With winter inching closer, parts of the country are facing issues with poor AQI levels. The highest figure recorded as of November 17 is 495, making the lives of residents of the National Capital a tough affair. While the bad AQI can be dealt with by an air purifier at home and offices, dealing with it while on your drive can be a task. But, only if your car lacks an in-built air purifier. So, here are our top picks of cars under Rs 15 lakh with in-built air purifiers.
Nissan Magnite
The Nissan Magnite gets an in-built air purifier in select trims. The compact SUV is an important product for the Japanese brand, as it keeps it alive by being the only contender from the automaker in our market. The prices for the Magnite start from Rs 5.62 lakh, ex-showroom. Thus, a fully-loaded variant with an air purifier will cost below Rs 15 lakh only.
Renault Kiger
The Magnite SUV's mechanical twin - Renault Kiger, too, gets an air purifier from the factory. Renault Kiger offers a PM2.5 air purifier in its higher trims, all priced under Rs 15 lakh. With a starting price of Rs 5.76 lakh, it stands out as one of the most affordable SUVs to feature this equipment.
Renault Kiger
Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet offers an air purifier with an AQI display starting from the HTX Plus variant, priced from Rs 13.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with three engine options: 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel.
Hyundai Verna
The Hyundai Verna offers an air purifier with an AQI display in its top-spec SX(O) variant, priced from Rs 14.4 lakh (ex-showroom). Buyers can choose between two engine options, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol.
Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta offers an air purifier with an AQI display starting from the SX variant, priced from Rs 14.8 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with three engine options: a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel.
Hyundai Creta
Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon compact SUV offers an air purifier with an AQI display in its Fearless variant, priced from Rs 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with two engine options, a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Priced at approximately Rs 13.70 lakh (ex-showroom), the Grand Vitara Zeta variant features an integrated air purifier that works with the car's ventilation system to keep cabin air clean at all times.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris get an air purifier (PM2.5 air filter) for the higher-end trims like the Lxi variant, which comes at a starting price of Rs 11.80 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Victoris
Skoda Kushaq
The Skoda Kushaq Onyx Edition, priced around Rs 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom), comes equipped with the brand's 'Climatronic' air purifier system. Even the entry-level variant, starting at Rs 10.61 lakh, delivers a well-rounded package of safety, comfort, and tech features.
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos introduces an air purifier with an AQI display from the HTX variant, priced at Rs 15.4 lakh (ex-showroom). Though slightly above the Rs 15 lakh bracket, its premium package makes a strong case for consideration. Powertrain choices mirror those of the Hyundai Creta, with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel on offer.