20 Most Dependable & Reliable Cars in India | The 2020 Edition

Dependable cars are a hard find these days. When you hear the word ‘dependable’ a lot of factors come into play. Dependability is the perfect amalgamation of reliability, trust and diligence. However, when it comes to cars, things don’t change a lot. Dependable cars are the ones that take on anything you throw at them.

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When you buy a car, you want it to behave like one. The entire experience is expected to go smoothly. You don’t want your car to break down frequently or underperform in situations. Hence, to become a dependable car actually is a lot harder than becoming a ‘good performance’ car. Moreover, dependability makes a whole lot of sense in a country like India, where driving conditions change every kilometer.

Let’s find out which are some of the most dependable cars out there in the Indian market.

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Entry-Level Compact Cars

1. Maruti Suzuki Alto 800

All hail the 800. The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 has proved out to be the best bet for many. Just like the first-gen Alto, people loved its upgraded version. The Alto 800 is small but peppy and competes with the likes of the Hyundai Eon and Tata Nano.

The car has turned out to be the favourites for first-time car buyers. With the Maruti name and the Alto’s competent quality, the car was destined to do well. The car went on to become India’s highest-selling car. With a low service cost, an affordable price and an impeccable mileage the car went on to become the best.

2. Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid took the market by storm. It upped the ante of this rather plain and simple economy cars segment. Renault’s Kwid made for a good car. Firstly, the looks made it seem like a low key SUV, due to its best in class ground clearance. It gave the car a rather premium looking feel.

Adding to the looks factor was the practicality factor. The car seemed practical because of its best in class mileage which made the car gain popularity.

3.Hyundai Santro

The Hyundai Santro made a comeback. Owing to its previous success the car was meant to be successful. What makes it feature in our dependable list is the fact that it entered the Indian markets as a best seller.

The Hyundai Santro comes added with loads of features and also comes with a CNG option.

Premium Hatchbacks | Dependable Cars

1. Volkswagen Polo

The Volkswagen Polo has a class, a presence. It was launched around a decade back in India and is still running strong. There’s a reason behind that and a rather good one. Not only the car has amazing safety standards, and good comfort, it stands out on performance as well.

Volkswagen’s build quality and the GT model ensured that the car had broadened its scope. The Polo has been around for a while now and is going to stay here.

2. Hyundai i20 Elite

The Hyundai i20 Elite had the onus to replace the predecessor i20 in India. So, it had to be good. The Hyundai i20 Elite did a perfect job of replacing the outgoing i20 in the country. It has been still running good and is one of the best sellers of the country.

The car comes fully loaded with loads of features and has made a name for itself for all the good reasons. Elite i20 is coming with a 2020 facelift version quite soon as well.

3. Etios Liva

This might seem like a surprise, isn’t it? Well, it shouldn’t be. The Toyota Etios Liva was launched as a hatchback version of the popular sedan, Etios. Although the car might’ve been a proper hit when it comes to the sales numbers, it was totally worth it.

The car stands in our dependability list because of its built quality. Toyota’s impeccable built quality and decent service costs made this car seem like a bargain. The car stood strong in safety tests as well.

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Multi-Purpose Vehicles

1. Toyota Innova Crysta

The Toyota Innova Crysta was launched way back in 2004. Fast forward to the year 2020, and it’s still there. The car has gone on to become India’s own MPV.

What made Toyota Innova more reliable was the fact that it replaced the Qualis. Now, that car was considered as one great SUVV, and Innova successfully filled its shoes. The car is dependable and has gone through two minor and one major (Crysta) facelifts.

2. Mahindra Marazzo

The Mahindra Marazzo comes with a ‘shark-inspired’ design. What makes it special is the feature-loaded cabin and the safety ratings. The car managed to secure a 4-star safety rating in Global NCAP tests.

With Mahindra’s 4-star safety ratings and a feature-loaded cabin, the car was expected to sell itself. However, the sales number didn’t rise as Mahindra would’ve wanted them to be.

Sub 4 Metre Sedans | Dependable Cars

1. Ford Figo Aspire

The Ford Figo Aspire is one sleek looking car. While it isn’t just the looks that make it enviable, but the dependability as well. The engine delivers the performance as you want it to. Moreover, the service cost of the car isn’t a bomb. Although the car scores well on dependability it didn’t sell much.

2. Honda Amaze

Honda perfectly understood the market sentiment with the Amaze. The car has received two minor and one major facelift as of now. The Amaze sold itself on the factors of good service, amazing built quality and a friendly budget.

Compact SUVs | Dependable Cars

1. Mahindra XUV300

The Mahindra XUV300 features here because of two main reasons. First, the car stands as one of the safest rated SUVs in India. The car scored a perfect 5-star safety rating at the Global NCAP under the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign.

Second, because of its sheer brilliance. The car is feature loaded and has a commendable interior. The servicing costs aren’t that steep. All in all the car is a total steal.

2. Ford Ecosport

The Ford EcoSport is a global SUV sold by Ford. In India, it made a lot more sense considering the hype in the compact SUV segment. Ford read that hype right and brought in the Ecosport.

The car was a hit in the Indian market. It was considered dependable because of its safety ratings, lower service costs and best in class ground clearance.

3. Vitara Brezza

Vitara Brezza was Maruti’s way to bring back the Vitara brand name in style. The company brought the car and it was a hit. People loved the car for its design, looks and a spacious interior.

The car has a good built quality and a decent performance which made it sell itself like hotcakes.

4. Tata Nexon

What makes the Nexon dependable and reliable? Everything.

The car scores well on safety with a 5-star rating. It looks stylish owing to its Impact Design 2.0 and is practical as well. Tata has ensured that the car speaks well to the younger masses and is doing so.

C Segment Sedans | Dependable Cars

1. Honda City

A car which stays for more than two decades and still runs amazingly well is an epitome of dependability. The Honda City has been in India since time immemorial now. The City has gone through a slew of makeovers, and all of them were a hit amongst the Indian masses.

Not adding this bad boy in our list wouldn’t be fair.

2. Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna has been in the market since 2008. The car has stayed here and will stay here owing to its cult-like fan following. People love the Hyundai Verna and will continue to do so.

The car marks all the boxes on the checklist. It comes in a decent price range, looks good and delivers great performance. It still tops the charts when it comes to the best selling sedans in India.

3. Skoda Rapid

The Skoda Rapid stands in the list quite proudly. Rapid is one of the best selling products from the Czech brand in India. It is built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Vento. However, the car seems much better than the Vento, owing to its headlamps and the creases on the doors.

The Rapid comes from the same family as the Volkswagen and speaks for itself. It has a good safety rating, delivers well on performance and looks good. Skoda launched the sedan when its sales were plummeting down. The car turned the fates for the company.

4. Maruti Ciaz

Maruti’s Ciaz is a value for money. What makes it dependable is the same fact. The car turns out to be the best for someone who wants more for less.

It is a value for money option from Maruti and has been selling the car since 2014. The Ciaz was meant to replace the SX4 and it did so quite successfully.

Full-Size SUVs | Dependable Cars

1. Toyota Fortuner

When it comes dependability, no one matches Toyota and that is evident in their cars. The Toyota Fortuner has proven itself to be one of the most reliable SUVs in the country. It’s performance, the looks and the ultimate combination of rugged and luxury sat well with the Indian consumers.

2. Ford Endeavour

The Ford Endeavour has cemented its place as one of the best SUVs of the country. It was launched by Ford way back and has gone through major changes throughout the years.

However, the performance and quality have remained the same.

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