Top 10 Cars for Senior Citizens

With an array of options available in the market, it is difficult to decide which car to buy that best serves your needs. Most of the car manufacturing companies usually target the age group between 20 and 40 years while the requirements of senior citizens take a backseat. Whether it is affordability and safety or comfort and convenience, there are a number of things that elderly drivers consider while purchasing a car. If you are a senior citizen looking for a car that will best suit your requirements, see the list of cars mentioned below and take your pick depending on your situation, convenience, and requirement.

• Ford EcoSport Available in both diesel and petrol variants, the Ford EcoSport is available in India from Rs.7.67 lakh to Rs.11.2 lakh approximately. The 1.5 TiVCT Ambiente has Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) in addition to other safety features while the 1.5 TiVCT Titanium Plus AT is equipped with automatic headlamps and rain-sensing wipers. The 1.5 TiVCT Titanium variant has Brake Assist, Hill Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Traction Control systems for added convenience. The Ford EcoSport has a 52-litre fuel tank and offers a mileage of 17-23 kmpl depending on the model. The car has a 1497cc, 3-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission that generates a power of 120 bhp at 6500 rpm and 150 Nm at 4500 rpm of torque.
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class Priced between Rs.34.33 lakh and Rs.35.63 lakh approximately, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a car of comfort and class. Outfitted with a 1595cc, 4-cylinder engine coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission, this car is capable of producing 122 bhp of power at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 200 Nm at 1250-4000 rpm. With 50-litre fuel capacity, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class can attain a maximum speed of 200 kmph while offering an average mileage of 14.80 kmpl. Available in four variants, this car sports safety features such as Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Child Seat Anchor Points, ABS, ESP, EBD, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control, Traction Control System (TC/TCS), and many more.
• Tata Nano GenX This compact and comfortable car is available in India in 5 different models, and is available in the market at around Rs.2.37-3.29 lakh depending on the model. The Tata Nano GenX is an economical car with a 15-litre fuel tank to offer a mileage of 21.90 kmpl. The car is equipped with a 624cc engine with 2 cylinders to produce a power of 37 bhp at 5500 rpm and a torque of 51 Nm at 4000 rpm. The Tata Nano GenX sports a 4-speed gearbox coupled with a manual transmission and reaches the top speed of 105 kmph.
• Nissan Sunny The Nissan Sunny is available in India at around Rs.6.99-9.3 lakh depending on the model that you choose. The car sports a 41-litre fuel tank and offers a mileage range of 17.97 kmpl to 22.71 kmpl. The car’s 1498cc, 4-cylinder engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 98 bhp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 134 Nm at 4000 rpm. The 5-seater Nissan Sunny has a number of safety features including ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist. Available in 6 different models, the Nissan Sunny is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox and manual transmission.
• Maruti Suzuki Wagon R This spacious and easy-to-drive car is powered by a 998cc, 5-cylinder engine coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission that generates a power of 67 bhp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 90 Nm at 3500 rpm. Offering 20.51 kmpl of average mileage, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has a fuel capacity of 35 litres and can attain the speed of 0-100 km in only 18.6 seconds. The car is available in 6 models that the customers can choose from according to their needs, and is priced at Rs.4.55-5.34 lakh approximately. While the advanced LXI models of the car have ABS and Headlamp Beam Adjuster, the upgraded VXI models are equipped with an Electronic Brakeforce Distribution System.
• Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT The price of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT varies between Rs.4.2 lakh and Rs.5.38 lakh approximately. This car carries multiple safety and security features such as engine immobiliser, central locking, child safety lock, and headlamp beam adjuster. In addition to a keyless entry system, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT also features a height adjustable driving seat. The car sports a 3-cylinder, 998cc, K10B aluminium engine coupled with a 5-speed automated manual transmission to produce a maximum power of 67 bhp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 3500 rpm. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT is equipped with a 35-litre fuel tank and offers a mileage of 23.10 kmpl while providing maximum comfort and convenience to its passengers.
• Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Equipped with a 1373cc, 4-cylinder engine, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available in the Indian market at Rs.7.13-9.29 lakh approximately. Featuring a 5-speed manual transmission, the car is capable of producing a maximum power of 91 bhp at 6000 rpm and 130 Nm at 4000 rpm of maximum torque. With a 45-litre fuel tank, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga offers a mileage of around 17.50 kmpl. Depending on the customer’s requirement, the 7-seater car is available in 12 different models to choose from. In addition to ample space, this car is outfitted with a number of safety features such as ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, central locking system, and engine immobiliser.
• Toyota Etios Liva Available in 10 variants with various features, the Toyota Etios Liva costs between Rs.5.71 lakh and Rs.8.26 lakh approximately. This car can produce a maximum power of 79 bhp at 5600 rpm and a maximum torque of 104 Nm at 3100 rpm using a 1197cc, 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. This car is equipped with safety features such as ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, engine immobiliser, and child safety lock system. The Toyota Etios Liva features a 45-litre fuel tank and offers a mileage of around 18.16 kmpl. Except for the G variant, this car also has a height adjustable driver seat for the convenience of the driver.
• Honda Accord Sedan Priced at approximately Rs.50.53 lakh, the Honda Accord Sedan sports a 6-speed gearbox and an automatic transmission coupled with a 1993cc, 4-cylinder engine. This hybrid car is capable of producing a maximum power of 181 bhp at 5000-6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 315 Nm at 2000 rpm. This car contains a fuel tank that can hold 60 litres of fuel, and offers an average mileage of 23.10 kmpl. This car features a number of safety components such as ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Hill Assist, Electronic Stability Program, engine immobilizer, and rain sensing wipers. Additionally, the Honda Accord Sedan is also equipped with details such as height adjustable driver seat and lumbar support for the convenience of the passengers.
• Volkswagen Passat The Volkswagen Passat is available in two models in the Indian market - Volkswagen Passat Comfortline and Volkswagen Passat Highline. This car is priced from Rs.35.09 lakh to Rs.38.59 lakh approximately, and features a number of elements for the safety of the passengers such as ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Hill Assist, Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control, engine immobiliser etc. This car is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 66-litre fuel tank to offer a mileage of around 17.42 kmpl. Outfitted with a 1968cc, 4-cylinder engine, the Volkswagen Passat is capable of producing 174 bhp at 3600-4000 rpm of power and a torque of 350 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Honda Accord Sedan, Toyota Etios Liva, Volkswagen Passat, and Nissan Sunny are one of the best cars available in the market for senior citizens. No matter whether you are planning to buy a new car or a used one, you can opt for a low-interest car loan to buy the car of your dreams. With multiple banks and non-banking finance companies offering a plethora of options to choose from, you can browse and select a plan that best suits your requirements and convenience.