5 Sedans You Should Buy If You Are Looking For Great Boot Space Under Rs 15 Lakh

One of the oldest cars to still exist, the Honda City which is currently in its fifth generation is one of the most reliable cars out there in the market. Japanese automaker, Honda is known for its reliability, following its philosophy of delivering the ‘Joy of Driving’ to the driver. Powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC engine which produces 119.34 bhp and 145 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a continuous variable transmission (CVT). Boasting a boot space of 506 litres, it has one of the smallest boots when it comes to the segment. The Honda City has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 12.38 lakh.

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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has been around for over a decade, launched first in September 2014. The sedan was introduced by the company as a replacement for the Maruti Suzuki Esteem and to compete with Honda City which was one of the leading sedans in the market at that point. Fast forward 11 years, the Ciaz is close to being discontinued by the company. It has been the first-choice car for many government officials owing to its reliability. Powered by a K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine producing 103.25 bhp and 138 Nm of torque, mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission and 5-speed manual transmission. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz boasts a boot space 510 litres and is equipped with idle start stop and cruise control, among others. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 9.41 lakh.

Hyundai Verna

South Korean automaker, Hyundai’s Verna is up there when it comes to boasting an old monicker. Currently in its seventh generation in India, the Hyundai Verna offers one of the most futuristic designs in the segment. The Hyundai Verna has one of the biggest boots in segment, standing at a staggering 528 litres. The Verna is powered by two different engine options: a a1.5L naturally aspirated engine producing 113.43 bhp and 143.8 Nm of torque and a 1.5L turbo petrol engine producing 157.57 bhp and 253 Nm of torque. In addition to that, the starting ex-showroom price of the Hyundai Verna is Rs 11.07 lakh.

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Skoda Slavia

The Czech automaker, Skoda introduced its budget sedan, the Slavia in India in 2022. The automaker that brought the Octavia, the vRS version of the Octavia and the Laura which was the next-gen Octavia in the global markets but was being sold with a different name in India, along with the Superb. While Skoda had really efficient diesel, the automaker introduced the Slavia with two petrol engines, keeping it in line with the BS VI emission norms being followed in India. The Skoda Slavia is powered by a 1.0L TSI turbo petrol engine producing 113.43 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission (AT) whereas the 1.5L TSI turbocharged petrol engine produces 178 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. Not only that, but it also boasts a boot space of 521 litres. In addition to that, the Skoda Slavia has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 10.34 lakh.

The Volkswagen Virtus followed suite, arriving in India within a few months of the Skoda Slavia arriving in India. The Virtus from the house of Volkswagen is one of the sportiest looking sedans in the market, perfect for performance enthusiasts. The Virtus was brought in to be the successor of the Volkswagen Vento. However, much like the Skoda Slavia, the Virtus was offered with a 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI engine producing 113.43 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission (AT), and 178 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox, respectively. The Volkswagen Virtus has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 10.44 lakh while featuring 521 litre of boot space, same as the Skoda Slavia.

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