Kamal Ghorui
Cruise control, once limited to higher-priced sedans and SUVs, is increasingly being offered in more affordable cars in India as competition in the entry-level and compact segments grows. The feature allows a vehicle to maintain a constant speed without continuous throttle input, helping reduce driver fatigue during long highway journeys. Its availability in budget-friendly models reflects a broader market shift as automakers introduce features once associated with premium vehicles into lower price segments.
Manufacturers have already introduced technologies such as touchscreen infotainment systems, connected features, and improved safety equipment in smaller, more affordable cars. Cruise control is now being added to this list as companies try to attract value-conscious buyers. For customers planning to buy a car on a limited budget, a few models now offer cruise control in variants priced under Rs 8 lakh. While the feature is usually available in higher trims rather than entry variants, its presence in this price range highlights how feature lists in affordable cars are expanding. In this article, let’s take a look at cars under Rs 8 lakh with cruise control.1. Tata TiagoThe first car on the list is the Tata Tiago hatchback. It gets cruise control on the top-spec XZ+ variant, which is priced at Rs 6.77 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 86 hp of power and 113 nm torque. It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Customers can also opt for the CNG option which has a fuel efficiency of 26.49 km/kg for the manual variant and 28.06 km/kg (both claimed). 2. Hyundai Grand i10 NiosThe second car on the list is the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. The hatch gets cruise control from mid-spec Sportz trim priced from Rs 6.85 lakh (ex-showroom). Notably, the Sportz AMT, priced at Rs 7.36 lakh, is currently the most affordable automatic car in India to come equipped with cruise control. The Grand i10 Nios is powered by a 1.2-litre NA petrol with 83 PS of power and 113 nm torque. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual or an AMT. Customers can also opt for CNG with 27.3 kmpl claimed fuel efficiency.3. Tata Punch Next is the recently launched Tata Punch micro SUV. The Punch gets cruise control from the mid-spec Pure+ trim that’s 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 delivers 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. Another engine is a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque, paired with 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-litre turbo diesel with 90 hp, 200 nm. Another engine is a 1.2-litre NA petrol with 88 hp and 113 nm. There’s also a CNG option. 5. Tata TigorThe fifth vehicle on the list is the Tata Tigor. The sedan gets cruise control from the XZ plus variant priced from Rs 7.32 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 86 hp of power and 113 nm torque. It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Customers can also opt for the CNG option. 6. Nissan Gravite The sixth car on the list is the Nissan Gravite. It gets cruise control from the Tekna trim priced from 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.
