Best Cars For Long Drives In India: From Maruti Ciaz To Ford Endeavour

Nowadays, besides city driving, long-distance driving has also become a trend among Indian auto drivers. As a result, the demand for cars which are suitable for long-distance journeys is increasing. Below is a list of the top cars which are best cars for long drives in India.

Maruti Ciaz

• Price: INR 8.31 lakh - INR 11.09 lakh *

Being a luxurious car from the Indian largest automaker, the Maruti Ciaz offers the passengers superb comfort, a spacious cabin and decent fuel mileage. The cabin is also well-equipped with a lot of comfort features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, automatic climate control, leather seat coverings, etc and safety features like dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat anchors, etc. provided as standard across all the variants. The Ciaz receives its power from both a gasoline and oil burners with the former which has been now upgraded to conform to the BS-VI emission norms. With its ability to operate a triple-digit speed all the day, it is one of the best cars for long journeys in India.

Also read - 2019 Maruti Ciaz Review: New Exterior, Interior And Incredible Fuel 

Honda City

• Price: From INR 9.91 lakh - INR 14.31 lakh *

Honda City is one of the most elegant-looking sedans in India. With a wide range of comfort and safety features, the sedan will ensure both the driver and the passengers a pleasant and safe journey. The Honda City is available with both petrol and diesel motors with the former being updated to conform to the BSVI emission norms.

Also read - Honda City 2018 Review in India

Mahindra XUV500

• Price: INR 12.3 lakh - INR 18.62 lakh *

The Mahindra XUV500 is an ideal option for long journeys, especially for off-roading travels since it is available with both 2WD and 4WD systems. However, it lacks the automatic transmission, but this is not a problem if the car is used for long journeys instead of city driving. The flagship Mahindra SUV is equipped with a wide range of unique features such as an ambient lighting system, a spacious cabin and quilted seats, which can provide the occupants with a comfortable journey.

Also read - 2019 Mahindra XUV500 Review: Premium Cabin And Excellent Perfo

Tata Harrier

• Price: INR 13.69 - INR 20.25 lakh *

With an attractive appearance, a wide range of top-notch features right from the entry-level variant and an aggressive price range, the Tata Harrier has recorded a decent sales number since its launch in India. The Harrier is now powered by a BS6 2.0-litre oil burner which is coupled with a 6-speed MT/torque converter unit. The electrically-adjusted driver seat, the panoramic sunroof, etc all contribute to the comfortable experience that the occupants can have when travelling in this SUV.

Also read - 2019 Tata Harrier Review: What Makes The Car So Appealing?

Toyota Innova Crysta

• Price: INR 15.36 lakh - INR 23.02 lakh *

Being a MUV, the Toyota Innova Crysta can comfortably accommodate up to seven people even during long journeys, thanks to the excellent BSVI gasoline and oil burners which manage to handle rough terrains and even off-roading. These engines can also help the vehicle have an impressive performance on the highways. The MPV is also very well-equipped with various interior and safety features.

Toyota Fortuner

• Price: INR 28.18 lakh - INR 33.95 lakh *

The Toyota Fortuner is a 7-seater MPV which is loaded with numerous features such as auto temperature control, stop/start push button, electrically-adjusted driver seat, seven airbags, hill holder, etc. All of these can ensure both the driver and the passengers a safe and pleasant journey. The Fortuner is available with both a petrol and a diesel motor with the latter being offered with a 4WD system for better off-roading capacities.

Also read - Toyota Fortuner Review 2018: Interior, Exterior, Performance and Pric

Ford Endeavour

• Price: INR 29.55 lakh - INR 33.25 lakh *

Being a massive SUV from the American carmaker, the Ford Endeavour comes with only one BSVI-compliant 170 PS 2.0-litre oil motor which is mated to the India-first AT unit. The SUV is equipped with a wide range of features inside out. Some of the most outstanding ones include FordPass connected car technology, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, etc. Thanks to the great suspension and decent efficiency on highways, it deserves to be one of the best cars for long drives in India.

Also read - 2019 Ford Endeavour facelift: First Drive Review

Above is a list of seven best cars for long journeys in India. Do you own any of them? If the answer is yes, please share your driving experience to us in the comment section below. If the answer is no, please do not hesitate to visit the cars’ showrooms in India and purchase one. We are sure that these cars do not let you down, especially if you are a driver who usually drives in long journeys.

* ex-showroom price, Delhi