Best & unique segment-first features under Rs 25 Lakh
Carmakers have been in a continuous battle of bringing the best features to the customers for quite some time now. This battle ultimately benefits the customers. These features add convenience for the passengers, making a car a great VFM proposition. Now, there are many features that are exclusive to a car in the complete segment. In today’ article, we will discuss the best and unique segment-first features under Rs 25 Lakh.
Entry-level hatchbacks
Renault Kwid was the first car to get a fully digital instrument cluster, a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a rear armrest and a reverse parking camera in the segment. In the same segment, Datsun GO is the only car to get a CVT transmission.
Mid-size hatchbacks
Tata Tiago gets the highest safety rating in the segment. Hyundai Santro is the first car in the segment to offer rear AC vents. Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is the only car to offer projector fog lamps and wireless charging in its segment. Maruti Swift is the only car in the segment to come with an idle start-stop feature. Ford Figo is the only car in this segment to come with 6 airbags and advanced connected car tech.
Premium hatchbacks
Tata Altroz gets the highest safety rating in the segment. Maruti Baleno & Toyota Glanza get mild-hybrid technology in the segment. The Hyundai i20 gets an air purifier, wireless charging, TPMS and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system as some of the segment-first features.
Compact sedans
Hyundai Aura is the first car in its segment to offer a turbo petrol engine, driver rearview monitor and wireless charging. The Honda Amaze is the only car that gets a CVT transmission in the segment. Maruti Dzire is the only car in the segment to come with an idle start-stop. Ford Aspire is the only car in this segment to come with 6 airbags.
Mid-size sedans
Honda City is the first car in this segment to get a G-Meter, full LED headlamps, 8-speaker premium sound system, walk away auto lock, Lane Watch camera and Alexa integration with connected car tech, including a few others. Hyundai Verna is the only car in the segment to offer wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, wireless charging and a smart trunk. Maruti Ciaz is the only car in the segment to come powered by mild-hybrid technology.
Premium sedans
As of now, Hyundai Elantra is the only car available in the segment under Rs 25 Lakh. The car gets segment-first features like a smart trunk, ventilated front seats and wireless charging.
Compact SUVs
Coming to compact SUVs, Mahindra XUV300 is the only car in the segment to offer dual-zone climate controls, 17-inch tyres and steering modes. Nissan Magnite is the only car in the segment to offer a 360-degree parking camera. Kia Sonet is the only car in the segment to offer a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and ventilated front seats. Kiger and Magnite are the only car in the segment to offer wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay.
C-segment SUVs
Nissan Kicks was the first car to come with a 360-degree parking camera in the segment. Hyundai Creta is the only car in its segment to come with an electronic parking brake. Kia Seltos is the only car in the segment to offer blind view monitor, front parking sensors and HUD.
Mid-size SUVs
Tata Harrier is the only car to come with 14 ESP modes in the segment. MG Hector is the only car in its segment to come with a vertical touchscreen infotainment system, a mild hybrid engine, dynamic indicators and heated ORVMs in its segment under Rs 25 Lakh. 
Tata Safari is the only car to come with 14 ESP modes. MG Hector Plus is the only car in the segment to come with a 360-degree camera, 8-colour ambient lighting, a vertical touchscreen infotainment system and front parking sensors, making it one of the cars with best & unique segment-first features. The Hyundai Alcazar gets a lot more than these cars. Its a long list and you should check out our story below.
MPVs
Maruti Ertiga is the only car to come with mild-hybrid technology. Mahindra Marazzo is the only car to come with all 4 disc brakes.
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