As air pollution levels rise in several Indian cities during winter, car buyers are increasingly looking for features that make daily commutes more comfortable. Nowadays, many car manufacturers in India have started adding an in-built air purifier to their cars. These are designed to filter some of the air pollutants which will be inside the cabin and provide an extra level of comfort for the occupants.
There are several options across various price ranges for those looking to buy a new car this winter. From the Tata Punch to the Honda Elevate, here are five relatively affordable SUVs in India that offer factory-fitted air purifiers.
The is the cheapest of the listed cars with an inbuilt air purifier. The feature comes in two different variants: Adventure and Accomplished. The variants of these vehicles range in price from ₹7.77 lakh to ₹10.97 lakh (ex-showroom). Punch is also the only model under the ₹10 lakh price bracket in India to offer this feature.
The highest-specification ZXI+ variant of the Brezza has an air purifier as standard equipment. The system is synced with the new SUV’s 10.1-inch touch screen infotainment system. Buyers looking for this feature will have to pay a price ranging from ₹11.26 lakh to ₹13.55 lakh (ex-showroom) for this feature, depending on the variant.
Another compact SUV with an integrated air purification system is the Kia Sonet. It is found in the HTX, GTX+ and X-Line versions. The price of these trims ranges from ₹11.60 lakh to ₹14.36 lakh (ex-showroom).
The comes with an air purifier in the Fearless+ variant. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with the SUV’s touchscreen infotainment system. The price of the Fearless+ variants is in the range of ₹12.42 lakh to ₹14.70 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Honda Elevate wraps up the series with its standard air purification system. The feature is offered in some variants and will cost between ₹13.93 lakh and ₹18.40 lakh (ex-showroom).
Disclaimer: Prices mentioned are ex-showroom and may vary by city and variant. A built-in air purifier, which can filter some pollutants within the cabin, is not an alternative to effective air filtration or other measures against pollution.
