Top 10 cars you can buy under 5 lakhs

Alto 800

Price- 2.59 lakh onwards

Mileage- 24.7 km/l

India's bestselling car needs no introduction. The Alto 800 was launched in the year2012 and was a replacement of the Maruti 800. The 800cc car is a hot favouriteamong first-car buyers.

Kwid

Price- 2.78 lakhs onwards

Mileage- 25.17 km/l

Kwid waslaunched late last year but has reached impressive sales figures within a few months. The long waiting period is evidence of the fact that the car isselling like hot cakes.

Kwid 1.0

Price-3.0 lakhs onwards

Mileage- 23km/l

A recentupdate to the older Kwid acknowledges the lack of power in the originalvariant. The car comes with a 1.0liter engine that still manages to score well on the mileage card.

Hyundai Eon

Price- 3.28 lakhs onwards

Mileage- 21.1 km/l

Hyundai's Eon is a great option in the entry-level hatchback segment. The cars interiorsis a big plus for in this segment. Considering the low price, the buyer getsmuch more bang for buck.

Tata Tiago

Price-3.35lakhs onwards

Mileage-23.84km/l

Tata's new Tiago, initially named Zica, has proved to be a very affordable option forconsumers who don't want to comprimise on power as well as looks. One of themost promising cars from Tata, Tiago comes with a 1.2liter engine that deliversan ample 84bhp @6000rpm.

Alto K10

Price-3.40 lakhs onwards

Mileage-24.07km/l

The AltoK10 is for buyers that need an extra punch to maneuver those narrow streets.The car comes with the trusty Maruti Suzuki branding which also assureslow-maintenance. The 1000cc engine is a noticeable upgrade to the cheaper Alto800.

Wagon R 1.0

Price- 4.21 lakhs onwards

Mileage- 20.5 km/l

The mostcommonly spotted Maruti, Wagon R is a popular option among the mid-income groupsince its launch in 1999. The model has run successfully for more than oneand a half decade. The boxy structureprovides superior cabin-space and comfort.

Figo

Price- 4.61 lakhs onwards

Mileage- 18.16 km/l

The onlyFord car on the list, Figo has done wonders for the brand in India. The updatedFigo is not only pretty to look at but also comes with quite the punch in termsof performance. One of the most powerfulcars on the list, Figo offers impressive interiors and low levels of NVH.

Swift

Price- 4.86 lakhs onwards

Mileage-20km/l

The Swift is Maruti's champion in the Hatchback segment. Since its launch in 2005, thecar has been a popular buy among the average-income group. The car is all setto get a major overhaul next year.

Grand i10

Price- 4.98 lakhs onwards

Mileage-18.9 km/l

Grand i10 might be the most expensive car on this list but the features offered by thecar surpasses most its expensive counterparts like Amaze. The Grand i10 is agood buy for consumers who need a modern car at a reasonable price.