Budget guide · 2026 best picks
Cars Under 10 Lakh in India.
57 models across hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and EVs that fit your budget. Filter by body type, fuel, and brand below.
Citroen
Aircross
Mileage
17.5kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.62 Lakh
Manual
Maruti Suzuki
Alto K10
Mileage
24.39kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹4.23 Lakh
AMT
Tata
Altroz
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹7.00 Lakh
AMT
![Altroz [2020-2025]](/public/uploads/2025/04/1745949975629.png)
Tata
Altroz [2020-2025]
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹6.65 Lakh
Honda
Amaze
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
CVT
Ex-showroom from
₹8.19 Lakh
CVT
Honda
Amaze 2nd Gen
Mileage
18kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
CVT
Ex-showroom from
₹7.20 Lakh
CVT
Hyundai
Aura
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.54 Lakh
Manual
Maruti Suzuki
Baleno
Mileage
22.35kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.70 Lakh
AMT
Citroen
Basalt
Mileage
18kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.32 Lakh
Manual
Maruti Suzuki
Brezza
Mileage
17.8kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹8.69 Lakh
Automatic
Citroen
C3
Mileage
18.3kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.16 Lakh
Manual
Maruti Suzuki
Celerio
Mileage
24.97kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.64 Lakh
AMT
Maruti Suzuki
Ciaz
Mileage
20.04kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹9.41 Lakh
AMT
⚡ Electric
MG
Comet EV
Range
230km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹7.00 Lakh
Automatic
Lamborghini
Countach
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Tata
Curvv
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Diesel
Gearbox
DCT
Ex-showroom from
₹10.00 Lakh
DCT
Land Rover
Discovery
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Land Rover
Discovery Sports
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Renault
Duster
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹9.50 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki
Dzire
Mileage
24.7kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.84 Lakh
AMT
Maruti Suzuki
Eeco
Mileage
19.71kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.69 Lakh
Manual
Maruti Suzuki
Ertiga
Mileage
20.3kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹8.84 Lakh
Manual
Hyundai
Exter
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.21 Lakh
AMT
Toyota
Glanza
Mileage
22.3kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.90 Lakh
AMT
Hyundai
Grand i10 Nios
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹5.98 Lakh
Automatic
Hyundai
i20
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
CVT
Ex-showroom from
₹7.04 Lakh
CVT
Maruti Suzuki
Ignis
Mileage
20.89kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.85 Lakh
AMT
Renault
Kiger
Mileage
11kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.15 Lakh
AMT
Skoda
Kylaq
Mileage
17.5kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹7.89 Lakh
Manual
Nissan
Magnite
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.14 Lakh
AMT
Tata
Nexon
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹8.00 Lakh
AMT
Tata
Punch
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.59 Lakh
AMT
⚡ Electric
Tata
Punch EV
Range
N/A
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹9.99 Lakh
Automatic
![Punch [2021-2026]](/public/uploads/2025/05/1747299062.png)
Tata
Punch [2021-2026]
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.20 Lakh
AMT
Land Rover
Range Rover - Long Wheelbase
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Land Rover
Range Rover - Long Wheelbase - 7 Seater
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Land Rover
Range Rover - Standard Wheelbase
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Land Rover
Range Rover Sports
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Maruti Suzuki
S-Presso
Mileage
24.12kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹4.26 Lakh
AMT
Kia
Sonet
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
Diesel
Gearbox
DCT
Ex-showroom from
₹8.00 Lakh
DCT
Maruti Suzuki
Swift
Mileage
24.8kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.49 Lakh
AMT
Kia
Syros
Mileage
17.65kmpl
Fuel
Diesel
Gearbox
DCT
Ex-showroom from
₹9.00 Lakh
DCT
Tata
Tiago
Mileage
19kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.00 Lakh
AMT
⚡ Electric
Tata
Tiago EV
Range
223km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹6.99 Lakh
Automatic
Tata
Tigor
Mileage
19.2kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.00 Lakh
AMT
Renault
Triber
Mileage
13kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.10 Lakh
AMT
Toyota
Urban Cruiser Taisor
Mileage
15kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹7.74 Lakh
AMT
Hyundai
Venue
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹8.00 Lakh
![Venue [2019-2025]](/public/uploads/2025/06/1749047703.png)
Hyundai
Venue [2019-2025]
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
Diesel
Gearbox
DCT
Ex-showroom from
₹7.94 Lakh
DCT
Maruti Suzuki
Wagon R
Mileage
23.56kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.79 Lakh
AMT
Mahindra
XUV 3XO
Mileage
17.96kmpl
Fuel
Diesel
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹7.99 Lakh
AMT
Buyer guide
What you can realistically expect under 10 lakh.
01
Compact hatchbacks and micro-SUVs are the stars
Under ₹10 lakh, compact hatchbacks like the Maruti Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Tiago, and micro-SUVs like the Tata Punch and Renault Kiger offer great value. You get far more car than the sub-₹5L segment.
02
Safety has improved meaningfully
6 airbags are available (though not always standard). ESC arrives in some variants. The Tata Punch and Tiago have 5★ Global NCAP at entry trims. NCAP-tested cars are increasingly common under ₹10 lakh.
03
CNG factory options make sense here
Factory-fitted CNG in the Tata Punch, Tata Tiago, and Maruti Swift can cut running costs by 50%. For high-mileage city use this bracket is ideal. Petrol is universal; diesel is absent below ₹10 lakh in most models.
04
EVs just sneak in at the top
The Tata Tiago EV starts at ~₹7.99 lakh and the MG Comet EV at ~₹7 lakh. These are small city EVs — not long-range vehicles. For proper EV range, budget higher.
Common questions
Cars Under 10 Lakh · FAQ.
What is the best car in Under 10 Lakh in India in 2026?
The best car depends on your priorities. For safety, look at Tata models with 5★ NCAP. For value, Maruti Suzuki leads in resale and service network. For features, Hyundai and Kia pack the most tech per rupee. Compare on-road prices for your city before deciding.
Is the on-road price the same as ex-showroom?
No. On-road price typically adds 12–15% over ex-showroom for petrol/diesel cars (RTO registration, insurance, handling charges). For EVs it is only 3–5% since RTO registration is free or reduced in most states. A car at ₹10 lakh ex-showroom can cost ₹11.4–11.6 lakh on-road in metro cities.
What are the hidden costs when buying a car?
Beyond ex-showroom: RTO registration (8–12% for petrol, 0% for EVs), insurance (1–2% of IDV), handling/accessories (₹15,000–₹40,000), extended warranty (optional, ₹10,000–₹30,000). Always get a complete on-road price quote from the dealer before finalising.
Should I choose petrol, diesel, or CNG?
Petrol is simplest for low annual mileage (<12,000 km/yr). Diesel saves ₹3–4/km but add ₹1.5–2 lakh upfront — only worth it above 18,000 km/yr. CNG cuts running cost to ~₹1.5/km but requires CNG station access. EVs cost just ₹0.8–1.2/km to run but need home charging or good public infra.
How important are NCAP safety ratings?
5★ Global NCAP is now achievable under ₹15 lakhs (Tata Nexon, Punch, Mahindra XUV 3XO). A higher-rated car is significantly safer in real crashes — a tested car can be 2× safer than an untested one. Never buy an untested car if a 5★ option exists at similar price.
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