Top Car Brands Offering Free Connected Car Features in 2025 : Today’s cars are wiser than ever. They don’t merely take you from point A to point B , they now talk to your smartphone, send messages, track your trips, and even tell you when to get the car serviced! These smart features go by the name of connected car features, and they drive safer, are more convenient, and are fun to drive.
But there’s a catch: In 2025, the majority of Indian auto companies are offering these features for free, at least for the first few years. Let’s look at the top car brands offering you connected car technology without any extra cost.
1. Hyundai
Hyundai was leading the race of connected vehicles. Its Bluelink tech offers features like live tracking, geo-fencing, remote stop/start, SOS notification, car health update, and others. Hyundai is offering 3 years of Bluelink service free in vehicles like Creta, Venue, i20, and Verna in 2025. Users can then renew it at a minimal fee.
2. Kia
Kia uses UVO Connect, which is very similar to Hyundai’s system. It includes features like remote engine start, find my car, climate control, and live location tracking. Kia offers free connected features for up to 3 years on models like Seltos, Sonet, and Carens.
3. MG (Morris Garages)
MG is renowned for its online-enabled vehicles in India. Users get voice commands, real-time traffic updates, car status, and more with the i-SMART system. MG provides 3 years of free i-SMART services on models like Astor, Hector, and ZS EV.
4. Tata Motors
Tata’s iRA technology brings smart features like vehicle tracking, remote lock/unlock, crash notifications, and location-based services. It is available on models like Altroz, Nexon, and Punch EV. Tata offers complimentary iRA services for 1 year, and users have the option to extend it subsequently.
5. Mahindra
With the introduction of cars like the XUV700 and Scorpio-N, Mahindra introduced AdrenoX connected features. It offers Alexa voice commands, remote start, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and driving style alerts. Free services are available for 3 years depending on the variant by Mahindra.
