The festive season has kickstarted and so has all the excitement. With friends and family coming together to create unforgettable memories, it is the perfect time to bring home the car you love. From entry-level hatchbacks to spacious SUVs, give your loved ones an extra reason to celebrate with a new set of wheels. And if you are wondering where to start, here are 5 of the best cars you can bring home this festive season.
The Perfect First Car: Maruti Suzuki Celerio
The perfect pick to celebrate new beginnings, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is for those waiting to buy their first car this festive season. As one of India’s best-selling hatchbacks, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is an exceptional package bred for the city. With compact dimensions, easy handling and a value-for-money package, Celerio offers the best in every aspect, especially when it comes to mileage. Powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine, the Celerio offers a 5-speed/AMT onboard with a mileage of up to 26.68 km/l, with even CNG trims on offer. As India’s most fuel-efficient car, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is the ideal car for first time car buyers looking for a capable city car that’s easy on the wallet.
The Premium Family Car: Tata Altroz
If the festive vibe is encouraging you to upgrade your car, then the Tata Altroz could be the one. A premium hatchback that has a little something for everyone, the Tata Altroz offers sporty looks topped with ample features, comfortable seating, impeccable safety and a feel-good factor. Powered by three capable engines including a well-refined, 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a peppy 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and a frugal 1.5-litre diesel, the Altroz comes mated to a 5-speed manual as standard, with a 6-speed DCT automatic equipped for the naturally aspirated petrol engine. With great driving dynamics elevating the Altroz’s overall experience, the hatchback also offers one of the largest-in-segment boot spaces where you can store all those festive gifts.
The Sporty Sedan: Hyundai Verna
If you’ve got to arrive in style this festive season, then the Hyundai Verna is surely for you. Currently, in its sixth generation, the Verna brings in the best of Hyundai’s modern design language blended with premium interiors, top-notch features, impeccable safety and smart ADAS onboard. Powered by two petrol engines including a peppy and exciting new 1.5-litre turbocharged engine along with a tried and tested 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit, the Hyundai Verna comes mated to a 6-speed manual/7-speed DCT automatic with the turbo petrol and a 6-speed manual/CVT automatic with the naturally aspirated unit. Both engines deliver exhilarating performance and unmatched driving dynamics that surely make the Hyundai Verna a reason to celebrate.
The Feature-Loaded SUV: Hyundai Creta
The festive season is a time to celebrate with family. This is why bringing home an SUV could be the perfect festive surprise. When it comes to SUVs, there is nothing better than the Hyundai Creta. One of India’s best-selling SUVs, the Hyundai Creta has seen success thanks to its polarising yet elegant looks, great comfort, premium features and power-packed performance. Powered by two engine options including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine, the SUV comes mated to a 6-speed manual as standard with an optional CVT automatic for petrol and a 6-speed AMT for diesel. With great comfort for the entire family, the Creta is practical, exciting and dynamic.
The Spacious MUV: Kia Carens
Togetherness is what makes festivals so special. No matter how big or small there’s a car for every need, especially when it comes to catering to the entire family. So this festive season, make everyone feel like a king with the Kia Carens, an MUV that has it all. From an affordable price tag to a premium cabin, the Kia Carens does wonders when it comes to delivering an unbeatable driving experience with comfort that isn’t just limited to five passengers. With both 6 and 7-seater layouts, the Carens comes with three capable engines onboard, including a 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine mated to a 6-speed iMT/7-speed DCT and a 1.5-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed iMT/AMT transmission. With driving dynamics that truly impress, the Kia Carens is indeed a family pleaser.
Summary
Whether it’s your first car or the upgrade you’ve been waiting to make, the festive season is the perfect time to bring home a car. The joy and celebration of owning a car adds to the festivities of the season. This curated list of cars is just a teaser of the wealth of options you can consider bringing home during the festive season.
