| The Indian car market in the present day is congested | | | | performance. It also comes with an LPG option and is |
| with a number of small and cheap cars. Maruti Suzuki | | | | worth its value. |
| is known as the leader in producing small and | | | | Maruti Suzuki Alto |
| cost-effective cars. Furthermore, to spark a new | | | | Maruti Suzuki Alto is another small car from |
| excitement in the market Tata Motors is soon to | | | | Maruti’s stable. The base version of the car is |
| launch its world’s cheapest car, Nano. After the | | | | available at a price of Rs 2,23,816 (ex-showroom |
| launch of Nano there will be a tough competition | | | | Delhi). |
| among all small cars plying on Indian roads. | | | | The Alto is designed with a clean silhouette, a chunky |
| The increasing number of small and cheap cars in the | | | | front bumper, and dashing front grille. The car’s |
| market will also provide a wider choice of price | | | | interior is loaded with comfortable seats, impressive |
| competitive cars especially for the common man. At | | | | instrumentation, functional dashboard, electronic power |
| present the top 5 cheapest cars on Indian roads are | | | | steering. It is powered by a 796cc engine that delivers |
| as follows: | | | | 46 bhp and is mated to a 5-speed, all synchromesh, |
| Maruti Suzuki 800 | | | | manual transmission. Furthermore, the McPherson strut |
| Maruti Suzuki 800 is the cheapest car in the country | | | | front suspension and rear sports coil spring gas-filled |
| with a price tag of Rs 1,84,896 (ex-showroom Delhi). | | | | shock absorbers improves handling and performance. |
| After the launch of Tata Nano it will no more be the | | | | Tata Indica V2 Xeta |
| cheapest car. Since the inception of M800 in 1983, the | | | | Tata Indic V2 Xeta is the recent addition in the 10 year |
| car has undergone various significant improvements to | | | | old Indica family. It holds a price tag of Rs 2,54,656 |
| suit the needs of the changing generation. The present | | | | (ex-showroom Delhi) and is worth its value. |
| day M800 is a statement of style and performance. | | | | Designed with a smiling chrome front grille, eye-shaped |
| The modern day 800 is packed with a host of | | | | headlamps, body coloured bumpers, and stylish wheel |
| innovations that spells its traditional yet modern beauty. | | | | arches, the car looks appealing. The interior is even |
| Both the exterior and the interior are loaded with | | | | more appealing with features like electronic |
| elegant and versatile adornments to make every | | | | instrumentation, spot lamps, front door map pocket, |
| journey within the city a comfortable and joyful ride. | | | | and foldable rear seat to increase cargo space. |
| The Maruti Suzuki 800 is driven by a 796cc in-line 3 | | | | The Indica V2 Xeta comes with two engine options |
| engine that offers 37 bhp and is further linked to a | | | | that include 1.4-litre and 1.2-litre. The 1.4-litre engine |
| 4-speed manual transmission, McPherson suspension in | | | | generates 70 bhp whereas the 1.2-litre generates 62 |
| the front, and the coil spring suspension in the rear. All | | | | bhp. |
| these together help improve the performance and | | | | Hyundai Santro Xing |
| handling of the car. | | | | Hyundai Santro Xing is one of the most reliable and |
| The compact size, lean body and a short turning radius | | | | dependable compact car in the Indian car market. It is |
| makes the M800 one of the best city commuters. | | | | priced at Rs 2,56,299 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is a |
| Maruti Suzuki Omni | | | | perfect city commuter. |
| Maruti Suzuki Omni is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) | | | | The Santro Xing is designed with a modern look |
| that holds a price tag of Rs 1,93,048 (ex-showroom | | | | accentuated with flowing aerodynamic bodylines, |
| Delhi). The car was a big success in its initial years but | | | | horizontal chrome grille, stylish new headlamps, and |
| as new MPVs including the leading Toyota Innova | | | | large sporty tail lamps. In the interior, the car showcase |
| entered the car market, the Omni went off road. In the | | | | assortment of features like 3-spoke steering, premium |
| present day Omni is visible on roads as school vans | | | | upholstery, new instrument clusters, stylish dash, and |
| and very few buy this car to have an enjoyable | | | | impressive instrument cluster. |
| journey with their families. | | | | It is powered by a 1.1-litre inline-4 petrol engine that |
| Maruti Omni is powered by an 800 cc MPFi (Multi-Point | | | | generates 62 bhp and also comes in CNG and LPG |
| Fuel Injection) engine that helps optimize the | | | | variants. |