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5 Most Affordable Cars with Ventilated Seats You Can Buy in India

Ventilated seats, once exclusive to luxury vehicles, are now being offered in budget-friendly cars, catering to those who drive for extended periods. These models provide comfort through ventilated front seats, enhancing the driving experience without breaking the bank.

5 Most Affordable Cars with Ventilated Seats You Can Buy in India

5 Most Affordable Cars with Ventilated Seats You Can Buy in India

Now Ventilated seats are becoming a sought-after feature, especially for buyers who spend long hours behind the wheel. Once limited to premium and luxury cars, this comfort feature is now available in some more affordable models as well. From compact SUVs to sedans, here are five of the most affordable cars in India that offer ventilated seats, making them worth considering for buyers looking for extra comfort without stretching their budget.

1. Renault Kiger – Price: Rs 8.50 lakh

Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger

The Renault Kiger is currently one of the most affordable cars in India to offer ventilated front seats. The feature is available on the top-spec Emotion variant, priced at Rs 8.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kiger Emotion is offered with two 1.0-litre petrol engine options. The naturally aspirated unit produces 72hp and comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the turbo-petrol engine develops 100hp and can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission.

2. Maruti Suzuki Baleno – Price: Rs 9.10 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the only hatchback in India currently offering ventilated front seats. The feature is available on the top-spec Alpha and Alpha (O) variants. While the Baleno was not the first hatchback in its segment to get this feature, Tata had earlier offered ventilated seats on the Altroz Racer before removing them with the 2025 Altroz facelift. The Baleno is powered by an 83hp, 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, available with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT gearbox.

3. Maruti Suzuki Brezza – Price: Rs 11.16 lakh to Rs 13.71 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift

Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift

The facelifted Maruti Suzuki Brezza also offers ventilated front seats, but only in the top-spec ZXi+ variant. The SUV is available with two petrol engine options. These include a 110hp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 103hp 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

4. Skoda Kylaq – Price: Rs 11.75 lakh to Rs 12.99 lakh

Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Skoda's compact SUV, the Kylaq, gets ventilated front seats on the higher-spec Prestige and Prestige+ variants. The SUV is powered by a 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox.

5. Kia Sonet – Price: Rs 11.75 lakh to Rs 13.80 lakh

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet is another compact SUV that offers ventilated front seats on select higher-spec variants. The feature is available on the HTX, GTX+ and X-Line trims. These variants are offered with either a 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine or a 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine, depending on the trim and transmission.
The turbo-petrol engine gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, while the diesel can be paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque-converter automatic. Notably, the HTX diesel-manual does not get ventilated seats, while the diesel-automatic version does.

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