Top 10 Cars in India in 2021

The year 2021 proved to be difficult for humanity. The global economy, as well as most global industries, had a significant impact on the Indian automotive market. Most of the country's major automakers saw a decline in production as a result of Covid-19-related lockdowns and a shortage of semiconductors. Despite these difficult times, the automotive industry persevered and put on an impressive performance, largely propelled by the introduction of new models and the recovery of the economy. The top 10 cars for the year 2021 are listed in this article for your convenience.

1. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Since 1999, Suzuki has produced and sold the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, a city car, primarily in India through its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki. On December 18, 1999, the Wagon R was introduced in India. Since then, it has undergone several improvements.

Despite some differences, the Karimun Wagon R for the Indonesian market and the Wagon R for the Pakistani market both used the second-generation Wagon R model and styling. With the "Maruti" moniker dropped, the Wagon R manufactured in India is also exported to a number of nearby nations, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

In India, the Wagon R has sold more than 2.4 million units since December 31, 2019. Price ranges for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R range from Rs 4.19 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Lxi manual transmission model to Rs 5.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top Zxi automatic transmission trim.

2. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

The New Age Baleno from NEXA is equipped with its trademark design language, Crafted Futurism, and first-in-segment technologies that provide you with a sensory driving experience. It was created to fit the daring lifestyle of the modern car buyer. The New Baleno has a bolder appearance, thanks to strong and sharp character lines.

Although the market has been unstable, Maruti has sold more than 1,72,241 Balenos, making it the third best-selling model on the list. The Baleno facelift will also soon be available thanks to the company. The Baleno's starting price ex-showroom is Rs. 5.98 lahks, and its maximum price is Rs. 9.30 lakh.

3. Maruti Suzuki Alto

Since 2000, Suzuki has been making and selling the Maruti Suzuki Alto, a city car that is primarily targeted at the Indian market, through its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki. The Suzuki Alto Kei car's first generation was essentially its Indian equivalent (with larger engine options). The same platform as the first generation's was used to create the second generation as a standalone model.

The Alto has been the best-selling vehicle in India since 2006. In February 2008, it passed the one million mark in terms of production, passing the Maruti 800 and Maruti Omni to become the third and fourth Maruti models to do so in the country, after the Hyundai Santro and the Maruti Omni.

4. Hyundai Creta

Three engines are available from Hyundai: a 1.4-liter turbo-petrol, a 1.5-liter diesel, and a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol with 115 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque each (140PS and 242Nm). The six-speed manual transmission is paired with the 1.5-liter gasoline and diesel engines. The latter receives a torque converter, while the former also offers a CVT gearbox as an option. A seven-speed DCT is mated to the 1.4-liter turbo-petrol engine (dual-clutch automatic).

A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car technology and a seven-inch, semi-digital instrument cluster are included in Creta's list of features. Additionally, it has a power-adjustable driver seat, wireless phone charging, a panoramic sunroof, and ventilated front seats.

Hyundai's Creta is priced between Rs. 10.44 lakh and Rs. 18.24 lakh. There are seven trim levels available: E, EX, S, S+, SX Executive, SX, and SX (O). Only the S+ and S(O) trims come in the Knight Edition. Seating Capacity: A five-seater version is available.

5. Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is a five-seat sedan with prices ranging from Rs. 6.24 Lakh to Rs. 9.17 Lakh in India. There are 6 colors and 9 variants offered. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is available with BS6-compliant petrol and CNG engines. The Dzire's boot holds 378 liters of cargo and has a 160 mm ground clearance.

The Dzire's 1197cc petrol engine produces a maximum output of 88.50 bhp and a maximum torque of 13 nm. 88.50 Dzire's 1197cc CNG engine produces bhp and 113 nm of torque. There are two transmission choices for the Dzire: manual and automatic. The Dzire has a range of 24.12 Kmpl for gasoline and 31.12 km/kg for compressed natural gas.

