India is a huge country with millions of people and growing day by day, which also attracts more cars onto roads than ever before. This makes driving a bit confusing to initial driving customers. So, if you are a beginner or looking around town cheaply, then here are five of our favourite affordable and reliable cars that won’t break the bank.
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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is one of the cheapest cars available in India, but it also falls under hatchbacks sold more than one million times. This car starts at a price tag of 3.39 – 5.03 Lakh and comes with a 0.8L engine generating 48PS and 69Nm. So, you will drive 50 km/hr on highways without an iota of sweating!! And if you seek more power even down the road, that is also given to you-Alto K10. It has a 1.0L engine.
The Alto 800 also features a 5-speed manual transmission. No matter the time or commonly ‘fast/slow’, your journey takes place, you can bet your bottom dollar, that there’s always something to be found onboard here all the time!
Toyota Innova
The Toyota Innova is a good car if you want a reliable, cost-effective, and safe vehicle. It comes with all the features you need in your daily life and has an enviable resale value. Its fuel economy is great so it will not really cost much to maintain or repair your vehicle.
With it, you are free to either drive carpool or use the carpool lane at no extra cost! In case of any issues arising with this vehicle, those pros are quick to be sorted out by professionals at most garages across town (making them even more convenient).
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
The Maruti Suzuki WagonR is a car that offers great comfort and convenience to its passengers. There is enough room for four people and, therefore, pretty ideal for families. It also provides enough fuel efficiency and travels 525 km on one gas tank (Petrol). Additionally, the automobile has enough space in the boot where three suitcases are easily packed with additional stuff.
Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon is the first car on an all-new platform, in place of the old one. The New Platform has been designed to be easy to produce, handle and energy efficient. The technologies for adaptive cruise control hill start assist have also been included in Tata Nexon. It sits on a ground clearance of 209mm and its length stands at 3993 mm.
Honda City
Honda City is a high-class car sedan where 4-cylinder engines mounted on it. This allows it to drive well because it provides adequate mileage, thus satisfying the needs of the client very well for personal and economic use.
Maintenance-wise, the Honda City is reasonably easy to maintain and has good resale value, so you’ll be on top of your finances when selling or upgrading your car sometime down the line.
It does have a big interior and all the space in which five passengers can ride very easily. The build quality of the interior was also nice, and the dashboard was beautiful to look at. Of course, cruise control, rear parking sensors, and the electric sunroof make the Honda City one of a kind. It is great for safety because those who travel a lot in the car need this. It also sports six airbags.
Our Take
Low-range and safest cars available in India: Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Toyota Innova, Maruti Suzuki WagonR, Tata Nexon, and Honda City.
If you want a car with high mileage in your pocket then go for an Alto or an Innova. Both these cars have also been giving good mileage after ten years of usage!
The other two options would be the Maruti Swift (around Rs 8 lakh) or the Maruti Vitara Brezza (around Rs 11 lakh). Both these cars have been in huge demand among the urban crowd as both the cars have been used a lot by the people of the cities for such long periods because their maintenance costs are very low and their driving experience is very handy to handle for daily drives.
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