Cars under ₹10 lakh in India (56)

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Go for the Renault Triber or its sister car the Nissan Gravite. They are both economical to buy and run and offer genuine three row seating comfort. At your budget you will also get the top end variant which comes very well equipped with features like a touchscreen music system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a rear camera, NFC card based central locking, rain sensing wipers and other bits. The only downside is the 1.0 litre engine is not really powerful and you have to work it hard in instances like overtaking, driving in the hills or when your are fully loaded. If this is a concern, opt for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The engine is more powerful and easily manages everyday driving tasks even when fully loaded. Its also larger and thus would give you more room inside however at Rs. 10 lakh you would get the base version only.

Renault Triber

Nissan Gravite

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

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Given your requirements, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most sensible recommendation. It offers a higher seating position and easy ingress and egress, which will address your husband's discomfort with low-slung cars, while still remaining compact and easy to drive in Delhi traffic. The Brezza is also known for its reliability, low maintenance costs and strong service network, which makes it a stress-free ownership proposition. Your daily commute of 30-35 km is well within the comfort zone of a petrol car, and the Brezza's naturally aspirated engine is smooth and efficient in city conditions.If you are looking for something slightly more premium and feature-rich, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is also worth considering. It offers a more modern cabin, a wider rear seat and a higher level of equipment, but it wont be as fuel efficient as the Brezza. Moreover, Mahindra XUV 3XO price starts from Rs. 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom in Delhi).Overall, the Brezza strikes the best balance between comfort, practicality and ease of ownership. It will feel like an upgrade from your Grand i10 without being cumbersome to drive in the city.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Mahindra XUV 3XO

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With a budget of Rs. 10 lakh, daily running of 20 km and quarterly vacation trips, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most sensible recommendation. Your daily running is not high enough to justify the premium of a diesel or hybrid, and both the Brezza's petrol engines are reliable, relatively efficient and well suited to both city driving and occasional highway runs. This Maruti Suzuki car also offers a comfortable ride, good ground clearance and a spacious cabin, making it a practical choice for family trips. Maruti's service network and low maintenance costs further strengthen the ownership proposition. Opt for the 1.0 turbo petrol if you want a bit more performance or go for the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol if you want a more refined experience.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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For a budget under Rs 3 lakh and a requirement for an automatic gearbox for city commuting, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio AGS is actually a sensible choice. The AGS (Automated Manual Transmission) is simple and reliable, but if the actuators go wrong, they can be expensive to replace; however, this is for any automated manual transmission car. Given Maruti Suzuki’s service network, parts availability will not be a problem. The Celerio is also compact and easy to drive in traffic, which is exactly what you want for city use.That said, at 10+ years old, the condition of the individual car becomes far more important than the model itself. The AGS system is generally reliable, but like any mechanical component, it can develop issues if the car has not been well maintained. Make sure you get a thorough inspection done, check the service history and look for any signs of gearbox hesitation or rough shifting.If you are open to alternatives, the Hyundai Grand i10 Automatic (torque converter) is worth considering. It is smoother than the AGS and also reliable, though again you must check the condition of the actual car. It would be wise to buy from a reputed seller, as there could be some limited warranty available too.

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The Hyundai Exter AMT would be the best choice for your requirements. It is the most refined car here, has a smooth four cylinder petrol engine, is easy to drive in city traffic and comes with a comfortable ride. Hyundai's extensive service network and hassle free ownership experience are added advantages, especially if this is going to be your long term family car.The Tata Punch AMT is the next best option if safety is your absolute top priority. It feels more robust, has higher ground clearance and is better suited to rough roads, although the AMT isn't as smooth as the Exter's and Tata's service experience can vary from city to city.

Hyundai Exter

Tata Punch