People buy cars for two reasons: as a tool to help them get around or as a hobby. If you are someone who fits the second criterion, you've come to the right place, as we have a list of 10 cars for highway driving in India.

10 Cars For Long-Distance Travelling On The Highway

The best cars for highway driving mostly belong to the sedan segment. These cars are made to offer comfort and performance. You also get other choices, such as full-sized SUVs, which we have mentioned below:

1. Honda City / Honda City Hybrid

Price: Rs 12.38 lakh to Rs 16.65 lakh / Rs 20.85 lakh

The Honda City is one of the best cars for highway driving. The sedan comes in two forms, one is powered by a conventional petrol engine and the other by a hybrid engine. This powerful engine makes the Honda City a fun-to-drive car on highways and can help it reach a top speed of up to 190 kmph. The cabin of the City is spacious and comes with features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and paddle shifters to make your rides both fun and comfortable.

Key Features:

• 1.5-litre petrol engine that delivers 121 PS and 145 Nm with a fuel efficiency of 17.77 kmpl (MT) and 18.40 kmpl (CVT).
• The Hybrid engine gets slightly better power at 126 PS and a fuel efficiency of 27.26 kmpl.
• Major features include wireless phone charger, adaptive cruise control, 8-speaker sound system and 8-inch touchscreen.

2. Toyota Innova Crysta

Price: Rs 19.99 lakh to Rs 26.82 lakh

Toyota Innova Crysta is the successor of the Innova nameplate and has been a great choice for long tours on highways. The Japanese MPV offers spacious interiors and can seat up to 8 adults, depending on the variant. The Innova Crysta gets only one engine option that is paired with only a manual transmission.

Key Features:

• A 2.4-litre diesel engine that produces 150 PS and 343 Nm with a reported mileage of up to 13.68 kmpl.
• Features include auto AC, cruise control, hill start assist, and drive modes.
• Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and vehicle stability control.

3. Toyota Innova Hycross

Price: Rs 19.09 lakh to Rs 31.43 lakh

The Toyota Innova Hycross is a more premium version of the Crysta. It gets two engine options and more features over the Crysta. The Innova Hycross is for riders who want the standard of the Innova nameplate with a petrol engine, making long drives fun and affordable. It also gets some added features such as adaptive cruise control, reverse parking sensor and a JBL sound system.

Key Features:

• Gets two engine options, a 2-litre petrol engine and a 2-litre petrol with a hybrid.
• The petrol engine delivers 173 PS and 209 Nm while the hybrid outputs 184 PS and 188 Nm.
• The petrol engine gets a reported mileage of 16.13 kmpl while the hybrid comes with a reported mileage of 23.24 kmpl.

4. Skoda Slavia /Volkswagen Virtus

Price: Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.29 lakh / Rs 11.56 lakh to Rs 19.40 lakh

Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are similar cars with different skins. Both sedans offer strong performance comfortable cabin. Both cars have two engine choices and a host of features such as cruise control, keyless entry and wireless phone charger. Being sedans, they come with low ground clearance, which is not a problem on well-maintained highways.

Key Features:

• A 1-litre petrol engine that delivers 116 PS and 178 Nm, and a larger 1.5-litre engine that delivers 150 PS and 250 Nm. Both these engines are turbocharged.
• The smaller engine comes with a fuel efficiency of up to 20.32 kmpl, and the larger engine has a mileage of 19.36 kmpl.
• Common features among the two sedans include cruise control, wireless phone charger and keyless entry.

5. Hyundai Creta

Price: Rs 11.10 lakh to Rs 20.50 lakh

The Hyundai Creta is a best-selling compact SUV that is a top choice for both city and highway driving. It comes with three engine choices, which include two petrol engines and one diesel engine. The 5-seater SUV is spacious and offers a comfortable ride for smooth and rough road conditions.

