5 cars for bad roads under Rs 18 lakhs
The rainy season will soon kick in and will bring beautiful scenery and greenery all around. But in all this, a big problem will resurface and that is pothole-filled roads. Now, we can’t go filling up the roads by ourselves. So what’s the next best thing? You can buy a car that is good on bad roads. Today’s article will deal with 5 cars suitable for bad roads that you can buy for under Rs 18 lakh in 2023.
Citroen C3
A bad road-related story without a Citroen car will be an incomplete list. All around the world, Citroen cars are known for their comfortable ride quality, and it’s no different in India. Even Citroen’s entry-level car, the C3, comes with a suspension setting that can shame cars two-three segments above it. The C3 glides over potholes and will absorb most of the bumps with ease. As a product, the C3 is well-sorted with two competent petrol engines – a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol. Pricing-wise, the C3 starts from Rs 7.25 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Cars for bad roads 2023 – Maruti Brezza
Maruti knows the Indian customers better than any manufacturers in India. It knows what works and what doesn’t in the country. So the recently updated Brezza comes with all the fancy features required by the audience. But it also does its basics right with a reliable engine and a suspension tuned for Indian roads. Overall the cabin feels quite comfortable and does not leave you tired even after long drives. The pricing of the Brezza starts from Rs 9.66 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Tata Nexon
Tata is kind of making its name in comfort-oriented cars. All its affordable cars come with suspension setups that are better than any cars in their segments. The suspension of this car is also commendable which soaks all the bumps and adulations the road has for it. In terms of specifications, the Nexon comes with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Feature-wise, we have a 7-inch infotainment, 8-speaker Harman sound system, auto headlamps etc. Nexon also boasts the rights of being the first five-star crash-tested Indian car at GNCAP. The pricing of the Nexon starts from Rs 9.19 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Skoda Slavia
In the sea of SUVs, Slavia is a good breath of fresh air. Yes, you must be thinking what is Slavia doing on this list? Yes, we know, but Skoda has designed it keeping in mind the road conditions in India. Its 180mm ground clearance should be enough on most roads. Suspension-wise, it is quite capable on bad roads. Also, the Slavia comes with a 5-star crash test rating from GNCAP in the newer protocols. Skoda Slavia comes with a powerful set of engines and features like a 10.25-inch infotainment, digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and electric sunroof. The pricing of the Skoda Slavia starts from Rs 13.43 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Cars for bad roads 2023 – Kia Carens
Kia cars in India are particularly not famous for their suspension. Its SUVs like the Sonet and Seltos come with stiff suspensions to go with their sporty designs. But the Kia Carens being a family MPV breaks that notion with a suspension tuned to glide over bumps. The long wheelbase of the Carens helps it to evenly spread the bumps over its suspensions. Other things the Carens does well is it comes with a plethora of engine options and features. The pricing of the Carens starts from Rs 12.41 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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