Best Car Brand To Buy Under 8 Lakhs in India!

The automotive industry in India is growing, with new car launches frequently. This year, we have witnessed new SUVs such as Scorpio-N, Hyryder, Meridian & Brezza. But this does not mean there aren’t any good affordable cars. We still have some compact SUVs & premium hatchbacks on a budget from various manufacturers. Let’s look at the best car brands to buy under 8 lakhs in India:

1. Maruti Suzuki
   

   

   Starting with the top selling brand in India, Maruti Suzuki has the most significant share in the passenger vehicle market. They have it all, be it entry-level hatchbacks such as Alto or S-Presso to compact SUVs & MPVs such as Vitara Brezza & Ertiga. For a budget of under 8 lakhs, you can get a decent car such as the Baleno.

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   It has a price range from ₹6.42-9.60 lakhs ex-showroom. It has a 1.2-litre engine churning out 90hp & 113Nm torque, and it is also equipped with the latest features such as a head-up display and a 360-degree camera.

2. Tata
   

   

   Tata has been making progress in the passenger vehicle market and has been competing closely with Hyundai. Nexon is their best-selling product, and along with Punch, their sales have gone up. They have the safest cars in the market and various versions available with respective cosmetic upgrades.

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   For a car under an ₹8 lakh budget, buyers have an option between the Punch & Altroz. Both are promising cars with excellent NCAP ratings and features. Altroz is more spacious & has a more aerodynamic design with a more responsive engine.

3. Hyundai
   

   

   Hyundai also has a considerable market share in the Indian passenger vehicle market. They offer cars such as Grand i10 Nios, i20 & Aura under ₹8 lakhs. Hyundai cars are a decent package with a variety of engines and a good interior, and the latest features.

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   They have entry-level hatchbacks such as Grand i10 Nios, which is also available in a new corporate edition with cosmetic upgrades. You can also get the base version of the premium hatchback i20 or the compact sedan Aura.

4. Nissan
   

   

   Nissan has been in India since 2005 with a growing share in the Indian market. Previously it was known for products such as Terrano & Sunny, but now their latest product Magnite has been immensely appreciated by the people in India.

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   You can get this car for under ₹8 lakhs; it has both naturally aspirated & turbo versions with a promising interior & modern features. It has a price range from ₹5.97-10.79 lakhs ex-showroom.

5. Honda
   

   

   Honda has its fanbase in India, mostly known for its sedans such as City & Civic, which have been around for a significant while on the Indian roads. Their cars are reliable and have the promising i-VTEC engines with both petrol & diesel versions.

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   They also have the compact sedan Amaze for under ₹8 lakhs which is available with both petrol & diesel engines and manual & CVT transmission with good fuel efficiency. It has a price range from ₹6.56-11.39 lakhs. Which of these brands would you prefer?