Looking for a car to run errands or commute to office on a regular basis? Indian car market offers a lot of budget options. However, it is crucial to compare these options against your requirements to make the right decision. Before you kickstart your car buying journey, here are the top cars in India that you can consider for your daily commute.
Maruti Suzuki Alto
The Maruti Alto has to be the first car in the list of the best commuter cars in India, as it is the most economical model in the company’s range and a top seller for many years. The Alto is a simple car, but it is an excellent option for city commuting because of its affordable operating costs, maintenance, strong air conditioning, simple controls, and low purchase price.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
The WagonR, a tallboy with superb practicality, simple controls, excellent features, and the latest update, automatic transmission 1.2-liter petrol engine options, is another Maruti Suzuki car that makes a fantastic commuting car.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Ignis is a good choice in B1 class if you desire Swift performance but WagonR practicality. The quirky-looking Hatchback has a 1.2-liter petrol engine available in manual and automatic transmission options. Because of its high seating position and light controls, the Ignis is ideal for commuting.
Tata Nexon EV
The Nexon EV is now one of India’s most affordable electric cars, with a price range of Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 16.85 lakh. It now accounts for more than 60% of its total electric car sales—a 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that powers the front-wheel-drive motor. The electric motor produces 129bhp and 245Nm. It takes 9.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour. Its battery pack charged in around 8 hours using a regular 15A AC charger and in approximately 1 hour using a DC fast charger (up to 80%).
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Maruti Celerio price is Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 6.94 lakh and is available with a manual or automatic gearbox and said to have a fuel economy rating of 26.68kmpl, as approved by ARAI. It has a 1.0L K10C 3-cylinder Dualjet petrol engine producing 66 horsepower and 89 Newton meters of torque.
Tata Tiago
A 4-star GNCAP crash test rating, a price range of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.07 lakh, and a three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 85 horsepower and 113 nm of torque make the Tata Tiago the safest car in its class. There’s a five-speed manual and an automatic manual transmission available.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Another Maruti Suzuki car on the list is the Baleno, a reasonably priced hatchback that is rather upscale in appearance. The Baleno is available with two frugal-yet-powerful 1.2-liter petrol engines, and the former comes standard with a CVT for stress-free commuting. The Baleno has an excellent ride quality, a spacious interior, and a modern look.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a feature-packed tallboy that’s easy to maneuver in traffic. Additionally, the i10 has a roomy interior, light controls and is simple to maintain. You choose a normally aspirated petrol, turbo petrol, or turbo Diesel engine. Finally, it’s available with optional AMT, which alleviates some of the tension associated with driving.