Safety has become a top criteria for Indian buyers in recent times and that means that car makers are striving harder and harder to bestow the best safety features on their cars. So much so, that even under the competitive RS 15 lakh mark, there are a bunch of carmakers who are offering their cars with six airbags. So, if you are someone who places a high price on safety, take a look at the list of cars we have curated below as these are the best cars you can buy under an ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 15 lakh, in India.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Fronx is a relatively new offering from Maruti Suzuki, and in a short time, it has managed to make a name for itself among new car buyers. There are a few things that you will need to keep in mind if six airbags are your primary criteria. Primarily, only the turbo-petrol engine, which is offered with the top two variants, is equipped with six airbags. Despite that, the Fronx comes in comfortably under the 15 lakh mark. With looks and convenience, the Fronx has all the hallmarks of a great small car.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Specifications
- Engine: 1.0 litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 6 speed AT
- Mileage: 20.01 – 21.5 km/l
- Airbags: 2 – 6
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: Hatchback
Hyundai Venue
If there is one car that aspires to do it all, it has to be the Hyundai Venue. From a range of three different engine options, multiple transmission options, features and on top of that, six airbags are standard on the Venue. Last but not the least, compared to its rivals, the Venue is sensibly priced and comes in way under the 15 lakh budget cap. Once you get your eyes set on the Venue, it is going to be pretty hard to consider anything else.
Hyundai Venue Specifications
- Engine: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel, 1.0 litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 6 speed MT, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: SIx
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Maruti Suzuki’s Brezza has an ardent following in the Indian car market and for good reason. It is one of the most spacious, comfortable and reliable SUVs in its space. There is, however, a caveat with the Brezza. You can have six airbags only with the top variant and while it comes in under Rs. 15 lakh, it feels a bit of stretch since so many of its rivals offer six airbags from the base variant. If you are a driving enthusiast however, you will find the Brezza’s 1.5 litre petrol engine quite to your liking as it’s one of the best petrol engines in its segment.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 6 speed AT
- Mileage: 19.8 – 19.89 km/l
- Airbags: 2 – 6
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
The Jimny is the third car by Maruti Suzuki on this list and for good reason. In the Jimny’s case, both its variants come equipped with six airbags, unlike other Maruti cars. The Jimny is also the only true off-roader on this list, and if you are someone who enjoys the active camping lifestyle, the Jimny can make a great addition to your garage, without compromising on the safety aspect. The Jimny also offers convenience with its 4 speed automatic, that makes light work of long-distance driving and works well off-road as well. Keep in mind that the Jimny, while offering the adventurous lifestyle, takes a back seat when it comes to creature comforts.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 4 speed AT
- Mileage: 16.39 – 16.94 km/l
- Airbags: Six
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Four
- Body Type: SUV
Tata Punch EV
If you are in the market for an electric car under 15 lakh that gets six airbags, you don’t need to look further than the Punch EV. It follows the Indian carmaker’s family design language that is visible on its bigger SUVs as well and that lends it an air of dominance. Not just that, the Punch EV is also well equipped when it comes to features and can go toe-to-toe with its fanciest rivals. When you factor in the price of the Punch EV and realise that all variants come equipped with six airbags, do you realise that there is no other car offering a similar value proposition as it. The only question is, are you willing to make the leap to electric?
Tata Punch EV Specifications
- Engine: Electric Motor
- Transmission: Automatic
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: Six
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Tata Nexon
We have another Tata on the list and it is the Nexon, the Punch’s elder brother, but only here it is present in its ICE, that is internal combustion engine form. It follows the same mantra with six airbags being standard on all variants of the SUV. On top of that, there are two power-packed engines to choose from, one petrol and one diesel. Tata has thrown in pretty much most gearbox combinations you can think of so choosing one won’t be an issue and the refinement onboard the 2024 Nexon has gone up steps too. However, the Nexon also manages to breach our self-imposed 15 lakh limit by a slight margin, meaning its top variants will be out of reach if you strictly stick to the price range. However, all variants of the Nexon are well equipped, and with a few small compromises, you might find the right one.
Tata Nexon Specifications
- Engine: 1.2 litre turbo-petrol, 1.5 litre diesel
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 6 speed MT, 6 speed AMT, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: Six
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Kia Sonet
Kia’s Sonet has been selling like hot cakes in the small SUV space and that’s for a reason. It marries great design, with good driving dynamics, a feature-loaded cabin with great ambience and while the price is not most budget-friendly, it more than justifies itself for everything it packs in. The three engine options mean that most people will find one that suits their needs and as for transmission options, you might actually have to go through the list to figure out what works best for you, as there are quite a lot. However, whichever variant of the Sonet you pick, Kia offers six airbags as standard on all of them. This is part of a 15 feature list that is standard on all variants of the Sonet.
Kia Sonet Specifications
- Engine: 1.2 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel, 1.0 litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 6 speed MT, 6 speed clutchless manual, 6 speed AT, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: SIx
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Honda City
The previous cars came in well under the 15 lakh mark or just slightly breached it, but now we are looking at slightly bigger cars. The first one is the Honda City. If you don’t mind going for a lower variant, you can have the luxury to choose from slightly bigger cars with a more spacious cabin. The Honda City is available with a free-revving petrol engine that can be paired with either a manual transmission, or a CVT. Both of them are easy to use. The cabin ambience is classy and ride quality is impeccably comfortable. However, the top-end petrol-automatic variant is way more expensive than our price limit, and so that might remain out of reach. However, the lower variants of the City are well equipped and could be a great option. The City is also a highly reliable car and maintains its value quite well in the used car market as well.
Honda City Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, CVT
- Mileage: 17.8 – 18.4 km/l
- Airbags: 4 – 6
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: Sedan
Hyundai Verna
Talking about cars out of our price, the Hyundai Verna just about cuts it. With its top-end variant costing Rs. 17.42 lakh, you might wonder how it even made this list, and that is because of its starting price of Rs. 11 lakh. Hyundai offers six airbags on all variants of the Verna and that means there are a bunch of variants under that Rs. 15 lakh mark that you can take a look at. And being a Hyundai, they are all well equipped as well. The Verna however misses out on the option of a diesel engine, although both its petrol engines are quite refined and fuel efficient as well. The turbo-petrol goes on to offer excellent performance and combined with the great driving dynamics of the Verna, it can be quite fun from behind the wheel.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol, 1.5 litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, CVT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: Six
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: Sedan
9 Best Cars with Six Airbags Under Rs. 15 Lakh Summary
There are a host of cars under Rs. 15 lakh that offer six airbags, but finding one that suits your needs can be a bit tricky. Luckily, there are a bunch of different body types you can choose from, apart from powertrain combinations. The most important thing you need to keep in mind while deciding on a car from this list is if you will be driving alone most of the time, or you will have people onboard. The larger cars will be better for more people as they will offer a spacious experience but the smaller ones will pack in more useful features.
