Entry-level cars from luxury automakers have always been a popular choice in the Indian market since the pride of owning and driving a proper luxury car can simply not be replicated. This trend continues to tempt luxury car manufacturers to work on introducing more and more affordable cars in their respective line-ups, and the said space is now filled with a host of choices. The under 50 Lakh segment has been extremely competitive in the Indian market and with the upcoming models, we can expect the competition to only get tougher. While the mass car buyers in our market will find themselves comfortable within the price range under 20 lakh, customers with a larger budget might want to step up the game and shell out for more luxury cars. So here is a list of the top 5 entry-level luxury cars currently on sale in India:
1. Audi Q2 (Rs 34.99 lakh – Rs 48.89 lakh) Audi recently launched its most affordable SUV offering in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 34.99 lakh, going all the way up to Rs 48.89 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end trim. The SUV comes equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine putting out 193 PS power and 320 Nm torque.
2. BMW X1 (Rs 39.90 lakh – Rs 42.90 lakh) The X1 is the entry point to BMW’s SUV range and is available with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine producing 195 PS and 280 Nm torque, and a 2.0-litre diesel engine rated at 193 PS/400 Nm. The X1 is currently priced between Rs 35.90 – 38.70 lakh (ex-showroom).
3. Mini Countryman (Rs 38.50 lakh – Rs 42.40 lakh) The Countryman is Mini’s first crossover SUV, and is available in India in two variants – Cooper S and Cooper S JCW Inspired, priced at Rs 38.50 lakh and Rs 42.40 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. The car draws power from the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine as the aforementioned BMW X1, which is rated at 195 PS/280 Nm.
4. Mercedes Benz C Class (Rs 43.38 lakh – Rs 48.80 lakh) Mercedes-Benz C-Class is currently retailed between Rs 41.31 – 51.76 lakh (ex-showroom) and is available with two different engine options – a 2.0-litre gasoline engine that puts out 203 PS and 280 Nm, as well as a 2.0-litre diesel mill with a max power output of 194 PS and a peak torque rating of 400 Nm. The top of the line C 300d AMG line variant gets the same 2.0-litre diesel engine, but in a different state of tune, i.e. 245 PS/500 Nm.
5. Jaguar XE (Rs 46.64 lakh – Rs 48.50 lakh) The Jaguar XE also rivals the likes of the BMW 3 Series as well as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the country and is currently available here in two trim levels priced at Rs 46.64 lakh and Rs 48.50 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. However, it comes equipped with a sole 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine producing 250 PS power and 365 Nm torque.
