5 Most Affordable Cars You Can Buy in India

Starting with an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.50 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso serves as an accessible entry point into the micro-hatchback category. Under the hood, it packs a 1.0-litre K-Series Dual Jet Dual VVT petrol engine with a displacement of 998 cc across its 3-cylinder architecture.

This motor churns out 65.71bhp and 89 Nm of peak torque, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox alongside an optional S-CNG fuel variant. Inside the cabin, the S-Presso features a central digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Safety provisions on the vehicle include dual front airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), electronic stability program (ESP), and hill hold assist.

Priced from an ex-showroom figure of Rs 3.70 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 builds on a long-standing legacy with a compact footprint and practical configurations. It is propelled by a 998 cc K10C 3-cylinder petrol engine that generates around 66.62bhp and peak torque of up to 91.1Nm.

Power is managed via a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS) transmission system, with factory-fitted S-CNG choices also accessible. Cabin tech includes a Smartplay infotainment setup compatible with smartphone mirroring software, steering-mounted audio controls, and a digital speedometer. Standard safety features encompass dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, and ABS with EBD.

The Renault Kwid enters the budget market with an official starting ex-showroom price of Rs 4.53 lakh. It relies on a 999 cc 3-cylinder SCe petrol engine that delivers a maximum power output of 67bhp and 91Nm torque. Transmission choices consist of a traditional 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) paired exclusively with petrol fuel options.

Feature highlights inside and out comprise an 8-inch touchscreen MediaNav Evolution system, an LED digital instrument cluster, LED daytime running lights, and a reverse parking camera equipped with guidelines. Safety hardware features dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, a traction control system, and an electronic stability program.

Carrying an starting ex-showroom price of Rs 4.77 lakh, the Tata Tiago offers a slightly larger footprint and robust displacement figures. It houses a 1.199-litre (1200 cc) 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine that pumps out roughly 85bhp in pure petrol form and about 74.46bhp in CNG configurations, with peak torque stretching up to 113Nm.

Transmission duties are handled by a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT system, supporting both petrol and i-CNG fuels. The feature list comprises a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment interface, wireless smartphone connectivity, fully automatic climate control, push-button engine start/stop, rear AC vents, and a digital instrument cluster. Standard and advanced safety setups include dual front airbags, corner stability control, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors with an integrated camera.

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Rounding out the list is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, which begins at an ex-showroom price of Rs 4.70 lakh. Mechanically, it shares its heart with stablemates via a 998 cc K10C Dual Jet Dual VVT 3-cylinder petrol engine yielding 65.71bhp and 89 Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed AGS automatic setup, alongside an eco-friendly S-CNG variant.

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The vehicle incorporates a 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, an engine idle start-stop system, and electrically adjustable and foldable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMS). Safety technology includes hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program, and dual front airbags.