Low-Maintenance Luxury Cars in India

There are a lot of options in the Indian car market when it comes to luxury vehicles. However, their maintenance does not need to be expensive compared to other cars in their segment. This blog talks about a few of these cars that you can consider buying from CarLelo.

Toyota Fortuner

Engine	2.6-litre petrol | 2.8-litre diesel
Power	163.6 bhp | 201.15 bhp
Torque	245 Nm | 500 Nm
Mileage	8 kmpl | 11 kmpl
Top Speed	190 kmph
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 33.43 - Rs 51.44 lakh

A car that needs no introduction, the Toyota Fortuner is built on a ‘never breaking down’ philosophy. Apart from being very reliable, the SUV maintains a butch look and is still a good-looking car in 2024. Our sources tell us that at 40,000 kilometres, the cost of service comes to only Rs 8,700. 

Audi Q3

Engine	2-litre petrol
Power	187.74 bhp
Torque	320 Nm
Mileage	10 kmpl
Top Speed	230 kmph
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 44.25 - Rs 54.65 lakh

The Audi Q3 is the brand’s most affordable car in the country right now. Noteworthy features of the SUV include all-wheel drive (standard across variants), a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit screen and ambient lighting. Considering its starting price of Rs 44.25 lakh, the car is cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner and easy on the pocket to maintain.

Audi A4

Engine	2-litre petrol
Power	187.74 bhp
Torque	320 Nm
Mileage	14.1 kmpl
Top Speed	241 kmph
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 46.02 - Rs 54.58 lakh

The Audi A4 comes with a lot of useful features like a digital driver’s display, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, three-zone AC, a 19-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system, electrically adjustable front seats and a sunroof. Maintenance-wise, the pricing of parts and accessories is quite low compared to similarly-equipped cars in the segment. 

Toyota Camry

Engine	2.5-litre petrol hybrid
Power	175.67 bhp
Torque	221 Nm
Mileage	16 kmpl
Top Speed	200 kmph
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 46.17 lakh

Japanese brand Toyota sells the Camry with a petrol hybrid engine that is known for giving a mileage of up to 16 kilometres per litre. Toyota has built a reputation for making extremely reliable cars which are cheap to maintain as well. Basic service at 50,000 kilometres costs nearly Rs 9,000, which is very good considering its competition. 

Volvo S90

Engine	2-litre
Power	246.58 bhp
Torque	350 Nm
Mileage	12 kmpl
Top Speed	180 kmph
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 68.25 lakh

How about a car that is high on safety, looks good and affordable at the same time? The Volvo S90 sedan does just that and comes with features like a head-up display, 360-degree camera system, massage seats, active noise cancellation function and memory function for the seats. Compared to the Mercedes E Class and BMW 5 Series, the Volvo S90 costs very less when it comes to service.

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BMW M340i

Engine	3-litre petrol
Power	368.78 bhp
Torque	500 Nm
Mileage	13.02 kmpl
Top Speed	253 kmph
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 72.90 lakh

The BMW M340i is a luxury sedan that offers an impressive equipment list and a powerful petrol engine. Being an ‘M’ car, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.4 seconds. Compared to its rival, the Mercedes-AMG C43, the service costs are significantly lower.

Volvo XC90

Engine	2-litre
Power	300 bhp
Torque	420 Nm
Mileage	17.2 kmpl
Top Speed	180 kmph
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 1.01 crore

At the top, the Volvo XC90 competes with the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS SUVs. What sets it apart from them includes sporty looks, a rich interior and competitive pricing. For those not in the know, the X7 starts at Rs 1.24 crore, while the GLS comes for Rs 1.32 crore. Apart from the high initial price, the cost of spare parts and renewables is also lesser.

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