Best new four wheelers in 2025 to buy in India for under 5 lakh budget is no easy task in itself. Because a: The cars under this tight budget are entry level and are not popular for comfort or overall quality.
But if you have to find something that fits the budget, here's a list for you;
New cars under 5 lakhs:
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10:
The first car that comes to mind when talking low budget but good brand value, somewhat okay specs, and quality, is Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, aka 'Alto' in local markets.
The car has long and successful history in Indian markets and is known as a small family car.
The hatchback from Maruti Suzuki starts at ₹3.99 (ex-showroom Delhi) and goes up to ₹4.59 lakhs (ex-showroom), pricing may vary.
It has a small 998cc engine with petrol option and company claims 24.4 kmpl mileage.
Alto K10 has a proven track record of reliability, performance and low maintenance costs in India.
Second name comes in the list, Renault Kwid:
Renault Kwid is a compact SUV looking hatchback that targets youth of India, the car is successful in the markets for quite a while now.
Best fit for 4 passengers including the driver, the car is relatively small and starts at 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom), but quickly overtakes the 5 lakh target price.
You have to be a little flexible to get this stylish hatchback;
The car features an 8-inch touchscreen, SUV inspired looks, company claims 20+ kmpl of mileage.
With 799cc petrol engine, the Kwid bags second spot on our list for four wheeler under 5 lakh.
The third entry is again from Maruti Suzuki:
This time Maruti Suzuki comes in the list with S-Presso, this car is SUV-inspired as well, and has starting price of ₹4.26 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), and goes up to ₹4.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). The car carries the same brand reputation as the Alto, but is somewhat less popular.
It also shares specs in engine and mileage with Alto, with company claiming 24.12 kmpl mileage, and has a small 998cc engine.
The last one in this list is Maruti Wagon R the car does not fit the under 5 lakh strict criteria, but if you can exceed the barrier just a bit, you can afford this time-tested and successful car from Maruti Suzuki in the Indian markets.
The car is relatively big, with better specs.
The biggest con of the Maruti Wagon R is its safety ratings, which are very poor according to the reports.
Maruti Wagon R starts at just ₹5.54 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), which is 54,000 more than the 5 lakh mark, and it goes up to 7.38 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The engine starts at 998 cc and with bigger models it goes up to 1197 cc.
The car has Petrol and CNG option and company claims 23.56 to 25.19 kmpl mileage.
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