Top Five Entry Level Cars In India – April 2021

Not only they are affordable. But, they even offer a roof on top of our head while fulfilling our basic requirements. For many of us, they are even the first four-wheelers standing in front of our homes. Well today, we are talking about the entry-level cars that are available in India.

According to the studies, the new market conditions say that it is an SUV dominated market. Still, there are many entry-level hatchbacks that are acting as the first car to many Indian families. No, they are not at all a luxury anymore as many carmakers have already introduced specific cars for that purpose.

Instead, they are a necessity in today’s world. Struggling while searching for an appropriate hatchback on a limited budget? We are here to help you out.

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Maruti Suzuki Alto has received significant updates inside out. To start with, it was first launched in India on 27th September 2000. The primary motive of the carmaker was to introduce an entry-level car that can satisfy Indian customers on a limited budget. Up till now, they have been successful while selling over 40 lakh units of Alto since the day of its launch.

Under the hood, Maruti Suzuki Alto comes with a 796cc three-cylinder petrol engine. Talking in numbers, it is capable of producing 47.3BHP of power alongside a peak torque of 60Nm while being mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

The all-new Maruti Suzuki might not be a feature-rich hatchback. But then, it fulfils the main purpose of being an affordable one. To start with, it gets power windows for the front seats, air conditioner, Smartplay Studio and Seat Belt Reminder according to the variants. Also, the all-new Alto is now safer with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, etc. just to name a few.

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Renault Kwid

With those modern updates, the all-new Renault Kwid looks absolutely stunning and is one of the best in the segment. The French carmaker first launched it back in 2015 as the Alto competitor. Another interesting bit about the all-new Renault Kwid is its ground clearance that stands at 184mm.

It comes with a 999cc three-cylinder petrol motor that churns out 67BHP and 91Nm of torque. Also, customers can opt for a lower variant that uses a 799cc three-cylinder petrol engine. To be precise, this unit churns out a decent 53.26BHP of power alongside a peak torque of 72Nm. Both the engines are available with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. However, an AMT gearbox is available on the top-end variants.

Feature-wise, the 2021 Renault Kwid comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, power windows, USB charger, LED DRLs and a fully digital LED instrument cluster. In terms of safety, Renault offers dual airbags, ABS with EBD, seat belt reminder and speed alert as standard.

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Datsun GO

Despite being much larger than its rivals, the all-new Datsun GO managed to enter this rivalry. Why? Just because of the value for money it offers. The base variant of Datsun GO costs Rs.4.02 Lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi). However, when compared to its rivals, this car is better in terms of space and features.

At the heart, it is available with a sole 1198cc three-cylinder petrol engine. To be precise, this engine produces a massive 76BHP of power alongside a peak torque of 104Nm while being mated to a 5-speed gearbox as standard. Customers can also go for a CVT gearbox that is available on the top-end variants only.

The 2021 Datsun GO packs many features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, LED DRLs, electrically adjustable wing mirrors and power windows. For your information, the updated infotainment system on the all-new hatchback now comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

It is not at all an SUV. In fact, it is not even a mini SUV. But, as Maruti Suzuki claims, its design is inspired by one. For starters, the carmaker launched the all-new S-Presso to directly go against the likes of Renault Kwid. Just like the Kwid, it comes with higher ground clearance that suits the Indian conditions.

The engine that powers the 2021 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is a 998cc three-cylinder petrol unit. It can produce a massive 67BHP and 90Nm of torque while being paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Apart from this, the carmaker also offers an optional automatic transmission on the S-Presso.

Multiple features such as a fully digital instrument cluster, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, steering mounted audio controls and a powerful air conditioner are available on the S-Presso. In terms of safety, it gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, speed alert and seatbelt reminder across all variants.

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Datsun Redi GO

The updated Redi-GO might impress a lot of customers this time. It was first launched in the year 2016 on a similar platform that we have seen on the Renault Kwid. Also, Datsun cars might lack in terms of safety. But, then this segment does not have much to offer on the safety front.

For now, Datsun Redi GO is available with either a 799cc three-cylinder or a 998cc three-cylinder petrol engine. To be precise, the first one produces a 53.64BHP of power and 72Nm of torque. Further, the latter one produces 67.05BHP alongside a peak torque of 90Nm.

In terms of features, it comes with power windows, electronic power steering, air conditioner, factory fitted music system, etc. to name a few. Coming to the safety bits, Redi Go comes with an engine immobilizer, dual airbags and seat belts among others.

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If you are someone considering them for city drives then these are the best options. However, due to cost-cutting, they are not the safest ones on highways. If budget is not an issue then check out the Top Five Premium Hatchbacks which we have covered earlier. Here’s ending your hunt for entry-level cars.

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