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What are the best family cars in India 2020?
When you are single, buying a car is all about your own preference and budget. However, once you get married and have a family behind you, the nature of your buying decision will change. Now, you have to put your personal preference aside and give the priority to other matters.
Choosing a family car is different than picking a car for yourself only
What’s the ideal family car?
Comfort becomes a bigger concern than the design or the looks as the ride is now more about sharing moments than your desire to impress. When going after comfort, you will look for a car with a bigger cabin room to hold more people and larger boot space as well. Some other comfort-related features – for example, a powerful AC, well-cushioned seats, or a decent entertainment system – will be on your wishlist.
The rear rows should be given as much attention as for the driver seat since the rear seats will be occupied by your family members. The room for the passenger seats should be spacious. AC vents for the rear row is also needed.
What are the factors making a good car for the Indian family?
Besides, the safety package should be included on the top-priority list when you are considering buying a family car. With kids sitting in the car, it will require more than the basic safety features. You might need to update the safety kit with centre lock system, full seat belts, and easy child seat attachment.
And most importantly, the new car must be fuel-efficient and long-lasting.
With these criteria in mind, here are some suggestions of the best family cars in India.
1. Maruti Suzuki Swift: For a Family of 5
This hatchback is a favorite choice for a mid-size family with 5 seats. The new Swift boasts many new family-friendly features, for example, extended cabin with larger room for the rear seats, increased boot space. The standard safety package is added with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, Isofix child seat anchor. What’s more, the new models could be paired with automatic manual transmissions. The mileage of Maruti Suzuki Swift is also desirable for a family car – 22kmlp for the petrol engine and 28.4kmlp for the diesel engine.
Price range: Rs. 4.50 Lakh – Rs. 6.70 Lakh
2. Maruti Suzuki Dzire: For a family of 5
Maruti Suzuki Dzire’s new model is more attractive with a stylish and proportionate design. Moreover, it also presents a worth-praising interior and technical improvement. For instance, the latest models feature a larger cabin and boot space. Dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD and rear child seat anchors become standard across the variants. It delivers the impressive mileage of 28.04kmpl for diesel engines, which makes it one of the most fuel-efficient sedans in India market.
Price range: Rs 5.56 lakh-Rs 9.43 lakh
3. Honda BR-V: For a family of 7
Honda BR-V’s cabin provides space for seven people – that’s why this SUV becomes the number one choice for large families. The cabin space is not only spacious but also well-equipped with features such as automatic climate control, keyless entry. It promises to bring a comfortable facility for driving. In term of safety kit, Honda BR-V features dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and immobilizer. Plus, you can get the impressive maximum boot space of 691 litres when the last row is folded.
Price range: Rs. 9.22 Lakh - 13.39 Lakh
4. Mahindra Xylo: For a family of 9
Mahindra Xylo is a wonderful option for extended families. With a spacious cabin and 8 seaters, it offers plenty of room for the whole family to go on an outing journey. Even though the interior might feel dated, it is still a value-for-money option for a family car.
Price range: Rs. 9.17 Lakh – 10.48 Lakh
5. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: For a family of 7
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will release the second generation in mid-2018. The car offers a comfortable cabin with seven seats. The new model’s price is predicted to be a little higher than the latest ones. However, it is still among the most affordable options for a seven-seat car.
Price range: Around 9 Lakh – 11 Lakh.
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