8 Best Turbo-Petrol Hatchbacks & Sedans In India

Turbo petrol cars have become all the rage nowadays. Every other carmaker is offering peppy yet powerful turbo engines in their offerings. Two of the most sought after segments in India, sedans and hatchbacks have also been flooded with these engines. Let’s take a look at 8 such turbo-petrol hatchbacks and sedans in India that you might love to own as your next car.

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Turbo-Petrol Hatchbacks In India

1. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo

   

   This is currently the cheapest turbo-petrol hatchback available in India. Hyundai offers the 1.0-litre GDi turbo-petrol engine.  It can churn out a power of 98.63hp of power @6,000rpm and a peak torque of 171.6Nm @1,500-4,000rpm. The Grand i10 Nios is not only good on power but also delivers excellent fuel efficiency. It has an ARAI rated mileage of 20.3kmpl. The best part? The price for this underrated hatch is ₹7,70,050 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

2. Volkswagen Polo TSI

   

   The 1.0-litre TSI engine powers the VW Polo. It is capable of churning out 108.3hp @5,000-5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 175 Nm @1,750-4,000rpm. VW Polo was the first-ever turbo petrol to enter the Indian market, way before it became a trend. This engine is the most powerful one in the segment. Though not as fuel-efficient as the Nios Turbo, it still manages to clock 18.24kms in a single litre of fuel. The price starts at ₹8,02,300.

3. Tata Altroz (Upcoming)

   

   One of the most sought after hatchbacks at present, sadly, does not offer a turbo petrol engine. But things are soon going to change as there seems to be a launch sometime soon. Tata Altroz might get the 1.2-litre Revotron turbo-petrol engine capable of churning out 100hp of power and a peak torque of 144 Nm of peak torque.

Turbo-Petrol Sedans In India

1. Hyundai Aura Turbo

   

   This sedan was launched in the month of January this year. It is the first compact sedan to get a turbo-petrol engine. Aura gets the Hyundai’s 1.0-litre turbo GDi engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. This engine can churn out a power of 98.63hp of power @6,000rpm and a peak torque of 171.6Nm @1,500-4,000rpm. It is the same engine that the company also offers in the Grand i10 Nios Turbo. You will have to spend ₹8,54,900 for this turbocharged compact sedan.

2. 2020 Hyundai Verna Turbo

   

   Hyundai seems to love the idea of giving the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine in every car they offer. The Hyundai Verna 2020 gets the workhorse too. And it has been tuned to generate 20hp of extra power. The torque output is the same though. It is offered with a DCT. And you will have to spend around ₹13,99,000 to own this sedan.

3. 2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI

   

   Skoda recently launched the 2020 version of the Rapid. It comes with one engine option only and that too a turbo-petrol. The engine is a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre TSI unit capable of producing 108.4hp@5,000-5250 rpm and a peak torque of 175 Nm@1,750-4,000rpm. It has a fuel efficiency of 18.97kmpl, which makes it a Value for Money sedan. It is the best in the segment sedan with features right from the base variant which comes with a price tag of ₹7,49,000.

4. Skoda Octavia RS245

   

   To let our hearts pump faster, the car comes with a 2.0-Litre TSI engine. 2.0-Litre?? Wait for it. In the heart of the Skoda, the engine produces a pool load of power (242Bhp) and a bucket load of torque (370Nm). To get the power on the road the car comes equipped with a 7-speed DSG gearbox with paddle shifters enhancing the sporty appeal even further. The starting price for this premium sports sedan has been set at ₹35,99,000.

5. Volkswagen Vento TSI

   

   One variant, one engine and that too a turbocharged one. Vento TSI Edition comes equipped with the 1.0-litre turbocharged TSI engine which produces 108.3hp @5,000-5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 175 Nm @1,750-4,000rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. You will have to spend ₹10,99,000 on this power-packed sedan.

So these are the turbo-petrol hatchbacks and sedans available in the market. Stay tuned for more on the turbo-petrol cars. Let us know your views on the rage of turbo-petrol in the comments section below.