When it comes to safety, we all want the best in our car and Indian carmakers have been slowly and steadily moving in the same direction as well. With crash test ratings gaining popularity, they have now begun to offer the best safety tech and of the items on that list is airbags. With airbags, it is simple. The more, the merrier. And keeping in line with that mantra, there are now a lot of cars under Rs. 20 lakh that come equipped with six airbags, at least in the top variant, if not in all of them. Therefore, to make life easier for you when you are out looking for your next car, we have compiled a list of the 10 best cars that come equipped with six airbags and have an ex-showroom price tag of under Rs. 20 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Grand Vitara is Maruti Suzuki taking eco-friendly hybrid technology and wrapping it in a desirable SUV wrapper. It looks fantastic and has great presence on the road, and if you opt for the strong hybrid version, the fuel efficiency figure is quite simply off the charts. Another great reason for picking the strong hybrid version is the fact that six airbags are standard with it. However, if you want the more SUV-ish Grand Vitara, you can also opt for the other powertrain, which features a similarly sized petrol engine, but can be had with a manual transmission and even an AWD system.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol (mild-hybrid), 1.5 litre petrol (strong hybrid)
- Transmission: 5 speed MT/6 speed AT, eCVT
- Mileage: 19.38 – 27.97
- Airbags: 2 – 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta underwent a major update and the new model has become even more desirable than before. Among the highlights, one of the biggest talking points is that the 2024 Creta packs in six airbags as standard from the base variant. So, no matter which variant of the Creta you decide on, you can be assured that six airbags will be a part of the package. The design of the Creta has also been given a thorough revamp and it now stands out as elegant in a sea of other SUVs, or even when compared to the outgoing model. Another great selling point of the Creta is its varied list of powertrains, meaning it is next to impossible to not find a combination of your preference.
Hyundai Creta Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel, 1.5 litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, CVT, 6 speed AT, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: 6 airbags standard
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos has been a revolutionary product for the Korean carmaker in the Indian market. It has always set the benchmark when it comes to offering a fully loaded experience. In 2024, the Kia Seltos continues to live up to that experience, as it not only gets useful active safety features such as ADAS, but also six airbags as standard from the base variant. The cabin has also been given subtle touches to uplift the experience and the Seltos now feels like a truly thoroughbred premium SUV. Its range of powertrain combinations mean that there is a variant of the Seltos out there for most people.
Kia Seltos Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel, 1.5 litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, CVT, 6 speed AT, 6 speed clutchless manual, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: 6 airbags standard
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen as a brand has been synonymous with safety over the years and the Virtus, one of their two hot-selling products in the Indian market, is a testament to that. The sedan managed an impressive 5 star safety rating from Global NCAP and not just for adults, but children as well. As far as airbags are concerned, Volkswagen offers two as standard in the lower variants but once you cross the Rs. 15 lakh threshold, you more or less get it on all variants. The Virtus already boasts of impressive performance and coupled with such good safety tech on board, it definitely makes for an interesting proposition, especially if you are looking to move away from the SUV craze.
Volkswagen Virtus Specifications
- Engine: 1.0 litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, 6 speed AT, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: 18.88 – 20.08 km/l
- Airbags: 2 – 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: Sedan
Kia Carens
People-movers or MPVs have gained a lot of traction in the Indian market in recent times and one of the cars responsible for it has been the Kia Carens. While offering ample space for the entire family, the Carens continues to offer upmarket features and boasts of an upmarket ambience inside the cabin. It is available with a variety of engine options which can be paired with a manual or an automatic transmission of some time. While it might be a bit of a pickle choosing the right powertrain, when it comes to safety, Kia offers a standard set of features that are available on all variants, and six airbags are part of that package.
