We Pick the Best Cars in India from Segments Below 50 Lakhs!

Gone are the days when an average Indian car buyer chose between the HM Ambassador, Padmini Premiere and the Maruti 800. Indian car market has been growing pretty rapidly and today, we have a wide range of cars, across many price segments, on sale in the country. While having more options is always beneficial, such a wide range often confuses an average car buyer. Hence, we’ve decided to list out the best cars in India in each price segment below Rs. 50 Lakhs. Read on.

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Best Car in India Below 4 Lakhs

Rs. 4 Lakhs can get you a high-end variant of entry-level hatchbacks like the Kwid. It can also get you a base model of the Tata Tiago. The Maruti Celerio‘s base model too retails for only a little more than 4 lakhs. Also joining these in the coming days will be the Kwid 1000cc model. However, our pick is the tried-and-tested Maruti Alto K10. True, it’s not a spacious car but you get a peppy engine with high fuel mileage and Maruti’s reliable after sales support. It’s also pretty cheap to maintain. Also, the top-end VXi trim gets Driver’s side airbag.

• Prices- Rs. 3.40 Lakhs- Rs. 3.93 Lakhs

Best Car in India Below 5 Lakhs

You have quite a few options in the below 5 lakhs category. These options include everything from a Chevrolet Beat to Hyundai Grand i10. It can even get you a budget-end MPV in the form of Datsun Go+. There are many choices available. Our pick is the Tata Tiago. This car looks modern, drives well, has frugal engines and has been priced well. Definitely among the best cars in India below 4 lakhs!

• Prices- Rs. 3.20 lakhs to Rs. 5.54 lakhs

Also See – Tata Tiago Petrol & Diesel Test Drive Review

Best Car in India Below 6 Lakhs

So this is where things start getting interesting. We say so because most cars in this segment are world-class products that offer many features, efficient yet powerful engines and decent ride and handling. While Rs. 6 lakhs can even get you mid-level trims of popular cars like the Swift and Grand i10, our pick is the new Ford Figo. Handsome exterior, good engines, many features and cheap spares make the Figo among the best cars in India below 6 lakhs.

• Prices- Rs. 4.54 lakhs – Rs. 7.27 lakhs

Best Car in India Below 8 Lakhs

Rs. 8 Lakhs can get you a fully loaded compact sedan. While the Maruti Dzire is a safe choice, it is the Figo-derived Aspire that is among the best cars in India below 8 lakhs. It has all the qualities of the new Figo along with a bigger boot. So it looks great, the spares are cheap and it’s fun to drive too! And the engines offer a high fuel mileage. The Ford Aspire is also the best looking car in its category.

• Prices-  Rs. 5.28 lakhs – Rs. 8.20 lakhs

Best Car in India Below 10 Lakhs

Rs. 10 Lakhs can get you anything from a high-end Nissan Sunny to a Honda City or a VW Vento. Among the best cars in India below 10 lakhs has to be the Maruti Ciaz. Roomy interior, good looks, easy to maintain and the high mileage that the engines offer- the Ciaz has a lot going for it. Rs. 10 lakhs can get you a high-end variant of either the Diesel or the Petrol model. Whichever fuel option you choose, one just can’t go wrong with a Ciaz! The Diesel gets a micro hybrid too!

• Prices-  Rs. 7.53 lakhs – Rs. 9.94 lakhs

Best Car in India Below 15 Lakhs

The Hyundai Creta has to be among the best cars in India below 15 lakhs. With macho styling, many features and good engines, it’s tough to find a fault with the Creta. Also, Hyundai’s wide after sales network is an added bonus. The top-end Diesel Automatic costs around 12 lakhs and comes with a punchy 1.6-litre Diesel engine and a pretty decent automatic transmission. True, it’s nowhere as precise as the Dual Clutch units but the Creta is still a lot of car for your money.

• Prices- Rs. 9.17 Lakhs to Rs. 14.52 lakh

Best Car in India Below 20 Lakhs

Rs. 20 Lakhs can get you anything from a Mahindra XUV500 to a Skoda Octavia. However, we believe that it’s the new Toyota Innova Crysta that’s the best car in India below 20 lakhs. Surprised? Even we were, back when checked out the high passenger comfort and many features that the new Innova offers. It’s available in three engine options- 2 Diesels and a Petrol It even gets an Automatic transmission. The Crysta is spacious, feature-rich, powerful and is backed by Toyota’s reliability.

• Prices- Rs. 13.3 Lakhs-Rs. 19.98 Lakhs

Best Car in India Below 30 Lakhs

It’s not everyday that a new car is launched and makes every other car in its segment look dated in comparison. The new Ford Endeavour is one such car. Muscular looks, potent engines, premium cabin, sufficient off-road cred- the new Endy has it all! True, the transmission’s a bit slow but there’s little else we’re not happy about. The Ford Endeavour is easily among the best cars in India below 30 lakhs. No wonder it’s the best selling car in its segment.

• Prices- Rs. 24.75 Lakhs-Rs. 29.46 Lakhs

Best Car in India Below 50 Lakhs

Even if you’ve got a budget of around 50 lakhs, it’s a SUV that makes the most sense. The new Land Rover Discovery Sport is modern, stylish, very good off the road and is luxurious too! Rs. 50 lakhs can get you the base Diesel model, which is still sufficiently high on features and performance. The Land Rover Discovery Sport shares its platform with the Range Rover Evoque. This SUV offers both 7 seater and 5 seater options.

Prices- Rs.47.59 Lakhs-Rs.62.79 Lakhs

So here’s the consolidated list of Best cars in India under 50 Lakh–

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