Here is a list of 10 best cars in india available in India in the price range of Rs. 5.45 Lakh – Rs. 4.19 Crore. The most popular cars in india include Mahindra Thar (Rs. 12.11 Lakh), Hyundai i20 (Rs. 6.85 Lakh) and Kia Seltos (Rs. 9.95 Lakh). The top brands that produce best cars in india are Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, Maruti, Toyota. Check out best cars in india in India from Mahindra Thar to Maruti Ertiga.
1. Mahindra Thar
The Thar will come with two engine options: a 130PS/300Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine and a 150PS/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Both engines will be offered with a choice of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission, and will be offered with a 4×4 drivetrain with a low range transfer case as standard. The off-road oriented AX variant gets a mechanical locking differential while the LX variant also gets brake locking differential for better off-road capability. The new Thar boasts a water wading ability of 650mm, an approach angle of 41.8degree, departure angle of 36.8degree and rampover angle of 27degree. It’s underpinned by a new ladder frame chassis and sits on independent double wishbone suspension at the front and multi link coil springs at the rear.
Features in the Thar include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment which features off-road stats, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, roof mounted speakers, electronic air conditioner, steering mounted audio controls, a multi-info display, power windows and keyless entry. Safety is covered by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control and a roll cage.
Mahindra Thar Specs Overview
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Mileage | 15.2 Kmpl |
| Fuel Type : | Diesel |
| Transmission : | Automatic |
| Max Power : | 130bhp@3750rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 Liters |
| Rear AC Ducts : | No |
| Engine Displ. : | 2184 cc |
| Max Torque : | 300nm@1600-2800rpm |
| Cruise Control : | Yes |
| Audio Control : | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control : | NA |
| Fog Lamps : | Front |
| ESP : | Yes |
2. Kia Seltos
The price of Kia Seltos starts at Rs. 9.95 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 17.65 Lakh. The price of petrol variant of Seltos ranges between Rs. 9.95 Lakh to Rs. 17.44 Lakh. The prices of Seltos diesel variants start at Rs. 10.45 Lakh and the top-end diesel is priced at Rs. 17.65 Lakh. Kia Seltos is available in 16 variants and 12 different colours.
Kia has provided the 2021 Seltos with three powertrains: a 115PS/144Nm 1.5-litre petrol, 140PS/242Nm 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, and a 115PS/250Nm 1.5-litre diesel unit. All engines come mated with a standard 6-speed manual gearbox. Other transmission options include a new 6-speed iMT and a CVT (for the NA petrol), a 7-speed DCT (for the turbo-petrol) and a 6-speed automatic (for the diesel engine).
The 2021 Seltos features a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a 8-speaker Bose sound system, a head-up display, sunroof, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, and remote engine start/stop. Passenger safety is secured by six airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), brake assist, hill start assist, and a 360-degree camera (with front and rear parking sensors).
Kia Seltos Specs Overview
| Engine Displ. : | 1493 cc |
| Mileage : | 16.1 Kmpl – 20.8 Kmpl |
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Liters |
| Fuel Type : | Diesel |
| Transmission : | Automatic |
| Power Windows : | Front and Rear |
| Airbags : | Driver, Passenger and Side Front |
| Boot Space : | 433 Liters |
| Fog Lamps : | Front |
| Central Locking : | Yes |
| ABS : | Yes |
3. Hyundai i20
The price of Hyundai i20 starts at Rs. 6.85 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 11.34 Lakh. The price of petrol variant of i20 ranges between Rs. 6.85 Lakh to Rs. 11.34 Lakh. The prices of i20 diesel variants start at Rs. 8.19 Lakh and the top-end diesel is priced at Rs. 10.74 Lakh. Hyundai i20 is available in 24 variants and 9 different colours.
The Hyundai i20 comes with three engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol developing up to 88PS/114Nm, a 120PS/172Nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, and a 100PS/240Nm 1.5-litre diesel. Transmission options include a 5-speed MT and a CVT for the naturally aspirated petrol, a 6-speed iMT clutchless manual and a 7-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol, and a sole 6-speed MT for the diesel unit.
The 2020 Hyundai i20 features a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Bose sound system, BlueLink connected car tech, a sunroof, wireless phone charging, cruise control, automatic climate control, and multi-info display with digital instrumentation. On the safety front, it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, and a rearview camera.
