Touchscreen infotainment system has become popular luxury gadget that the auto manufacturers fit in their cars. Although, it is quite hard to offer this premium accessory with budget cars. However, there are some cars are still available in the market with this feature. The touchscreen system gives access to multiple applications like music players, reverse camera, car data and navigation. Here we bring you a list of five budget cars which feature a touchscreen infotainment system.
Renault Kwid
Kwid is the only car in its category that offers a media NV system. This segment comprises of Maruti Alto, Hyundai Eon and Datsun RediGo. The Kwid’s touchscreen system comes with a range of features like navigation with turn-by-turn voice guidance, Bluetooth audio streaming and handsfree telephony, USB and AUX-input ports.
Tata Tigor
Next in our list of affordable cars with touchscreen infotainment system is Tata Tigor. This styleback or an unconventional sub-4 meter sedan comes equipped with a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with voice recognition and smartphone integration with ConnectNext app suite. The ConnectNext app suite offers several functions like NaviMaps app, Juke-Car app, Tata Smart Manual, Tata Smart Remote App and Tata Motors Service Connect app. Adding to it, the sedan has 8-speaker system for a Surround Sound Experience.
Maruti Ignis
Ignis compact crossover is slightly expensive in comparison to Kwid and Tigor, and the loaded cabin is one major reason behind this. The Maruti Ignis is equipped with a floating tab-like infotainment system with smartphone connectivity features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Once connected to the smarphone, driver will have an access to google maps, play music and other music app. Adding to it, the system also gets hands-free social app control.
Maruti Swift
Maruti Suzuki had launched the new generation Swift hatchback at the 2018 Delhi Auto Expo. This model has received excellent response from buyers with over 1 lakh bookings in just 4 months. Compared to the previous model, the new Swift is better equipped and gets premium features as well. It also gets Suzuki’s new-generation SmartPlay infotainment system with connected car applications. This system is also compatible with all the features that are accessible in the Ignis.
Ford Freestyle
Ford India has launched the new Freestyle compact utility vehicle – called Freestyle. Based on Figo hatchback, the new model is the most affordable car in its league. It is also equipped with a new 6.5-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system which is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also gets a 4-speaker audio system with Bluetooth and USB support. This touchscreen also serve as a display for rear parking camera.
