The Best Car Garages You Can Have Under 15 Lakhs [Part 1]

Since the dawn of time, the theory of ‘more is better has always been accepted. More money, more booze and since we love cars, more cars. It’s good to have a choice of ride every morning. So if you are thinking of upgrading your garage and have a decent amount of money then this is the list for you. Here are the 7 best car garages you can have under 15 lakhs.

1. Hyundai Venue & Maruti Suzuki WagonR (Best of both worlds)

   

   Want Hyundai’s comfort and features with Maruti Suzuki’s efficiency and practicality? Look no further. The Hyundai Venue and the Maruti Suzuki WagonR is one of the best combinations for getting the best of both worlds.

   Go for the Venue S Turbo DCT as it is decently feature-loaded, has the best engine in the Hyundai line-up (1.0 turbo) and gets a DCT gearbox that ensures convenience and excitement whether you are hauling on traffic or cruising down the highway.

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   Venue S Turbo DCT-₹8.73 Lakhs
   Maruti Suzuki WagonR-₹5.20 Lakhs
   
   Since there is not a lot of difference between the base model and the top model of the WagonR, we recommend the base LXi model which will get you the same peppy engine, same class-leading space and soft suspension.

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2. Kia Sonet & Maruti Suzuki Ignis (SUV gang)

   

   The Kia Seltos is one of the hottest compact SUVs on the market. The Venue’s Korean cousin gets the same set of engines and similar features. However, we suggest you buy the 1.5 HTE variant for the Sonet as it will give your garage a blend of petrol and diesel.
   
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   Kia Seltos 1.5 HTE- ₹8.35 Lakhs
   Maruti Suzuki Ignis Sigma MT- ₹4.95 Lakhs
   
   ‘The Urban SUV’ (or so they call it) is honestly the best hatchback you can buy. Though it is a little more expensive than its rivals, it makes up for it with its quirky design, a premium cabin and a peppy 1.2-litre petrol engine. The Sigma 1.2 MT is our choice as it will fit your budget and is not totally scrapped off features.

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3. Honda City (5th-Gen) & Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 (Superman and Clark Kent)

   

   If you are the one who goes to work on weekdays and classy parties on weekends, then this garage will suit you.

   Even after 20+ years of production, the Honda City is one of the most classy and reputable cars in the sedan segment. It is a status symbol saying that you made it. Get the City V MT as it has killer looks, a reliable engine and a couple of cosmetic features.  too. You can also go for a higher version in the 4th gen model if you don’t care about being on the latest list.

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   Honda City V MT- ₹11.50 Lakhs
   Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 STD- ₹2.99 Lakhs
   
   The Alto 800 is the best car for the Clark Kent in you. It’s a no-nonsense car which is compact, efficient and perfect for everyday traffic jams. Although it is barebones, it gets power steering and a reasonably good aircon. It’ll be foolish to spend on the top variant so we suggest you for the STD.

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4. Tata Nexon & Tiago (Safety is the swag)

   

   Is safety your first priority? We got you!

   Tata’s smallest hatchback aka ‘Lord Tiago’ is one of the best build quality hatchbacks you can buy. It has a great NCAP rating and offers dual front airbags, ABS and EBD as standard. The XT variant does get additional comfort features so overall it’s a good choice.

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   Tata Nexon XMA- ₹8.75 Lakhs
   Tata Tiago XT- ₹5.62 Lakhs
   
   The Nexon is a tank when it comes to built quality. It is also the second-biggest SUV in its segment as the XMA-AMT is a great variant since you get an automatic gearbox and a good set of features.

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5. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz & Hyundai Santro (Superman and Clark Kent part 2)

   

   This is another great combo if you looking for a small comfy car for the weekdays and a premium sedan for the weekends.

   The Ciaz is Maruti Suzuki’s flagship sedan which looks great, has a great 1.5-litre oil burner and of course is efficient and reliable since it’s a Suzuki. The 1.5 Delta is the value for money variant and honestly, is pretty decent.

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   Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 1.5 Delta-₹9.16 Lakhs
   Hyundai Santro 1.2 Magna-₹5.20 Lakhs
   
   The one that made Hyundai relevant in India, the Santro is one of the cheapest 4 cylinder cars in India and hosts a lot of features like the passenger side vents and a reverse parking camera. The 1.2 Magna is the mid-range variant of the Santro and our choice for this garage.

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6. Tata Altroz & Maruti Suzuki Dzire (no compromise)

   

   It is the garage where you don’t have to compromise and is a great balance of great cars.

   The Altroz is is a premium hatchback with a roomy cabin, great features and a great turbo petrol engine. It is also very non-conventional in terms of looks and is surely a head-turner. Our choice? The turbo variant is the only way to go.

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   Tata Altroz i-Turbo XT- ₹7.93 Lakhs
   Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi- ₹7.04 Lakhs
   
   The second car in your garage is the ever so popular Dzire. The compact sedan is one of the highest-selling cars in India and people love it since it is stylish, reliable and efficient. The VXi variant is the perfect spec to go for as it has the everyday features you need.

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7. Honda Amaze & Mahindra XUV300 (Our pick)

   

   Although cars are subjective, the best car garage under 15 lakhs that according to us is the XUV300 and the Amaze.

   The Honda Amaze has a sophisticated exterior, a comfortable interior and a reliable 1.2-litre petrol engine. We believe it’s underrated and should be appreciated more. Go for the 1.2 S as it is great value for money at 7.82 lakhs.

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   Honda Amaze 1.2 S- ₹7.00 Lakhs
   Mahindra XUV300 W4- ₹7.95 Lakhs
   
   The biggest car in its segment, the XUV300 W4 petrol is a lot of car for 7.95 lakhs. Its brawny styling, spacious cabin and good engine (go for the diesel if you have some spare cash) is a good fit for a compact SUV. Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV300: The Wild vs the Fortress on Wheels

   

   The next time you go car shopping and can’t settle for one then go for two! And although most combos consist of different carmakers, you don’t need to run between showrooms for servicing as GoMechanic has got you covered for any issues related to your cars. These were 7 car garages you can get for 15 lakhs. Know of any other great combos? Let us know in the comments!

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