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Top Picks: Powerful Sedans Below Rs 25 Lakh In India
In the bustling Indian auto market, where SUVs and crossovers dominate, sedans maintain a unique allure with their sporty dynamics, courtesy of a lower centre of gravity and enhanced aerodynamics. Here is a list of the top 5 most powerful sedans under Rs 25 lakh.
At the base of this list, tying for the fifth position, are the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus. The Hyundai Verna's 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine delivers 114bhp and 144Nm.
It is available with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic, starting from Rs 11 lakh. The Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus, both powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, offer 114bhp and a higher torque of 178Nm, with their prices starting at Rs 11.53 lakh and Rs 11.56 lakh respectively.
Moving up, the Honda City claims the fourth spot with its 1.5-litre, four-cylinder NA petrol engine that produces 120bhp and 145Nm torque. Buyers have the option of a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic, with prices beginning at Rs 11.82 lakh.
The Honda City Hybrid, utilizing a 1.5-litre petrol engine coupled with an electric generator motor for a combined output of 126hp and 253Nm, sits at the third position. This variant is exclusively offered in a fully-loaded ZX variant priced at Rs 20.55 lakh.
The second place is shared by the Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia, featuring a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine generating 150hp and 250Nm torque. Available with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, the Slavia 1.5 TSI starts from Rs 15.23 lakh, while the Virtus GT range begins at Rs 16.62 lakh.
Topping the list, the Hyundai Verna stands out as the most potent petrol sedan under Rs 25 lakh. Its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, shared with other Hyundai and Kia models, churns out 158bhp and 253Nm of torque. With options for a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, the turbo variants are priced between Rs 14.87 lakh and Rs 17.42 lakh.
Each of these sedans, except for one, offers the flexibility of choosing between a manual gearbox and an automatic transmission, catering to a wide range of driving preferences.
DriveSpark Thinks
This list not only highlights the diversity available in the sedan segment but also points to the competitive edge these cars hold in a market swayed heavily towards SUVs. It reflects the evolving landscape of Indian automotive preferences, where performance and style do not take a backseat to practicality.
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