Top 14 Cars - Cheapest in India

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Whether you require it to run errands or go on long trips with friends and family, there’s no denying that cars have become a requirement in today’s times. So it’s no surprise why the demand for these vehicles has gone up to such an extent.

However, price is still a factor that holds grave importance when making such a purchase. Picking the cheapest car in India can be quite a quest. After all, other than the affordability aspect, you need to take into account the features it comes with as well as if the vehicle is durable enough to stand the test of time. Currently, the market offers you an extensive variety of cars that do not cause too big of a hole in your budget.

List of 14 cheapest cars in India

1. Maruti Suzuki Alto 800– Rs. 2.84 Lahk

2. Renault Kwid– Rs. 2.83 Lahk

3. Datsun Redi-Go – Rs. 2.80 Lahk

4. Maruti Suziki Alto K10 – Rs. 3.61 Lahk

5. Maruti S-Presso – Rs. 3.7 Lahk

6. Maruti Suzuki EECO - Rs. 3.98 Lakh

7. Maruti Suzuki Celerio – Rs. 4.26 Lahk

8. Datsun Go+ - Rs. 4.26 Lakh

9. Hyundai Santro – Rs. 4.39 Lahk

10. Maruti Wagon – Rs. 4.45 Lahk

11. Tata Tiago – Rs. 4.86 Lahk

12. Maruti Suzuki Ignis – Rs. 4.89 Lakh

13. Maruti Suzuki Celerio X - Rs. 4.99 Lakh

14. Hyundai i10 - Rs. 5.00 Lakh

Detailed Information of the 15 cheapest cars in India

1. Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 – Rs. 2.84 Lahk

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The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 has replaced the Maruti 800 and is amongst the most-selling entry-level hatchbacks in India. Though the base variant of the Alto does not come with AC and power steering in order lower down the prices but the top variant of the same offers a lot more features. The Alto comes with a 796 cc displacement, 35-litre of fuel tank capacity, petrol and a CNG engine generating 69Nm of torque with a seating capacity of 5 persons. The updated exteriors, fabric upholstery and the stylish looks add to overall look.

2. RENAULT KWID – Rs. 2.83 Lahk

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The Renault Kwid is one of the competitions in the small car segment and is quiet appealing for people with taste for adventure. The Kwid comes with a 799cc displacement, 28-litre of fuel tank capacity, a petrol engine mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox generating a power of 52PS against 72Nm of torque. The Kwid ensures sufficient seating capacity and its classy design with adjustable central AC vents; driver airbags and a gear shift indicator are worth checking out.

3. DATSUN REDI-GO – Rs. 3.25 Lakh

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The Datsun Redi-Go is another hatchback in this list of the best budget cars in India.

Arriving in manual and automatic variants, this vehicle also offers two engine displacements to choose from – 799cc and 999cc.

The max torque output from the car is 91Nm while the peak power output is 67bhp. Its fuel tank capacity is 28 litres.

• Mileage – 22.7kmpl

• Engine Displacement – 799cc

• Price – Rs.2.80 lakh

• Awards – It was named the NDTV Small Car of the Year in 2017

4. MARUTI SUZUKI ALTO K10 – Rs. 3.61 Lahk

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Speaking of the cheapest car, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 never disappoints you with good drive and dependability. The Alto K10 comes with a premium front fascia and generates it power from 1.0-litre engine with 998 cc displacement and gives a certified mileage of 24.07 kmpl. The Alto K10 also comes with an automatic (AMT) gearbox which is easy to use. This car is one of the cheapest cars and is also popular for its low maintenance.

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5. Maruti S-Presso – Rs. 3.7 Lahk

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Another Maruti offering in this list of the most affordable cars in India, the S-Presso is fitted with the K10B petroleum engine, which sports MPFi fuel injection system and three cylinders.

Furthermore, the car features manual and automatic transmission systems, although the former variant can cost you a marginally higher. Peak power and torque ratings are 67bhp and 90Nm, respectively.

• Mileage – 21.4kmpl

• Engine Displacement – 998cc

• Price – Rs.3.7 lakh

• Awards – Winner of Hatchback of the Year Award at the Tech and Auto Awards in 2019.

6. MARUTI S-PRESSO – Rs. 3.7 Lahk

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso has failed massively in the Global NCAP Crash test with a 0-star rating. It got 0 stars for Adult Occupant Protection but managed to score a poor 2 stars for Child Occupant Protection. The crash tests were conducted at 64kmph, according to Global NCAP standard.

The price of Maruti S-Presso starts at Rs. 3.70 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 5.18 Lakh. The price of petrol variant of S-Presso ranges between Rs. 3.70 Lakh to Rs. 4.99 Lakh. Maruti S-Presso is available in 14 variants and 6 different colours.

S-Presso Specifications

The S-Presso is available in BS6-compliant petrol and CNG models, both of which are powered by the 1.0-litre K10B motor, which develops 68PS in petrol mode and 59PS in CNG mode. While the CNG S-Presso gets only a 5-speed manual transmission, the petrol-only model gets the option of an AMT. Maruti Suzuki claims that the CNG S-Presso will provide 32km/g and the petrol-only model will give a mileage of 21.7 kmpl.

