Turbocharges are one of the most important invention for the internal combustion engines. Earlier, they were a thing which were only relevant for more expensive and performance cars but with time, even entry level cars come with a turbocharger now.
Even in India, the turbocharged engine has become quite popular. There are entry level cars which features a turbo petrol and they are good at both providing performance and also efficiency when driven with a light foot. Here are 5 sporty turbo cars that you can buy under Rs 11 lakhs.
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets a 1.0L turbocharged engine which produces 99 bhp and 148 Nm of torque. It might be a little low on power when compared to rivals but the Fronx turbo petrol engine is quite punchy still. It can be paired to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The Fronx Turbo is available from the Zeta variant and is priced from Rs 10.56 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Skoda Kylaq is the new entrant in the segment but it only gets the turbo petrol option from the base model itself which makes it one of the most affordable turbo petrol cars in the country. And what an engine to start with, it gets a 1.0L turbo petrol TSI motor which puts out 113 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. It is paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Prices for the Kylaq start from Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Hyundai i20 N Line is the true sporty counterpart in this segment. It features a 1.0L turbo petrol engine which produces 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque. The N Line also gets a different tune of suspension, some sporty bits and rear disc brakes. The N Line can be paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic. Prices start from Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Tata Altroz Racer Tata’s attempt to indulge in the sporty realms of the brand. The Altroz Racer comes with a 1.2L turbo petrol motor which we have seen in the Nexon and it produces 118 bhp and 170 Nm of torque. The only transmission option available is the 6-speed manual. The Altroz Racer is loaded with features and also gets sporty bits like a larger rear spoiler and also some stripes. Prices start from Rs 9.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a well sorted car in terms of dynamics. It comes with the option of two turbo petrol engines, the more powerful one being the direct injection turbo petrol. The base 1.2L turbo engine produces 110 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. The T-Gdi turbo petrol engine produces 128 bhp and 230 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque converter automatic or an AMT. Prices start from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).