2024 saw several budget cars get launched in India. These were from popular brands such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Citroen. While some models focused on comfort, others focused on safety, and some cars offered unmatched performance levels. In this article, we list the top five cars that are focused on affordable excellence.
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Tata Altroz Racer
Tata Altroz Racer
Tata Motors launched the Altroz Racer in India last year at an ex-showroom price of Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The sporty premium hatchback is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that produces 120 hp and 170 Nm of peak torque. The engine pairs with a 6-speed gearbox.
Maruti Suzuki Swift
New-Gen Maruti Suzuki Swift
Maruti Suzuki introduced the new-generation Swift in India last year. The hatchback came with a revised exterior and interior. Maruti also updated its engine to a new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine that produces 82 hp and 112 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT. Prices for the new Swift start from Rs 6.49 lakh and go up to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
2025 Honda Amaze
New-Gen Honda Amaze
Honda also updated its most affordable sedan, the Amaze last year. The sub-compact sedan came with a new exterior design that is an evolution of the previous model. However, its interior was all-new. The new-gen Amaze continued with the same 1.2-litre-four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 90 hp and 110 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a CVT. Prices for the new Amaze start from Rs 8.09 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
Last year, Toyota introduced its most affordable crossover in India, the Urban Cruiser Taisor. It is based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Taisor has two engine options, a 90 hp 1.2-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated unit, and a 100 hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. Prices start from Rs 7.74 lakh (ex-showroom).
Citroen Basalt
Citroen Basalt
Citroen introduced the Basalt coupe in India last year. It is one of the most affordable models from the brand in India and the most affordable SUV coupe in the country. There are multiple engine options available. These include an 82 hp, 1.2-litre and a 110 hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. Prices for the Citroen Basalt start from Rs 8.32 lakh (ex-showroom).
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