While a number of carmakers are making sunroofs more affordable, it may not be the most desirable feature for Indian car buyers. A study by Park+ Research Labs found that only 11 percent of the 6,000 car owners they surveyed said sunroofs are a must-have. Nonetheless, it is a popular feature offered by manufacturers, and even panoramic sunroofs are now available in mass-market models. The larger sunroofs do make a cabin feel more airy and let in more light. So, without further digression, here are the 10 most affordable SUVs that come with a panoramic sunroof.
10. Mahindra XUV700
Available from AX5 Select variant onwards
Price: Rs 16.89 lakh
The Mahindra XUV700’s AX5 Select trim is the most affordable variant in the range to come equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The 200hp, 380Nm, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 185hp, 420Nm, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines make it the most powerful SUV on this list. Both engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter, with the latter bumping the diesel unit’s torque output to 450Nm.
9. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Available from Zeta(O) variant onwards
Price: 15.27 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara gets a panoramic sunroof starting from its mid-spec Zeta(O) variant onwards. This variant gets a 103hp, 137Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine with a mild-hybird setup. It’s mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter gearbox. The lower-spec Delta and Zeta trims can also be had with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The Hyryder’s strong-hybrid variants are powered by a strong hybrid petrol-electric powertrain developing a combined 115hp that’s mated to an e-CVT.
8. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Available from G(O) NeoDrive variant onwards
Price: 14.74 lakh
Essentially the Grand Vitara’s badge-engineered sibling, the Toyota Hyryder also gets the panoramic sunroof starting from its mid-spec G(O) NeoDrive trim. Expectedly, the Hyryder is powered by the same powertrains and offers the same transmission options as the Grand Vitara.
7. Kia Seltos
Available from the HTK(O) variant onwards
Price: 13.05 lakh
Kia refreshed the Seltos early in 2025, adding multiple new variants to the range. The new mid-spec Seltos HTK(O) trim now serves as the baseline for a panoramic sunroof, and engine choices for this variant comprise two 1.5-litre engines – a 115hp, 144Nm petrol and a 116hp, 250Nm diesel. Buyers who opt for the Seltos’ GT-line variants and above can opt for a 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT, a CVT, a 6-speed torque converter and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
6. Hyundai Creta
Available from the EX(O) variant onwards
Price: Rs 12.97 lakh
Much like the Seltos, the Hyundai Creta line-up was rejigged recently with the addition of two new variants. Of these, the EX(O) trim is now the most affordable variant to come equipped with a panoramic sunroof. This variant can be had with the same petrol and diesel engines available on the Seltos, with higher variants getting the 1.5-litre turbo petrols.
5. MG Astor
Available from the Shine variant onwards
Price: Rs 12.67 lakh
The MG Astor recently received a model year update for 2025, which added a panoramic sunroof from its Shine trim onwards. However, this refresh came alongside the discontinuation of the Astor’s 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine option – now, it only comes with the 110hp, 144Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol mated to either a 5-speed manual or CVT gearbox.
4. Tata Nexon
Available from Creative+ PS onwards
Price: 12.30 lakh
Tata equips the Nexon with a panoramic sunroof starting from the compact SUV’s second-from-top-spec Creative+ PS variant. The Nexon stands out in this list as the only CNG SUV to offer a panoramic sunroof, in addition to its two petrol and one diesel engine options. The 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol comes with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT and 7-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox options, while the diesel has 6-speed manual and AMT options. The CNG is only available with a manual gearbox.
3. Tata Curvv
Available from the Pure+ S variant onwards
Price: Rs 12.00 lakh
The Tata Curvv coupe-SUV gets a panoramic sunroof starting from its lower-spec Pure+ S trim. This specific variant comes equipped with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine generating 120hp and 170Nm that’s paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Higher Curvv variants offer a stronger 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine developing 125hp and 225Nm, as well as a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel that puts out 115hp and 260Nm. These engine options can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
2. Kia Syros
Available from the HTK+ variant onwards
Price: Rs 11.80 lakh
Kia’s newly launched Syros compact SUV gets a panoramic sunroof from its HTK+ variant onwards, making it among the most affordable SUVs to offer this feature. Since space is one of Syros’ core design tenets, it comes as no surprise that it’s one of the few sub-4-metre SUVs to come equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The Syros can be had with a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 116hp and 250Nm, as well as a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor that’s good for 120hp and 172Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual as standard – the petrol can also be optioned with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the diesel can be had with a 6-speed torque converter.
1. Mahindra XUV 3XO
Available from the RevX A variant onwards
Price: Rs 11.79 lakh
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is now the most affordable SUV with a panoramic sunroof, thanks to the newly launched RevX trim line. In RevX A form, priced at Rs 11.79 lakh, the XUV 3XO is powered by a 131hp, 230Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine, coupled with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter. There’s also a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit that develops 117hp and 300Nm, which can be had with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed AMT gearbox.
All prices, ex-showroom India.
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