New Delhi: India has one of the biggest automobile sectors in the world but we love our budget cars and the highest-selling cars in India are all under Rs 10 lakh. There are a lot of options in this segment and this is one of the most popular segments between buyers. Originally it only consisted of hatchbacks and some sedans but one can now get a lot of small sub-4m SUVs as well in this segment.
The Rs 10 lakh budget gets all sorts of vehicles. There are small hatches, large hatches, premium hatches, sub 4m sedans, and a lot of SUVs now. Here are what we think are the 5 best cars that you can buy under Rs 10 lakh.
Top 5 Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh
1. Tata Altroz
The Tata Altroz is a brilliant hatchback. It’s a joy to drive due to its sorted dynamics. It features one of the best ride and handling packages in the segment and is also now loaded with features. You get things like ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, and a sunroof as well. The Altroz also comes with a robust safety record scoring a very respectable 5-stars in the Global NCAP. The Altroz is offered with three engine options. The first one is the 1.2L NA petrol which produces 86 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. Then there is the 1.5L diesel engine which produces 89 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. One can also get the Altroz Turbo which comes with a 1.2L turbo petrol engine producing 118 bhp and 170 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT. The Altroz has a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
2. Honda Amaze
The Honda Amaze will soon get an update but there are not many appreciable sub-compact sedans other than the Amaze. It is pretty comfortable and has the good old reliability factor with its 1.2L i-VTEC engine which produces 88.5 bhp and 110 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT. The Amaze has all the basic features which include LED lighting, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alloy wheels, cruise control and paddle shifters. The Amaze has a starting price of Rs 7.62 lakh (ex-showroom).
3. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one of the highest-selling cars in the Indian market month after month and for good reason. It is highly efficient, extremely reliable and now also loaded with a lot of features. It gets the 1.2L NA K-Series petrol engine which produces 88.5 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT. It is loaded with features and gets a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, a heads-up display, and even 6-airbags. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has a starting price of Rs 6.66 lakh (ex-showroom).
4. Mahindra XUV 3XO
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the replacement for the XUV 3OO and comes loaded with even more features now. It has three engine options. There is an entry-level 1.2L turbo petrol which produces 110 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, then there is a 1.2L T-Gdi turbo petrol which makes 130 bhp and 230 Nm of torque and a 1.5L diesel engine which produces 115 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. It gets a panoramic sunroof in its top models which is a first for this segment and it also gets ADAS now. The Mahindra XUV 3XO has a starting price of Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
5. Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue has been one of the more popular sub-compact SUVs in the Indian market. It was first launched back in 2019 and has been the no-nonsense vehicle which offers a lot of drivetrain options and is loaded with every feature that you need. The base engine in the Venue is a 1.2L NA petrol which produces 82 bhp and 114 Nm of torque. Then there is the 1.0L turbo petrol which produces 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque. It also gets a 1.5L diesel engine which produces 115 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The Venue is loaded with features and gets a sunroof, an 8-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ADAS Level 1 and also powered seats for the driver. The Venue has a starting price of Rs 7.94 lakh (ex-showroom).
