Buying a car is one of the most important decision we Indian make. There are numerous factors that come into play while choosing a right car. Here is a list of questions that comes in the mind of every car-buyer –
Which Car Should I Buy?
Resale Value
Safety Features On Offer
Diesel, Petrol or Electric
1. Tata Nexon Electric
Priced between Rs 13.99 lakh and Rs 16.85 lakh, the Nexon EV is currently one of the most affordable electric cars on sale in India. It currently accounts for close to 60% of total electric car sales in the country. It features a 30.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack transmitting power to the motor mounted on the front axle. The electric motor returns a claimed power of 129bhp & 245Nm. It can do 0-100kmph acceleration in 9.9 seconds. Its battery pack takes around 8 hours to get charged via standard 15A AC charger and just 1 hour (up to 80%) via DC fast charger.
Positive Points
– Low Running Cost compared to petrol/diesel cars
– Safest Made-in-India Product with 5 Star GNCAP
– Feature Loaded & Aggressive Price Tag
– Can be Charged At Home
– Claimed Range – 312km on a single charge
Negative Points
– Real World Range – 180-200kms
– Reliability Issues
2. New Maruti Celerio
Available in petrol manual and AMT options, the new Maruti Celerio is priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 6.94 lakh. It is claimed to return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 26.68kmpl. It is powered by a 1.0L K10C, 3-cylinder Dualjet petrol engine that produces 66bhp and 89Nm.
Positive Points
– Affordable
– Most fuel efficient car in India
– Decent space for 4 adults
– Maruti cars are easy & affordable to maintain
Negative Points
– Based on Swift’s platform, which scored only 2 star safety rating in GNCAP
3. Tata Tiago
Priced between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 7.07 lakh, the Tata Tiago is the safest car in its category with 4 star GNCAP crash test rating. It is powered by a 1.2L 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 85bhp & 113Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and an AMT.
Positive Points
– Affordable
– Decent efficiency – both manual & AMT
– Safest in its category
– Fairly loaded with features
– Handsome looks
Negative Points
– Interior quality could have been improved
– Engine performance is average
4. Maruti Swift/Dzire/Baleno
All three models are powered by a 1.2L 4-cylinder Dualjet petrol engine that produces 89bhp of power and 113Nm of torque. While Swift and Dzire are offered manual and AMT gearbox options, the Baleno has manual and CVT automatic gearbox options.
Positive Points
– Easy to maintain
– Looks good
– Excellent engine performance
– Fuel efficient
Negative Points
– Fails global NCAP/ Latin NCAP crash tests
– Competition offers better features
5. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
This is one of the best-selling hatchbacks in the country. It is offered with two engine options – a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol & a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol. While the former is good for 82bhp and 114Nm of torque, the later produces 99bhp and 172Nm of torque. It is available in the price bracket of Rs 5.28 lakh to Rs 8.50 lakh.
Positive Points
– Good looks
– Feature-loaded interior
– Good engine performance
– Easy to maintain
Negative Points
– Fails GNCAP crash test
– Mileage could have been better
