Cruise control, once limited to high-priced sedans and SUVs, is increasingly being offered in more affordable cars in India as competition in the entry-level and compact segments increases. This feature allows the vehicle to maintain a constant speed without constant throttle input, helping to reduce driver fatigue during long highway journeys. Its availability in budget-friendly models reflects a broader shift in the market as automakers introduce features associated with premium vehicles in previously low-cost segments.
Manufacturers have already introduced technologies such as touchscreen infotainment systems, connected features, and improved safety equipment into smaller, more affordable cars. Cruise control is now being added to the list as companies try to attract value-conscious buyers. For customers planning to buy a car on a tight budget, a few models now offer cruise control in variants priced below Rs 8 lakh. While this feature is usually available in higher trims rather than entry variants, its presence in this price range highlights how feature lists are expanding in affordable cars. In this article, let’s take a look at cars with cruise control under Rs 8 lakh.1. Father TiagoThe first car in the list is the Tata Tiago hatchback. It gets cruise control on the top-spec XZ+ variant, priced at Rs 6.77 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 86 hp of power and 113 nm of torque. It can be had with a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. Customers can also opt for the CNG option which has a fuel efficiency of 26.49 kmpl for the manual variant and 28.06 kmpl for the manual variant (both claimed). 2. Hyundai Grand i10 NiosThe second car in the list is the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. The hatch gets cruise control from the mid-spec Sports trim priced from Rs 6.85 lakh (ex-showroom). Notably, the Sportz AMT, priced at Rs 7.36 lakh, is currently the most affordable cruise control-equipped automatic car in India. The Grand i10 Nios is powered by a 1.2-litre NA petrol with 83 PS of power and 113 nm of torque. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual or AMT. Customers can also opt for CNG with a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.3 kmpl.3. Tata Punch Next is the recently launched Tata Punch micro SUV. The Punch gets cruise control from the mid-spec Pure+ trim priced from Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets two engine options – a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 88 PS and 115 Nm of torque. In CNG guise, the same engine churns out 73 PS and 103 Nm of torque and is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol version is available with both manual and AMT gearbox options. The other engine is a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual.4. Tata Altroz Another Tata on the list is the Tata Altroz. The hatchback gets cruise control on all variants except the entry-level Smart version and is priced from Ra 7.05 lakh (ex-showroom). The Altroz is offered with two engine options – a 1.5 liter turbo diesel with 90 hp, 200 Nm. The second engine is a 1.2 liter NA petrol with 88 hp and 113 Nm. There is also a CNG option. 5. Father TagoreThe fifth vehicle in the list is the Tata Tagore. The sedan gets cruise control from the XZ Plus variant which is priced at Rs 7.32 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 86 hp of power and 113 nm of torque. It can be had with a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. Customers can also choose the CNG option. 6. Nissan Gravity The sixth car on the list is the Nissan Gravity. It gets cruise control from the Tecna trim priced at Rs 7.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nissan Gravite will be powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, NA petrol engine with 72hp and 96Nm of torque. Gearbox options will include a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT.
