Best vehicles for senior citizens in India: Cars for elderly

Published on 20 Sept, 2021, 6:58 AM IST

Updated on 1 Jul, 2024, 12:16 PM IST

Team Ackodrive

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When it comes to buying a vehicle, the preferences are usually different for each individual. While some buyers want speed and style, others emphasise comfort, driving experience, affordability and fuel efficiency.

Similarly, the vehicle preferences change between young and elderly car buyers. Senior citizens usually like cars with easy controls, excellent safety, easy ingress/egress, comfortable seating, etc.

To ease the process of selecting a car for elderly buyers, here is a guide to the best vehicles for senior citizens.

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1-litre/1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	20.52 kmpl
Comfort	Power steering, Multi-function steering wheel, etc.
Safety	Driver airbag, passenger airbag, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), rear parking sensors, etc.
Boot space	341 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	23.84 kmpl
Comfort	Adjustable steering, power steering, adjustable headrest, voice control, gear shift indicator, driver footrest, etc.
Safety	Power door locks, driver airbag, passenger airbag, seatbelt warning, front and side-impact beams, corner stability control, etc.
Boot space	242 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	20.89 kmpl
Comfort	Automatic climate control, adjustable steering, adjustable headrest, navigation system, etc.
Safety	Seatbelt warning, crash sensor, key left alert, rear parking camera, speed warning, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	260 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/Automatic
Fuel type	Petrol/diesel
Fuel economy	Petrol - 21 kmpl, Diesel - 26.2 kmpl
Comfort	Keyless entry, navigation system, multi-information display, power steering, etc.
Safety	Headlamp escort system, emergency stop signal, rear parking camera, speed alert, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	260 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	20.3 kmpl
Comfort	Voice control, power boot, automatic climate control, adjustable headrest, keyless entry, etc.
Safety	Corner stability control, rear parking camera, anti-theft system, crash sensor, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	419 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre/1.5-litre
Transmission	Manual
Fuel type	Petrol/diesel
Fuel economy	Petrol - 19.05 kmpl, Diesel - 25.11 kmpl
Comfort	Voice control, automatic climate control, cruise control, navigation system, real-time vehicle tracking, keyless entry, etc.
Safety	Central locking, crash sensor, corner stability control, remote vehicle feature control, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	345 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	23.76 kmpl
Comfort	Cruise control, navigation system, start/stop engine button, voice control, etc.
Safety	Seatbelt reminder, speed alert, speed-sensing automatic door lock, hill assist, rear parking camera, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	268 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	19.56 kmpl
Comfort	Automatic climate control, LED headlamps, navigation system, Adjustable steering, etc.
Safety	Automatic headlamps, rear parking camera, speed alert, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	339 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	24.12 kmpl
Comfort	Cruise control, keyless entry, voice control, power steering, automatic climate control, etc.
Safety	Speed alert, key-left alert, hill assist, seatbelt reminder, electronic stability control, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	378 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre/1.5-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol/diesel
Fuel economy	Petrol - 18.6 kmpl, Diesel - 24.7 kmpl
Comfort	Seat lumbar support, driver-side power door, dust and pollen filters, voice control, start/stop engine button, keyless entry, adjustable headrest, remote trunk opener, etc.
Safety	Front and side-impact beams, crash sensors, automatic headlamps, speed alert, impact-sensor for automatic door unlocking, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	420 litres

Parameters	Details
Charging time	Regular charge: 100% in 11 hours 30 minutes; Fast charge: 80% in 1 hour 30 minutes
Driving range	110 km per full charge
Top speed	86 kmph
Battery capacity	21.2 kWh
Comfort	Remote light and horn control, Electro-hydraulic power assist, etc.
Safety	Front and side-impact beams, driver airbag, regenerative braking, remote lock, remote diagnostics, etc.
Boot space	510 litres

Parameters	Details
Charging time	Regular charge: 100% in 9 hours 45 minutes; Fast charge: 80% in 65 minutes
Driving range	306 km per full charge
Top speed	120 kmph
Battery capacity	306 km per full charge
Comfort	120 kmph
Safety	26 kWh
Boot space	Spacious cabin, automatic climate control, seat lumbar support, voice control, keyless entry, etc.

Parameters	Details
Charging time	Regular charge: 100% in 8 hours; Fast charge: 80% in 60 minutes
Driving range	312 km per full charge
Top speed	120 kmph
Battery capacity	30.2 kWh
Comfort	Automatic wipers, remote vehicle feature control, air quality control, seat lumbar support, navigation system, etc.
Safety	Crash sensors, reverse parking camera, automatic headlamps, vehicle stability control, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	350 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1-litre/1.2-litre/1.5-litre
Transmission	Manual//iMT/DCT/torque converter
Fuel type	Petrol/diesel
Fuel economy	Petrol: 18.2-18.4 kmpl; Diesel: 19-24.1 kmpl
Comfort	Ventilated seats, remote engine control, air quality control, cruise control, seat lumbar support, voice control, etc.
Safety	Six airbags, traction control, engine immobiliser, vehicle stability control, electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	392 litres

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1-litre/1.2-litre/1.5-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol/diesel
Fuel economy	Petrol: 17.52 kmpl; Diesel: 23.4 kmpl
Comfort	Air purifier, cruise control, LED DRLs, navigation system, voice control, alternator management system, etc.
Safety	Tyre pressure monitoring system, crash sensor, dual airbags, front and side-impact beams, ESC, rear parking camera, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	Air purifier, cruise control, LED DRLs, navigation system, voice control, alternator management system, etc.

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.5-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol
Fuel economy	18.76 kmpl
Comfort	Cruise control, automatic headlamps, voice control, air purifier, keyless entry, navigation system, rear reading lamp, etc.
Safety	Pedal release system, dual horn, Suzuki TECT body, rear parking sensor, speed alert, hill assist, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	Cruise control, automatic headlamps, voice control, air purifier, keyless entry, navigation system, rear reading lamp, etc.

Parameters	Details
Engine displacement	1.2-litre/1.5-litre
Transmission	Manual/automatic
Fuel type	Petrol/diesel
Fuel economy	Petrol: 18.76 kmpl; Diesel: 20 kmpl
Comfort	Cruise control, real-time vehicle tracking, keyless entry, foldable rear seats, voice control, supervision cluster, instrument cluster, etc.
Safety	7 airbags, crash sensor, electronic stability control, corner braking control, tyre-position display, ABS, EBD, etc.
Boot space	259 litres

Let’s take a look at the commonly asked questions about the best car for old people.

Being a senior citizen, should I buy an automatic car even if I have never driven one before?

Driving a car with automatic transmission is easier than driving a manual vehicle. An automatic vehicle does not require you to change gears manually by operating the clutch pedal. This is why automatic cars are popular choices as vehicles for senior citizens. However, if you have never driven an automatic car before, consider taking driver’s training before you start driving.

What are the safest vehicles in the market for senior citizens?

As per the NCAP safety ratings, some of the safest cars in India are Tata Tiago, Tata Tigor, Tata Altroz, and Mahindra XUV300.

Can I buy a senior citizen car online?

Yes, you can. ACKO Drive is a digital platform where you can easily compare and purchase vehicles. In fact, there is a dedicated team to help you throughout the car buying process. Visit the ACKO Drive website (https://ackodrive.com/) to buy a car of your choice.