps
- Rain Sensing Wipers Roof Rails
- Knitted Roof Liner
- 17.78 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN
- 4 Speakers
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM Steering Mounted Controls
- All Power Windows Electrically Adjustable ORVM
- 4 Speakers
- LED Headlamps and DRLs
- LED Taillamp
- 6 Airbags
Kia Sonet
The last compact SUV on our list is none other than the Kia Sonet, India's highest-selling Kia car, which offers an electric sunroof starting from its second base variant, the HTE(O), priced at Rs 8.28 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with the same 1.2L petrol engine used in several entry-level Hyundai cars, producing 83 PS and 113 Nm of torque, with a 5-speed manual gearbox as the only transmission option.
This makes it the only vehicle to offer a sunroof feature in its base variant lineup. Additionally, let's check out some other features:
- Halogen Headlamps
- R15 Steel Wheel with Full Cover
- Semi Leatherette Seats with All Black Interiors
- Tusk Inspired Masculine Front & Rear Skid Plates
- Body Color Front & Rear Bumper
- Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled SilverSurround
- Silver Brake Calipers, Halogen Tail Lamps
- Rear Center Garnish - Reflector Connected Type
- Body Color Outside Door Handle
- High Mount Stop Lamp
Mahindra XUV 3X0
The latest version of the Mahindra XUV300 (3X0) is loaded with features and offers multiple engine options. Additionally, customers can get the single-pane sunroof starting from the second trim, the MX2 Pro, which costs Rs 8.99 lakh. In the higher trims, a larger panoramic sunroof is available. Regarding engine choices, customers can select between a 1.5 L diesel engine and a 1.2 L turbocharged petrol engine.
However, the diesel engine does not come with an automatic transmission, as it is available only in the starting trim. In contrast, the petrol engine offers both manual and automatic transmission options.
Other features in the Mahindra XUV 3X0 MX2 Pro variant:
- 26.03 cm Infotainment
- 4 Speakers
- Steering Audio Control
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Follow Me Home Headlamp
- Front USB-A & Rear USB-C
- Bi-Halogen Projector Headlamps
- LED Signature lamp with front turn Indicator
- LED Tail Lamp
- 6 Airbags
- Reverse Parking Sensors
- Seat Belt Reminder for all Passengers
- Front Height Adjustable Seat Belt 3 - Points Seat Belt for all Passengers
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Verdict
Among the five vehicles or compact SUVs listed, which are the cheapest in the country offering a sunroof under Rs 10 lakh, there are two recent additions: the Exter and the Venue, which have launched new variants recently. However, if someone is looking specifically for a sunroof feature, they should consider the Kia Sonets base variant, as it includes this popular feature in the second base variant. Additionally, the Exter is the most affordable option among these vehicles.