Kia Carens Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol, 1.5 litre diesel, 1.5 litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, 6 speed AT, 6 speed clutchless manual, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: 6 airbags standard
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: 6 – 7
- Body Type: MPV
Skoda Kushaq
Skoda’s roots in India are deep and so is its commitment to safety. It did not come as a surprise then that the Kushaq received a perfect safety score from Global NCAP highlighting its safety quotient. To make things better, Skoda also specs it with six airbags in the higher variant, so if you are looking for the best safety combination that money can buy under Rs. 20 lakh, the Kushaq is pretty much the definition of such a car. It also carries Skoda’s signature styling that puts it in the company of its more sophisticated siblings, and it is also a thoroughly rewarding car to drive due to its solid driving dynamics.
Skoda Kushaq Specifications
- Engine: 1.0 litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, 6 speed AT, 7 speed DCT
- Mileage: 18.09 – 19.76 km/l
- Airbags: 2 – 6 airbags
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Tata Nexon EV
It had to happen that we put an EV also on the list, and the most deserving in that regard is the Nexon EV. It recently underwent an update and the good news is that six airbags are standard on all variants of the Nexon EV. That makes it easy to pick between the other variant combos of the Nexon EV, as customers can choose between different battery pack sizes as well, which then in turn dictates the overall range. The electric SUV also boasts of a trendy design that looks quite funky and sharp, and last but not the least, it is also packing in all the latest gizmos that you would want on your next car.
Tata Nexon EV Specifications
- Engine: Electric Motor
- Transmission: Automatic
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: Six
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Mahindra Scorpio N
Not all SUVs are created the same and the Scorpio N sits in a league of its own. There is a high chance that if you are looking at bringing it home, nothing else really will suffice. After all, the Scorpio name and the overall design of the SUV commands presence on the road. With these many things going right for it, there are a few things you also need to look out for. The Scorpio’s top-end variant far exceeds the Rs. 20 lakh budget we have kept for this list, but there are a bunch of mid-end variants of the Scorpio that do come in at under Rs. 20 lakh, and are specced with six airbags. Namely, if you are looking for the Scorpio’s 6 airbag variants, you should be looking at the Z8 S variant and above.
Mahindra Scorpio N Specifications
- Engine: 2.0 litre turbo-petrol, 2.0 litre diesel
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, 6 speed AT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: 2 – 6
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: 6 – 7
- Body Type: SUV
MG Hector
The MG Hector is another SUV that clears our 20 lakh price bracket, but with a load of gizmos onboard, it is one of the most sought after cars by those who love their tech. Now, if you too fall into that bracket and want to stick to the 20 lakh budget, there are a couple variant combos that come in either just under Rs. 20 lakh. The diesel version, however, is priced at Rs. 21 lakh, making it a bit of stretch. Namely, you are looking for the Sharp Pro variant of the Hector with the petrol-manual powertrain. Another reason that the Hector will make for a great new car is its incredible ride quality.
MG Hector Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre turbo-petrol, 2.0 litre diesel
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, CVT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: 2-6
- Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Body Type: SUV
Tata Harrier
Another car that smashes our Rs. 20 lakh budget by a country mile is the Tata Harrier, but the good thing with it is that Tata offers six airbags right from the base variant, and with a starting price of Rs. 15.49 lakh, there are a bunch of well-equipped variants that fall under our 20 lakh limit. The powertrain choices are pretty simple with a choice between a manual and an automatic transmission. It’s also a relatively big SUV so you are also getting a bigger car, and lest we forget, the Harrier has received a five star safety rating from Global NCAP too.
Tata Harrier Specifications
- Engine: 2.0 litre diesel
- Transmission: 6 speed MT, 6 speed AT
- Mileage: NA
- Airbags: Six
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Seating Capacity: Five
- Body Type: SUV
Best Cars with Six Airbags Under Rs. 20 Lakh Summary
Ultimately, when you are looking at cars under Rs. 20 lakh that offer six airbags, you will run into a lot of different powertrain options and body types. The good thing is that with a lot of choice, there will be something for most people. However, keep in mind that the bigger cars will offer more space but skimp out a bit on features whereas the smaller SUVs and sedans will offer a relatively fully-loaded experience when it comes to features.
