Top 5 SUVs in India with panoramic sunroof under Rs 20 lakh: Tata, Mahindra and more

Public demand for panoramic sunroofs is increasing, however cars with sunroofs were traditionally considered luxury automobiles and were out of the reach of most consumers.

Image for representation

In India, sunroof-equipped cars are becoming more popular as having a sunroof is something customers are ready to pay more for. In the past, cars with sunroofs used to be considered luxury vehicles and were out of reach for the average consumer. However, many cars in India has now offering single pane sunroof, while few cars have started to offer panoramic sunroofs as well. With so many options available today, finding the ideal sunroof-equipped vehicle may be a challenge. Here are the top 5 cars in India under Rs 20 lakhs (ex-showroom) that have a panoramic sunroof:

Hyundai Creta

In India, the Creta starts at Rs 9.99 lakh and can be had for up to Rs 17.2 lakh. This makes the Hyundai Creta the most inexpensive vehicle in India to have a panoramic sunroof, with the SX model costing Rs 13.46 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). In spite of this, many features like 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system are missing from the car. The Hyundai Creta comes with three engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 114 PS of power and 143 Nm of torque, a 1.5-litre diesel making 1113 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque and a 1.4-litre turbo petrol making 140 PS of power and 242 Nm of torque. Hyundai Creta is available with manual and automatic transmission.

Tata Harrier/ Safari

To begin with, the Tata Harrier was not available with a sunroof. As a result of customer demand, the automaker fitted a full-size panoramic sunroof to the model. The XT+ trim, with a sticker price of Rs. 17.84 lakh (ex-showroom), is where you'll find it. Tata's pricing ranges from Rs 14.54 lakhs to Rs 21.81 lakhs (ex-showroom), making it one among the most affordable automobiles in India. Harrier is equipped with a 2.0L diesel engine with 170 hp and 350 Nm of torque, connected to either a 6-speed manual transmission (MT) or an automatic transmission.

MG Hector/ Hector Plus

A panoramic sunroof is one of the MG Hector's most appealing features, and it was the first for a vehicle in its price range. 'Sharp' trims start at Rs 16.63 lakh, while the 'Hector' ranges from Rs 12.83 lakh to Rs 17.72 lakh in price (all prices, ex-showroom). You may choose between a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine that produces 142 PS and 250 Nm of torque, as well as a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine that generates 161 PS and 350 Nm of torque in the Hector. The Mg Hector diesel is exclusively available with a 6-speed manual gearbox, whereas the Petrol engine is available with a CVT and a manual transmission.

Hyundai Alcazar

The Hyundai Alcazar is the only model on this list to come standard with a panoramic sunroof. The sunroof is also voice-activated one. Prices for Alcazar's petrol and diesel models start at Rs. 16.30 lakh and Rs. 16.53 lakh, respectively. Hyundai Alcazar comes with 2 engine options: a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 157 bhp and 191 Nm and is available with a manual as well as an automatic transmission. Another is a 1.5-litre diesel engine giving out 113 bhp and 250 Nm of torque and is available with a manual as well as an automatic transmission.

Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra's latest vehicle in India, and also their most premium offering laden with world-class features - the XUV700 - comes with panoramic sunroof in the AX5 and AX7 variants starting north of Rs 17.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Mahindra XUV700 is available in 5- and 7-seater cabin options, gets both manual and diesel engine versions and is available in MX, AX3, AX5, AX7 and AX7L variants ranging from Rs 12.5 lakh to Rs 24.5 lakh. The XUV700 is attracting a long waiting period and gets segment first ADAS technology as well.