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Cars under ₹10 lakh in India (55)

Budget is the first thing most buyers consider when purchasing a car. Among Indian buyers, cars under 10 lakh remain one of the most popular segments. As of now, in March 2026, 52 models are available, amongst which 7 are upcoming cars under 10 lakh. 

Maruti Suzuki offers 13 cars in this range, followed by Tata with 9 models. The best cars under 10 lakh, as per Autocar India ratings, include the Kia Syros and Tata Punch EV. These models combine affordability, efficiency, and features, making them the preferred choice for buyers looking for the best car under 10 lakh in India 2025.

Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue are newly launched cars under ₹10 lakh, aimed at buyers looking for a compact, feature-rich vehicle.

Top Cars Under 10 Lakh (March 2026)

In the cars under 10 lakh segment, hatchbacks, compact SUVs, and sedans dominate the market. The cars under 10 lakh on road price can vary based on the city and insurance charges. In the table below, we have listed the top 10 cars, rated by Autocar, along with their prices and body type.

 

Model

Price (Ex-Showroom)

Body Type

Tata Punch EV

₹10.00 - ₹13.84 Lakh

Compact SUV

Kia Syros

₹9.00 - ₹17.80 Lakh

SUV

Maruti Suzuki Swift

₹5.79 - ₹8.65 Lakh

Hatchback

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

₹5.47 - ₹7.92 Lakhs

Hatchback

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

₹5.99 - ₹9.10 Lakh

Hatchback

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

₹6.26 - ₹9.31 Lakh

Sedan

Toyota Glanza

₹6.90 - ₹10.00 Lakh

Hatchback

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

₹6.85 - ₹11.84 Lakh

Compact SUV

Hyundai i20

₹7.12 - ₹11.46 Lakhs

Premium Hatchback

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

₹8.80 - ₹12.94 Lakh

MPV

 

Cars Under 10 Lakh - Key Highlights

 

Benchmark

Detail

Upcoming cars

Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift, Tata New Nexon and Hyundai Exter Facelift 

Electric cars

Tata Punch EV, Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet

Highest mileage car

Maruti Suzuki Dzire (33.7 kmpl)

Diesel engine

Mahindra Bolero, Tata Altroz, Mahindra Bolero Neo, and Mahindra XUV 3XO

Most expensive car

Tata Curvv 
(₹9.66 - ₹18.73 Lakh)

Most affordable car

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

(₹5.47 - ₹7.92 lakh)

5-star safety rating

Tata Punch, Tata Punch EV, Altroz and Dzire

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The cars under 10 lakhs on road price vary depending on the city, insurance, and registration charges.

For example, Maruti Swift - ₹6.44 lakh

Tata Punch - ₹6.66 lakh

Hyundai i20 - ₹8.10 lakh

Maruti Dzire - ₹7.13 lakh


The best car under 10 lakh depends on your needs. For hatchbacks, Maruti Swift and Baleno are top picks; for compact SUVs, Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter; for sedans, Maruti Dzire and Toyota Glanza.


Sedan cars under 10 lakhs include Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze.


SUV cars under 10 lakhs include Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Kia Syros, and Maruti Suzuki Fronx.


The top cars under 10 lakhs in India include Maruti Swift, Maruti Baleno, Tata Punch, Tata Tiago, Hyundai i20, Maruti Dzire, Toyota Glanza, Maruti Fronx, Kia Syros, and Maruti Ertiga.


CNG cars under 10 lakhs include Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG, Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG, and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG.


The Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet and Tata Punch EV are the affordable electric cars in India under 10 lakhs.

Recent and upcoming cars under 10 lakhs in India include Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift, Tata New Nexon and Hyundai Exter Facelift.

 

Some of the automatic cars under 10 lakhs include the Hyundai i20 DCT, Maruti Suzuki Swift AGS, and Tata Punch AMT.

Tata Curvv is the most expensive cars under 10 lakh. It is prices between ₹9.66 lakh to ₹18.66 lakh


The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios starts at ₹5.47 lakh, making it one of the cheapest cars under ₹10 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire delivers mileage of 33.7 kmpl.

 

Tata Altroz, Maruti Dzire, and Tata Punch EV are among the cars under ₹10 lakh that have received a 5-star safety rating.


Mahindra Bolero, Bolero Neo, and Mahindra XUV 3XO are available with diesel engines.

Some of the Maruti cars under 10 lakh includes Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Wagon R, Fronx, and Brezza.

Tiago, Altroz, Nexon, Punch, and Tigor are a few cars offered by Tata Motors under 10 lakh in 2026. 

Kia Syros, Tata Punch EV and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios are some of the best 5 seater cars under 10 lakh. 
 

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Last Updated on: 27 Feb 2026