Cars between ₹4–₹5 lakh in India (7)

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The Maruti Celerio LXI would be the better choice for your usage. Since both the Alto K10 and Celerio use the same 1.0-litre petrol engine, there is very little to separate them in terms of outright performance. Both are adequately powered for city use and can handle occasional highway runs without feeling strained.Where the Celerio pulls ahead is in its overall package. It is a larger car with a more spacious cabin, a bigger boot and a more comfortable ride. It also feels more settled on highways and copes better with rough rural roads, which is particularly relevant given your monthly running and usage pattern.The Alto K10 VXI counters with a lower price and a better feature list than the Celerio LXI. It is also easier to manoeuvre in tight spaces. However, it feels more like an entry-level hatchback, whereas the Celerio feels a class above in terms of space and comfort.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi (O) MT as it fits your requirements.At roughly 3.5 m long with a tight turning radius, it will be ideal for driving in congested city traffic and will fit into small parking spots. As a first-time buyer, you’ll appreciate the light steering and clutch in stop‑and-go traffic and being a Maruti car, you'll also appreciate the stress-free ownership experience it comes with.The one thing you give up is high‑speed composure. Above about 90kph, it feels light and gets noisy, so highway stints are best kept calm and brief. If you prioritise stronger crash safety or expect more highway runs later, consider a well‑kept pre‑owned 2021-22 Tata Tiago XZ instead. It scored 4‑star adult protection in NCAP tests.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Tata Tiago

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Buying a BS4 car in Delhi NCR is not a good idea, as you run the risk of being unable to use it when the AQI worsens and GRAP measures are implemented. This can disrupt your commutes and cause significant inconvenience. If you want to buy a used car, we suggest looking for a BS6 option or a vehicle that is no more than 5 years old. You can visit spinny.com to see what is available. Ideally, you should stretch to a new car that is fully compliant with the latest regulations. This means it will also be designed to run on E20 fuel, unlike vehicles before 2023. A Maruti-Suzuki Wagon R would be the ideal new car for you. Its high seating position offers the double benefit of making learning to drive easier for beginners and making it easier for elderly people to get in and out. Wagon R prices range from Rs. 6-8 lakh, depending on the variant.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

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If you want to buy a new car, you can buy the Maruti Suzuki Alto VXi. It is a reliable car- called Lord Alto for a reason, and now it gets 6 airbags for safety. You can also look at pre-loved cars, which will increase your options in terms of price. Also, now there are many organised players in the used car segment, which give great service and peace of mind.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

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Sure, the discounted price makes the Tata Curvv EV an attractive proposition; however, the Harrier EV is a far superior car overall - it has a larger battery, its motor makes more power, the cabin is far more spacious, and even in terms of road presence, it does a much better job.Yes, on account of its size and weight, its range might not be significantly more (despite the larger battery) than a Curvv EV, but between the two, it is the Tata Harrier EV that gets our vote.

Tata Harrier EV

Tata Curvv EV

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For a budget of Rs 5 lakh, there aren't many automatic new car options available. You could opt for a Maruti Suzuki S Presso VXi AMT, which would serve your needs. But as you need to carry four family members during your occasional weekend use, we would recommend upgrading to a Maruti Suzuki Celerio 1.0 Petrol VXi AMT. It is a bit more spacious and upmarket. However, yes, given your limited usage and need for passenger room, we would recommend checking out a used car

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

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The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso AMT is the cheapest automatic car on sale in India, which is in your budget. And while it is a very user-friendly and easy-to-drive city car, it doesn't feel confident on the highway. Yes, Maruti has upped its safety feature list by adding Electronic Stability Program (ESP); however, it still gets only 2 airbags - side and curtain airbags are missing. Since you plan to drive on the highways regularly, you could consider picking a pre-owned, safer car from a higher segment from reputed platforms like Spinny - the used cars are not only thoroughly inspected, but the company also offers a comprehensive warranty for added peace of mind.

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Given your requirements, your best bet is probably the Skoda Kylaq. It has a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating, and is equipped with a 6-speed torque converter automatic that is smooth with its shifts. Plus, it's compact with light controls, so it should be easy to drive around town.The Volkswagen Taigun is a good bet, but might not make a compelling enough case for the premium over the Kylaq, which shares the same platform, engine, and gearbox.You could opt for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder or the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, but only if you want significantly higher mileage, but for that, the strong hybrid versions would require a stretch of the budget.

Skoda Kylaq

Volkswagen Taigun

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

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Unfortunately, there are currently no new cars with an automatic transmission on sale under Rs 4 lakh. The most affordable automatic car in India is the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, the VXI (O) AMT variant, which is priced at Rs 4.75 lakh (ex-showroom). Alternatively, you could look at the used market, where you'll find plenty of options within your budget.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso