SUVs with maximum features in base trim: Kia Seltos, VW Taigun and more

Base variants of midsize SUVs are no longer stripped-down offerings, as manufacturers increasingly equip entry-level trims with a broader range of safety and convenience features.

Rising competition in the segment and growing buyer awareness have pushed carmakers to offer more value at the starting price point. Features such as airbags, stability control, infotainment systems, digital cluster and everyday convenience aids are now commonly available on base variants. This approach allows buyers to access well-equipped SUVs without upgrading to higher trims, improving overall value for money.

In this article, let’s take a look at five mid-size SUVs that offer maximum features right from base variants. 1. New Kia Seltos Priced from Rs 10.99 lakh for the HTE variant, the Kia Seltos base model stands out as one of the most feature-rich SUVs in its segment. It gets features such six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ABS, ESC, hill-start assist, all-wheel disc brakes, three-point seatbelts for all seats, a front passenger airbag on/off switch with an indicator, a rearview camera, LED headlights and DRLs, LED tail-lights, 16-inch steel wheels with covers, a shark fin-like antenna, a rear spoiler with a high-mounted stop lamp, manually operated flush-fitting door handles, black and grey upholstery, manual height adjustment for the driver’s seat, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, a 12-inch driver’s display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two USB-C ports at the front and two at the rear, keyless entry, a centre console with an armrest and cupholders, manual AC, rear AC vents, and electrically adjustable ORVMs.

2. Skoda Kushaq faceliftNext is the soon-to-be-launched Skoda Kushaq facelift. The entry-level Classic plus trim features a 7.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, a single-pane electric sunroof, LED headlamps, DRLs and tail-lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic wipers, rear wiper with washer, rear defogger, sequential turn indicators, six airbags, optional front parking sensors, ABS with EBD, ESC, traction control, hill-hold assist and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

3. Maruti Suzuki Victoris Next comes the Maruti Suzuki Victoris LXI priced at Rs 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It features six airbags, an anti-lock braking system with brake assist, electronic stability program, traction control system, hill hold assist, a tyre repair kit, three-point seatbelts for all seats, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a manual IRVM, halogen projector headlights, LED tail-lights, 17-inch steel wheels with covers, ORVMs with turn indicators, a rear defogger, black-ivory interior upholstery, a rear reading lamp, a 4.2-inch driver’s display, 7-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, voice assistant, two speakers, a Type A front USB charger, push-button start/stop, automatic air conditioning, a pollen air filter, and rear AC vents.4. MG Astor Next is the MG Astor Sprint trim priced at Rs 9.79 lakh (ex-showroom). 5. Volkswagen Taigun The next mid-size SUV is the VW Taigun priced at Rs 10.58 lakh (ex-showroom). The entry-level comfort line trim features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, steering-mounted controls, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs), LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), LED tail-lamps, 16-inch wheels with covers, six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, brake assist, a TPMS, rear parking sensors, a day/night interior rearview mirror (IRVM) and adjustable headrests.