Best Cars For Long Drive

Toyota Innova Crysta has cemented its reputation in the country as one of the most comfortable and versatile MPVs in the country. This signature trait along with punchy and reliable powertrains make the Toyota Innova Crysta an MPV that is well-suited for long drives. Features-wise, the Innova Crysta just about offers everything you need from an MPV such as an 8-touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather seats, one-touch tumble seats on the second row and many more. Safety features on the Toyota Innova Crysta include 7 airbags, ABS, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Start Assist and many more. Powering the Toyota Innova Crysta is a choice of two engine options. The popular 2.4-litre diesel unit produces 147.51 bhp, whereas the 2.0-litre petrol engine produces 163.60 bhp.

The BMW 5-Series is one of the best cars in India for long drives. The Munich-based sedan comes with a wide variety of engines, all delivering outstanding drivability and performance. The BMW 5-Series even offers one of the best rear seat experiences in the country, making it an all-rounder in its segment. The BMW 5-Series comes packed with features such as a digital driver, an 8-inch infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, sunroof, 4-zone climate control and many more.

The Toyota Fortuner is a great car for mile-munching, as it not only comes with punch powertrains but it is also one of the most reliable cars in the country. The Japanese SUV can also take you to destinations that are difficult for other cars to conquer. Moreover, the tall driving position gives the driver a commanding view of the road ahead.

The latest generation of Honda City offers spacious interiors and a long list of features. Honda City comes with features such as Alexa remote capability, full-LED headlamps, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7-inch TFT instrument display, an 8-speaker premium surround sound system, Auto folding ORVMs, sunroof and many more. Honda City also packs some advanced safety features such as Lanewatch Camera, 6-airbags, Agile Handling Assist (AHA), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), TPMS, Hill Start Assist, Rear Camera, Parking Sensors, ABS with EBD and many more. The Honda City is powered by two engine options. The 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 119.35 bhp and 145 Nm of torque, whereas the 1.5-litre diesel engine puts out 97.89 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. The Petrol unit comes with two gearbox options, a 6-speed manual transmission and a CVT gearbox, whereas the diesel unit comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard.

You can spend hours on the seats of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the punchy powertrains under the bonnet make sure that you spend fewer hours travelling the distance. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers unmatched technology and outstanding comfort. The long feature list includes a 360-degree camera, wireless smartphone integration, OLED Infotainment and driver display screen, reclining rear seats and many more to ensure a comfortable journey. Apart from that, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a class-leading rear-seat experience.

The new Mahindra XUV700 is one of the best cars currently in the market for long drives. The SUV offers punchy mid-range performance and comes packed with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to make long drives easier. The Mahindra XUV700 comes with three engine options. The petrol engine is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 197 bhp. Whereas, both the diesel engines measure at 2.2-litres. The more potent version pushes out 182 bhp, while the other variant puts out a respectable 153 bhp. Except for the diesel engine with lower power output, all other models come with a choice of either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Apart from that Mahindra XUV700 is the only SUV in its segment to offer an all-wheel-drive layout.

The Hyundai Verna is a decent sedan for long-distance travelling. Hyundai Verna comes with punchy engines that offer more than decent mid-range performance and the diesel unit comes with an ARAI certified mileage of 25 kpl. The 1.5-litre diesel unit produces 113.5 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The other two engine options include a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 113.18 bhp and a punchy 118.41 bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The 1.0-litre turbocharged unit can be specified only with a 7-speed DCT gearbox.

The Skoda Octavia is one of the best sedans in the country to do long distances. The 2.0-litre 187.74 bhp turbocharged petrol engine comes mated to a quick-shifting 7-speed DSG gearbox. Moreover, the Czech sedan comes with a well-balanced chassis setup. Apart from that, the Skoda Octavia comes with a long list of features such as 12-way adjustable front seats, a 10.1-inch infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 11-speaker Canton sound system, 2-zone climate control, Virtual boot lid release, wireless smartphone charger, virtual cockpit and many more. Skoda Octavia also comes with top-notch safety features such as 6-airbags, ABS, ESC, EBD, Multi Collision Brake, Hill Hold Control, Hydraulic Brake Assist, TPMS and many more.

The commanding driving position and punchy diesel powertrain make the Tata Safari a great vehicle for mile-munching. Tata Safari is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L diesel engine and produces 167.67 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine can be specified with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. To make life easier during long drives, the new Tata Safari comes equipped with features such as a semi-digital instrument console, a large 9-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, iRA connected car tech, multi-function steering wheel, automatic climate control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), electronic parking brake, power-operated ORVMs, auto-folding ORVMs, cruise control and many more. Safety-wise, the new Tata safari comes with a whole suite of safety features such as 6 airbags, ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD, auto-dimming IRVM and many more. Thanks to the tall design, space is not an issue even on the third-row seats.

Kia Carnival is a decent MPV that offers a long list of features and only MPV on this list to offer 6 captain seats. This means, 6 people can travel in almost equal comfort. Apart from that, the Kia Carnival is also available in a wide variety of seating configurations. According to Kia’s official website, the Kia Carnival is available in 7-seater VIP seating, 8-Seater, and 9-seater configurations. Despite being an MPV, the Kia Carnival comes loaded with features such as a dual sunroof, 3-zone climate control, air purifier, touchscreen infotainment system, connected car techs, and many more. Making long drives even better is the powerful 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 198 bhp and 440 Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard.