Budget-friendly cars are extremely popular in India and most of the manufacturers in the country look to make the segment more competitive with every new release. Since budget tends to be a constraint for many while choosing the perfect car to fit their requirements, Indians have developed a quite diverse market when it comes to automobiles, with dependable and quality vehicles available aplenty – whose costs do not necessitate digging a hole in your pockets. Some of the most popular cars under 5 lakhs include Maruti Wagon R (Rs. 4.80 Lakh), Renault KWID (Rs. 3.32 Lakh) and Tata Tiago (Rs. 4.99 Lakh). Of course, you would miss out on some other features or just plainly miss out on the performance aspect of a car while buying under a tough budget. The upside of which is buying a car suitable for one’s preference. Due to market competition, the budget car markets have increased ten folds, giving birth to new specialised cars. Check if your preferred car is in this list of 10 best budget cars to buy in 2021 in India:
1. Tata Tiago: Tata’s budget hatchback offering, the Tiago sports some truly impressive specs. Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s Revotron petroleum engine, fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission. It generates around 84bhp of power under ideal conditions. Tiago starts at a decent price range of Rs 4.6 lakh.
2. Maruti Wagon R: The Wagon R epitomises quality and affordability, all rolled into one. One of India’s favourite vehicles, the Wagon R sports a K12M petrol engine, generating a peak torque of 113Nm and max power of 81bhp. It starts from Rs 4.45 lakh.
4. Renault Kwid: Renault Kwid is another widely popular budget car in India. Sporting a 28-litre fuel tank, the car is powered by MPFi, a DOHC 5-speed engine, capable of producing a torque of 91Nm. When it comes to the power rating, you can look forward to a max output of 67bhp. Additional features include a 279-litre boot space. It starts from Rs 2.92 lakh.
5. Maruti Celario: Another family hatchback car, the Celerio sports a 5-speed gearbox and 3-three cylinder engine. This engine is capable of generating power at more than 67bhp. Its torque rating is 90Nm at 3500rpm. It starts from Rs 4.41 lakh.
6. Hyundai Santro: Hyundai offers an affordable and popular vehicle in this budget segment in the form of the Santro. It comes in two variants, a petroleum and a CNG version. 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. It starts from Rs 4.57 lakh.
7. Maruti Swift: The Maruti Swift rival from the country’s second-most popular carmaker is in its third generation and is available with an AMT option for both petrol and diesel engine options. Its starts at Rs 4.97 lakh.
8. Renault Triber: Renault entered the MUV car segment with the Triber and it immediately caught the eye of interested buyers across the country. This 7-seater car is designed to offer a perfect combination of performance and affordability. It is powered by a new BSVI-compliant 1.0L petrol engine that produces 72Ps of power and 96Nm of torque. It starts from Rs 4.95 lakh.
9. Maruti Eeco: The Maruti Eeco is one of the most affordable options on this list considering that it is not a standard hatchback or sedan. This minivan is powered by a G12B engine. Although the base variant seats five people at once, the availability of space ensures plenty of room for head and legs. Its price starts from Rs 3.8 lakh.
10. Datsun Redi-Go: 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. It starts from Rs 2.79 lakh.
