India, Jan. 13 -- Ventilated seats have quietly become one of the most sought-after comfort features in India, especially as summers get longer and harsher. What was once reserved for premium cars costing well over Rs.25-30 lakh has now filtered down into the compact SUV segment, with several models offering cooled seats for under Rs.13 lakhs.

For buyers specifically asking, "I want to buy a compact SUV with ventilated seats," the choices are now broader than ever. Here are the top six compact SUVs in India that offer ventilated front seats, ranked by affordability:

The Renault Kiger currently holds the distinction of being the most affordable car in India to offer ventilated front seats. Introduced with the recent facelift, the feature...