First-time Car Buyers – All about First-time Car Buyers in India ✓ Specification ✓ Safesty Rating ✓ Mileage ✓ Power ✓ Price ✓ Transmission Type.
Almost everyone wants to own a car, the experience of buying your first car is also very exciting. From looks, design, features to budget, there are many things to consider when you are buying a car. Generally, small and hatchback cars are well-liked in the Indian market, most people prefer hatchback vehicles as their first vehicle. So if you too are looking for one such low-budget affordable car and are planning to buy your first car, today we have come up with a list of some of the best options for first time buyers. You can choose any of these according to your budget and choice.
While buying the first car, apart from manual, you can also choose cars with automatic transmission, which are a bit easier to drive. The price of your first car should be within the budget so that the EMI every month does not put too much of a burden on your pocket. Right now there are many options in the market from hatchback to mini or compact SUV, from which you can choose your favorite car. Here we have brought a list of such cars on the basis of budget, mileage, size, so let’s have a look at these cars
Loading ...Here is a list for first-time car buyers in India 2023
| Ranking | Cars Name | Car Type | Mileage | Ex-showroom Price |
| 1. | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Hatchback | 20.0–27.0 kmpl | Rs 5.73 – 8.51 lakhs |
| 2. | Maruti Swift | Hatchback | 22.0–30.0 kmpl | Rs 5.99 – 9.03 lakhs |
| 3. | Tata Tiago | Hatchback | 19.0–26.0 kmpl | Rs 5.60 – 8.11 lakhs |
| 4. | Tata Punch | Micro-SUV | 18.8–20.0 kmpl | Rs 6.00–9.54 lakhs |
| 5. | Renault Kiger | Comp-SUV | 18.0–20.0 kmpl | Rs 6.50–11.23 lakhs |
1. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Hyundai has now tried to give this car a more sporty look than before. The front bumper of this car has been decorated with a black grille, tri-arrow shape LED daytime running lights (DRL’s). Apart from this, new 15-inch alloy wheels have been given in it, which improve the side profile of the car. At the rear of the car, the company has given sporty LED taillights. The price of this car ranges from Rs 5.73 lakh to Rs 8.51 lakh.
The company has used a 1.2 liter petrol engine in it, which generates 83hp power and 113.8Nm torque. This engine is mated to 5-speed manual and automatic gearbox. Apart from this, the car is also available with the company fitted CNG kit, although its power output drops to 69hp in CNG mode.
The car gets Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) as standard. Apart from this, features like 6 airbags, ISOFIX child anchors, hill hold assist, automatic headlamps and ESC are available in the top model. The company claims that its petrol manual transmission gives mileage up to 20.7 kmpl, automatic variant 20.1 kmpl and CNG variant up to 27.3 kmpl.
- Price Range:- Rs 5.73 to 8.51 lakh (Ex-showroom)
- Engine:- 1.2-litre Petrol & CNG
- Mileage:- 20.0 kmpl Petrol | 27.3 kmpg CNG
- Seating Capacity:- 5 Persons
2. Maruti Suzuki Swift
You can choose Maruti Swift as your first car. This car has been popular in the Indian market for a long time. It is widely liked due to its attractive looks, good mileage and excellent performance. The car comes in a total of 4 variants, the price of which ranges from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.03 lakh. The company has used a 1.2-liter dualjet petrol engine (90 PS / 113 Nm) in this car. Apart from this, this car also comes in company fitted CNG variant, although in CNG mode its power output reduces to 77.5 APS. This engine is paired with 5-speed manual and automatic transmission.
In terms of features, the car gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, height-adjustable driver seat, cruise control, auto AC and LED headlights with LED DRLs. While its safety package includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC) with hill-hold control and rear parking sensors. The company claims that its petrol model gives mileage of up to 22.38 km/l and CNG variant up to 30.90 km/kg. This car gets 268 liters of boot space.
- Price Range:- Rs 5.99 to 9.03 lakh (Ex-showroom)
- Engine:- 1.2-litre Petrol & CNG
- Mileage:- 22.0 kmpl Petrol | 30.0 kmpg CNG
- Seating Capacity:- 5 Persons
3. Tata Tiago
If you want to travel in a strong hatchback then Tata Tiago will prove to be a better option for you. One of the safest hatchback cars in the country, Tata Tiago price starts at Rs. 5.60 Lakhs and goes up to Rs. 8.11 Lakhs. The car comes in a total of 6 variants and is also available with a company fitted CNG option along with the petrol engine.
In this car, the company has used a 1.2 liter petrol engine which generates power of 86PS and torque of 113Nm. This engine comes with 5-speed manual and automatic gearbox, in CNG mode this engine generates power of 73PS. The boot space of 242 liters is available in this car. In the last Auto Expo, the company showcased its Ultraz and Punch CNG, in which dual cylinder technology has been used, so that you do not have to compromise on boot space.
- Price Range:- Rs 5.60 to 8.11 lakh (Ex-showroom)
- Engine:- 1.2-litre Petrol
- Mileage:- 19.0 kmpl Petrol | 26.0 kmpg CNG
- Seating Capacity:- 5 Persons
4. Tata Punch
Apart from hatchbacks, we have also included mini SUV models in this list. If you are looking for an affordable SUV then Tata Punch could be a better option for you. Tata Motors also showcased the CNG model of its most affordable sub-compact SUV Tata Punch during the last Auto Expo. Very soon this SUV will also be launched in the market with the company fitted CNG kit. Currently, it comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine. This engine generates power of 86PS and torque of 113Nm. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and an optional automatic transmission gearbox.
The Kaziranga Edition of this SUV, which comes in a total of four variants Pure, Adventure, Accomplished and Creative, has also been introduced, which provides an even more sporty look. Its price ranges from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9.54 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV gets 366 liters of boot space and 187 mm of ground clearance.
- Price Range:- Rs 6.00 to 9.54 lakh (Ex-showroom)
- Engine:- 1.2-litre Petrol
- Mileage:- 20.0 kmpl MT | 18.8 kmpg AT
- Seating Capacity:- 5 Persons
5. Renault Kiger
The affordable SUV Kiger of French leading automobile manufacturer Reno is also known for its special sporty look. The price of this SUV ranges from Rs. 6.50 lakh to Rs. 11.23 lakh. Coming in a total of five variants, this SUV has also used the same engine that you get in the Nissan Magnite. That’s why its power output is also exactly the same. There are three driving modes available in Kiger, which include Normal, Eco and Sport.
You get a whopping 405 liters of boot space in this SUV. As features, it gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, push-button start/stop and LED headlights with daytime running lights (DRL’s). Features like wireless phone charger, smartphone mirror, cruise control (Turbo variant only) and a PM2.5 air filter (standard across all variants) are on offer.
- Price Range:- Rs 6.50 to 11.23 lakh (Ex-showroom)
- Engine:- 1.2-litre Petrol
- Mileage:- 18.0-20.0 kmpl
- Seating Capacity:- 5 Persons