Top 10 Small Cars in India

Indian car customers are gradually upgrading to more sophisticated vehicles with their growing spending power. Despite this development, the local car market remains predominantly focused on small cars. This is owing to its high fuel efficiency, low purchasing price, and enhanced safety. In light of this, below is a list of India's top ten compact vehicles -

1. Maruti Suzuki Alto

No other car in India compares to the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 for tiny cars. The Alto 800 is compact and relatively economical, and it was designed to be the ultimate budget-friendly vehicle. That isn't to say that Maruti Suzuki didn't develop the Alto 800 to be a great performer. The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is small but strong, thanks to its 0.8L 3-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 48PS and 69Nm of torque. The Alto 800 comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard equipment. The Alto 800 sports a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electric windows, and keyless entry on the inside. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD.

2. Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki is India's largest automobile manufacturer, and they are constantly looking to expand their line-up of inexpensive yet powerful hatchbacks. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes in six different models, ranging from Rs 4.36 lakh to Rs 5.53 lakh. The Celerio is powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine that produces 68PS and 90Nm of torque on gasoline and 60PS and 78Nm of torque when running on compressed natural gas. The Celerio comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission, although a 5-speed automatic transmission is available for the petrol type. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD.

3. Renault KWID

The Renault KWID has to be your first choice if you seek a budget-friendly automobile that delivers thrilling performance. The new Renault KWID has a 0.8L or 1.0L petrol engine that produces 54PS and 72Nm of torque. The 0.8L petrol type has only a 5-speed manual transmission, whilst the 1.0L has both a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic transmission. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, manual air conditioning, keyless entry, a 12V charging outlet for rear passengers, and rear parking cameras are just a few of the new amenities added to the 2018 KWID.

4. Tata Tiago

We all know how excellent Tata is as a car manufacturer. When developing a new model, they evaluate various variables, with safety being the most important. That is what makes Tiago one of the best automobiles the brand offers. The vehicle is powered by a 1.2L petrol engine that produces 86PS and 113Nm of torque and is available with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission system. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD. Long-distance travel is made more comfortable and stress-free with soft adjustable headrests of the back seats.

5. Maruti Suzuki Swift

If you were to ask an Indian for an example of a little but powerful car, the Maruti Suzuki Swift would undoubtedly be the first name that comes to mind. The hatchback has been making headlines across the country since its debut. The Swift is currently powered by a 1.2L DualJet petrol engine that can produce up to 83PS and 113Nm of torque. The revised model has a few cosmetic tweaks, a welcome addition for anyone considering purchasing a Swift. Swift is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Swift has a 7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system as standard equipment. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD.

6. Hyundai Grand i10

The Hyundai Grand i10 is a Maruti Swift competitor with a more practical interior than its main competitor. The i10, like the Swift, is now in its third generation and comes with an optional AMT. It also has a roomy interior, several features and is readily available on the used automobile market. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD. The Grand i10 is available with 1.2-liter petrol and diesel engines that are BSVI certified. As a result, prices will likely remain unchanged once the BSVI norms were in effect on April 1, 2020.

7. Hyundai Elite i20

Hyundai understands how to make sporty vehicles, and no other model does it better than the i20. The i20's good aesthetics aren't the only thing it has. The current i20 model is powered by a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 83PS and 114Nm of torque. The 1.0L Turbo petrol engine is the second petrol engine choice, which produces 120PS and 172Nm of torque. Finally, the i20 is equipped with a 1.5-liter diesel engine that produces 100 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD.

8. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

The Baleno must be a close second to the Swift as Maruti Suzuki's best-selling hatchback. A 1.2L naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 83PS and 113Nm of torque or a 1.2L mild-hybrid Dualjet petrol engine with 90PS is available for the Baleno. The 1.2 L naturally aspirated petrol engine is available with a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission. A 5-speed manual transmission is the only option for the 1.2L Dualjet petrol engine. LED projector headlamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, a rearview camera, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are just a few of the new amenities added to the Baleno. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD.

9. Ford Figo

The Maruti Swift and the Hyundai Grand i10 compete against the second-generation Ford Figo. The Figo, like the Aspire, is available with a variety of engine options, including a 1.2-liter petrol engine, a 1.5-liter petrol engine, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The more powerful petrol engine is paired with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, making it easy to operate. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD. Because the Figo has been on the market for so long in the country, you may readily find well-kept specimens on the second-hand car market.

10. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Maruti Suzuki is one of India's most popular vehicle brands, and they continue to push the market to new heights that no one could have imagined. The S-Presso is powered by a 1.0L petrol engine with a maximum output of 68PS and torque of 90Nm. The S-Presso has a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission option. The S-Presso comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, keyless entry, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity on the inside. It comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD.