In India’s warm climate, ventilated seats are becoming a necessary comfort feature. Initially kept exclusive to high end and expensive cars, this feature is now available even in budget-friendly cars. Here is a look at five models priced under ₹15 lakh (ex-showroom) that offer ventilated seats. The table below captures the variant at which this feature becomes available and the pricing where it begins:
| Model | First Variant With Ventilated Seats | Ex-Showroom Price (₹ lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Renault Kiger (facelift) | Emotion variant | 9.15 |
| Kia Sonet | HTX Plus | 12.09 |
| Tata Punch EV | Empowered+ | 12.84 |
| Tata Nexon | Fearless+ PS | 13.30 |
| Maruti Suzuki XL6 | Alpha Plus | 13.31 |
Renault Kiger
The facelifted Renault Kiger becomes one of the most affordable cars in India with ventilated front seats, offering it from the Emotion trim onwards beginning at ₹9.15 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant also comes equipped with upgraded design elements and a refreshed cabin layout, giving buyers a practical and modern SUV.
Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet offers ventilated front seats from the HTX Plus variant, available at around ₹12.09 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it one of the most affordable sub-compact SUVs to get this feature. It brings modern styling, multiple engine options and gearbox options and advanced interiors.
Tata Punch EV
The Tata Punch EV brings ventilated front seats in its Empowered+ trim, priced from around ₹12.84 lakh (ex-showroom). It is both the most affordable EV and one of the few electric models to offer cooled seats below ₹15 lakh. With two battery options catering to various needs, this makes the Punch EV a good electric choice.
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon includes ventilated seats in its top-spec Fearless + PS trim, which starts from roughly ₹13.30 lakh (ex-showroom). It presents itself as a strong choice for compact SUV buyers due to its spacious cabin, multiple powertrain options (petrol, diesel, CNG), and growing feature list. Ventilated seats add to its comfort credentials at higher temperatures.
Maruti Suzuki XL6
The XL6 is the only MPV in this price range offering ventilated seats, in its Alpha Plus variant, starting at about ₹13.31 lakh (ex-showroom). Built for families, the XL6 offers features in a good package, though it is less suited for tight city parking due to its size.
