Best cars under Rs 10 lakh for first-time buyers: Exter, Fronx, Glanza

Are you thinking about buying your first car? Are you confused about the plethora of options available in India? We have the solution for you. There are many good vehicles for sale that offer an excellent package of features, comfort, safety and fuel economy. Here, we have compiled a list of the five best cars from big brands like Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Toyota and Citroen. These vehicles have a starting ex-showroom price of less than Rs 10 lakh, making them great options for first-time car buyers.

Best cars under 10 lakh for first-time buyers: Tata Punch

The Tata Punch is a great compact vehicle for a first-time buyer. It is sold at a starting price of Rs 6.12 lakh (ex-showroom), and its top-spec version costs Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Punch has a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 86.8 PS and 115 Nm of maximum torque. It connects to a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, and a five-speed AMT is also offered. The ARAi certified fuel economy of the Tata Punch is 20.09 kmpl for the manual variants and 18.8 kmpl for the automatic variants.

Best cars under 10 lakh for first-time buyers: Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter costs Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for its base version. Prices go up to Rs 10.42 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec trim. The Exter is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that develops 81 PS and 113.8 Nm of maximum torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Exter. But you have the option of choosing a five-speed AMT. Hyundai claims an ARAI certified mileage of 19.2 kmpl for the Exter.

Best cars under 10 lakh for first-time buyers: suzuki maruti

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is the crossover derivative of the Baleno. Its prices start from Rs 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 9.38 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec trim. The Fronx has two engine options. The basic versions are available with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine that produces 88 hp and 113 Nm of maximum torque. Higher versions feature a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit, producing 98.6 PS and 147 Nm of maximum torque. Both engines are available with a five-speed manual transmission. The non-turbo unit gets an additional five-speed AMT, while the turbo gets a six-speed torque converter, which is available. The 1.2-litre engine offers 21.79 kmpl mileage, while the 1.0-litre turbo promises 21.5 kmpl.

Best cars under 10 lakh for first-time buyers: Citroen C3

The Citroen C3 is also a great option for under Rs 10 lakh. It is sold in India at a starting price of 6.16 lakh (ex-showroom). Its prices go up to Rs 10.26 lakh (ex-showroom). The Citroën C3 has two engine options. The 1.2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine produces 80 hp and 115 Nm of maximum torque. It also has a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, which generates 108 hp and 190 Nm of maximum torque. Gearbox options include a five-speed manual for non-turbo variants. The turbocharged variants have a six-speed manual automatic transmission and a six-speed torque converter. Citroën promises an ARAI certified mileage of 19.3 kmpl for the C3.

Best cars under 10 lakh for first-time buyers: Toyota Glanza

The Toyota Glanza is sold at a starting price of Rs 6.86 lakh (ex-showroom). Its top-spec version costs Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Glanza is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 88 PS and 113 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is associated as standard with a five-speed manual transmission. You also have the option of opting for a five-speed AMT. Toyota promises a mileage of 22.35 kmpl for the manual transmission equipped variants. The AMT variants of the Glanza are suitable for 22.94 kmpl.