It has been perceived that since the advent of domestic and global car makers in Indian auto market, the major target audience has been the family people. This paradigm has been followed since many decades and is still being utilised by car makers from all over the world. Be it a hatchback, a sedan, Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) or a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), all these type of configurations have been primarily chosen as family cars in India. It is an onerous task to select the best family cars in the nation but keeping certain points in mind, the decision might become easy. For a car to fulfil the needs of a family vehicle, it must have certain qualities, such as:
- It must be cost-effective and durable
- It needs to have enough legroom, shoulder space and boot space for a comfortable journey
- It should be efficient on fuel economy statistics
- It must have the basic entertainment features for an enjoyable drive
- it should have all the safety features to ensure no harm is provided to the occupants under any dire circumstance.
Possessing almost all these factors, the best family cars in India are as follows:
1. Maruti Suzuki Swift is among the optimal choices for family people as this hatchback features a sturdy design and elegant looks. It is available in a petrol and diesel guise and falls in the price bracket of Rs. 4.50 Lakh – Rs. 6.70 Lakh.
2. Next is the Hyundai Grand i10, which has been awarded with the car of the year award for 2014. This compact sedan boasts of a 1.1-litre diesel and 1.2-litre petrol mill, which are efficient on both performance and mileage scale. With all the necessary equipment and features, this car comes within a price range of Rs. 4.25 Lakh – Rs. 6.30 Lakh.
3. Tata Vista is among the most reliable cars in India, therefore, ideally suited for a family. It has sufficient legroom, boot space and is equipped with a 1.5-litre TDI diesel engine with an option of a 1.3-litre Quadrajet diesel mill. Tata Vista is available from a price range of Rs. 4.60 Lakh to Rs. 6.70 Lakh.
4. Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been the iconic sedan of the home-grown auto manufacturer. It has been a favourable option for youths as well as family oriented people. Packed with modish features and heavy engine, the Maruti Dzire car comes with a price tag of Rs. 5 Lakh – Rs. 7.30 Lakh.
5. The Japanese car maker is present with its hatchback Honda Brio, which is a compact car, still comprises a spacious inside and a commodious boot space. Honda Brio car is only available with a petrol option and its price ranges from Rs. 4 Lakh to Rs. 6 Lakh.
6. Chevrolet Sail is a dynamic looking car from the American auto maker's garage. Available in a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel engine, this car records a commendable fuel economy statistics in both the guise. This sedan can be purchased within a price bracket of Rs. 5 Lakh – Rs. 7.40 Lakh.
7. Hyundai i20 is a stylish hatchback, which features a power-packed engine of 1.3-litre petrol along with the option of a 1.4-litre diesel. The car is available in both manual and automatic transmission and falls in a price bracket of Rs. 4.80 Lakh – Rs. 7.70 Lakh.
8. Mahindra XUV500 is a proper off-roading machine and it has been lauded in the past for its impressive drivability. This SUV sports a performance-oriented 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine and is available with an option of 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive. The car can be purchased in the price range of Rs. 10.70 Lakh – Rs. 14.50 Lakh.
9. Ford Figo is another snazzy looking hatchback, which comes with a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel mill. Ample amount of legroom and shoulder room is provided in this car along with a large boot space and full-stocked interiors. The price of this car starts from Rs. 3.85 Lakh and go till Rs. 6 Lakh.
10. Maruti Suzuki Ritz has been a brilliant on-road performer and possesses all the qualities to be a proper family car. It is available in a petrol and diesel guise and can be purchased within the price bracket of Rs. 4.30 Lakh – Rs. 6.30 Lakh.