Here is the list of top 5 fun to drive cars that are loved by auto enthusiasts but have been discontinued over the years.
In the past year, manufacturers have started developing turbo petrol engines and we see many new turbo cars coming up. For manufacturers, making a turbo petrol engine BS6 compliant is easier. However, over the years, we have had many fun to drive cars, some with turbo engines and some without it.
Here is the list of top 5 fun to drive cars that we have seen in the past couple of years. Check out the detailed list ahead.
Top 5 Fun To Drive Cars That We Miss
1. Maruti Zen Carbon
Maruti Zen was launched back in 1998 and was a small but peppy hatchback. Maruti decided to make it sportier and launched the Carbon Edition, which was a three-door version. With tasty alloy wheels and some sporty bits, it instantly became an auto-enthusiast’s dream. The engine was the same 1.0 Litre three-cylinder but due to it being light, it was very quick in acceleration and great in handling.
2. Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet might have long left India but Cruze is one such car that Indians can never forget. It was launched first in 2009 with a diesel engine and was very premium. The engine put out 138 PS and 325 Nm of peak torque, which made it very exciting to drive. After having a decent run in the market for nearly 8 years, Chevrolet stopped its India operations.
3. Fiat Abarth Punto
Fiat Abarth Punto might not be a known car but was very popular within the enthusiasts. Despite being the priciest hatchback, that did not stop buyers from buying it. It came with a 1.4 Litre turbo petrol engine that produced 145 BHP, enough to smoke up all hatchbacks and even compact SUVs. Abarth Punto further got retweaked suspension setup and completely different driving characteristic.
4. Tata Safari
Tata Safari might not be so high on performance side but it will be one of the most fun to drive SUVs in India. Safari offered generous amount of torque coupled with its tall-boy design made it a good off-roader as well as a lifestyle SUV. It was never a high seller but catered to a certain clientele that did not care about the competition. It was discontinued just a couple of months back in 2019.
5. Ford Ecosport Ecoboost
The last one on this list is a recent one. Ecosport was launched back in the early 2010s and was soon available with an unpopular 1.0 Litre Ecoboost engine. Over the years, its fan following increased but was recently discontinued due to the BS6 norms. Even today, it remains the most powerful engine offered in its sub compact SUV segment, pumping out around 126 PS.
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