Most fun-to-drive cars, not on sale

Most fun-to-drive budget cars

Which you can’t buy new

5 Mar '23

Costed around Rs 10 lakh when new

Discontinued due to low sales, emission norms, pricing 

5 Mar '23

Maruti Baleno RS

Launched in 2017

Was Maruti’s first turbo-petrol offering
Specs: 102hp, 150Nm; 0-100kph in 10.25s
Low sales due to low mileage & high pricing
Axed prior to BS6 emission norms

5 Mar '23

Ford Figo, Freestyle

Launched in 2015, 2018

Freestyle rode & handled better than Figo
Specs: 100hp, 215Nm; 0-100kph-10.55s
Engines got upgraded to meet BS6 norms
Axed after Ford exited India in 2021

5 Mar '23

Fiat Punto Abarth

Launched in 2015

Was the most powerful hatchback in its class
Specs: 145hp, 212Nm; 0-100kph in 9.32s
Rode 30mm lower than standard Punto
Axed after Fiat exited the market in 2019

5 Mar '23

Tata Tiago, Tigor JTP

Launched in 2018

Result of Tata's JV with Jayem automotive
Sportier variants of standard models
Specs: 114hp, 150Nm; 0-100kph-9.95/10.38s
Axed after both companies diluted venture

5 Mar '23

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI

Launched in 2013

Engine-gearbox combo coveted by enthusiasts
Specs: 105hp, 175Nm; 0-100kph-11.3s
Got new 1.0 turbo-petrol engine ahead of BS6
Axed due to dwindling sales

5 Mar '23