Top 5 Cars To Buy Under Rs 10 Lakh! » MotorOctane

Planning to buy a new car with a budget of Rs 10 lakh? Well, we have compiled a list of 5 cars for your budget. The cars are listed as per the value they have to offer – so you won’t regret buying any of these!
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India’s Cheapest SUV – Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh

The first SUV on the list & an easy recommendation for the masses is the Tata Punch! It is the most affordable SUV in India, which is selling like hotcakes. So, why should the Punch be your next car? Well, the Punch comes with features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen system, rear AC vents, 6-speaker Harman sound system, wireless charging pad, front armrest & more. Also, it offers excellent ride quality & the driver’s seat is positioned higher, giving an SUV-like driving position. Powering the Punch is a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine (87bhp & 115Nm), which can also be paired with CNG. For which the engine produces slightly less power! Having said that, if you plan to buy one, the Creative Plus with 1.2-litre NA Petrol AMT is a value-for-money variant. The variant is currently priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

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Cheapest Japanese SUV

What if you want a spacious Japanese SUV with proven safety? In that case, the Nissan Magnite could be a perfect fit for your budget. The Magnite received a facelift in 2024, which enhanced the interior quality & the overall safety of the SUV. It comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch touchscreen system, Type-C charging ports and more. The Magnite comes with two engine options – a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine (71bhp & 96Nm) and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine (99bhp & 160Nm). The turbo feels great to drive, but there are none under Rs 10 lakh. That said, priced at Rs 9.33 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), the N-Connecta 1.0-litre NA Petrol AMT is the value-for-money option!

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Most Underrated Hyundai – Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh

Moving forward, we have one of the most underrated Hyundai SUVs – the Exter. It is a Tata Punch rival that has failed severely in creating its presence in India. But why underrated? Well, the Exter is offered with a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine (82bhp & 114Nm). Also, similar to the Punch, the Exter comes with 5MT & 5AMT as gearbox options. However, the Exter gets a 4-cylinder unit, which is highly refined & has excellent drivability. Paired with the AMT, the Exter drives well even on the highways. Rest, it gets features like – 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, digital instrument cluster, dual dash cam, automatic climate control, wireless charger, cruise control and an electric sunroof among others. For your budget, the SX Tech Pro Pack with a 1.2-litre NA Petrol AMT at Rs 9.93 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) is a value-for-money variant.

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The Reliable Honda

The 4th car on today’s list is a sedan from the house of Honda! A Japanese brand that is known to offer value-for-money cars. And the Amaze is one of them! In 2024, the Amaze received a much-needed facelift, which brought new design changes. The feature list was also upgraded with – a lane watch camera, ADAS, adaptive cruise control, automatic LED headlamps, an 8-inch touchscreen system and more. It is powered by a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine (89bhp & 110Nm) – which is a refined engine and you will love to rev it! The Amaze is a no-nonsense car, and the VX variant with a manual gearbox can be a value-for-money option. The VX variant is currently priced at Rs 9.92 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).

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Only Diesel Option – Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh

Until now, all the mentioned cars have been offered with petrol engines only. However, if you want a diesel hatchback under Rs 10 lakh, you have only one car – the Tata Altroz. Powered with a 1.5-litre diesel engine (89bhp & 200Nm), the Altroz feels torquey to drive. However, it is available only with a manual gearbox. For automatic, it gets a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine which comes with options for manual, AMT & DCA gearboxes. Apart from offering a diesel engine, the Altroz offers excellent ride quality & handling.

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In terms of features, the Altroz is loaded with – a 10.25-inch touchscreen system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a sunroof, LED projector headlamps & more. So, if you are looking to buy an automatic variant, the Creative 1.2-litre NA Petrol AMT priced at Rs 9.82 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) could be the choice for you! On the other hand, the diesel range starts from Rs 9.49 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).