6. Maruti Suzuki Swift

The Maruti Swift is available with one petrol engine and one CNG engine. The petrol engine has an 1197 cc capacity, while the CNG engine has an 1197 cc capacity. It comes with both manual and automatic transmission options. The Swift has a mileage range of 23.2 kmpl to 30.9 km/kg depending on the variant and fuel type. The Swift is a five-seater four-cylinder vehicle with a length of 3845mm, a width of 1735mm, and a wheelbase of 2450mm.

The Swift is one of the segment's sportiest-looking hatchbacks. It is designed in a flowing style with short overhangs and a low stance. Furthermore, the placement of the door handles on the C-pillar gives the impression that it is a two-door hatchback from a distance. Its low roofline, wide body, and low ground clearance make it appear more sporty than its competitors.

7. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

It is designed with the intent to take over and is made for urban adventures. The All New Hot and Techy Brezza has arrived in a brand-new avatar and is ready to make the biggest impression with its scorching looks that are impossible to miss even on the busiest of roads. The City-Bred SUV is prepared to stake out its territory wherever it goes because it has cutting-edge hi-tech features that elevate your city drives and a hot exterior that gets the heart racing.

Its Geometric Fenders and masculine upright stance make it hard to miss. You better prepare yourself for an energetic design that only a showstopper can pull off with Dual LED Headlamps with LED DRLs and LED Tail Lamps. Dual Tone Colors, a noticeable Shark Finn Antenna, and Commanding Geometric Alloy Wheels help you make a statement.

8. Maruti Suzuki Eeco

A five-seater MUV vehicle, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco, can be purchased in India for between Rs. 5.13 Lakh and Rs. 6.44 Lakh. Five colors and four variations are offered. BThe petrol and CNG engines available for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco are BS6 compliant.

The petrol engine in the Eeco produces 104.4nm of torque and 79.65bhp from its 1197cc displacement. Eeco's 1197cc CNG engine produces 104.4nm and 79.65 bhp of torque. Only a manual transmission version of the Eeco is offered. Eeco has a mileage range of 26.78 km/kg for CNG and 19.71 Kmpl for petrol.

The Maruti Suzuki Eeco has reclining front seats, an engine immobilizer, a 12-volt accessory socket, a manual AC with heater, an AC filter, and a digital driver's display. Dual airbags, child-locking doors, ABS, and rear parking sensors are all included as standard equipment to ensure safety.

Though it can be seen as a more affordable alternative to the Renault Triber's lower trims, the Maruti Eeco lacks any direct rivals in India.

9. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

In India, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a 7-seater MUV with prices ranging from Rs. 8.35 Lakh to Rs. 12.79 Lakh. There are 6 colors and 9 variants offered. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available with CNG and petrol engines that are BS6 compliant. The petrol engine in the Ertiga is a 1462cc unit that produces 136.8nm of torque and 101.65bhp of power. Ertiga's 1462cc CNG engine produces 101.65bhp and 136.8nm of torque.

There are two transmission choices for the Ertiga: manual and automatic. The Ertiga gets between 20.51 Kmpl and 26.11 km/kg of mileage per kilogram of CNG. A 1.5-liter petrol engine with mild hybrid and DualJet technology is included in the updated Ertiga. The petrol engine now produces 103PS and 137Nm, which is 2PS and 1Nm less than before.

The 5-speed manual transmission is now the standard transmission, and a new 6-speed torque converter has replaced the 4-speed automatic option with paddle shifters. The MPV's CNG versions have 88PS (4 PS less) and 122Nm of power, and a 26.11km/kg claimed mileage. The manual and automatic gasoline versions achieve fuel economy ratings of 20.51 and 20.30 km/l, respectively.

10. Tata Nexon

The Nexon's variants list has been adjusted by Tata as a new XZ+(L) trim has been introduced to replace the XZ+(O) trim. It is positioned one level below the top-spec trim and is available with both gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, as well as the all-black Dark Edition models.

The price for Nexon starts at Rs. 7.69 Lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore). Nexon has 67 variants and 8 color choices. Nexon diesel models start at Rs. 9.99 Lakh, with the top diesel model costing Rs. 14.17 Lakh. Nexon petrol models have priced between Rs. 7.69 Lakh and Rs. 12.87 Lakh. There are 30 different variants of the Nexon automatic models, with prices starting at Rs. 9.34 Lakh.