5 Most Affordable Cars You Can Buy in India Before the End of FY26

Despite the market hype being driven by SUVs, the entry-level passenger vehicle segment in India still generates a lot of demand. With the recent focus on safety, automakers in India are now offering multiple airbags and some of these cars have even proven their metal in NCAP safety crash tests. Times Drive readers if you are also in the market for a new affordable entry-level car before the end of current fiscal year then we have curated just the right list for you. Here are the five most affordable cars you can currently buy in the Indian market.

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The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is an entry-level hatchback starting at Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.0-L K10C petrol engine producing 65.70bhp and 89Nm torque. This engine is offered with 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT gearbox options. It is also available in factory fitted CNG options. The CNG version returns a claimed fuel economy of 32.73 km/kg. The S-Presso offers a boot space of 270 liters.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is a very well recognised nameplate in the country. The Alto K10 has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 3.69 lakh. The Alto K10 is well recognised for being a no nonsense practical entry-level car which has worked very well in the Indian market for decades. The Alto K10 is offered with a 1.0L petrol engine which produces 67.58bhp and 91Nm of torque. It is available with two gearbox options - the 5-speed MT and the 5-speed AMT.

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3. Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid is now over a decade old in the Indian market and it has cemented its position in the entry-level segment in the country. Renault offers the Kwid with a starting ex-showroom price tag of Rs 4.29 lakh. The Kwid houses a 1.0L petrol engine producing 68.05bhp and 92.5Nm of torque. Renault offers two transmission options with the Kwid - the 5-speed MT and the 5-speed AMT. Despite being an entry-level hatchback the Kwid boasts a ground clearance of 184mm of ground clearance.

4. Tata Tiago

Tata Motors offers the Tiago with a starting ex-showroom price tag of Rs 4.57 lakh. Tata Motors is synonymous with safety in India and the Tiago very well lives up to its brand name with its 4-star safety ratings and safety features like - dual-airbags, hill hold, ABS, EDB, ESP, TPMS and more. The Tiago is offered with a 1.2L petrol engine producing 84.82bhp and 113Nm torque. It is available with 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT. The Tiago is also available with dual-cylinder CNG technology which offers practical boot space.

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is an entry-level global hatchback which has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 4.69 lakh. The Celerio is offered with a 1.0L petrol engine which produces 67.58bhp and 91.1Nm of torque. It is available with 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT options. It is also available with CNG which returns a claimed fuel economy of 34.43 km/kg.