5 Popular Petrol Sedans That Cost Less Than Tata Nexon EV

The rise of electric vehicles, particularly the Tata Nexon.ev, is influencing potential buyers in India, though many still lean towards traditional internal combustion engine models due to current infrastructure. The Nexon.ev starts at Rs 12.49 lakh and offers multiple battery options and a robust power output. For those considering alternatives, several petrol sedans are available at competitive prices, including the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, each offering reliable performance and features.

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5 Popular Petrol Sedans That Cost Less Than Tata Nexon EV

Is the growing trend of electric cars planting a seed of buying a new affordable electric SUV like Tata Nexon.ev in India? While electric vehicles continue to gain interest, several buyers still prefer internal combustion engine models due to existing infrastructure and usage patterns. Times Drive readers if you are also evaluating options and contemplating the thought of buying a new car which is priced in the same segment as the Tata Nexon .ev, then check out these five petrol sedans that undercut it on pricing while offering reliable petrol powertrains.

Tata Nexon.ev

Tata Motors offers the Nexon .ev with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 12.49 lakh. The Nexon.ev is available with three battery pack options - 30 kWh, 40.5 kWh and 45 kWh. This new age electric SUV offers a peak power output of 141.04 bhp and 215 Nm of torque.

Honda City

Honda City

The Honda City starts at Rs 12.38 lakh (ex-showroom). It is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine which generates a peak power output of 119.34 bhp and 145 Nm of torque.

Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna

The Hyundai Verna is priced from Rs 11.07 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with two petrol engine options- a 1.5L 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 113.18 bhp and 143.8 Nm of torque and a 1.5L 4-cylinder, turbo petrol engine producing 157.81 bhp and 253 Nm of torque.

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

The Volkswagen Virtus is currently one of the most trending sedans in the country and it comes with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 10.54 lakh (ex-showroom). It is offered with two turbocharged petrol engine options - a 1.0L, 3-cylinder TSI engine delivering 113.42 bhp and 178 Nm of torque and a 1.5L, 4-cylinder TSI engine delivering 147.94 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.

Skoda Slavia

Skoda Slavia

The Skoda Slavia is the sister sedan of the VW Virtus with elegant styling opposed to the sporty Virtus. The Slavia is priced from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It is also offered with similar powertrains as the Virtus, sporting the 1.0L, 3-cylinder TSI turbo petrol engine producing 113.42 bhp and 178 Nm of torque and the 1.5L, 4-cylinder TSI turbo petrol engine producing 147.94 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is the most affordable car on this list with a starting price tag of Rs 9.41 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ciaz comes equipped with a smart hybrid powertrain conisting of a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a battery and an electric motor which offers torque assist. In combination it churns out a power output of 103.16 bhp and 138 Nm of torque.
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