Tata Motors and Citroen have three models on this list each.
22 Sep 2024 | 2751 Views | By Rivan RS, Autocar India
A large infotainment touchscreen is one of the most sought-after features in today’s market, with carmakers always highlighting the unit’s size in their brochures. There are more than a few mass-market cars and SUVs with touchscreen units that are larger than 10 inches, but which are the most affordable? Read ...
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A large infotainment touchscreen is one of the most sought-after features in today’s market, with carmakers always highlighting the unit’s size in their brochures. There are more than a few mass-market cars and SUVs with touchscreen units that are larger than 10 inches, but which are the most affordable? Read on to find out.
The French brand’s SUV, which can seat up to seven passengers, gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen from the lower-spec Plus variant onwards that’s priced at Rs 11.61 lakh. Available with a 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that has manual and automatic gearbox options, the C3 Aircross is a no-frills car with a no-frills price tag.
Hyundai’s premium hatchback comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen on the top-spec Asta(O) variants; the N Line version also has it only on the range-topping N8 variants. While the i20 comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 83hp with the manual gearbox and 88hp with the CVT automatic, N Line variants have a 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that has manual and dual-clutch auto options.
Tata Motors’ compact SUV gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen from the higher-spec Creative + trim onwards. The higher Nexon trims are available with a 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine, both of which get 6-speed manual and AMT options; the petrol also gets a 5-speed manual on lower variants, and select petrol trims also have a 7-speed dual-clutch auto option.
India’s first mass-market coupe-SUV gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen from the lower-spec Plus variant onwards. The Basalt shares its 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine and gearbox options with the C3 Aircross but also has an 82hp, 1.2-litre petrol option. The five-seater also gets a few more features than its SUV sibling and an aggressive price tag.
Other than the entry-level MX1, all other variants of the Mahindra XUV 3XO get a 10.25-inch touchscreen. Essentially the facelift for the XUV300 compact SUV, the XUV 3XO is available either with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol unit in 110hp or 131hp state of tune or a 1.5-litre diesel engine that makes 117hp. The petrol ones get a torque convertor auto option, and the diesel has an AMT option.
MG Astor is the most affordable midsize SUV with a touchscreen larger than 10 inches; it gets a 10.1-inch unit from the entry-level Sprint variant onwards. Astor is MG Motor’s answer to the Tata Curvv and Hyundai Creta, and it comes with a 110hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine that has manual and CVT options and a 140hp, 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed torque convertor automatic only.
Altroz has a 10.25-inch screen from the higher-spec XZ Lux variant onwards. All three variants of its Racer version also get the same unit. The standard Altroz has a 1.2-litre engine that can run on petrol (88hp) or CNG (73.5hp) or a 90hp, 1.5-litre diesel mill. Only the 88hp petrol unit gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic option. The Altroz Racer shares its 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine and 6-speed manual with the Nexon.
With the recent update to the range, Tata Punch is among the most affordable models with a touchscreen larger than 10 inches. The higher-spec Punch Accomplished + is the first variant in the line-up to get a 10.25-inch screen. Tata’s smallest SUV shares its 88hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine and 73.5hp CNG option with the Altroz, though the automatic gearbox option is an AMT unit.
MG Motor India’s smallest EV gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen from the mid-spec Excite variant onwards, making it the most affordable all-electric vehicle with a screen of this size. The Comet is powered by a 17.3kWh battery that runs a 42hp, 110Nm motor and has an older ARAI rating of 230km on a single charge.
Considering the mid-spec C3 Feel trim gets the same 10.25-inch touchscreen as the Basalt and C3 Aircross, Citroen’s high-riding hatchback is the most affordable car in India with a unit larger than 10 inches. The two engine options – the 82hp petrol and 110hp turbo-petrol units – are shared with the Basalt coupe-SUV, as are the transmission options. However, the French company has yet to reveal prices for the turbo-petrol automatic variants.