Maruti S-Presso Variants

The S-Presso can be had in a total of four variants: Std, LXi, VXi, VXi+. The AMT transmission is only available in the VXi variant.

S-Presso Features

Visually, the S-Presso looks like a jacked-up Alto. That said, the S-Presso has its own styling elements. The S-Presso gets bits like steering-mounted audio controls, 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a digital display with MID. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, high-speed alert as well as driver and co-driver seat belt warning.

7. MARUTI SUZUKI CELERIO – Rs. 4.26 Lahk

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The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is one of the best-selling automatic hatchbacks in the country. The Celerio get a K-series 998 cc petrol unit that generates 67 hp at 6,000 rpm and churns out a peak torque of 90 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The K10B engine is paired to an AMT gearbox. The engine offers an ARAI rated fuel economy of 23.1 kmpl. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio also offers 235 litre of boot space and has a fuel tank capacity of 35 litres.

8. Datsun GO Plus - Rs. 4.26 Lakh

The price of Datsun GO Plus starts at Rs. 4.25 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 6.99 Lakh. Datsun GO Plus is offered in 7 variants - the base model of GO Plus is D Petrol and the top variant Datsun GO Plus T Option CVT which comes at a price tag of Rs. 6.99 Lakh.

9. Hyundai Santro – Rs. 4.39 Lahk

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Hyundai offers an affordable and popular vehicle in this budget segment in the form of the Santro.

You can choose between a petroleum variant and a CNG version, as per your preference. The 1.1-litre petrol engine sports 4 cylinders and MPFi.

Its maximum torque output is 99Nm, while peak power is limited to 68bhp. The manual model comes with a 5-speed gearbox. • Mileage – 20.3kmpl • Engine Displacement – 1086cc • Price – Rs.4.57 lakh • Awards – It became the first Indian vehicle to be nominated in the top three vehicles of the World Car of the Year Award in 2019.

10. Maruti Wagon – Rs. 4.45 Lahk

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The Maruti Suzuki WagonR is one of the preferred choices when it comes to a cheap and automatic hatchback in India. Besides this, the WagonR also offers good cabin space as it has a tall boy stance. The WagonR is offered with K10 B 998 cc petrol engine, which delivers 67 hp of power and 90 Nm of torque. The WagonR too is available with an AGS transmission that also does duty on the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10.

11. Tata Tiago – Rs. 4.86 Lahk

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The Tiago is the latest offering from Tata Motors in the hatchback segment in India. Initially, the company launched the Tiago with 5-speed manual variants and later added an AMT version, the Tata Tiago XZA. The Tiago XZA is powered by the same engine that also powers the manual trims, the 1199 cc Revotron petrol engine that produces 83 hp of power and 114 Nm of torque. The Tata Tiago XZA is also equipped with features like dual front airbags, rear defogger, follow me headlamps and much more.

12. Maruti Suzuki Ignis – Rs. 4.89 Lakh

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The new facelift of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis is quite distinctive. Its High SUV-like Stance along with an Imposing Chrome Grille, Sturdy Front & Rear Skid Plates, a Striking Rear Spoiler, and Sporty Roof Rails make the Tough Urban quite the head turner as it manoeuvres through the busy roads. The New Ignis also comes with All-Around Cladding, 15” All-Black Alloy Wheels, and LED Projector Headlamps with LED DRLs, which further add to its tough and sporty look.

While the new exterior facelift of the Ignis exudes toughness, the interiors have been designed to provide absolute driving comfort, no matter the chaos outside. The spacious interior of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis welcomes you with vibrant upholstery, a dual-tone ivory dashboard, and carbon texture on AC Louvers, which is quite pleasing to the eyes.

13. MARUTI SUZUKI CELERIO X- Rs. 4.99 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Celerio X is a 5 seater Hatchback available in a price range of ₹ 4.99 - 5.80 Lakh. It is available in 8 variants, 1 engine option and 2 transmission options : Manual and AMT. Other key specifications of the include a Ground Clearance of 165 mm, Kerb Weight of 835 kg and Bootspace of 235 litres.

14. Hyundai i10 - Rs. 5.00 Lakh

Hyundai Grand i10 Price:

Hyundai Grand i10 price starts at ₹ 5.00 Lakh and goes upto ₹ 7.65 Lakh. The price of Petrol variant for Grand i10 ranges between ₹ 5.00 Lakh - ₹ 7.11 Lakh, the price of Diesel variant for Grand i10 ranges between ₹ 6.19 Lakh - ₹ 7.65 Lakh and the price of CNG variant for Grand i10 ranges between ₹ 6.51 Lakh - ₹ 6.58 Lakh.

Hyundai Grand i10 Versions:

Grand i10 is available in 19 variants. Out of these 19 variants, 16 are Manual and 3 are Automatic.

Hyundai Grand i10 Colours:

Grand i10 is offered in 4 colours: Polar White, Fiery Red, Titan Grey and Typhoon Silver. However, some of these colours are available in specific versions.

Hyundai Grand i10 Competitors:

Grand i10 is competing against Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Hyundai Santro, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Tata Tiago, Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Maruti Suzuki Ignis and Ford Figo.

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