Air pollution becomes a serious concern during winter, particularly in cities such as Delhi-NCR, where pollution levels often increase significantly. While many people use air purifiers at home, maintaining cleaner air inside vehicles is equally important for those who spend long hours travelling.

To address this concern, several automobile manufacturers are now offering built-in air purifiers in their SUVs. These systems help filter certain airborne particles inside the cabin, making everyday journeys more comfortable.

If you are planning to purchase an SUV this winter, here are five models in India that offer an inbuilt air purifier.

1. Tata Punch

The Tata Punch is the most affordable SUV on this list. The company offers an inbuilt air purifier in the Adventure and Accomplished variants.

Interestingly, the Punch is among the few cars priced below ₹10 lakh to offer this feature. The ex-showroom prices of the variants equipped with an air purifier range from ₹7.77 lakh to ₹10.97 lakh.

2. Maruti Suzuki Brezza

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is another option for buyers looking for an SUV with an inbuilt air purifier. This feature is available in its top-spec ZXI+ variant.

The updated model also gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, adding to its technology and convenience features. The ex-showroom prices of the variants offering an air purifier range from ₹11.26 lakh to ₹13.55 lakh.

3. Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet also offers an inbuilt air purifier in selected variants, including HTX, GTX+ and X-Line.

The compact SUV is popular for its stylish appearance, feature-loaded cabin and multiple engine options. The variants equipped with an air purifier are priced between ₹11.60 lakh and ₹14.36 lakh (ex-showroom).

4. Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon is another popular SUV that comes with this useful feature. The company offers an inbuilt air purifier in the Fearless+ variant, with the system integrated into the vehicle's touchscreen interface.

The ex-showroom price of the variant offering this feature ranges from ₹12.42 lakh to ₹14.70 lakh.

5. Honda Elevate

The Honda Elevate completes the list of SUVs offering a built-in air purifier. It is an option for buyers who want a spacious SUV with additional cabin comfort features.

The variants equipped with an air purifier are priced between ₹13.93 lakh and ₹18.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

Can an Inbuilt Air Purifier Really Help During Winter?

An inbuilt air purifier can improve the quality of air inside a car by filtering certain airborne pollutants. This can be particularly useful during winter, when pollution levels tend to rise in several Indian cities.

However, these systems do not completely eliminate exposure to polluted air. Their effectiveness depends on the filtration technology, condition of the filters, cabin sealing and regular maintenance.

Before purchasing, buyers should confirm the availability of the air purifier in their preferred variant, along with the latest ex-showroom price. For people who regularly drive through polluted areas, this feature can be a useful addition to their vehicle.