Budget guide · 2026 best picks
Cars Under 7 Lakh in India.
86 models across hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and EVs that fit your budget. Filter by body type, fuel, and brand below.
Jawa
350 Legacy Edition
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.83 Lakh
Jawa
42 Bobber
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.93 Lakh
Ather
450 Apex
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.83 Lakh
⚡ Electric
Ather
450S
Range
N/A
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹1.23 Lakh
Automatic
Yezdi
Adventure
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.98 Lakh
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
TVS
Apache 160
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.13 Lakh
TVS
Apache RTX
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.99 Lakh
Hyundai
Aura
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹6.54 Lakh
Manual
Bajaj
Avenger 160 Street
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.12 Lakh
Bajaj
Avenger 220 Cruise
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.25 Lakh
Bajaj
Bajaj Freedom
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹91,566.00 INR
Maruti Suzuki
Baleno
Mileage
22.35kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.70 Lakh
AMT
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
⚡ Electric
MG
Comet EV
Range
230km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹7.00 Lakh
Automatic
Royal Enfield
CONTINENTAL GT 650
Mileage
25kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹3.49 Lakh
Manual
Lamborghini
Countach
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹0.00 INR
Bajaj
CT 110X
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹70,381.00 INR
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
Bajaj
Dominar 250
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.78 Lakh
Bajaj
Dominar 400
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹2.40 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki
Dzire
Mileage
24.7kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.84 Lakh
AMT
Yamaha
EC-06
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.68 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki
Eeco
Mileage
19.71kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
Manual
Ex-showroom from
₹5.69 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
Maruti Suzuki
Ignis
Mileage
20.89kmpl
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.85 Lakh
AMT
⚡ Electric
TVS
iQube
Range
94km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹94,434.00 INR
Automatic
⚡ Electric
TVS
iQube S
Range
145km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹1.18 Lakh
Automatic
⚡ Electric
TVS
iQube ST
Range
212km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹1.59 Lakh
Automatic
TVS
Jupiter
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹73,250.00 INR
TVS
Jupiter 125
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹82,150.00 INR
Renault
Kiger
Mileage
11kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.15 Lakh
AMT
Nissan
Magnite
Mileage
17kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.14 Lakh
AMT
Royal Enfield
Meteor 350
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.96 Lakh
TVS
Ntorq 125
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹80,900.00 INR
TVS
Ntorq 150
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.09 Lakh
Bajaj
Platina
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹65,897.00 INR
Bajaj
Pulsar 125
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹81,438.00 INR
Bajaj
Pulsar 150
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.13 Lakh
Bajaj
Pulsar 220F
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.29 Lakh
Bajaj
Pulsar N125
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹92,152.00 INR
Bajaj
Pulsar N160
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.14 Lakh
Bajaj
Pulsar N250
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.34 Lakh
Bajaj
Pulsar NS125
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹92,642.00 INR
Bajaj
Pulsar NS160
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.21 Lakh
Bajaj
Pulsar NS200
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.33 Lakh
Bajaj
Pulsar NS400Z
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.94 Lakh
Bajaj
Pulsar RS200
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.72 Lakh
Tata
Punch
Mileage
16kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.59 Lakh
AMT
![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
TVS
Raider
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹80,750.00 INR
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
Yezdi
Roadster
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.96 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki
S-Presso
Mileage
24.12kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹4.26 Lakh
AMT
⚡ Electric
OLA
S1 Pro
Range
176km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹1.25 Lakh
Automatic
OLA
S1 Pro Sport
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.50 Lakh
⚡ Electric
OLA
S1 X
Range
108km
Fuel
Electric
Gearbox
Automatic
Ex-showroom from
₹84,999.00 INR
Automatic
Yezdi
Scrambler
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹1.95 Lakh
TVS
Sport
Mileage
N/A
Fuel
—
Gearbox
—
Ex-showroom from
₹55,000.00 INR
Maruti Suzuki
Swift
Mileage
24.8kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹6.49 Lakh
AMT
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
Maruti Suzuki
Wagon R
Mileage
23.56kmpl
Fuel
CNG
Gearbox
AMT
Ex-showroom from
₹5.79 Lakh
AMT
Buyer guide
What you can realistically expect under 7 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 7 Lakh · FAQ.
What is the best car in Under 7 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 ₹7 lakh ex-showroom can cost ₹8.0–8.1 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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