Amidst the pervasive air quality crisis in North India, raising severe health concerns and underscoring the urgency for immediate action, we tell you five cars equipped with 2.5 PM air purifiers. These advanced vehicles not only provide a comfortable and refreshing driving experience but also contribute to a safe and healthy ride while moving out during this festive season:
- MG Hector: Apart from the head turning design and many first-in-segment features, the Next-Gen Hector comes with India’s largest 35.56 cm (14-inch) HD Portrait infotainment system, first-in-segment Digital Bluetooth key with key-sharing function, wireless charger and ventilated front seats and this. It introduces Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) among 11 ADAS features, offers Intelligent Auto Turn Indicators, best-in-industry i-SMART technology with over 75 connected car features, best priced high SUV in India with Panoramic sunroof. Along with these features, it is equipped with PM 2.5 Air Purifier that offers fresh and odourless air to keep your car for fresh for every drive.
- Kia Seltos: In the mid-size SUV market, Kia Seltos has a 2.16-inch LED display on the armrest that shows exterior Air Quality Index (AQI) figures, Kia Sonet gets an automatic air purifier too, which is offered from the HTX+ variant onwards, the air purifier, dubbed the “Smart Pure Air Purifier,” is operated by means of the UVO networking system. It can eliminate 95% of in-car pollutants with a HEPA filter in less than 30 minutes.
- Hyundai Creta : The Hyundai Creta is a popular compact SUV that is offered in three engine options – a 1.5-litre diesel, 1.5-litre petrol and a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The prices for the SUV start from Rs 10.87 lakh and go up to 18.68 (ex-showroom). In addition to having an integrated HEPA air filter, the Hyundai Creta has a large display mounted on the armrest that provides a real-time reading of the number of pollutants or dust in the air.
- Tata Nexon: The Nexon is a well-equipped and attractive sub-compact SUV. With its 1.5-liter, 110 horsepower diesel engine, and The Air-o-Pure 95 air purifier fits into the cup holders of all Tata cars. Equipped with an Active Carbon HEPA filter and UV-C light, it improves air quality, removes volatile organic compounds along with viruses and bacteria, and filters out hazardous smoke. The Nexon’s excellent ride and handling balance, which make it a fine long-distance car, are among its greatest features.
- Nissan Magnite: The Nissan Magnite is an affordable entry into the compact SUV market, even with its highest-spec models. It offers an elegant design and good equipment levels. The car is available with two engine options: a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with 72 horsepower, which feels slow, and a more powerful and smooth 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 100 horsepower. Nissan offers the Magnite sub-compact SUV with an automatic air purifier as a part of the optional Tech Pack which is reserved for the top-end XV Premium.
