Buying a car under 20 lakhs in India opens up enough options for you across various segments. From SUVs to MUVs, these are all balanced with performance, safety, and comfort at affordable prices. Let us glance at two of the biggest contenders in this category: Tata Curvv and Toyota Innova Hycross.
Tata Curvv: Stylish SUV with Impressive Features
Mechanism and Performance: Tata Curvv is a strong 5-seater SUV that is sure to make a dent in the performance. The car is packed with a 1.2L Revotron engine and with a displacement of 1199 cc. The 3-cylindre engine comes with the capacity to produce 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 260 Nm torque between 1500-2750 rpm. In addition, this car has a 6-speed manual gear and FWD (Front Wheel Drive).
Safety Features: Tata Curvv prioritizes safety with features like 6 airbags, ISOFIX, and ABS with EBD. Other safety features include ESP, Overspeed Warning, and Hill Assist. The car is further equipped with child safety locks, speed-sensing door locks, and rear parking sensors, making it a secure option for families.
Interior and Exterior: The interior of the Tata Curvv is spacious, featuring fabric seat upholstery with folding rear seats and adjustable headrests. Outside, there are disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the back, supported by R16 wheels. Its length is 4308 mm, and the car has a boot space of 500 litres.
Price and Variants: The price of the base Tata Curvv is ₹11.49 lakh for the Smart 1.2L Revotron Petrol variant, while the topmost Accomplished+ A 1.2L HGDI Petrol AT variant is priced at ₹22.50 lakh. The competition will include Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and Hyundai Creta in the same bracket, providing the same features.
Toyota Innova Hycross: A Premium MUV for Families
Engine and Performance: The Toyota Innova Hycross is an all-round MUV, perfect for families. It packs a 1997 cc, TNGA 4-cylinder engine which produces 171.65 bhp at 6600 rpm and 209 Nm torque in the range of 4500-4896 rpm. The MUV has a fuel tank of 52 litres and provides a mileage of 16.13 kmpl. It gets a CVT automatic transmission along with front-wheel drive, making it easy to drive both within the city and on highways.
Safety Features: The Innova Hycross leaves no stone unturned when it comes to safety as the car boasts 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, and traction control. It also includes some advanced safety features like a 360-degree camera, hill assist, and hill descent control. Keyless central locking, child safety locks, and a rear middle three-point seatbelt add to the protection of this lot.
Exteriors and Dimensions: This MUV sports disc brakes on all four wheels, while its front wheels are mounted on MacPherson Strut suspensions and the rear wheels are supported with semi-independent torsion beam suspensions. Overall length is 4755 mm and the wheelbase for this car stands at an enviable 2850 mm and that too when one considers this as a 7-seater car.
Price : The Toyota Innova Hycross is priced between ₹22.41 lakh for the base G-FLT Petrol 7 Seater MT variant and ₹36.44 lakh for the top-end ZX(O) Hybrid MT variant.