The Indian car market in the present day is congested with a number of small and cheap cars. Maruti Suzuki is known as the leader in producing small and cost-effective cars. Furthermore, to spark a new excitement in the market Tata Motors is soon to launch its world’s cheapest car, Nano. After the launch of Nano there will be a tough competition among all small cars plying on Indian roads.
The increasing number of small and cheap cars in the market will also provide a wider choice of price competitive cars especially for the common man. At present the top 5 cheapest cars on Indian roads are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki 800
Maruti Suzuki 800 is the cheapest car in the country with a price tag of Rs 1,84,896 (ex-showroom Delhi). After the launch of Tata Nano it will no more be the cheapest car. Since the inception of M800 in 1983, the car has undergone various significant improvements to suit the needs of the changing generation. The present day M800 is a statement of style and performance.
The modern day 800 is packed with a host of innovations that spells its traditional yet modern beauty. Both the exterior and the interior are loaded with elegant and versatile adornments to make every journey within the city a comfortable and joyful ride.
The Maruti Suzuki 800 is driven by a 796cc in-line 3 engine that offers 37 bhp and is further linked to a 4-speed manual transmission, McPherson suspension in the front, and the coil spring suspension in the rear. All these together help improve the performance and handling of the car.
The compact size, lean body and a short turning radius makes the M800 one of the best city commuters.
Maruti Suzuki Omni
Maruti Suzuki Omni is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that holds a price tag of Rs 1,93,048 (ex-showroom Delhi). The car was a big success in its initial years but as new MPVs including the leading Toyota Innova entered the car market, the Omni went off road. In the present day Omni is visible on roads as school vans and very few buy this car to have an enjoyable journey with their families.
Maruti Omni is powered by an 800 cc MPFi (Multi-Point Fuel Injection) engine that helps optimize the performance. It also comes with an LPG option and is worth its value.
Maruti Suzuki Alto
Maruti Suzuki Alto is another small car from Maruti’s stable. The base version of the car is available at a price of Rs 2,23,816 (ex-showroom Delhi).
The Alto is designed with a clean silhouette, a chunky front bumper, and dashing front grille. The car’s interior is loaded with comfortable seats, impressive instrumentation, functional dashboard, electronic power steering. It is powered by a 796cc engine that delivers 46 bhp and is mated to a 5-speed, all synchromesh, manual transmission. Furthermore, the McPherson strut front suspension and rear sports coil spring gas-filled shock absorbers improves handling and performance.
Tata Indica V2 Xeta
Tata Indic V2 Xeta is the recent addition in the 10 year old Indica family. It holds a price tag of Rs 2,54,656 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is worth its value.
Designed with a smiling chrome front grille, eye-shaped headlamps, body coloured bumpers, and stylish wheel arches, the car looks appealing. The interior is even more appealing with features like electronic instrumentation, spot lamps, front door map pocket, and foldable rear seat to increase cargo space.
The Indica V2 Xeta comes with two engine options that include 1.4-litre and 1.2-litre. The 1.4-litre engine generates 70 bhp whereas the 1.2-litre generates 62 bhp.
Hyundai Santro Xing
Hyundai Santro Xing is one of the most reliable and dependable compact car in the Indian car market. It is priced at Rs 2,56,299 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is a perfect city commuter.
The Santro Xing is designed with a modern look accentuated with flowing aerodynamic bodylines, horizontal chrome grille, stylish new headlamps, and large sporty tail lamps. In the interior, the car showcase assortment of features like 3-spoke steering, premium upholstery, new instrument clusters, stylish dash, and impressive instrument cluster.
It is powered by a 1.1-litre inline-4 petrol engine that generates 62 bhp and also comes in CNG and LPG variants.
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