Top 3 Cars With Feature Packed Base Variants Under Rs 12 Lakh

Base variants in cars have always been criticized for having almost no features on offer, and owners often end up going to aftermarket stores to update their cars. Also, almost everyone has complained about base variants looking extremely basic, as if they are half-cooked, and some present them that way. Well, not anymore, as under Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom), you can explore these 3 cars, which come with high-end features and fool you into thinking whether it is a starting model or mid-spec. So, let's start, and in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.

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Honda Amaze - V - Rs 8.09 Lakh

The third generation of Honda Amaze is one of the most beautiful sedans in the country, at such an affordable price. Also, this is the highest selling car of Honda India, which lately has been struggling alot as people have litreally stopped taking interest in their cars. But the new Amaze is doing good in sales, and it might bring back Honda glorious days. To add more, it starts at Rs 8.09 lakh from the V variant, and has several saftey features as standard such as,

6 airbags, ABS with EBD, hill start assist, vehicle stability assist, and ISOFIX-compatible rear seats. In the exterior, despite being a base variant, you'll get LED DRLs, LED projector headlamps, LED tail-lights, body-colored door mirrors, R14 steel wheels with trim covers, and a shark fin antenna. Now, onto the interior features, which are, again, plenty. 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 4 speakers, steering-mounted audio controls, and a premium beige and black two-tone color scheme.

Kia Syros - HTK - Rs 8.99 Lakh

The true winner here, the Kia Seltos, is a revolutionary product, as the brand has done something you won't even find in cars above this segment. For starters, the HTK does not at all appear like a base variant and packs features that are offered in some cars' mid trims. So, these are: Exterior features include 4 front and rear parking sensors, 15-inch steel wheels, Kia's signature digital tiger face, ICE cube halogen headlamps, electrically adjustable outside mirrors, and a shark fin antenna.

Now, it doesn't have roof rails, but the exterior looks robust. Onto the interior, where you'll be surprised: a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, rear parking camera with guidelines, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, D-cut steering wheel, 4.2-inch TFT display, rear door sunshade, front 12V power outlet, 2 C-type USB chargers, and a 2 C-type USB charger at the rear. Another important thing is that customers can choose between any of the colors, which are available even with higher trims, and that doesn't cost an extra penny.

To end on an exciting note, the Seltos, in the base variant, comes with a 1.0L TGDi petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It's peppy, smooth, and provides decent fuel efficiency at lower speeds.

Kia Seltos - HTE(O) - Rs 11.12 Lakh

Kia Seltos, the best-selling Kia car, was recently updated with new variants, where the brand has changed its base variant to the HTE(O). This base variant has some features you won't even find in some top variants of other cars. For example, who gives all four disc brakes in their base trim? Well, Kia does, and it offers rear parking sensors, R16 steel wheels with full covers. Also, LED DRLs and LED connected lamps are included. Moving to the interior, where things get exciting: an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear door sunshade, all doors get speakers, and the front ones get tweeters.

Type C charger 1 at the front and 2 at the rear. Also, even the MID is fully digital. Now, this car also gets an AI voice recognition system. To add more, customers can choose between the 1.5L NA engine with a 6-speed manual and the 1.5L diesel with a 6-speed manual. For its price, this is an outstanding base variant, at just Rs 11.12 lakh ex-showroom.

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