Cruise control, once limited to high-priced sedans and SUVs, is now being offered in more affordable cars in India as competition increases in the entry-level and compact segments. This feature allows the vehicle to maintain a constant speed without constant throttle input, helping to reduce driver fatigue during long highway trips. Its availability in budget-friendly models reflects a broader market shift as automakers introduce features associated with premium vehicles in lower price segments.
Manufacturers have already introduced technologies like touchscreen infotainment systems, connected features and better safety equipment in smaller, more affordable cars. Cruise control is now being added to this list as companies try to attract value-conscious buyers. For customers planning to buy a car on a limited budget, some models now offer cruise control in variants priced below Rs 8 lakh. While this feature is usually available in higher trims rather than entry variants, its presence in this price range highlights how the feature list is expanding in affordable cars. In this article, let’s take a look at cars under Rs 8 lakh with cruise control.1. Tata TiagoThe first car on the list is the Tata Tiago hatchback. Cruise control is available on its top-spec XZ+ variant, which is priced at Rs 6.77 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 86 hp of power and 113 Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Customers can also choose the CNG option, whose fuel efficiency stands at 26.49 km/kg and 28.06 km/kg (both claimed) for the manual version. 2. Hyundai Grand i10 NiosThe second car in this list is Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. The hatch gets cruise control from the mid-spec Sportz trim, which is priced at Rs 6.85 lakh (ex-showroom). Notably, the Sportz AMT, priced at Rs 7.36 lakh, is currently the most affordable automatic car in India equipped with cruise control. The Grand i10 Nios is powered by a 1.2-litre NA petrol with 83 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual or AMT. Customers can also opt for CNG with a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.3 kmpl.3. tata punch After this is the recently launched Tata Punch micro SUV. The Punch gets cruise control from the mid-spec Pure+ trim, which is priced at Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets two engine options – a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 88 PS and 115 Nm of torque. In CNG guise, the same engine produces 73 PS and 103 Nm of torque and is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol version is available with both manual and AMT gearbox options. The second engine is a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual.4. Tata Altroz Another Tata in the list is the Tata Altroz. The hatchback gets cruise control on all variants except the entry-level Smart variant and is priced at Ra 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom). The Altroz is offered with two engine options – 1.5-litre turbo diesel with 90 hp, 200 Nm. The second engine is a 1.2-litre NA petrol with 88 hp and 113 Nm. There is also an option of CNG. 5. Tata TigorThe fifth vehicle in the list is the Tata Tigor. The sedan gets cruise control from the XZ Plus variant, which is priced at Rs 7.32 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 86 hp of power and 113 Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Customers can also choose CNG option. 6. nissan gravity The sixth car on the list is the Nissan Gravita. It gets cruise control from the Tekna trim, which is priced at Rs 7.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nissan Gravit will be powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, NA petrol engine with 72hp and 96Nm of torque. Gearbox options will include a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT.
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