LG's biggest top loader to date. 18kg. Made in Thailand
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.lg.com/in/washing-machines/lg-THD18STB[/URL]
Direct drive, 6 motion. wifi.
Can't get 6 motion wash action in a top loader unless it's direct drive. Belt-driven tops out at three motions.
The smallest size available with 6 motion is 8kg and we already know LG's 8kg inner tub dimensions as 55L (Diameter 44cm and height 36cm) The tub is short and squat
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.lg.com/in/washing-machines/lg-thd08swm[/URL]
Says it has a heater but it's not clear whether it heats the water like the Panasonic or IFB. Whose tubs are 10L smaller but will heat the water for a regular wash. To keep power consumption down.
The manual mentions allergen care and to use 2.5kg load. No mention in the manual about power consumption at all.
Koreans want the 5 star energy ratings. What you can't get with temperature they try to do with wash action.
If you have a solar water heater you get the best of both worlds.
Sammy has a 7kg with a heater
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.samsung.com/in/washers-and-dryers/washing-machines/wa4000b-top-loading-ecobubble-digital-inverter-large-capacity-7kg-light-gray-wa70bg4582bytl/[/URL]
Of course, Samsung has to one-up LG one way or the other but it is a similar design. Steam. I can find no confirmation whether the water is heated up or only for stain clean
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cycles and you cannot even download the user manual as it ain't there 
if you want a top loader that heats the water in a regular wash cycle go with the Panasonic. Second choice is IFB
