Ambassadors and Premium Padmini was probably our first acquaintance with cars manufactured by Indian companies. We also took notice when India’s lowest priced car, Nano came to fore. But while we have every international brand present in front of our eyes, it’s hard to notice the brilliant SUVs, electric cars and hatchbacks manufactured by companies like Tata and Mahindra.
While clearly there’s a dearth of companies manufacturing cars in India,let’s have a look at homegrown cars in India and support #MakeInIndia movement while making our next purchase.
Nexon
A sturdy SUV with a stylish avatar, Tata Nexon is powered by 120PS turbocharged engines, 6 speed transmissions and 6-speed hyperdrive self-shift gears. The stylish design gives an appeal of a sports coupe unlike that of bulky SUVs and includes an electric sunroof, tri-arrow seat upholstery and dual front airbags for safety.
eVerito
Experience the smooth drive of a sedan every time you step out for work without harming the environment in the least bit. Such is the ingenious minds of the eVerito creators plus it gives you tax exemptions for zero emission and you save up a lot by not spending on fuel. This car comes with a 3 Phase AC Induction Motor, a lithium ion battery that can be fully charged in 90 minutes when on fast charge.
Altroz
A gold standard in cutting edge design, Altroz can be customized to meet your specific needs. It comes with a Harman infotainment system, rain sensing wipers and cruise control with regards to technology. The car is equipped with 1.2L Revotron Petrol BS6 engine, large wheel base and wide track for stability on bad roads, and automatic engine stop-start technology for saving fuel.
Thar
A rugged exterior with all the comfort and technology on the inside, Thar is an SUV you’d love to have especially when you’re the one to make impromptu trips. This bad boy comes with a four-cylinder mHawk 130 diesel engine, break locking differential and a mileage of 13.00kmpl on a highway. Get ready for the premium upholstery, drizzle and dust resistant dashboard switches and speakers mounted on the roof.
Tiago
A compact everyday car, Tiago has a beautiful sporty design, is equipped with a quality sound system to refresh your mornings and comes with a promise of a smooth ride. Enjoy clutch-free driving and cruise your way to your destination. They’ve played around with the design to give it a youthful appeal – contrast black roof, diamond cut alloy wheels, dual tone dashboard and an appealing tri-arrow designed upholstery on the body hugging seats.