With lower cost of purchase, high fuel efficiency and ease of drivability, hatchback cars sell like hot cakes in the Indian automobile market. Being compact in size, small cars are best suited for city purpose and convenient in several other ways. We have a huge market of small cars in India, and all major auto-giants offer an extensive range of affordable hatchbacks. Here’s list of top 10 best small cars available below 6 lakhs, which are not just good on city roads but are fun on highways too.
Cars in India below 6 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki Swift: Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the top-selling small cars in India. The car has always been favored for its sporty styling, interior comfort, fuel efficiency and engine performance. The hatchback is available in two engine options – a 1.2-litre K-series petrol and a 1.3-litre Multijet diesel.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire: The Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is a booted version of the Swift hatchback. With class-leading mileage, spacious and well-equipped interior and low cost of maintenance, the compact sedan is a great value for money product. The Swift Dzire is available in both petrol (1.2-litre K-Series) and diesel (1.3-litre Multijet) engine options.
Hyundai Grand i10: The Hyundai Grand i10 is one of the best-selling small cars in India. It’s an overall great package with sporty design, best-in-class interior, frugal engines and excellent drivability. Powering the hatch is a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.1-litre diesel engine.
Hyundai i20: The i20 is one of the most premium yet affordable products from the Korean automaker. With impressive design, best-in-class interior and decent handling and performance, the hatch appeals masses. The i20 is available in two petrol (1.2-litre Kappa PL and 1.4-litre Gamma AT) and one diesel (1.4-litre CRDi) engine options.
Ford Figo: The Ford Figo is a good value for money car. Equipped with advanced safety and latest infotainment and connectivity features, the hatch offers convenient and safe drive. It’s easy to drive in city traffic, thanks to its compact design and small turning radius. The Figo is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel engine options.
Tata Zest: The Zest is one of the most successful small cars in India from Tata. With modern styling, best-in-class feature, comfort and performance, the compact sedan proves to be a worthy investment for buyers. The Zest is available in a new 1.2-litre Revotron petrol and a 1.3-litre Quadraget diesel engine options.
Volkswagen Polo: The Volkswagen Polo is one of the best compact cars in India. The hatch is an absolute fun to drive. It’s contemporary styling and sporty design look better than most of its rivals. Despite a supermini design, it offers a great sense of comfort and ease. The VW Polo is available in four engine options – the performance oriented 1.2-litre TSI petrol and 1.6-litre TDI diesel and the regular 1.2-litre petrol and 1.2-litre diesel.
Honda Brio: With well-tuned suspension, progressive braking and steering feedback, the Brio offers an engaging and very composed ride. Driving dynamics and handling are superb. The Honda Brio derives its power from a 1.2-litre, i-VTEC petrol engine.
Honda Amaze: The Honda Amaze is one of the best cars in India below 6 lakhs. It’s spacious, comfortable and highly fuel efficient. Exterior styling is bold, sporty and premium. The compact sedan is offered in both petrol (1.2-litre, i-VTECH) and diesel (1.5-litre, i-DTECH) engine options.
Fiat Punto Evo: The Fiat Punto Evo is a compact hatchback that looks good, has an impressive drivability and is priced competitively too. The Punto Evo is available in both petrol and engine options.
