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Kia Syros Rear Seat, (Image Source: Hardwire)
While enthusiasts love to drive, there are many who take great pride in chauffeured around. For them, the joy and comfort of quietly relaxing in the backseat is far greater than dealing with something as hectic as driving through urban traffic.
In the overcrowded streets of India, chauffeur-driven cars are hence considered a luxury pick. Such cars need to offer good rear seat space and boot space to accommodate passengers and their luggage. But there's more to these cars than just space.
Chauffeur-centric cars prioritise the rear seat experience and hence, these cars fall back on technology to keep the rear occupants interested. From rear seat screens to AC vents and ventilated seats, cars these days find ways to keep backseat occupants comfy for longer hours. Sadly, when the budget is limited to INR 10 lakhs, the technological pampering takes a backseat. 🤓
Nonetheless, there are some great cars that money can fetch you for less than INR 10 lakhs. And before you utter, we have got most of them covered here.
From sedans to compact SUVs, check out our top picks for the best chauffeur-driven under the budget of INR 10 lakhs.
The best chauffeur-driven cars under INR 10 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
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The Ciaz is the oldest model in Maruti Suzuki's lineup and yet continues to offer the best back seat experience of any car wearing the Suzuki badge under INR 10 lakhs. Even though it lacks a lot of the modern kits that its rivals offer, the Ciaz offers tremendous legroom and a comfortable rear seat to pamper rear occupants. The beige interior adds to the sense of space and the rear AC vents, which are standard even on the base variant take care of those hot summer afternoons.
No wonder the Ciaz replaced the beloved Hindustan Ambassador as the new favourite for government officers!
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
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For those who cannot afford the Ciaz, the Dzire comes close to offering a similar experience without pinching the wallet hard.
The Dzire has already proven its worth as a great compact car to be chauffeured around; thanks to countless cab drivers. The new generation Dzire continues to add to the back seat experience by cocooning the passengers with an added layer of five-star crashworthiness. The backseat is good enough to keep passengers happy on long-haul routes and the beige interior does its bit to keep them cheerful.
Tata Nexon
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Want space, comfort and safety but not in a sedan form? The Tata Nexon is at your service. It is currently one of the best compact SUVs on the market. This car offers unmatched comfort and space at INR 10 lakhs price thanks to its amazing suspension setup and rear seat cushioning. The car is also one of the safest cars in the nation. We have tested CNG, petrol and EV variants of the Nexon and we find the rear seat comfort mesmerising.
Kia Syros
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The pricing of Kia Syros is still under the curtains. However, if the rumours of it starting around INR 10 lakhs turn out to be true, then it will become the most comfortable car in the segment. It is also one of the most feature-rich cars in the market. The best thing about Syros is its supremely comfortable and feature-rich rear seats. It gets segment-first features such as slide and recline adjustment and ventilation for the rear seats.