Whether driving with your family or friends, nothing seems to stand in the way of you if you have a reliable driving choice. After all, who wouldn't want to get ready for a road trip if they own one of these top family-friendly vehicles? It's just you, your car, and your friends and family. Read the details of the top 5 family cars which you must get as soon as possible.
List of Best Family Cars in India
1. Maruti Suzuki Swift
India's most popular Maruti Suzuki Swift has four trim levels—Lxi, Vxi, Zxi, and Zxi Plus and nine vibrant colours. Its 1.2L Dualjet Petrol Engine provides the best performance in its class. The vehicle has features like automatic climate control, cruise control, auto gear shift, and a coloured multi-information display. The K12 series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, tuned to produce 89 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque, powers the Swift. With an 1197 cc engine and a choice of manual or automatic gearbox, it comes in 11 different variants. The vehicle can accommodate five people and has a mileage range of 22.38 to 30.9 km/l.
Price Range: Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 9 lakh
2. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a five-seat hatchback car with a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine producing 88 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque and an 1197 cc engine that is available in nine variants. Its design elements include LED projector headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), a slim chrome garnished front grille and 16-inch stylish alloy wheels. The elite hatchback cabin comes equipped with a nine-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system, Suzuki Connect, six airbags, and a head-up display (HUD). The claimed ARAI mileage of the Baleno petrol manual is 22.35 kmpl, while the automatic petrol variant has a mileage of 22.94 kmpl. The manual CNG variant has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg.
Price Range: Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh
3. Tata Nexon
Available in both petrol and diesel versions, the Tata Nexon is a popular compact SUV. There are two engine options available: a 1.5L turbocharged diesel and a 1.2L petrol. 118.27 horsepower is produced by the petrol engine and 113.31 horsepower by the diesel engine. With manual and automatic transmissions, the Nexon's ARAI mileage ranges from 17.01 to 24.08 kmpl. There is ample room inside the car for five people to sit comfortably and 382 litres of boot space. Also, It is noteworthy that the vehicle's electrically powered variant, known as the "Tata Nexon EV," was introduced in 2020.
Price Range: Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 14 lakh
4. Toyota Innova Crysta
In India, a popular versatile vehicle (MPV) is the Toyota Innova Crysta. There are petrol and diesel versions available. The diesel engine is a 4-cylinder, 2393 cc engine that produces 343 Nm of torque at 1400-2800 rpm and 147.51 horsepower at 3400 rpm. The petrol engine is a 4-cylinder, 2694 cc engine that produces 245 Nm of torque at 4000 RPM and 164 bhp of power at 5200 RPM. Both manual and automatic transmissions are available for the vehicle. It can accommodate 7-8 people. Features of the vehicle include air conditioning, power windows, power steering, air conditioning, and driver and passenger airbags.
Price Range: Rs. 18 lakh to Rs. 27 lakh
5. Kia Carens
One of India's top luxury seven seaters is the Kia Carens. Spanning over four generations, Kia’s Carens comes with a 1.5L CRDi VGT 6iMT with Idle Stop & Go (ISG) engine, a 7-speed DCT, and a 1.5L CRDi VGT 6AT with Idle Stop & Go (ISG) engine. It is equipped with a powerful engine boasting a capacity of either 1400 cc or 1500 cc and delivers an impressive performance with 113 bhp of power and 144 Nm of torque. It is designed to accommodate a range of passengers, with seating capacities available for either 6 to 7 people. Features include crown jewel headlamps with DRLs, dual-tone crystal cut alloy wheels a curled chrome rear bumper on the exterior appearance while the interior features a 10-inch HD touchscreen for navigation, an electric sunroof and an automatic temperature control feature, making it one of the finest family SUV cars in India.
- Price Range: Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 18 lakh