Hyundai i20 Specs Overview
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Mileage : | 19.65 Kmpl – 25.2 Kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Liters |
| Engine Displ. : | 998 cc |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol |
| Transmission : | Automatic |
| Airbags : | Driver, Passenger and Side Front |
| Power Windows : | Front and Rear |
| Boot Space : | 311 Liters |
| Fog Lamps : | Front |
| ABS : | Yes |
| Central Locking : | Yes |
4. Maruti Suzuki Swift
The price of Maruti Swift starts at Rs. 5.73 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 8.41 Lakh. The price of petrol variant of Swift ranges between Rs. 5.73 Lakh to Rs. 8.41 Lakh. Maruti Swift is available in 9 variants and 9 different colours.
The Maruti Swift is powered by a 89PS/113Nm 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine which develops 89PS of power and 113Nm of torque. Transmission options include 5-speed manual and AMT transmissions. It offers a claimed efficiency of 23.20kmpl in manual and 23.76kmpl in automatic with idle start-stop functionality.
The Swift features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, voice command, a 4.2-inch coloured instrument cluster, cruise control, automatic climate control, and keyless entry with push button start-stop. Safety is taken care of by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP with hill assist, and reverse parking camera with parking sensors.
Maruti Swift Specs Overview
| Engine Displ. : | 1197 cc |
| Transmission : | Automatic |
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Mileage : | 23.76 Kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Liters |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol |
| Airbags : | Driver and Passenger |
| Power Windows : | Front and Rear |
| Boot Space : | 268 Liters |
| Fog Lamps : | Front |
| Central Locking : | Yes |
| ABS : | Yes |
5. Toyota Fortuner
It looks like there is no stopping the Fortuner. Toyota has just announced that the facelifted SUV has garnered over 5,000 bookings since its launch in January. The facelifted SUV, which is priced between Rs 29.98 lakh and Rs 37.58 lakh, commands a premium of up to Rs 3 lakh over the pre-facelifted model. Despite the steep premium, the Fortuner continues to garner sales in the country.
The Toyota Fortuner gets two engine options: a new 204PS/500Nm 2.8-litre diesel and a 166PS/245Nm 2.7-litre petrol unit. Transmission options include 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox. The diesel variants get an option for rear and all-wheel drive, whereas the petrol variants are only offered with a rear-wheel drivetrain.
The new Fortuner comes with various updated features including a new touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker JBL sound system, ventilated seats, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, and hands-free tailgate opening. It also gets a differential lock, which was missing in the previous models. Other features such as cruise control, climate control, powered-driver seats, multi-info display, and keyless entry with button start have been retained. Safety is taken care of by seven airbags, ABS with EBD, front parking sensors, rear camera with parking sensors, and electronic stability control. Unlike its rivals, the Fortuner misses out on a sunroof.
Toyota Fortuner Specs Overview
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Engine Displ. : | 2755 cc |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 Liters |
| Max Torque : | 500Nm@1600-2800rpm |
| Max Power : | 201.15bhp@3000-3400rpm |
| Adjustable Driver Seat : | Yes |
| Adj. Front Passenger | Yes |
| Top Speed : | NA |
| Seat :Sunroof : | NA |
| Heated/Cooled Seats : | NA |
6. Tata Harrier
Tata is celebrating its 75th anniversary by rolling out a special Founders Edition of the Harrier. With minor cosmetic updates on the exterior, the Special Edition features a blue emblem Tata logo and Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata’s signature badge all around the SUV.
The Tata Harrier is powered by a BS6-compliant 2.0-litre diesel engine that develops 170PS of power and 350Nm of torque. It’s offered with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter. The Harrier BS6 utilises AdBlue technology to treat its emissions. It has a 15-litre AdBlue tank which can be accessed via the boot floor. In terms of dimensions, the Harrier BS6 is 4598mm long, 1894mm widel and 1706mm tall. It has a 2741mm wheelbase.
Outside, the Tata Harrier comes with Xenon HID headlamps with LED DRLs, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels as well as sleek LED tail lamps. Inside, highlights include a panoramic sunroof, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 9-speaker JBL audio system, climate control, a 7-inch coloured multi-info display as well as keyless entry with push button start. On the safety front, it comes with six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, electronic stability control, traction control and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Tata Harrier Specs Overview
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Fuel Type : | Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Liters |
| Engine Displ. : | 1956 cc |
| Mileage : | 17 Kmpl |
| Max Torque : | 350Nm@1750-2500rpm |
| Transmission : | Automatic |
| Max Power : | 167.63bhp@3750rpm |
| Rear AC Ducts : | Yes |
| Audio Control : | Yes |
| Fog Lamps : | Front |
| Cruise Control : | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control : | NA |
| ESP : | No |
7. Renault Kiger
The Renault Kiger is available with two petrol engines: 72PS/96Nm 1.0-litre naturally aspirated and 100PS/160Nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol units. It comes with a standard 5-speed manual gearbox. Automatic options include an AMT for the naturally aspirated engine and a CVT for the turbo-petrol motor.
