X Best cars to buy in India

Over the years, the definition of a car has changed. Earlier, a car meant a 3-box sedan alone. But with evolving technology and the consumer taste & preference, newer categories were added to this definition. Now, a car means a sedan, hatchback, and an SUV. In fact, the appeal of the latter duo is so strong that today these two categories dominate when it comes to unit sales.

Even in India, the car scenario experienced a transformation of its own. From a state where there were just a couple of models available to choose from, today the Indian customer is spoilt for choice in hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs. Besides these three categories, cars were also categorized as per their prices – entry-level, budget, and premium. Let us have a look as some of the best cars to buy in India in some of these popular categories. 

Entry Level

Generally the first car of a typical Indian family or individual, this category has been fuelling aspirations of millions. Some of the best cars to buy in India in the entry-level are the Renault KWID and Alto. The Renault KWID has been a disruptive force in this price-sensitive category. While the Alto (Rs. 2.95 Lacs onwards ex. Showroom Delhi) is the old market leader, the KWID (Rs. 2.94 Lacs, ex. Showroom Delhi) with its SUV inspired look, comfy interiors, and rugged built quality is the new heart-throb in this otherwise price-sensitive segment.

Multi-Utility Vehicles

As the name suggests, these cars serve in a variety of roles. They are sometimes personal cars, while sometimes they are used by large families. The advantage of these cars is their 7-seater capacity and large boot space. While the category was once dominated by cars like Ertiga, Innova, etc, the new kid on the block is the Renault TRIBER. With its sub 4-meter length and modular seating arrangement, the TRIBER has become India’s favorite car in no time. Without compromising on passenger comfort, legroom and headroom, the TRIBER is priced very smartly (Rs. 4.99 Lacs onwards) than its older peers (Ertiga starts at Rs. 7.59 Lacs and Innova at Rs.15.67 Lacs onwards). 

SUVs

In the recent past, SUVs have gained a lot of customer attention. Aggressive look, powerful engines and loaded with convenience & safety features, these SUVs have now become the cynosure of all eyes. The honor of turning an SUV into an everyday car belongs to the Renault DUSTER. It was the DUSTER that popularized the concept of a compact SUV that ultimately opened up the category for others. Even after 8 years of its launch, the DUSTER is still going strong. While the new DUSTER starts at Rs. 8.59 Lacs (ex. Showroom Delhi), the Fortuner lies on the other end with a starting price of Rs. 35.32 Lacs.  

Sedan:

A sedan is the traditional old favorite. Two of the most desirable cars in this category are the DZire and City. With a starting price of Rs. 5.8 Lacs, the Dzire dominates the budget segment, whereas the City dominates on the other end with a starting price of Rs. 10.99 Lacs.  

Cars have now become an inevitable part of our daily lives. Besides their utility value, cars are an extension of our personality. So, go ahead and take your pick from some of the best cars to buy in India and see which suits your personality the best.