Top 7 Cars to Buy in India Under Rs 5 Lakh

India is a cost and value-conscious market, especially when it comes to big money transactions. Buying a car is one such big transaction, especially in India. Knowing this, automakers have made efforts to price their products in a way that is within the reach of most people in the country. Here are the top 7 cars to buy in India under Rs 5 lakh:

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is powered by a K10C 1.0L engine producing 63 bhp and 89 Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed transmission. The S-Presso is priced at Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable car in India. The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is also offered with a CNG option.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is powered by a K10C 1.0L engine producing 63 bhp and 89 Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed transmission. Sharing the same engine as the S-Presso, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is priced at Rs 3.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is also offered with a CNG option.

French automaker, Renault's entry level car, the Kwid is powered by a 1.0L three-cylinder petrol engine producing 67 bhp and 91 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission. The starting ex-showroom price of the Renault Kwid is Rs 4.29 lakh.

Tata Tiago

Indian automaker, Tata's hatchback, the Tiago, is powered by a 1.2L three-cylinder engine producing 84 bhp and 113 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission. The starting ex-showroom price of the Tata Tiago is Rs 4.57 lakh. Notably, the Tata Tiago is also offered with a CNG option.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is powered by a K10 1.0L petrol engine producing 67.5 bhp and 91.1 Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed manual and automatic transmission. The starting ex-showroom price of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is Rs 4.69 lakh. In addition to that, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is offered with CNG.

Citroen C3

The Citroen C3 is offered with two engine options: a 1.2L naturally aspirated engine producing 80.46 bhp and 115 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual and a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine producing 108 bhp and 190 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual and an automatic transmission. The price range of the C3 starts at Rs 4.80 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki WagonR

Maruti Suzuki WagonR is powered by two different engine options: a 1.0L naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 67.5 bhp and 91.1 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual or an AMT transmission, and a 1.2L naturally-aspirated engine producing 88 bhp and 113 Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT transmission. The price range of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR starts from Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom). Additionally, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR gets a CNG option.