The Renault Kiger features a 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Arkamys sound system, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, three drive modes: eco, normal, and sport, automatic climate control LED headlamps, and keyless entry with push-button start. A wireless phone charger and a Philips PM 2.5 AC filter are offered as optional extras. Despite a healthy feature list, the Kiger misses out on essentials such as cruise control and a sunroof. Safety is covered by four airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, ISOFIX seat mount points, hill start assist, and a rear camera with rear parking sensors.
Renault Kiger Specs Overview
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Engine Displ. : | 999 cc |
| Transmission : | Automatic |
| Boot Space : | 405 Liters |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 Liters |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol |
| Mileage : | NA |
| Power Windows : | Front and Rear |
| Central Locking : | Yes |
| ABS : | Yes |
| Airbags : | Driver, Passenger and Side Front |
| Fog Lamps : | Both |
8. Mahindra Scorpio
The Mahindra Scorpio lineup features a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel in two states of tune: the new 120PS/280Nm and existing 140PS/319Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed and a 6-speed manual. The SUV gets a two-wheel drivetrain.
Exterior features in the Scorpio include dual-barrel projector headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels and LED tail lamps. Inside, it comes with a touchscreen infotainment system, climate control, steering-mounted audio control, cruise control, a multi-info display, and keyless entry. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors.
Mahindra Scorpio Specs Overview
| Engine Displ. : | 2179 cc |
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Transmission : | Manual |
| Max Power : | 140bhp@3750rpm |
| Max Torque : | 319nm@1500-2800rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 Liters |
| Mileage : | NA |
| Fuel Type : | Diesel |
| Automatic Climate Control : | NA |
| Audio Control : | Yes |
| Rear AC Ducts : | Yes |
| Cruise Control : | Yes |
| ESP : | No |
| Fog Lamps : | Front |
9. Kia Sonet
Kia has launched the 2021 Sonet at prices starting from Rs 6.79 lakh. It includes the brand’s new logo along with additional features such as paddle shifters, voice operated sunroof, and rear door sunshades. Select feel-good features offered in the top-spec variants have been introduced to the lower variants. Along with these features, the HTX will now be the base automatic variant, replacing the HTK+ automatic.
The Kia Sonet is loaded with features like a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,UVO connected car tech,LED sound mood lighting, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, cruise control, and a coloured multi-info display. Other bits include a sunroof, ventilated front seats, automatic headlamps and keyless entry with push-button start. On the safety front, it features six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with a rearview camera, electronic stability control, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Kia Sonet Specs Overview
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Engine Displ. : | 1493 cc |
| Mileage : | 18.2 Kmpl – 24.1 Kmpl |
| Transmission : | Automatic |
| Fuel Type : | Diesel |
| Power Windows : | Front and Rear |
| Boot Space : | 392 Liters |
| Central Locking : | Yes |
| ABS : | Yes |
| Airbags : | Driver, Passenger and Side Front |
| Fog Lamps : | Front |
10. MG Hector
MG offers the Hector with two engine options: a 143PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 170PS 2.0-litre diesel. Transmission options are a standard 6-speed manual, a dual-clutch automatic, and the new 8-speed CVT for the petrol variants. The turbo-petrol manual powertrain is also available with a 48V mild-hybrid system.
MG offers the new Hector with features such as a 10.4-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Hinglish command connected car tech, Infinity sound system, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, automatic climate control, powered driver’s seat, and ambient lighting. New feature additions include ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, and auto-dimming IRVM. Safety pack comprises six airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and electronic stability control.
MG Hector Specs Overview
| Emission Norm Compliance : | BS VI |
| Engine Displ. : | 1956 cc |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 Liters |
| Fuel Type : | Diesel |
| Max Torque : | 350Nm@1750-2500rpm |
| Max Power : | 167.68bhp@3750rpm |
| Transmission : | Manual |
| Mileage : | NA |
| Automatic Climate Control : | NA |
| Rear AC Ducts : | Yes |
| ESP : | Both |
| Fog Lamps : | Yes |
| Cruise Control : | Yes |
| Audio Control : | Yes |