Cars under Rs 5 lakhs in India: Gone are the days when several cars were available under Rs 5 lakh in India. But now times have changed and there are only a handful of options left in this budget as cars have now become expensive. Factors like high input costs have increased the prices of the cars. However, there are still such cars in India which cost less than Rs 5 lakh even today. To be precise, there are only three options left: the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, and Renault Kwid.
However, it should be noted that not all the variants of these cars are under Rs 5 lakh. But the base models of these cars remain under 5 lakh and can be useful for those who are tight on budget. Here are the details of the three cars under Rs 5 lakhs:
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
After Maruti said goodbye to the beloved Alto 800, the Alto K10 came into the scene and now reigns as the cheapest car in India. Alto K10’s two variants – Std and Lxi – cost less than Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom).
While the Std variant of the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 costs Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Lxi version is priced at Rs 4.83 lakh (ex-showroom). The duo is powered by the 1.0-litre K10C petrol engine, capable of churning out 65.71bhp of maximum power and 89Nm of peak torque. The powerplant is connected to a 5-speed MT.
Key specs (Std model)
- Engine Type: K10C
- Engine Displacement: 998 cc
- Max Power: 65.71bhp@5500rpm
- Max Torque: 89Nm@3500rpm
- Transmission: Manual
- Gear Box: 5-Speed
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
There is only one variant of the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso which is priced under Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Std variant comes at a price tag of Rs 4.26 lakh (ex-showroom). It shares the engine with the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, i.e. the 1.0-litre K10C petrol engine mated to a 5-speed MT, generating 65.71bhp of maximum power and 89Nm of peak torque.
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Key specs (Std model)
- Engine Type: K10C
- Engine Displacement: 998 cc
- Max Power: 65.71bhp@5500rpm
- Max Torque: 89Nm@3500rpm
- Transmission: Manual
- Gear Box: 5-Speed
Renault Kwid
Once available with a 0.8-litre petrol engine, the Renault Kwid now comes equipped with only a 1.0-litre petrol unit. There are two variants of Renault Kwid that are priced at less than Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom). While the RXE variant costs Rs 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom), the RXL (O) is priced at Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Both variants use the 1.0-litre SCe petrol engine which generates 67.06bhp of maximum power and 91Nm of peak torque and is linked to a five-speed MT gearbox.
Key specs (Std model)
- Engine Type: 1.0 SCe
- Engine Displacement: 999 cc
- Max Power: 67.06bhp@5500rpm
- Max Torque: 91Nm@4250rpm
- Transmission: Manual
- Gear Box: 5-Speed
So, this was the list of the best cars under Rs 5 lakhs in India to help you choose your perfect companion. Meanwhile, those desiring budget-friendly cars with sunroofs can explore our article on the top Sunroof Cars Under 10 Lakh. And if you are seeking a spacious family car that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, then you can check our article on Best 7-Seater Cars Under 12 Lakh.
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