The term dream garage would probably have you thinking about exotic Italian and German car brands that everybody has heard of. The list would likely include brands like the Mercedes AMG series, Ferrari, Lamborghini, the BMW M series, and probably even a few British luxury rides like Bentley and Rolls Royce.
But today, all we will be talking about is an ordinary man’s dream garage. A garage that one could afford to own! Of course, it would only be capable of holding 2 cars and a bike!
The General Requirments For Building A Dream Garage Are:
Everybody buys a car, not for a single reason, but for many. Some of them include transporting oneself from point A to B, going for a fun drive, or sometimes even status. And beneath these main categories lie several other factors for buying a car. These include the travel duration, types of roads you would encounter, and your family size.
Keeping all these requirements in mind, we move towards the first step in building our 2-car dream garage!
The General Car
The first car would include a zippy hatchback for daily errands and occasional weekend runs to quench the thirst for revving up the engine.
The family car
The second one would be an SUV or a sedan that should provide adequate space for your family for long road trips. If you choose an SUV, it could also satisfy the itch for road presence that many people look for, which is why we would be only listing out SUVs in this article.
If you are still confused if your dream garage should have a sedan or not, check out this popular article to gain more insight into this matter – Here’s why your next car should be a sedan and not an SUV
Also, check out these 10 sedans that you can buy for under 1o lakhs! (considering we are on a budget!)
If you’re looking for road presence, check out Top Indian Sub-compact SUVs with the best road presence!
So the basic format for a dream garage combo would be a city car for short errands + a larger, highway car for the whole family.
So without further ado, let’s get started on the 5 best combos of a hatchback and SUV for a dream garage! (Please note that we will now be taking the prices are ex-showroom. All cars are specified with their specific models as well)
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz + Tata Punch Creative: Best Combo Of City Drives And Enthusiastic Drives!
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios:
This car is a perfect one for a small family. It has a punchy engine and incredible maneuverability, and prices start at 6.68 lakhs for the Sportz variant. If you want to go for a punchier engine, opt for the turbo version of the Sportz variant. But you will have to shell out about 1 lakh rupees more.
Get to know things in detail about the i10 turbo by reading – 7 Reasons why i10 Turbo is an underrated hatchback.
Tata Punch:
Tata Punch Creative Variant is the top model of the car, and the price for it is 8.41 lakhs. Punch offers a lot for 9 lakhs, with a safety rating of 5 stars by GNCAP and modern-day features like a 7” TFT color MID, Cruise control, Leather finished interiors, and a 7” Harman Touchscreen! This dream garage combination does exceed our budget by 9000 rupees, but it is absolutely worth it.
Know everything about the Tata Punch by reading – Tata Punch – It came, it saw it conquered
Tata Tiago XT + Tata Nexon XM(S): Best For Those With A Safety first Attitude!
Tata Tiago:
Tiago is a safe car with a 4-star GNCAP crash test rating. Everybody who follows cars probably knows this. The XT variant costs 5.82 lakhs, and it offers great value for money. It has most of the basic features with some add ons like an audio system by Harman Kardon.
Tata Nexon:
The second car of this dream garage combo will be one of the safest Sub 4 meter SUVs from the Tata stable. At 9.02 lakhs, you get a Nexon XM(S) which would be a suitable choice for those families having 4-5 large adults. It offers one of the best rear seat experiences in its class, and a smooth suspension setup is a bonus. It also gets a sunroof – An Indian favorite feature.
Get to know more about Nexon XM(S) by reading – Tata Nexon XM(S), launched at 8.36 lakhs! Gets Sunroof but no DCT.
Renault Kwid 1.0 RXL Opt + Kia Carens Prestige: A Dream Garage Suitable For Large Families
Renault Kwid:
Kwid is a car with the best value for money proposition amongst hatchbacks and perhaps the most stylish too. The 1.0-liter RXL optional variant sits at 4.84 lakhs and is best defined as a city car. (Actually, we might be wrong on that, since Kwid has actually gone on a road trip from India to Paris!!! Search on YouTube, and you’ll find out.)
Find more about the Kwid by reading – 10 Reasons Why Kwid is Better Than Spresso.
Kia Carens:
The recently launched Kia Carens is a perfect blend of practicality and features. Its Prestige variant has pretty much everything that you need and starts at 9.99 lakhs (It comes only in 7 seater format). Carens has many practical and well-thought storage spaces inside the cabin.
It comes with an 8” touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, 6 airbags, 6 speaker sound system, keyless entry, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and more!
Explore more on the Kia Carens by reading – Kia Carens – Variants, Engine, Features, and more!
Altroz XZ + Renault Triber RXT: An Alternative For Large Families Who Want A Hot Hatch!
Tata Altroz:
Tata Altroz is another safe car (5-star GNCAP) with drop-dead gorgeous looks! It is a perfect car for a family of 7 people looking for a hot hatch. No, the Altroz is not a 7 seater, but the next car is, which is why we recommended this as the first car.
The XZ variant gets an extensive amount of features for a price of 7.99 lakhs, such as – 16” alloy wheels, a 4” LCD instrument cluster, flat-bottom steering, ambient lighting, dual front airbags, Reverse Camera, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, drive modes, 6 speakers, and a 7” Harman Kardon Touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
Know More With This Fun Read! Improvement suggestions for The Tata Altroz
Renault Triber:
On the other hand is the Renault Triber, which would do duties of carrying your family of 7 people. Its asking price of 7.03 lakhs is justified, with the most basic features covered, such as a touchscreen and multi-function steering wheel. It has best-in-class space, and even the last row is spacious enough for people below 5 feet 6”. It has many practical storage spaces as well.
Read This! 10 Reasons Why Reanult Triber Should Be Your Next MPV!
VW Polo Comfortline 1.0 TSI + Renault Kiger RXE: A Dream Garage For Car Enthusiasts!
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen needs no introductions, as it is already famous for producing well-engineered cars with powerful engines. The same is with the Polo. The Polo will significantly appeal to a car enthusiast with a 0-100 time of fewer than 10 seconds and superb handling.
The VW Polo Comfortline 1.0 TSI starts at 8.8 lakhs for the manual version. It would be the go-to car for your solo weekend spins to test the car’s sporty nature and daily errands. Although it will be discontinued soon, you might as well rush up with your buying process.
Also Read – 5 Reasons Why India Will Miss Polo
Renault Kiger
On the other hand, the Kiger will be another excellent choice for your family. With a price of 5.79 lakhs for the RXE variant, it would fit well into the budget of 15 lakhs. If you have 1 extra lakh to spare, you could go for the RXT variant priced at 7.23 lakhs, which would offer better value for money.
However, this car would be suitable only if you have a family of 4, including 2 small kids. (Considering the rear seat space isn’t the best for tall adults.)
If you are looking for a car with good rear legroom, the Tiago-Nexon pair is the best option.
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