Suv Cars With Ventilated Seats in India (18)

Hi Autocar, I am a regular viewer of your YouTube channel and enjoy watching your reviews of cars and bikes. I currently use a 2016 Honda Jazz petrol manual at home. It is reliable and spacious, but lacks power. I now live in Mumbai and am looking to buy an SUV for both city driving and long trips. I am a driving enthusiast and regularly go on long drives with my family. I typically do at least 1,000km when I come home for holidays every alternate month, while the car will remain mostly idle in the other months. My priorities are a powerful petrol engine producing at least 120hp, an automatic transmission and enough rear-seat space for three people. I don't want too many bells and whistles such as a panoramic sunroof, multiple screens, ADAS or ventilated seats. Basic features are sufficient for me. Please suggest a safe and reliable car for long-term use within a budget of Rs 20-30 lakh on-road. I am also open to considering a used car.

I own a 2019 Hyundai i20, which has started giving me service-related problems. I live in Chennai and occasionally travel 300-500 km down south. I am 75 years old and sometimes lose control due to drowsiness. I want to replace my car with an SUV that has a driver sleep-alert system and front ventilated seats. Please recommend a suitable SUV within Rs 20 lakh.

Hi Autocar team, I am looking to buy a petrol manual SUV in Chennai for low-mileage usage—about 10 km a week in the city, with occasional 70–100 km highway trips every couple of months. I am deciding between the Honda Elevate and the Kia Seltos. Here is how the comparison stacks up for us: Price & Exchange: We get a much better trade-in value with Honda (around ₹4–4.5 lakh vs. ₹2.7 lakh at Kia). Net-net, accounting for the trade-in and Chennai on-road pricing, the Elevate works out to be roughly ₹3 lakh cheaper overall. Tech & Features: With the Elevate, we can add useful features like a 360-degree camera, a ₹6,000 ventilated seat add-on, and LaneWatch in the top model. Drive & Cabin Space: I actually preferred the steering feel of the Seltos during my test drive. The Seltos also somewhat comfortably fits 5 passengers for city rides, whereas the Elevate feels strictly like a 4-seater due to the rear center armrest/bench layout. We are a family of 7 who'll drive with the help of driver sometimes or my husband and I will drive. Model Cycle Concerns: Given the heavy discounts and trade-in offers on the Elevate, I’m concerned it’s riding on the older 2025 model cycle compared to the newer-gen 2026 Seltos. I worry a facelift or update might be around the corner for the Elevate. Given our usage, is it worth paying the ₹3 lakh premium for the newer Seltos and better steering, or does the Elevate make more practical sense despite being the older model?

Hi Autocar, I am looking at the XUV 7XO base diesel variant. I do not want heavy features like a sunroof, ventilated seats, etc., as they are a waste of money in my opinion. Please suggest whether it is a good choice or if there are any alternatives in the Rs 18-20 lakh on-road budget. Also suggest whether I should go for petrol or diesel, and whether any other 7-seater options are available in this budget.

Planning to buy a sub4m suv under 10L, (can extend upto 11 or 12 based on features). My eyes are on Venue, sonet and kylaq. Is there any thing, i need to look on or any particular varient which will cover my need? Im also including my needs below General Convenience- Cruise control Paddle shifters Blind view monitoring Ventilated seats Hill hold assist Parcel tray Essentials Convenience- Arm rest - rear and front Rear headrest Sunroof Electric foldable side mirrors Keyless entry / Start stop button Driving- LED headlamp Parking sensors/all side Electric operated side mirrors Rear camera 360 (possible) Tyre pressure monitoring