Sedans have never failed to capture the attention of customers and car enthusiasts in the Indian auto market. As a result, there is a lot of excitement around whenever, a new sedan is expected to be launched in the country. Notably, some sedans have stood the testimony of customers' preference more than others due to their high affordability, brilliant interiors as well as exteriors, decent on-road performance and high fuel economy. A list of five best sedans will include names like Ford Classic, Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire, Honda City, Hyundai Accent and Tata Indigo eCS.
Ford Classic is one of the best sedans that has been highly appreciated by critics and customers, alike. Notably, the main highlight of this sedan is its fuel efficiency. This vehicle, as per company claims, can offer a mileage of up to 32.38 kmpl, which is quite astonishing. It is available in both, petrol and and diesel engine options. The petrol version is powered by a 1.6-litre Duratec engine, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This petrol engine can deliver a peak power and torque output of 99 bhp and 146 Nm, respectively. On the other hand, the diesel version is powered by a Duratorq Diesel engine, which is able to generate a peak power and torque output of 66 bhp and 160 Nm, respectively. The price of Ford Classic ranges between Rs. 5.64 lakh and Rs. 7.97 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire has also carved a niche in the Indian automobile market. Several variants of this sedan have been offered to the domestic buyers by the market leader Maruti Suzuki. The price range of this vehicle lies between Rs. 5.02 lakh and Rs. 7.58 lakh. Swift DZire is available in both, diesel and petrol engine options. The petrol version is powered by a K-12 series engine while the diesel variant is powered by a D13A engine. This sedan has got front (MacPherson strut with coil spring) and rear (Torsion-beam with coil spring) suspensions to absorb shocks and ensure stability for a smooth on-road drive. The mileage offered by petrol and diesel variants of Swift DZire are up to 19.1 kmpl and 23.4 kmpl, respectively.
Following the league, Honda City has got a highly stylised front fascia marked with abundant chrome surround. The retail price of this sedan ranges between Rs. 7.29 lakh and Rs. 10.62 lakh. A brand new edition of Honda City has been also introduced by the auto maker, which comes equipped with a 1.5-litre, 4 cylinder, new generation i-VTEC mill that is able to churn out a maximum power of 116 bhp at 6600 rpm with torque of up to 146 Nm. The automatic model of this sedan features an unique Paddle Shift gear option that helps to switch gears without using the clutch pedal. This sedan offers a safe on-road drive by virtue of a number of active and passive safety features like Dual SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and pre-tensioner seat belts.
Hyundai Accent and Tata Indigo eCS are other two sedans that have been appreciated by customers and car enthusiasts all over the country. The retail price of Tata Indigo eCS starts from Rs. 4.99 lakh while Hyundai Accent has a price range between Rs. 5.18 lakh and Rs. 5.55 lakh.
