7 Iconic Indian Cars Under 1 Lakh | Enthusiast’s Cars

Remember that car which turned heads back in the early 2000s? All of us have admired one or the other car in our childhood. But obviously, as a child, we couldn’t fulfil our dream of owning it. Now that all of the 90’s squad is adult and most of us can afford to fulfil our childhood dreams, here’s a list that will take you back into the golden old days.

The great news here is that now you can get these masterpieces for under 1 Lakh!
No doubt all of these cars have now got more than 10 candles on their birthday cakes but they are still a pleasure get your hands on! So don’t just enjoy the nostalgia as you read further. Look out for your childhood love and plan to grab it!

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1. Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX:
   

   

   If you are a true hatch fan then you will surely know this car by heart! This car won the hearts of the audience with its 16 valve- DOHC engine. Revving this car was an ultimate luxury at that time. The most popular one was the S10 edition which came with Sachin Tendulkar’s autograph making it stand out. Though getting spares for this might be a challenge in today’s time but GoMechanic is here to support you in fulfilling your childhood dream.
   

2. Maruti Suzuki Swift (1st Gen):
   

   

   The people’s award winner. Yes! the Maruti Suzuki Swift won many awards in its era. This car was indeed stylish and the youth was crazy about it at that time too. Swift’s 3rd generation is presently there in the market but grabbing the first-generation Swift still remains a hot choice! Finding the spares for this one won’t be a hassle too!
   

3. Maruti Suzuki Esteem:
   

   

   If you are not a hatchback person, you may prefer this one! The Maruti Suzuki Esteem was the luxury ride of the early 2000s. Owning a sedan was another level of pride for the Indian people and this car catered all the needs really well. This car has been a favourite one with the motorsport community as well. With a 1.3litre MPFI engine, the Esteem generates 86hp of power.
   

4. Ford Ikon:
   

   

   If you are looking for a better option than the previous one, then you may go for the Ford Ikon. This car had a 1.6L engine and the way it used to steer was worth a try at that time! The handling of this car is exceptional if we compare it to its rivals but finding a good one now can really be a challenging task. Good luck!

5. Skoda Octavia vRS:
   

   

   Skoda is love for the true racing enthusiasts and if you are a budding one, this might be a great deal for you. This car delivered a surprising 180 horsepower which made it the real icon of that era, unlike the other brands that named their car so! In terms of performance, this car is nowhere less than an Audi TT.
   If you buy this beast for under a lakh you may end up spending more on its restoration. But as they say- Dreams are priceless! Go ahead and fulfil yours.

6. Honda City:
   

   

   The 1.5Litre i-Vtec engine was really a delight. Honda City was the perfect family sedan with a silent cabin. The City delivered 107 HP power and could revv upto 7000 RPM. For today’s category of cars under 1 lakh, this would be the most popular choice of the people looking for an economical option.

7. Mitsubishi Lancer:
   

   

   This car had an impressive 87 Bhp of power and was powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine. Unfortunately, this car couldn’t survive in the market due to its competitors. Also due to poor sales and after-sales network, Mitsubishi was not able to do well in the Indian market. As per its performance, buying this one from the used car market would be a deal to grab for sure. With limitless possibilities of modifications possible on the Mitsubishi Lancer, you can surely consider it worth buying!

These 7 are the most popular choices if you go for cars under 1 lakh. We are now approaching 2020 and now even a newly launched phone can cost you over 1 lakh! No doubt finding a good used car is a challenge nowadays but if you still have that childhood crush on any of these, you may find one and we’ll have your back. Yes, the GoMechanic team will put in every effort to make sure you turn your childhood dream into reality. We arrange the hard-to-get spares for you and also will help you save a lot on repairs and services!

Buying the old age cars under 1 lakh may sound weird to some but imagine restoring your childhood love with your choice of exhausts, alloys, suspension, music system and even more!

I feel this would be a more interesting and convincing task for all the enthusiasts rather than buying a gadget for the same amount! The choice is yours.