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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.