Many people associate performance with high-end cars that have massive engines and extreme power output at an extravagant price tag. However, there are a few cars in India that are designed to offer great performance at an affordable price. In this article, we have listed the top seven turbo-petrol performance cars under Rs. 15 lakh.
Hyundai I20 N Line
The i20 N Line was first launched in India in 2021 and since then it has received one facelift. The performance-focused hatchback sets itself apart from the standard i20 with its look and the engine it comes equipped with. It can be had with a 1.0-litre TGDi petrol engine mated to a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission unit. This motor is tuned to produce 118bhp and 172Nm of peak torque. The i20 N Line is available in two variants at a starting price of Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport
Mahindra launched a performance-oriented version of its entry-level SUV, the XUV300 TurboSport in India in October 2022. The 1.2-litre mStallion TGDi petrol engine bundled with the SUV is tuned to produce 128bhp and 250Nm of peak torque. Meanwhile, the motor comes paired with a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic unit. With this performance, the XUV300 TurboSport can sprint from zero to 100kmph in 10.67 seconds (Carwale tested). The SUV can be had in four variants at a starting price of Rs. 9.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Venue N Line
Similar to the i20 N Line, the Venue N Line is a more powerful version of the standard Hyundai Venue. It is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol motor mated to a six-speed manual and a DCT gearbox. The motor is BS6 Phase 2.0-compliant and is tuned to produce 118bhp and 172Nm of peak torque. The SUV can be had in two trims – N6 and N8 at a starting price of Rs. 12.08 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Maruti Suzuki Boosterjet engine made its comeback with the Fronx crossover in India in April 2023. This 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol motor is tuned to develop 99bhp and 147Nm of torque. It can be had with three variants with a five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic torque converter unit. The turbo variants of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx start at a price tag of Rs. 9.72 lakh (ex-showroom).
Citroen C3
The Citroen C3 is one of the most powerful hatchbacks in its class with the 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol motor. This PURETECH 110 engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and is capable of producing 109bhp and 190Nm of torque. One can opt for the turbo engine with the Feel and Shine variant of the C3 at a starting price of Rs. 8.28 lakh (ex-showroom).
Renault Kiger
The French compact SUV, Renault Kiger also comes equipped with a turbo-petrol engine in select variants. this 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol motor is tuned to produce 99bhp and 160Nm of peak torque while being paired to a five-speed manual and a CVT gearbox. The turbo range starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 10 lakh with the RXZ variant.
Nissan Magnite
Finally making it to the list is the Japanese SUV, the Nissan Magnite. This compact SUV is available in multiple variants at a starting price of Rs. 6 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, starting with the XL variant, one can also opt for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual and a CVT unit. This BS6 2.0-compliant motor is tuned to develop 99bhp and 160Nm of torque.
