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The New Maruti Suzuki Alto K-10 is a perfect entry-level hatchback. The K10, since its release in 2010, has been selling like hot cakes. Also, the car is the high selling product in Maruti's portfolio. The new K10 offers more space than its predecessor and feels much more classier. One of the strong points of this car is its efficient engine, which is good for both city and highway drives. The starting price of the K10 is Rs 3.20 (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Grand i10 is a very good option for consumers looking for a stylish hatchback. Available in two variants, this compact car offers better performance than the earlier i10, gets numerous added benefits including bumped up rear boot space, USB and automatic transmission options. The car can churn out good performance on both city and highways adeptly. The base price of the i10 Grand is Rs 4,69,000 (ex-showroom).
Ford Figo Aspire is a great car, albeit a few design flaws. In comparison to its affordable price, the car feels much more classy and offers very good performance. This compact sedan not only feels powerful, but also offers enough storage space at the rear. The car also offers good safety features, connectivity and, good ride-quality. The starting price of the Figo Aspire is Rs 4.90 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Renault Kwid is not just an entry-level compact car and has all the tools to compete against one of India's biggest selling cars, Alto. Accompanied by an impeccable design, a very good, fuel-efficient engine, and amazing connected interface; the Kwid can be a very good option for consumers. The base price of this car is Rs 2.6 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Tata's Zest is an amazing car, which is based on the Vista platform. This is one of the few cars manufactured by Tata that has managed to impress, as the company has done a fantastic job and has taken care of every aspect while manufacturing this affordable beautyeven on technological grounds. While some might say that the exterior looks bland, the cabin of the car looks amazing and looks fresh. Also, the car comes with superior-class engine performance, which offers three drive modeseco, city and sport. The base price of the Zest is Rs 4.88 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Renault Kwid is not just an entry-level compact car and has all the tools to compete against one of India's biggest selling cars, Alto. Accompanied by an impeccable design, a very good, fuel-efficient engine, and amazing connected interface; the Kwid can be a very good option for consumers. The base price of this car is Rs 2.6 lakhs (ex-showroom).
The Indian automobile industry has been expanding rapidly with new entrants flooding the market on a regular basis. Today, consumers are not required to shell out an extravagant amount of money to buy a car, as there are numerous options available at very affordable prices. On that note, we bring you a list of 10 compact cars you can avail under Rs 5 lakhs.