Indian auto industry is one of the most competitive sectors in the economy. The competitive edge of the market leader is due to its ability to produce low cost but good quality automobiles. Tata Nano is one such example. Many other automobile manufacturers have introduced their products in the market to compete with Tata Nano. An in-depth analysis of Indian auto-industry highlights the fact that a car which comes in more affordable ranges is most highly preferred. Thus, the industry seems to prove itself as an impeccable example of cut-throat competition amongst the low-priced cars. This article will shed light on the top 5 cheapest automobiles available in the Indian market today.
Tata Nano
Tata Nano is regarded as the market leader in the Indian auto industry particularly in the category of low priced cars. Taking into account the engine performance and specifications, it has a two-cylinder multi-injection petrol engine as well as two-cylinder gasoline engine attached with a shaft to balance it. It has a 623cc engine with a power of 33ps. The engine performance is outstanding because it is a highly fuel efficient car. Moreover, other features like strong seat, crumple zones, seat belts, anchorages, intrusion-resistant doors, rear tailgate glass, also add to its worth. The approximate price range of the car is between 1.5 to 1.7 lakh rupees.
Maruti 800
Maruti 800 is a small car which is fuel efficient but it has not been upgraded by its manufacturer, it has already got phased out from 13 different cities in the country. Hence, it is assumed that it will be replaced by the launch of Cervo. Main features of the Maruti 800 include a 4 valve cylinder engine producing 45bhp along with five speed manual transmission, though it was discontinued after some time. The car is a fuel efficient product as it can run 20km/l. The approximate price range is 1.89 to 2.4 lakh rupees
Maruti Alto
Maruti Alto is an extension of Maruti 800 if features are taken into account. It comes with a fuel efficient engine which has a mileage of 21km/lt and 17-18km/lt on highways and in city, respectively. The 796cc engine has three cylinders with four valves in each cylinder. The engine produces a power of 47 Ps at 6200 rpm and torque of 64nm at 3000rpm. The car also came with AC, remote fuel lid opener, fabric set, power steering etc. It is priced within the range of 2.3 to 2.8 lakh rupees.
Hyundai Santro
A superb model, Hyundai Santro, manufactured by Hyundai Motors is a good example great performance, fuel efficiency and high reliability. It has a unique feature of active intelligence technology which makes it have a high mileage. Santro has good suspension stabilizers which make the car a lot more controllable while driving. It also has a DIS (distribution less ignition system) which makes it have high fuel efficiency along with increased engine power yet less emission. The price range of Hyundai Santro is Rs 2, 71,322 – Rs 3, 79,882
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark is a stylish car which has a 995 cc petrol engine that can produce a power of 48.5KW and 87.3NM of torque. The mileage is 17km/lt. The General Motors Chevy has an exquisite style with sharp headlights, well-defined bonnet shape and slits for bonnet intake. The car is priced within 3.1 to 4.25 lakh rupees.
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