The best budget-friendly cars you can get

Indian market is full of options when it comes to budget-friendly cars. Indians being price-sensitive consumers, prefer to choose the one with the best features at an affordable rate. While keeping in mind the importance of price and lucrative features, it is also important to consider the company portfolio as the Indian market is also a brand-centric one. Traditional or popular brands have a loyal and ever-growing customer base.

Before we get into the pricing, it is also important to understand that the pricing differs from every city but stays around an approximate round figure.

  1. Datsun Redi-Go:
    Datsun Redi-Go is a hatch-back car and comes in two variants: Automatic and Manual. It gives a mileage of 22.7kmpl. It also offers two engine displacement options at 799cc and 999cc. priced at Rs. 2.79 Lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi) is the cheapest car in the company’s lineup. 
  2. Renault Kwid:
    This one comes with a mileage of 25.17 kmpl and an engine displacement of 799cc. It was launched in India over four years ago and was one of the most popular of the lot. Renault Kwid is priced effectively at Rs. 2.75 Lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
  3. Maruti Alto 800:
    From one of the most trusted brands in India, Maruti Alto 800 has a strong customer base ever since its launch under the budget-friendly category. With a mileage of 22.05kmpl and engine displacement of 796cc, it is priced at Rs. 2.94 Lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
  4. Maruti Suzuki Celerio:
    With an engine displacement of 986cc and mileage of 21.63, this family hatchback car is on the top of many people’s preference list. It offers an attractive set of features and is effectively priced at Rs. 4.53 Lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
  5. Maruti Wagon R:
    One of the most popular models in India has to be Maruti Wagon R. With its features, it has become an instant crowd favorite among the affordable category. It has a mileage of 21.79kmpl and an Engine Displacement of 998cc. It is priced at Rs.4.45 Lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi).