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Cars Under 10 Lakh in India

Looking for a new car under 10 lakh in India? This is the busiest part of the market, with around 45 cars to choose from, and your money now buys far more than a basic hatchback. You can pick a peppy hatchback like the Maruti Swift, a roomy sedan like the Honda Amaze, or a compact SUV like the Tata Nexon or Hyundai Venue. There is even a seven seater like the Renault Triber, or an electric car like the Tata Tiago EV.

Every price on this page is ex-showroom, so add road tax, insurance and registration to work out your real on-road cost. Most cars here run on petrol, and many add a factory CNG option or an easy automatic gearbox, so you can match the car to how you actually drive. The full list is sorted brand by brand below, cheapest first.

Best hatchback
Maruti Suzuki Swift
Fun to drive, cheap to run
Safest SUV
Tata Nexon
Five star safety, from ₹7.40 lakh
Cheapest 7 seater
Renault Triber
Seven seats from ₹5.81 lakh
Best electric
Tata Tiago EV
Tiago EV from ₹6.99 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Maruti gives you the widest choice under 10 lakh, from the tiny S-Presso and Alto K10 to the hugely popular Swift and Baleno hatchbacks. The Dzire adds a boot, the Fronx and Brezza are compact SUVs, and the Ertiga seats seven. Most of these come with a factory CNG option and an easy AMT automatic, so your running costs stay low.

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Tata Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Tata is the brand to shortlist if safety comes first, since the Punch, Nexon and Altroz all carry a five star crash rating. The range runs from the friendly Tiago and Tigor to the Nexon SUV, and there are two electric cars here in the Tiago EV and Punch EV. Diesel is offered on the Nexon and Altroz for drivers who cover long distances.

Red Tata Tiago hatchback

Entry Hatchback

Tata Tiago

₹4.77 Lakh to ₹8.62 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹5.66 Lakh

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Red Tata Aeris compact sedan

Compact Sedan

Tata Aeris

5.0 · 1 review

₹5.29 Lakh to ₹9.74 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹6.34 Lakh

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Tata Altroz premium hatchback in beige

Premium Hatchback

Tata Altroz

₹6.00 Lakh to ₹10.90 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹7.18 Lakh

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Hyundai Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Hyundai packs in features and a plush cabin at this budget. The Grand i10 Nios and i20 look after hatchback buyers, the Aura is a neat compact sedan, and the Exter and Venue are well equipped SUVs. The new Bayon also starts here, but only its base HX2 at ₹9,99,900 fits under ten lakh.

Renault Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Renault is all about value here. The Triber is the cheapest seven seater in India, the Kiger is a compact SUV with 205 mm of ground clearance, and the Kwid is an entry hatchback with SUV looks. All three offer a manual or an easy AMT, and the Triber and Kiger now add a 100 PS turbo.

Citroen Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Citroen leans on comfort and a smooth ride over rough roads. The C3 is a colourful hatchback that opens under five lakh, while the Basalt coupe SUV and Aircross SUV add space, with their base petrol trims sitting under ten lakh. Look at a Citroen if you want a car that feels a bit different from the usual choices.

Toyota Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Toyota brings its strong reliability record and long warranty to three familiar cars. The Glanza, Taisor and Rumion are polished versions of the Maruti Baleno, Fronx and Ertiga, so you get the same practical package backed by Toyota service. The Rumion is a sensible seven seater for a growing family.

Mahindra Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Mahindra is the pick for a tough, road ready SUV. The XUV 3XO is a feature rich compact SUV with both petrol and diesel, while the rugged Bolero and Bolero Neo are diesel workhorses built to take rough use. These suit buyers who value strength and a commanding high seat.

Nissan Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Nissan has two cars under ten lakh. The Magnite compact SUV starts at ₹5.69 lakh and offers a 100 PS turbo from ₹8.81 lakh, and the Gravite seven seater runs from ₹5.73 lakh to ₹9.09 lakh. Both have six airbags as standard.

