Top 5 Cars to Buy in India Under Rs 10 Lakh in 2025

Buying a car in India is a tough exercise, especially with all the choices available in the country. Additionally, the options continue to increase as more automakers continue to enter the Indian market, making it even harder for customers to choose, since they are spoilt for choices.

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However tough it may be, we have compiled a list of the five best cars you should buy under Rs 10 lakh, including Honda Amaze, Skoda Slavia, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Toyota Glanza and Tata Nexon:

Honda Amaze

The sub-compact sedan from Japanese automaker Honda continues to be one of the trusted options of Indian customers. Powered by a 1.2L four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine producing 88.77 bhp and 110 Nm of torque, it is a spacious and practical car for Indian families. Not only that, but it boasts two transmission options, including a five-speed manual and a seven-speed CVT automatic transmission. A boot space of 416-litre makes it a perfect weekend getaway car. The Honda Amaze has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 7.40 lakh.

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Skoda Slavia

Probably the best-looking car on the list, the Skoda Slavia is boosting the numbers for the Czech automaker. The Skoda Slavia is powered by two different powertrains: a 1.0L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 113 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual and a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission, while the other engine option is a 1.5L TSI EVO engine that produces 148 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, paired with only a seven-speed DSG transmission. It has a boot space of more than 521-litre, making it one of the most practical choices. The Skoda Slavia has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 9.99 lakh.

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The crossover from Maruti Suzuki, Fronx has been all the rage on social media. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx boasts two powertrains, much like the Skoda Slavia. It has a 1.2L naturally aspirated K12N four-cylinder petrol engine producing 88.47 bhp and 113 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission, along with the option of an AMT transmission. The other engine option is a 1.0L three-cylinder Booster Jet turbocharged petrol engine producing 98.6 bhp and 147 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx has an adequate 308-litre boot space and boasts a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 6.84 lakh.

Hyundai Venue

The sub-compact SUV from South Korean automaker, Hyundai continues to be one of the best-selling products from its portfolio. The Hyundai Venue is powered by three different powertrains, including a 1.2L four-cylinder Kappa petrol engine that produces 81.6 bhp and 115 Nm of torque, a 1.0L Turbo GDi three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, and a 1.5L turbocharged CRDi diesel engine that produces 114.41 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The transmission duties are fulfilled by a five-speed manual transmission, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a six-speed manual transmission, and a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It has a boot size of 375-litre. The Hyundai Venue has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 7.89 lakh.

Tata Nexon

The Nexon from Indian automaker, Tata Motors is one of its best-selling SUVs in India. The Tata Nexon is powered by two different powertrains, including a 1.2L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 118.35 bhp and 170 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and seven-speed dual clutch transmission. It also gets a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 113.42 bhp and 260 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual and a six-speed AMT transmission. Boasting a boot space of 382-litre, the Tata Nexon has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 7.31 lakh.