India’s Best Selling Under-Rs 15 Lakh Cars Of 2021 That Stunned The Nation

As the year 2021 comes to an end, lets look at the top five best selling cars that were launched in the year!

1. Tata Tigor EV facelift 

Starting Price – Rs. 11.99 lakh 

Tata Motors has launched the new Tigor EV in India with ex-showroom prices starting at Rs 11.99 lakh for the base XE variant and going up to Rs 12.99 lakh for the range-topping XZ+ (O) variant. The car comes with a 26-kWh lithium-ion battery and a new Permanent Magnet Synchronous electric motor that produces 55 kW and 170 Nm of peak torque. The lithium-ion battery has an eight-year warranty. 

2. Skoda Kushaq 

Starting price – Rs. 10.79 lakh

A compact SUV that will compete with the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, Kushaq will be manufactured in India and will be based on the MQB-A0-IN version of Volkswagen Group’s Modular Transverse Toolkit. The new Kushaq will be available in two engines: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI engine and a 1.5-litre TSI engine. The 1-litre engine generates 115 horsepower, while the 1.5-litre engine generates 150 horsepower. With the Kushaq, Skoda has only launched petrol engines. With the car, the company will sell both a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission. A seven-speed DSG transmission will also be available for the SUV.

Volkswagen Taigun

Staring price – Rs. 10.54 lakh

This is a mid-size SUV from the German carmaker and will compete against the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The car’s design and styling is based on the global-spec VW T-ROC SUV. The car comes with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, all-digital instrument console, connected car technology, wireless charging, electrically adjustable drivers’ seat, automatic AC, sunroof and cruise control. 

New-gen Force Gurkha 

Starting price – Rs. 13.59 lakh

The car is one of the leading off-road SUVs in this affordable price range. It comes with a 2.6L turbo-diesel engine that generates 91 PS and 250 Nm, and will be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. It also comes with a four-wheel-drive system, with a low-ratio transfer case and manual locking differentials (front and rear).

Mahindra XUV700 

Starting price – Rs. 12.49 lakh

The much-awaited Mahindra’s XUV700 was unveiled on August 14th at 4 p.m. The AX3 petrol trim will cost 13.99 lakh. The AX5 petrol variant has been at 14.99 lakh, (all prices ex-showroom).