KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Top 5 most affordable sedans with sunroof
- Starts at Rs. 13.02 lakhs with a mass popular option
- Fewer options in the sedan segment account for abrupt jumps in price point
After a long day of SUVs being at the helm of the car space in India, the sedans were left behind somewhere down the road. However, with the recent push from the carmakers and the driving pleasure of the sedans, the segment has been revived with some very strong contenders in the space that offers not only style and comfort but also a 5-star studded safety suite as well. In this section, we look at the Top 5 most affordable sedans with sunroof in India. Let's jump into the exact pricing and the variant that offers you an affordable entry to sedans with sunroofs. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads so that you never miss out on the latest automotive updates.
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1. Hyundai Verna SX Variant- Rs. 13.02 Lakhs
If you are looking for the cheapest sedan with sunroof in India, the Hyundai Verna in its mid-spec SX trim turns out to be the most affordable option. Powered by 2 petrol engine options, a 1.5L NA petrol, and a 1.5L turbo mill, the Verna offers the most affordable sedan with sunroof in India in its SX trim. On top of this, you also get other features like 6 airbags, TPMS, a rear camera, auto headlamps, a fully digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a wireless charger, cruise control, and much more.
2. Honda City VX- Rs. 13.82 Lakhs
If Verna's design feels a little too polarising for you, the next in line is the Honda City VX trim that offers a sunroof at Rs. 13.82 lakhs. It comes with a 4-cylinder 1.5L petrol unit that churns out 121PS power with a peak torque of 145 Nm. Apart from a sunroof, you also get plenty of features like ADAS, a Wireless charger, an 8-speaker premium sound system, auto headlamps, keyless smart entry, and much more. However, you also get a strong hybrid option with the Honda City if you opt for the e-HEV ZX variant is priced at Rs. 20.55 lakhs for the sunroof trim.
3. Volkswagen Virtus Topline 1.0L TSI- Rs. 15.28 Lakhs
Volkswagen Virtus is offered in 2 petrol engine options, a 1.0 TSI, and a 1.5L turbo petrol. However, the most affordable trim with a sunroof is the Topline 1.0L TSI variant that is priced at Rs. 15.28 lakhs ex-showroom. Along with this, you are in for a feast with loadings like wireless charging, cruise control, ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming IRVMs, and much more. It comes with two engine options where the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine delivers 115 PS of power and 178 Nm of torque, available with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the more potent 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine generates 150 PS and 250 Nm, with transmission options including a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
4. Skoda Slavia Prestige- Rs. 15.99 Lakhs
The Skoda Slavia in its Prestige trim offers a sunroof option at Rs. 15.99 lakhs ex-showroom. The prestige variant is the top-of-the-line option that comes in 2 engine options. You get plenty of more high-end features like 6 airbags, hill hold control, TPMS, ambient lighting, wireless smartphone connectivity, 8-speaker premium audio system, wireless charging, and more. Skoda Slavia boasts two engine choices. The first is a 1.0-liter petrol engine, delivering 114bhp and 178Nm of torque, paired with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The second option is a 1.5-liter engine, offering more power with 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. This engine is available with a 6-speed manual or a seven-speed DCT gearbox.
5. Mercedes A 200- Rs. 46.05 Lakhs
With this option, you will notice a huge gap in the market where the sedans are still catching up in the Indian car scene. The 5th option in the list of cheapest sedans with sunroof in the country happens to be the Mercedes A 200 at a price of Rs. 46.05 lakhs ex-showroom. This is a big jump after the Skoda Slavia which was available at around Rs. 16 lakhs. Nonetheless, this being a Mercedes, offers a plush in-cabin experience with modern amenities like adaptive highbeam assist, a fully digital instrument console, ambient lighting, Thermotronic climate control, electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function, digital key, and much more. The petrol engine puts out 163hp power with a peak torque of 270 Nm.
Since the Hyundai Verna tops this list, check out what it feels like to drive around and living with it in our comprehensive drive review.
Verdict
There you have it, the Top 5 most affordable sedans with a sunroof in India in 2024. While the sunroof starts way below the price point of 13 lakhs in the micro-SUV segment, the sedan filter fetched us the results above. However, the sedan segment is slowly being revived with these options complemented by people going a step further to look beyond the over crowded market flooded with all size of SUVs.