Every car with a branded audio system under Rs 25 lakh

Driving and music go together like hot chai on a rainy day. This World Music Day, we take a look at the most affordable cars – those priced under Rs 25 lakh – which come with branded speaker systems. Carmakers like Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Kia and MG Motors offer a number of models in this price bracket with a branded music system, representing every body style, from MPVs, SUVs and coupe-SUVs to hatchbacks and sedans.

1. Hyundai i20

Rs 9.38 lakh; Bose system

The top-spec Hyundai i20 Asta and Asta (O) variants, priced from Rs 9.38 lakh onwards, get a Bose system that consists of 4 speakers, 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer. This makes the i20 the most affordable car on sale in India right now with a branded speaker system. The top-spec i20 N Line N8 (Rs 11.31 lakh onwards) also gets the same setup.

2. Mahindra XUV 3XO

Rs 12.80 lakh; Harman Kardon system

The Mahindra XUV 3XO gets a Harman Kardon speaker system consisting of 6 speakers, 1 amplifier and a subwoofer on the second-from-the-top AX7 variant, priced from Rs 12.80 lakh. That price tag means that the XUV 3XO is the most affordable SUV with a branded speaker system.

3. Tata Nexon

Rs 13.30 lakh; JBL system

The most affordable Tata car with a branded speaker system is the Nexon, which gets a setup consisting of 4 speakers, 4 tweeters, and a subwoofer. It should be noted that the feature is only available on the top-spec Fearless + PS trim, priced from Rs 13.30 lakh. The all-electric version of Tata’s compact SUV, the Nexon EV, has the same JBL setup as the ICE model, though only on the higher-spec Empowered + 45 variant (Rs 16.99 lakh onwards), which gets the larger 45kWh battery pack.

4. Hyundai Verna

Rs 14.86 lakh; Bose system

The only sedan to feature on this list of the most affordable cars with a branded speaker system is the top-spec Hyundai Verna SX(O), priced from Rs 14.86 lakh. It gets a Bose system that is made up of 5 speakers, 2 tweeters, and a subwoofer.

5. Kia Sonet

Rs 14.94 lakh; Bose system

The top-spec Kia Sonet GTX+ (Rs 14.94 lakh onwards) and X-Line variants get the same 4-speaker, 2 tweeter and 1 subwoofer Bose system seen in the Hyundai i20. Interestingly, this feature ensures the Sonet one-ups its sister from Hyundai, the Venue, which gets an unbranded 4-speaker and 2-tweeter setup.

6. Tata Curvv

Rs 15.00 lakh; JBL system

Available from the higher-spec Accomplished S variant onwards, priced from Rs 15.00 lakh, the Tata Curvv coupe-SUV also has the same 4-speaker, 4-tweeter, and 1-subwoofer JBL system as the Nexon and Nexon EV. The second-from-highest-spec Curvv EV Empowered+ 55 variant (Rs 21.25 lakh) also gets the same JBL setup as its ICE counterpart.

7. Kia Syros

Rs 16.00 lakh; Harman Kardon system

The Korean brand’s second compact SUV differentiates itself from the Sonet and the rest of the Kia cars on this list by having a Harman Kardon system rather than a Bose one. This 5-speaker, 2-tweeter and 1-subwoofer setup is available on the second-from-the-top Kia Syros HTX+ variant (Rs 16 lakh onwards).

8. MG Windsor

Rs 16.15 lakh; Infinity system

The MG Windsor Essence variant, priced at Rs 16.15 lakh, gets an Infinity speaker system, making MG’s electric car the most affordable EV with a branded setup. The higher-spec Exclusive Pro and Essence Pro variants also get the same music system. The Windsor’s Infinity system consists of 4 speakers, 4 tweeters and a subwoofer.

9. Kia Seltos

Rs 16.77 lakh; Bose system

The Kia Seltos HTX(O) (Rs 16.77 lakh onwards) is a higher-spec variant, and it is from this one onwards that this midsize SUV gets a Bose sound system. The Seltos’ music system is made up of 5 speakers, 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer.

