Best Cars For Different Budgets

Best Cars For Different Budgets: Not able to choose the best car within your budget? Here are my top choices in four different budget categories, just for you.

 Here’s a quick breakdown of my favourite cars from four different budget categories:

Budget – 5 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Price: Starts at Rs. 2.67 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai for Alto 800 standard)

C’mon, who doesn’t love the Alto? The Maruti Suzuki Alto is for the budget-conscious lot who don’t want to compromise on style and a peppy performance. The design is commendable. The mileage is great – expect between 25 to 33 km from this mini car. And the best part is that it is affordable too.

Renault Kwid

Price: Starts at 2.78 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai)

Hello, kiddo! This entry-level hatchback is immensely popular in its segment. It’s lightweight; it’s got an SUV-like appearance; it’s got top-class features, and it’s the fastest car in its segment. This little kid has surely found a place in my heart (not yet in my garage though but someday soon, maybe!).

Tata Tiago

Price: Starts at Rs. 3.29 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai)

It’s chic. It’s a value-for-money option. But the question is does it stand up to competition? Well, if it didn’t, then it wouldn’t have made it to my list of favourites. I think that the Tiago has just the right amount of everything – styling, interiors, performance, etc. – needed to fare well in its segment. A quality product from Tata with a decent price tag, ideal for price-conscious Indian buyers.

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Maruti WagonR

Price: Starts at Rs. 4.30 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai)

Another popular Maruti product, the WagonR is a hot favourite among Indian consumers in the small hatchbacks segment. I mean, who wouldn’t fall in love with that tall-boy design and smooth performance, right? I feel that the WagonR is the perfect ride for small families who do not want to spend a bomb on a car. What do you think?

Budget – 10 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Dzire 2017

Price: Starts at Rs. 5.38 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai)

It was one of the best selling cars last year. And why wouldn’t it be? New design language, lots of smart features, AGS option, and equipped with safety features even in the standard variants, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire 2017 is surely going to rule its segment. And the affordable price tag makes this sub-4 metre compact sedan a great catch for the price-conscious lot.

Volkswagen Polo

Price: Starts at Rs. 5.42 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai)

The best thing about the VW Polo is that it can take on everything you throw at it – it is one hell of a powerful little hatch. Sporty, spacious, fuel-efficient, and packed with great features, the VW Polo is a smart buy if your budget is within Rs. 10 lakhs.

Hyundai Elite i20

Price: Starts at Rs. 5.29 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai)

The Hyundai Elite i20 is a great buy under the 10 lakh bracket! We’re not just saying this because it’s one good-looking premium hatch, but also because of the tonnes of great features, it comes with. I totally love the car’s fluid aesthetics, its spacious and comfy interiors, the smooth yet powerful driving experience it offers, and its fuel efficiency.

Budget – 20 Lakhs

Jeep Compass

Price: Starts at 15.18 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Chennai)

Combine a sporty design with a solid build and great off-roading capability and you’ll get the Jeep Compass. If you’re looking for a new set of wheels which will give you good fuel efficiency and a power-packed driving experience (especially for the road trips out of the city), then the Jeep Compass is a great buy within the Rs. 20 lakh bracket.

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Remember there a great many options under each budget category mentioned above. I’ve just listed my favourites under each budget category. Base your car buying decision on your budget, your needs, and your preferences.