Honda Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Honda has one strong contender, the Amaze. It is a compact sedan known for a refined petrol engine, a comfortable ride and a smooth CVT automatic on the higher trims. If you want a dependable three box sedan with a good name for resale, it is worth a close look.

Kia Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Kia sells two smart compact SUVs at this budget. The Sonet is loaded with features and comes in petrol and diesel, while the newer Syros stands out with its tall, boxy shape and roomy cabin. Their base trims start under ten lakh, with the higher variants costing more.

Red Kia Sonet compact SUV

Compact SUV

Kia Sonet

₹7.44 Lakh to ₹14.35 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹8.91 Lakh

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Blue Kia Syros compact SUV

Compact SUV

Kia Syros

₹8.41 Lakh to ₹15.81 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹10.06 Lakh

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Skoda Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Skoda brings a solid European build to this price. The Kylaq is its compact SUV and the easiest way into the brand, while the Slavia is a midsize sedan with a large boot, though only its base trim fits under ten lakh. Both feel planted and safe at highway speeds.

MG Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

MG offers two very different cars here. The Comet EV is a tiny two door electric car made for crowded city streets, and the Astor is a feature rich compact SUV whose base trim sits under this budget. Choose the Comet for cheap city running or the Astor for space and kit.

Grey MG Astor compact SUV

Compact SUV

MG Astor

₹9.79 Lakh to ₹15.30 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹11.69 Lakh

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Which car under ₹10 lakh should you buy?

Start with the shape you need. For easy city use and low costs, a hatchback like the Swift, Baleno or i20 is ideal. If you want a higher seat and SUV looks, the Nexon, Brezza, Venue or Magnite are strong picks. Large families should look at the seven seat Triber, Ertiga or Rumion, and anyone who wants a proper boot can choose the Dzire, Aura or Amaze. For the lowest running cost, a CNG car or the Tiago EV makes the most sense.

Petrol, CNG, diesel or electric: what to pick

Petrol suits most buyers and keeps the buying price down. If you drive a lot in the city, a factory CNG car or a small electric car like the Tiago EV cuts your fuel bill sharply. Diesel is rare at this budget and only really pays back on long highway runs, so consider it mainly for the Mahindra Bolero or a Nexon diesel. An automatic gearbox costs a little more but makes stop and go traffic far easier.

Cars Under 10 Lakh: common questions

Which is the best car under 10 lakh in India?

There is no single best car, because it depends on what you need. The Maruti Swift and Baleno lead for hatchbacks, the Tata Nexon and Hyundai Venue for compact SUVs, the Renault Triber for seven seats, and the Honda Amaze or Maruti Dzire for a sedan. Decide the body style first, then compare trims within it.

Which SUV can I get under 10 lakh?

Plenty start under ten lakh, including the Tata Punch and Nexon, Maruti Fronx and Brezza, Hyundai Exter and Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The Punch, Exter and Magnite are the most affordable, while the base trims of larger SUVs like the Venue also fit this budget.

Can I get an automatic car under 10 lakh?

Yes, and there is lots of choice. Most Maruti cars offer an AMT automatic, which is the cheapest type to buy and run, while the Honda Amaze comes with a smooth CVT. Every electric car here, like the Tiago EV, is automatic by design, so city driving is completely clutch free.

Which seven seater car is available under 10 lakh?

The Renault Triber is the cheapest seven seater in India and starts around ₹5.81 lakh. The Maruti Ertiga and Toyota Rumion also seat seven, with their base petrol trims sitting close to the ten lakh mark. All three are practical family cars with a third row for occasional use.

Is a diesel car worth it under 10 lakh?

Only if you cover long highway distances every month. Diesel is scarce at this budget, limited mainly to the Mahindra Bolero, Bolero Neo and a few Tata and Hyundai SUVs. For city and mixed driving, a petrol or CNG car is cheaper to buy and simpler to maintain.

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