Key Features:

• It gets a 1.5-litre NA engine (115 PS/ 144 NM), a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine (160 PS/ 253 Nm) and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (116 PS/ 250 Nm).
• Transmission options include MT, iVT, AT and DCT.
• Features include a dual 10.25-inch display, wireless phone charger, auto AC and 8-speaker sound system.

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6. Mahindra XUV700

Price: Rs 14.49 lakh to Rs 25.14 lakh

The flagship Mahindra offering, the XUV700, is an impressive family SUV that is perfect for long highway driving. It offers a comfortable riding experience paired with a powerful engine. The XUV700 can be had as a 5, 6 or 7 seater, making it an ideal choice for people with a large family.

Key Features:

1. A 2-litre turbo petrol engine with an output of 200 PS and 380 Nm, and a 2.2-litre engine that delivers 185 PS and up to 450 Nm.
2. The XUV 700 comes with an AWD setup and two transmission options, MT and AT.
3. Major features include a 360-degree camera, wireless phone charger, and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features.

7. Maruti Suzuki XL6

Price: Rs 13.23 lakh to Rs 14.83 lakh

The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is the only model on this list that comes with a CNG powertrain. The cleaner fuel comes with impressive fuel efficiency that makes the XL6 perfect for long road trips on highways. The XL6 gets captain seats for the second row and can fit 6 adults easily.

Key Features:

• A 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engine (103 PS/ 136 Nm) and a 1.5-litre CNG engine (88 PS/ 121.5 Nm).
• The hybrid engine has a fuel efficiency of 20.97 kmpl (MT), and CNG gets 26 km per kg.
• Major features include captain seats, rear AC vents and cruise control.

8. Toyota Fortuner

Price: Rs 36.05 lakh to Rs 52.34 lakh

The Toyota Fortuner is one of the classic models in India. The spacious SUV can seat 7 adults and comes with comfort features such as ventilated front seats, wireless phone charger and paddle shifters (AT). It gets three engine options, one of them being a 48V diesel hybrid engine that is segment-first.

Key Features:

• A 2.7-litre petrol engine (166 PS/ 245 Nm), a 2.8-litre diesel engine (204 PS/ 500 Nm), and the same diesel engine with a 48V mild hybrid system.
• The Toyota Fortuner gets MT and AT as transmission options, while the hybrid system is limited to the automatic option.
• Major features include cruise control, dual-zone auto AC, wireless phone charger and a JBL sound system.

9. Mahindra XEV 9e

Price: Rs 22.65 lakh to Rs 31.25 lakh

The only EV on this list, the Mahindra XEV 9e, is a flagship offering by the Indian carmaker. While EVs are mostly associated with short-range travelling, some models, including XEV 9e, offer a range of 656 km, which is more than enough for highway driving. The XEV 9e comes with multiple comfort features, which include adaptive cruise control, single pedal drive and a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system.

Key Features

• A 59 kWh battery pack with a motor that delivers 232 PS and a larger 79 kWh and its motor setup outputs 210 PS. Both packs get the same 380 NM.
• The smaller battery pack comes with a range of 542 km, and the larger pack comes with 656 km.
• Key features include ambient lighting, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).

10. Tata Harrier

Price: Rs 15 lakh to Rs 26.50 lakh

The Tata Harrier is a 5-seater SUV that comes with a powerful diesel engine. It comes with 18 variants and three special editions. The Harrier can easily handle undulations and cracks on the highways. Key features include paddle shifters, dual zone auto AC and 9 9-speaker sound system. The Harrier also comes with an EV version, which comes with a range of 627 km.

Key Features

• A 2-litre diesel engine that delivers 170 PS and 350 Nm and is mated to an MT and AT.
• The unit on the Harrier gets a reported mileage of 16 kmpl.
• Major features include up to 7 airbags, Level 2 ADAS and auto-dimming IRVM.

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The best cars for Indian highways are those that perform well at high speeds, offer good mileage and are comfortable for long drives. This list is not exhaustive, and you can consider other models such as the Tata Harrier EV, Kia Carnival and the Maruti Ertiga.

Disclaimer

All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi