In the Indian car market, finding a balance between affordability and performance can be tricky. But fret not, for there are several exciting options under Rs 10 lakh that come equipped with turbocharged petrol engines, giving you a fun and powerful driving experience. Here are the top 5 most powerful turbocharged petrol cars on sale in India under Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom).
1. Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO is the most powerful turbocharged petrol power car in this segment. While it offers two turbo petrol engine options, the one available from the AX5 trims onward gets the more powerful 1.2-litre unit pushing out 129 bhp and 230 Nm of peak torque. This motor is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Prices start at Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
2. Hyundai Venue
Hyundai offers the Venue with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine which kicks out 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque. Prices for the turbo petrol Venue start at Rs 10.40 lakh (ex-showroom). This motor is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a dual clutch automatic gearbox. The same powertrain is also available in the Venue N Line range with the same output.
3. Hyundai i20 N Line
Hyundai offers the i20 N Line with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine which kicks out 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque. Prices for the N Line starts at Rs 9.99 lakh and go up to Rs 12.52 lakh (both ex-showroom). This motor is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a dual clutch automatic gearbox.
4. Tata Nexon
Tata Motors offers the Nexon a turbocharged petrol engine from the base trim itself. Powering the Nexon is a 1.2-litre turbo petrol unit which pumps out 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque. Prices for the petrol-powered Nexon start from Rs 8.00 lakh (ex-showroom). Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed AMT, and a 7-speed DCT automatic.
5. Tata Altroz Racer
Tata recently launched the most potent version of Alltroz called Altroz Racer with a more powerful 1.2-litre turbo petrol unit. This power mill churns out 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque. Prices for the Altroz Racer starts from Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). This derivative of Altroz is exclusively offered with a 6-speed manual transmission, as of now.
