5 Most Affordable Cars with 360-Degree Camera

360-degree camera systems also called surround-view or bird’s-eye view cameras were once exclusive to luxury vehicles. Today, they appear on an increasing number of affordable cars, making tight parking spots and low-visibility situations far less stressful.

These systems stitch together footage from multiple cameras to give drivers a complete overhead view of their surroundings - helping avoid scrapes, improve confidence when reversing and add an extra layer of everyday convenience. In this article, we round up five of the most affordable cars currently available that come equipped with 360-degree camera technology, so you can enjoy this useful feature without stretching your budget.

Priced from Rs 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom), the Tata Tiago is currently one of the most affordable cars in India to offer a 360-degree camera. The feature is available from the one-below-top Creative variant onwards. The hatchback is offered with a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine producing 86hp, while the CNG version produces 75.5hp. Both powertrains can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox.

The newly launched successor to the Tata Tigor, the Tata Aeris gets a 360-degree camera from the Creative variant, priced from Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The system also offers 2D and 3D views along with a blind-view monitor. The petrol version uses a 1.2-litre engine producing 85bhp and 113Nm, while the i-CNG version gets a twin-cylinder setup producing 74.5bhp and 96.5Nm. Both versions are available with 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT options.

The Tata Punch gets a 360-degree camera from the Adventure variant, priced at Rs 7.76 lakh (ex-showroom). While the camera feed may not be the sharpest, its wide field of view makes parking and manoeuvring easier, especially in crowded city spaces. The Punch is available with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.2-litre CNG powertrain, both offered with manual and AMT options. It also gets a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 120hp, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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The Tata Altroz gets a 360-degree camera from the Creative variant, priced at Rs 8.09 lakh (ex-showroom). The system displays the camera feed on the 10.25-inch touchscreen and provides a bird's-eye view along with multiple camera angles. This makes it easier to manoeuvre through tight parking spaces and busy roads. The Altroz is available with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, along with diesel and factory-fitted CNG options. Depending on the variant and powertrain, buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT automatic.

The Nissan Magnite offers a 360-degree camera from the Tekna variant, priced at Rs 8.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The system provides a stitched bird's-eye view along with multiple camera angles, including a side view that can help drivers avoid scraping the wheels against kerbs while parking. The Magnite is offered with a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, with manual and CVT automatic options depending on the variant.

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The Tekna variant also gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an air purifier, wireless charger and electric sunroof.