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Cars under ₹5 lakh in India (7)

Cars under 5 lakh currently include 7 models, mainly from Maruti Suzuki. This segment is best suited for first-time car buyers looking for an affordable option. Some cars under 5 lakhs in India include the Renault KwidMaruti Suzuki Wagon R and Tata Tiago. Let’s check out the list of the best cars under 5 lakhs in India. 

Best Cars Under 5 Lakh in (March 2026)

Cars under 5 lakhs on-road price vary depending on the variant, insurance charges and city of registration. For example, the Maruti S-Presso price starts at ₹3.95 lakh, while the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 on-road price begins at ₹4.17 lakh. All cars under 5 lakh in India are available with both manual and automatic transmission options.
 

Car Model

Price Range (Ex-showroom)

Tata Tiago

₹4.57 - 8.10 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

₹4.99 - 6.84 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

₹4.70 - 6.73 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

₹3.70 - 5.45 lakh

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

₹3.50 - 5.25 lakh

Renault Kwid

₹4.30 - 5.79 lakh

Cars Under 5 lakh - Key Highlights

Category

Car(s)

Highest Mileage

Maruti Suzuki Celerio (34.4 kmpl)

Most Expensive

Tata Tiago (₹4.57 - ₹8.10 Lakhs)

Most Affordable

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (₹3.50 - ₹5.25 Lakhs)

Automatic Car under 5 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Renault Kwid

CNG Cars under 5 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Safety (6 airbags)

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

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Some best cars under 5 lakhs in India include the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, and Renault Kwid. 
 

Currently, there are no electric cars in India under ₹5 lakhs. But you can consider affordable EVs like the MG Comet and Tata Tiago EV. 

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is one of the best cars under 5 lakhs in India for first-time buyers. 

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 AMT and S-Presso AMT are among the few automatic cars in India under 5 lakhs.

Cars like the Renault Kwid and Tata Tiago have a car price under 5 lakh, offering a good mix of design, features, and affordability. 

CNG cars under 5 lakhs include Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG and S-Presso CNG.
 

The on-road price of cars under ₹5 lakh varies according to the variant selected. For example, the S-Presso price starts at ₹3.95 lakh, while the Alto K10 cost begins with ₹4.17 lakh.

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio offers the best mileage car under 5 lakh, delivering up to 34.4 kmpl.

The S-Presso and Alto K10 AMT are among the best automatic cars under 5 lakhs.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, with an on-road price under 5 lakh, is one of the most affordable cars in the market

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Last Updated on: 27 Feb 2026