The three cars before you primarily focus on functionality more than proportionality. Every one of these cars looks the way it does for one purpose – to squeeze as much space from as small a footprint as possible. The key here is to offer utility over pageant-winning looks, practicality over prettiness, function over form and all within a relatively tight budget. Meet our working class heroes.

We have with us the brand new WagonR. The old Wagon R was a bestseller and Maruti looks all set to repeat the story with this new car which, at Rs 4.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), for the fully loaded VXi ABS; the WagonR is incredible value.

Also on our list is the WagonR’s sibling, the Zen Estilo and the surprisingly competent Hyundai Santro. So which one of these tall boys is the most practical? Which one should you buy?

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