Top 5 Cars Between Rs. 5 Lakh to Rs. 10 lakh

The price bracket from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh is the one where the majority of Indian come to and buy their cars. This price bracket caters to all sorts of segment such as the hatchbacks, compact sedans, compact SUVs and so on. Here is our pick of the top 5 cars in the Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh bracket.



1. Ford EcoSport: (Ford EcoSport Black Edition)

The EcoSport was one of the earliest sub-compact SUVs to have come to India. It is a well-built car and has the typical solidity associated with Ford cars. Another advantage is that the Ford EcoSport has multiple engine options with a 1.5-litre diesel engine, 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, which has been voted as the engine of the year on multiple occasions as well. Should you choose the automatic variant, you can specify it with a dual-clutch transmission, which is the only one in its class. There are 11 variants to choose from so there are enough options for the buyers as well. Apart from these, the Ford EcoSport also comes with a host of features and safety systems. The highway and city manners are impeccable and thanks to its size, it is easily manouvreable in the city and to park as well. The top end models come with Ford's SYNC system with voice control. The 1.5-litre diesel variants have an ARAI rated efficiency of 22.27 km/l, while the 1.5-litre petrol variants have an ARAI rated efficiency of 15.85 km/l. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost variants have an ARAI rated efficiency of 18.88 km/l. The prices for the Ford EcoSport start from Rs. 6.93 lakh and go up to Rs. 9.82 lakh (All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). Read our review of the Ford EcoSport here.

2. Hyundai Elite i20:

(Hyundai Elite i20)

There is little to doubt the fact that the Hyundai Elite i20 is one of the best models that can be bought in this price range. It was voted the Indian Car of the Year in 2014 and is the benchmark for premium hatchbacks in India. The Hyundai i20 has three different engine variants which are a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.4-litre diesel and a 1.4-litre petrol which comes only with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The petrol engines are paired to a 5-speed manual transmission unit while the diesel engine variants are mated to a 6-speed manual. Like all Hyundai models, the Elite i20 comes with a long list of features. It looks really good and has a solid build quality. The ride quality is great and the Elite i20 handles decently well too. Step inside the car and you can see that the quality of materials used along with the upholstery and plastics are of good quality and give you that premium feel. ). The ARAI rated fuel efficiency of the Elite i20 petrol, Elite i20 diesel and the Elite i20 automatic are 18.6 km/l, 22.54 km/l and 18.6 km/l respectively. There are 11 variants of the Hyundai Elite i20 and the prices start from Rs. 5.59 lakh and goes up to Rs. 9.01 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). Read our review of the Hyundai i20 here.

3. Maruti Suzuki Baleno:

(Maruti Suzuki Baleno)

It's been a little less than a year since Maruti Suzuki launched the Baleno and it has done wonders for the company. With a known nameplate and an all-new car, the Baleno is a premium hatchback and looks the part every bit. The Baleno is good value for money and spacious interior, which is comfortable for 5 passengers. Now the biggest advantage is the fact that with the Maruti Suzuki Nexa showrooms, customer experiences have improved and there is a lot of value addition to the entire car buying experience. The Baleno can be bought either with a 1.2-litre petrol engine or a 1.2-litre diesel engine which have a fuel efficiency of 21.4 km/l and 27.4 km/l respectively. There are 10 model trims of the Baleno with prices starting from Rs. 5.25 lakh to Rs. 8.35 lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno can be purchased only from Maruti Suzuki Nexa outlets. Read our review of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno here.

4. Ford Figo Aspire:

(Ford Figo Aspire)

Perhaps the best looking compact sedan in the segment, the Ford Figo Aspire has a proportionate design too. It is built solidly and is fully loaded with some impressive features such as optional six airbags, two standard airbags across all models, Ford's SYNC system, a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and so on. The cabin is spacious and the interior trim is really attractive. That itself might be a deal-maker for many. The Ford Figo Aspire has a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine which have an ARAI rated fuel efficiency of 18.16 km/l and 25.83 km/l. There are 9 models whose prices starts from Rs. 5.28 lakh to Rs. 8.20 lakh. Read our review of the Ford Figo Aspire here.

5. Skoda Rapid/Volkswagen Vento:

(Skoda Rapid)

These two cars share the same underpinnings and share the same engines as well. Of course, the two sedans look and feel different. The trim and equipment levels are different as well. The Volkswagen Vento is the more premium looking and feeling of the two while Skoda is offering some really good after sales and service packages with the Rapid. This gives the Rapid a slight edge as far as value for money is concerned. There is enough kit in both the cars and the build quality is great too. Both the Rapid and the Vento get 1.6-litre petrol engines and 1.5-litre diesel engines. One can also choose from a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. There are 15 model trims for the Skoda Rapid and the prices start at Rs. 8.02 lakh and go on till Rs. 12.32 lakh. Similarly, the Vento has 10 model trims and the prices start at Rs. 8.26 lakh and go on till Rs. 12.71 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Read our review of the Skoda Rapid here.