Tue Nov 19 09:23:28 UTC 2024: ## Delhi’s Air Pollution Spurs Demand for Cars with Built-in Air Purifiers
**New Delhi:** As air pollution levels soar across large parts of India, with Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400, the demand for vehicles equipped with air purifiers is increasing. While air purifiers offer relief indoors, protection from outdoor pollution remains a challenge, especially for those commuting in vehicles lacking this feature. This has led to a surge in interest in cars offering built-in air purification systems.
Several popular car models in India now offer this increasingly important feature. These include:
* **Hyundai Exter:** The top-spec SX variant of the Hyundai Exter offers a built-in air purifier, priced starting at ₹8.64 lakh (ex-showroom).
* **Kia Sonet:** This budget-friendly SUV includes an air purifier and an AQI display, priced from ₹6.79 lakh to ₹13.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
* **Tata Nexon:** The “Fearless” variant of the newly launched Tata Nexon features an air purifier with a dust sensor, starting at ₹12.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
* **Hyundai Creta:** This popular SUV offers an air purifier in its SX variant and above, with prices starting at ₹14.81 lakh (ex-showroom).
* **Hyundai Venue:** The Hyundai Venue’s “Auto Healthy Air Purifier” is available from the SX(O) trim, starting at ₹12.44 lakh (ex-showroom).
The built-in air purifiers in these vehicles are proving invaluable for commuters facing consistently poor air quality. For those planning a new car purchase, these models offer a significant health benefit in India’s current pollution crisis.
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