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5 Performance-Centric Cars You Can Buy Under Rs 11 Lakh
Performance cars have been getting expensive and gradually out of the common man’s reach. However, there are a few brands including Citroen, Volkswagen, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra, among others that are trying to make performance, if not affordable, accessible.
Updated May 27, 2025, 11:36 AM IST
5 Performance-Centric Cars You Can Buy Under Rs 11 Lakh
There has been a real craze for performance cars in India post the Covid pandemic. If you are browsing the market for such performance-centric vehicles under Rs 11 lakh, here are 5 cars for performance maniacs under Rs 11 lakh including Skoda Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus, Citroen C3, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Mahindra XUV 3XO:
Volkswagen Virtus
German automaker, Volkswagen's Virtus is offered with two engine options: 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI producing 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque & 148 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, respectively. The Volkswagen Virtus boasts a boot space of 521 litres and is equipped with features including rear AC vents and cruise control, among others. The Volkswagen Virtus has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 10.44 lakh.
Skoda Slavia
Czech automaker, Skoda's Slavia is offered with two engine options: 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI producing 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque & 148 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, respectively. The Skoda Slavia boasts a boot space of 521 litres and is equipped with features including rear AC vents and cruise control, among others. The Skoda Slavia has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 10.34 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx comes equipped with a 1.0L Booster Jet engine producing 98.69 bhp and 147.6 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. The turbo Fronx has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 9.73 lakh.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
The Mahindra XUV 3XO has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 7.99 lakh. It is offered with three engine options - the 1.2L turbo petrol producing 108.49 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, the 1.5L diesel engine producing 115.39 bhp and 300 Nm of torque and the 1.2L turbo petrol engine producing 128.22 bhp and 230 Nm of torque. The Mahindra XUV 3XO secured a 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP.
Citroen C3
The Citroen C3 is offered with 2 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 automatic transmission. The price range of the C3 starts from Rs 6.23 lakh to Rs 10.11 lakh (ex-showroom).
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