Cars – for some, they are mere electromechanical contraptions that help move them comfortably from point A to B. Then there are those, for whom a car is more of an electromechanical beast that literally speaks to the driver via vibrations, traction, and gearshifts.

Sometimes, car makers, unintentionally introduce cars to the market that are an enthusiast’s dream from the get-go which do not have any semblance of normalcy that mass-produced road-going cars are expected to offer. These cars are the pillars of the global tuner scene.

For several years, Indians made sure that the nation had its tuner scene thanks to their decision of tastefully modifying their cars which also entailed functional outcomes.

However, not all Indian cars are tuner-friendly.

This blog in the following sections will shine a light on the top 5 tuner-friendly cars currently available in India in the new as well as used car market.

Here goes.

Tata Tiago JTP

The Tata Tiago JTP iteration used to be a hot hatch from the factory. The stock car is pretty fast from a standstill. The handling is planted and the car allows the driver to tackle corners at high speeds with confidence.

Achieving 100 KMPH in a mere 10.38 seconds is no mean feat. The sporty exhaust, high-quality cabin, and the Harman music system add to the appeal of the car, don’t they?

Maruti Baleno RS

Unlike the run-off-the-mill Baleno, the engine on the Baleno RS is tuned to produce 101 BHP. The engine is mated to a turbo that entails no turbo lag. The body kit from the OEM is subtle and easy on the eyes and not at all tacky!

The cabin is spacious and rider-friendly. The on-road behavior is neutral and the braking performance is phenomenal thanks to all-wheel disc brakes!

Honda Brio

The Honda Brio has been discontinued for a while now. Hence, you have to subject the used Brio you are interested in a detailed car inspection from a revered organization such as AutoHealth.

What’s to like about the Brio?

Well, the stock engine is tuned to produce 87 BHP which is a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio considering the dry weight of the car is mere 970 KGs!

The car is pretty agile on the corners and exceptionally stable on straight lines thanks to its low height which brings the center of gravity close to the road!

The engine is revv-happy and the chassis is quite capable of retaining its integrity even if the stock engine is tuned to the max or one decides to swap the stock engine for any other IVTEC engine they can get their hands on!

Maruti Swift Petrol 2005 edition

If you can get your hands on the 2005 iteration of the Maruti Suzuki Swift then don’t think twice. This was the best generation of the Swift as per enthusiasts. Just make sure you subject the used MS Swift 2005 edition you are interested into a car inspection service and if everything is okay with the car, buy it!

This generation of MS Swift looks good. The engine is revv-happy and the overall car’s power-to-weight ratio is amazing (96 BHP per ton!)

The suspension of the car is tuned to a manner that allows one to ensure they are enjoying themselves during the drive. The overall package of the car is quite loaded to be honest, especially when one considers the ZXI trim.

Fiat Linea 1.4L Turbo Petrol

A European-looking car that is built like a tank! The engine is tuned to produce 123 BHP! The suspension and overall high-speed behavior are best-in-class. The best part, the hydraulic steering is calibrated in a manner that is often deemed ‘a masterpiece’ by car enthusiasts. Additionally, the braking performance is also confidence-inspiring!

In a nutshell, the Fiat Linea 1.4 L Turbo Petrol is a great-looking car that is satisfying to drive!

Conclusion

The cars mentioned above, most of them that is, are out of production. Only the MS Swift is available but the latest iteration of the Swift is not at all an enthusiast’s car. If any of the cars mentioned above, have enticed the ‘tuner’ spirit in you then you’d have to buy it from the used car market. When you do that, ensure that you are subjecting the used car you are interested in, is subjected to a car inspection service offered by revered firms like AutoHealth India. Why? Well, with a car checking service, you’d ensure you are not squandering away your hard-earned money on a lemon! Being a tuner car enthusiast and owning a tuned car are different things. The former doesn’t demand any monetary investment from you; whereas the latter, is an expensive hobby. Ensure your time, money and effort don’t go to waste with AutoHealth. If you have any car-related queries, don’t forget to ask them on CarChat – an open forum where all the questions and answers revolve around cars!

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