Top 5 cars under 10 lakhs in India 2025

Hey guys, welcome to CarArrival. How are you all today? Today we are going to talk about the top 5 cars under 10 lakhs in India. So this is going to be a very exciting blog for those who want to buy a new car. So read this blog till the end. So let’s start with the top 5 cars.

1. Hyundai Exter

Here is the first car from top 5 cars under 10 lakhs in India. Now you will say, how did this car come here? This is not in the top selling cars. I agree with that. But this car is absolutely fantastic. And let me explain to you how.

In terms of safety,

• Hyundai said that this car can get a 4 or 5 star rating. If they send it for a crash test. So overall, in terms of build quality and comfort, you don’t have any problem with this car.
• It is a comfortable car for 4-5 people who can easily sit and go.

In terms of engine & performance,

Here is where the gem comes, Now if you look at the engine of this car. Somewhere, this is the only engine that is left. Despite being 1.2, it is a 4-cylinder non-turbo. Yes, 4-cylinder. All the other cars that come in this category, in that so-called SUV category.

This car goes from 0 to 100 in just 13 sec.

Because their 1.2 is generally available. This same engine is also available on i10 and Aura. I am not a fan of that engine. But the engine has been returned. It’s just amazing.

And I can tell you the fact that if you look at it from the SUV angle. Then maybe it is not the right choice. But you are looking at it as a car where you get a little high ground clearance. This can be a great choice for you in the city, on the highway. For the engine of its size, for the power it produces, it is very good.

In terms of Mileage,

• 19.4 kmpl in manual transmission.
• 19.2 kmpl in automatic transmission.

In terms of features available,

Along with that, the 1.2 liter engine also comes with a CNG option. With a twin cylinder option. Because of which you get good boot space in the car. Sunroof, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, reverse parking camera. Wireless charging pad, Type C charging port, rear AC vents.

So there is no shortage of features in this car. It’s a well-loaded car. And the package that comes in 10 lakhs. Is just perfect for your usage.

2. Tata Punch

Here is the second car from top 5 cars under 10 lakhs in India. Best seller car in India. How can this name not come? The specialty of Punch is that it is a comfortable four-seater. It is well built. And this is one of the very few cars of Tata. In which you will not have any problem with plastic quality. You will not see panel gaps etc. This is one of the best Tata cars.

In terms of safety,

The Tata Punch has scored an impressive safety rating of 5 stars for adult occupant protection and 4 stars for child occupant protection in the Global NCAP crash tests.

Overall fit, finish, quality of materials fantastic. 

In terms of engine & performance,

It has a 1.2 liter NA petrol engine ( 86 bhp & 115 Nm).

Power is not that much, AMT is also a bit jerky, Diesel is not available, But CNG is available in manual only. So overall it’s an okay package when it comes to engine.

But the ride quality of the car is very good. There is no complaint in handling.

Punch, Altroz are the two cars which I can say. Tata’s are one of the best options that they have in the market.

In terms of Mileage,

• 20.09 kmpl in manual transmission.
• 18.08 kmpl in automatic transmission.

In terms of features available,

• It have reverse camera
• It have 10 inch screen
• It has rear AC vents

Punch is a well built car and people are liking this car that is why it is selling so much. For a brand like Tata Motors.

3. Citroen C3

Here is the third car from top 5 cars under 10 lakhs in India. It is something very unique and different. Citroen C3. Now you will say how did this car come here. How is this in the top cars?

Now the specialty of C3 is that. It is a very underrated car. You are not getting a lot of features. But it’s a nice and spacious car. It’s comfortable. Its AC is very good. The build quality of the car is good.

In terms of safety,

Initially in this. The safety features were very minimal. Because of which this car got a rating of 0 or 1. In a crash test. But they have added the features now. And they have added both safety features. Because of which this package has become very good.

In terms of engine & performance,

1.2 liter turbo petrol engine(108 bhp & 205 Nm).

It is easy to drive, power is good, there is no shortage of pick up. Ride quality is very good. Handling of the car is also very good. So its a well rounded package.

In terms Mileage,

• 19.3 kmpl in manual transmission.
• 18.3 kmpl in automatic transmission.

4. Dzire Or Maruti’s Fronx.

Here is the fourth car from top 5 cars under 10 lakhs in India. Either Dzire. Or Maruti’s Fronx. Both these cars are very good. Space is good. Comfort is good. And at the same time. It’s a great value proposition for you.

In terms of safety,

Desire is Maruti’s first car. Which has got 5 stars in Maruti’s history. This has never happened before.

In terms of engine & performance,

1.2-liter, three-cylinder petrol engine (80 bhp and 112 Nm of torque).

It will give you good power. Fuel efficiency will also be good. It also has a manual. It also has AMT. So it becomes a well-rounded package for you. Along with that it also gets good handling and its ride quality is also very good.

In terms Mileage,

• Petrol variants ranges from 24.79 to 25.71 kmpl. 
• A CNG variant is also available, with a claimed mileage of 33.73 km/kg. 

5. Skoda Kylaq

Here is the fifth car from top 5 cars under 10 lakhs in India. Fifth car in this category is a new entrant and it is the Skoda Kylaq. Yes, if you want a car within 10 lakhs. This car is also a 5-star rated car, space is good enough for 4 people, it is a comfortable car. Features are decent enough for under 10 lakh rupees and it’s a very exciting package because the features you generally need in the car. You get everything in it.

In terms of safety,

This car is also a 5-star rated car.

In terms of engine & performance,

1.0 litre TSi engine (114 bhp & 178  Nm)

The way the car is built and the way the car drives I mean Under 10 lakh 1 litre turbo engine that too TSI engine is fantastic. Generally you get the engine for 14, 16 or 18 lakh rupees but  you get it under 10 lakh which is a real game changer. 

In terms Mileage,

• 19.68 kmpl manual transmission.
• 19.08 kmpl automatic transmission.