The budget car market in India is one of the biggest markets in the world. It does not come as a surprise since the majority of the people looking for cars belong to the middle class who want to fit at least 4 people in a car. This gives rise to the sale of hatchbacks and Semi-SUVs, designed for the average middle-class families. However, over the years the car technology has transformed multifold. This has created a sense of need in the middle-class buyers to get the same technology in their budget cars as well. Frankly, most of the car makers have not shied away from it either. They have updated their old cars with a modern and sleek look and if you jump inside, it's technology galore. From Baleno to Sonet, Swift to Altroz, the Indian middle-class market has seen a lot of upgradation in the last few years. There have been many successful cars that have imprinted their legacy into Indian society as well. Here are the top 10 budget cars under 10 lakh that are reliable and won’t burn a hole in your pocket either.
1. Maruti Suzuki Baleno: One of the most successful hatchback cars in the recent past, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a champion in every aspect. It provides comfort, safety, modern features and a tasty look. It serves as the perfect family car. It starts from Rs 6.71 lakh.
2. Hyundai i20: The i20 has been reigning over the hatchback segment for a long time. Its timeless design, good interior space and good mileage combined with a reliable engine gives it the crown. It starts from Rs 6.85 lakh.
3. Ford EcoSport: Ford has cemented its position in the SUV segment with its versatility EcoSport. The budget SUV has seen a consistent buyer ship for a few years now and it shows no signs of slowing down. It comes with many features, spacious interior and comfort. Its starts at Rs 8.19 lakh.
4. Renault Kiger: The concept designs for Kiger were launched late in 2020 after Renault speculated a modern hatchback for a while. The concept was then turned into reality, almost. Nonetheless, Kiger is a modern car in every aspect. It has new technology, a plush interior and is a perfect family car. It starts from Rs 6.59 lakh.
5. Nissan Magnite: The Nissan Magnite is a fairly new hatchback in the Indian car market. It is going directly against big rivals like Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. However, given Nissan’s expertise in the car world, it might not come as a surprise if this car becomes a major success. It starts from Rs 6.32 lakh.
6. Maruti Suzuki Swift: Swift has been reigning in the Indian hatchback segment for almost a decade now. Its earlier models had been a great success and saw multifold buyers. An upgradation was in the cards for Maruti as they decided to give it a fancier look. The new Maruti Suzuki Swift starts from Rs 6.36 lakh.
7. Hyundai Grand i10: Nios Recently, revamped, the Grand i10 Nios garnered a huge liking amongst its already established buyer base. Its previous model was a big success for the Korean automaker and thus they decided to give it a facelift and newer features. It starts from Rs 6.62 lakh.
8. Honda WR-V: The Honda WR-V is a semi-SUV car that gives a hint of a big hatchback. It is a perfect family car. It is spacious and being from the Honda lineage, it carries a certain class with it. It starts from Rs 8.62 lakh.
9. Tata Altroz: After launching all-new models in the form of Nexon, Tigor and Tiago, Tata’s budget car segment got a major boost in the market. Following up on that, Tata produced a classy hatchback and loaded it with features and good mileage. It starts from Rs 6.46 lakh.
10. Kia Sonet: Sonet is the latest edition into the fairly new Kia’s semi-SUV lineup. Going down its majorly successful Seltos, the Sonet is a budget family car with loads of feature and appeal. It starts from Rs 6.79 lakh.