10. MG ZS EV

Rs 18.50 lakh; JBL system

MG Motor India’s midsize electric SUV gets a 4-speaker and 2-tweeter JBL system from the second-from-base Excite Pro variant, priced from Rs 18.50 lakh. The MG ZS EV is unique on this list as a branded speaker system is usually reserved for higher variants.

11. Mahindra Thar Roxx

Rs 19.79 lakh; Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos

The Mahindra Thar Roxx’s top-spec AX7 L variant, which is priced from Rs 19.79 lakh onwards, gets a Harman Kardon system that was recently updated with Dolby Atmos. The 5-door Thar has a 6-speaker, 2-tweeter and 1 subwoofer setup. The Roxx’s price tag also makes it the most affordable 4x4 model here with a branded system.

12. Hyundai Creta

Rs 19.06 lakh; Bose system

The higher-spec Hyundai Creta SX Tech trim (Rs 19.06 lakh onwards) has the same 5-speaker, 2-tweeter and 1 subwoofer Bose-sourced sound system as the Kia Seltos. The all-electric version of Hyundai’s midsize SUV, the Creta Electric, also has the same JBL setup as its ICE counterpart but from the mid-spec Premium variant (Rs 19.99 lakh) onwards.

13. Kia Carens Clavis

Rs 19.40 lakh; Bose system

The only MPV to feature on this list, also making it the most affordable MPV with a branded audio system, the Kia Carens Clavis in its higher-spec HTX+ form (Rs 19.40 lakh onwards) gets a Bose unit. This is the same 5-speaker, 2-tweeter and 1 subwoofer setup seen in the likes of the Seltos and Creta.

14. Hyundai Alcazar

Rs 19.60 lakh; Bose system

Available on the second-front-the-top Platinum variant (Rs 19.60 lakh onwards), the Hyundai Alcazar also has the same Bose sound system as the Creta, Seltos and Clavis.

15. MG Hector

Rs 20.86 lakh; Infinity system

The only model on this list to have an amplifier as well, the MG Hector gets an Infinity speaker system from the higher-spec Sharp Pro variant (Rs 20.86 lakh onwards). Other than the amplifier, this setup includes a subwoofer and a mix of speakers and tweeters totalling 8.

16. Mahindra Scorpio N

Rs 20.89 lakh; Sony system

The top-spec Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 L, which is priced from Rs 20.89 lakh, gets a Sony speaker system. This 12-speaker setup includes a dual-channel subwoofer.

17. Mahindra BE 6

Rs 21.90 lakh; Harman Kardon with Dolby Atmos

The Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two variant is a mid-spec one, which is only available with the smaller 59kWh battery pack. Priced from Rs 21.90 lakh (7.2kW and 11.2kW chargers cost Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000 more, respectively), the BE 6 Pack Two and higher variants get a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos and a sub-woofer.

18. Mahindra XUV700

Rs 22.24 lakh; Sony system

Mahindra’s flagship ICE SUV has the same 12-speaker, including 1 subwoofer, Sony system as the Scorpio N. Like its sibling, only the top-spec Mahindra XUV700 AX7 L, which is priced from Rs 22.24 lakh, gets the Sony speaker system.

19. Tata Harrier

Rs 24.35 lakh; JBL system

Like the other Tata SUVs on this list, the Harrier also gets a JBL sound system, but it gets one additional dashboard-mounted speaker, taking the total to 5 speakers, 4 tweeters and 1 subwoofer. This setup is only available on the top-spec Tata Harrier Fearless + trim, which is priced from Rs 24.35 lakh.

20. Mahindra XEV 9e

Rs 24.90 lakh; Harman Kardon with Dolby Atmos

The Mahindra XEV 9e shares its 16-speaker and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon with Dolby Atmos with the BE 6. Like its smaller all-electric sibling, the XEV 9e’s mid-spec Pack Two variant (Rs 24.90 lakh onwards) gets this speaker setup.

21. Tata Safari

Rs 25.00 lakh; JBL system

Like with the Harrier, the three-row version of Tata’s flagship also gets the same JBL system – comprising 5 speakers, 4 tweeters and a subwoofer. This setup is available with the top-spec Tata Safari Accomplished + trim, which costs Rs 25.00 lakh. 

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