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Top Cars in India

The Indian auto market is flooded with new car launches thus choosing the best car is become cumbersome. Check out the best cars available in the Indian market right here at CarDekho. To determine the top cars in India, we have used the sales data of each car, the search volume on each car and user feedback of the cars. The list of most popular cars in India is presented below.

Best Cars in India

 

Mahindra XUV 500

24th-Jan-2012: If you are the one who missed to book Mahindra XUV 500 SUV earlier, then the company is back in action to open up Mahindra XUV 500 bookings yet again from 25th January 2012. The top end model Mahindra XUV 500 AWD is excluded from the second round of sales which will only be conducted through lucky draw. As soon as M&M launched Mahindra XUV 500 SUV in India, it was selling like hot cakes. The major reason behind such an overwhelming response to Mahindra XUV 500 is its price and features. The Mahindra XUV 500 price tag now is as reasonable as Rs. 11.11 lakh (afetr the Rs 50,000 hike). The strong and responsive 2.2 litre of diesel engine has the ability to generate a heavy 140 BHP of peak power along with 330 Nm of peak torque. What’s more interesting is that the mileage delivered by this SUV is 12 to 15 kmpl, which sounds absolutely impressive and remarkable. Therefore, if you have a wish to have Mahindra XUV 500 in your garage, then pull up your socks and book you XUV 500 tomorrow!

Maruti Swift

17th-Aug-2011: New Maruti Swift has finally been launched today in Delhi in both petrol and diesel variants. New Maruti Swift price for the petrol variant starts at Rs 4.2 lakh however the new Swift price for the diesel variant starts at Rs 5.17 lakh. In total, Maruti India has rolled out 6 variants, three each of petrol and diesel. The petrol variants are; New Maruti Swift LXi, New Maruti Swift VXi, New Maruti Swift ZXi while the diesel variants are New Maruti Swift LDi, New Maruti Swift VDi and New Maruti Swift ZDi.

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Maruti Swift Dzire

1st-Feb-2012: New Maruti Swift Dzire launch has kick-started the month of love. The ace car maker-Maruti Suzuki India which has recorded a sales growth in January has pulled the wraps off new Maruti Swift Dzire at its Brand Centre in New Delhi. Indians were desperately waiting for this new car which has been produced by chopping off the boot of Maruti Swift Dzire sedan. With the new Maruti Swift Dzire Compact Sedan, Maruti Suzuki has joined the bandwagon of shortening the length of its cars just like Tata Indigo CS, upcoming Tata Manza CS and Mahindra Verito CS, which have been brought under 4 metre now. Indian government charges less excise duty on sub-4 metre cars. This has allowed the car-maker to cut the price of new Maruti Swift Dzire by a small margin. However, adding 150 new features in the car did not result in an exorbitant price decrease. Better known as Swift 3.99, the sedan has been priced at Rs 4.79 lakh starting. Based on brand new Swift hatchback’s platform, it houses the same 1.2 L K 12 petrol engine and 1.3 L DDiS Multijet diesel engine sourced by Fiat. An automatic version is also available on mid petrol variant pegged at Rs 6.5 lakh while the high-end diesel model is tagged at Rs 7.09 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). In total 7 variants have been rolled out by the company and company’s CEO and MD has said that these prices are introductory and will be raised in few months.

Hyundai EON

16th-Jan-2012: Rs 2.98 lakh is the ex-showroom Delhi price quoted for the LPG version of base model of Hyundai EON i.e. D-lite+. Hyundai India has today, silently slipped in three new LPG variants of its cheapest hatchback-EON. Hyundai EON LPG price for all three new variants- Hyundai EON D-Lite+, Hyundai EON Era+ and Hyundai EON Magna+ is kept around Rs 27,000 higher than their petrol counterparts. Along with the factory-fitted separate 32 litres petrol tank and 34 litres LPG cylinder, new features coming aboard are air-conditioning, gift shift indicator, body coloured bumpers and power steering in D Lite+, front power windows and central locking in Hyundai EON Era+ for Rs 3.12 lakh, 2-Din audio system with USB, Aux-in support in Magna+ model for Rs 3.42 lakh. A two-year warranty is being offered by the company with LPG cylinders. All said the most interesting part of this value addition is that one can go over 12,000 km with a full tank of LPG and petrol. This proves that Hyundai EON mileage has been enhanced considerably in new LPG variants.

Renault Pulse

6th-Jan-2012: Renault Pulse has been launched at the second day of Auto Expo 2012 amid much fanfare and frolic. Priced at Rs 5.77 lakh (ex-showroom prices), Pulse hatchback has been launched only in diesel guise. Two of its models-Renault Pulse RLX and Renault Pulse RXZ priced at 6.25 lakh have been released from the company’s stable. Renault is givng Indian all reasons to buy this small car by offering warranty of 2+2 years or 80,000 kms whatever happens first. The USP about Pulse launch which will help the new car to sell like hot cakes is that only a diesel version is rolled out. Powered with the 1.5 DCi diesel engine, the car will deliver a promising mileage of 23.8 kmpl. The K9K engine is said to deliver out 64 Bhp peak power @ 4000 rpm and and 160 Nm of peak torque at 2000 rpm.

Nissan Sunny

12th-Dec-2011: Nissan India has silently launched and opened the bookings for much awaited Nissan Sunny diesel in the country. The new diesel car is made available in two variants-Nissan Sunny XL priced at Rs 7,98,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) and the Nissan Sunny XV priced at Rs 8,78,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The new Sunny Diesel sedan offers one of the best in class fuel efficiency and targets the fast growing demand for diesel cars in the Indian market. Nissan Sunny diesel can be booked at the nearest Nissan dealership across the country. What will lure customers the most is the mileage offered by this super cool car which is said to be ARAI certified 21.64 kmpl. The K9K diesel engine developed by Renault-Nissan alliance is surely going to get a huge applause from Indian customers at this crucial time when petrol cars are seen as a burden on pocket.

Honda City

14th-Dec-2011: Honda City facelift is launched today at a grand event in Delhi and the prices are out in open. Honda City Corporate priced at Rs 6.99 lakh is the cheapest among the lot, while the others six are Honda City E priced at Rs 7.70 Lakh, Honda City S priced at Rs 8.20 Lakh, Honda City V MT priced at Rs 8.70 Lakh, Honda City V AT priced at Rs 9.42 Lakh, Honda City V MT w Sunroof priced at Rs 9.50 lakh and last but not the least Honda City V AT w Sunroof priced at Rs 10.22 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi) which have joined the bandwagon. The car maker has played intelligently like always and come up with strategic pricing. The most popular entry level sedan will now surely sell like hot cakes in India. The top end variants also get a sunroof in the new Honda City. To talk about the changes, chrome-plated front grille, updated front and rear bumper, 10-spoke alloy wheels and turn indicators on rear-view mirrors, new tail lamps are the fresh features added on the new car. Interior gets cruise control, chrome inserts on dashboard, leather seats, new central console and new Blue combination meter now. Bookings for the New City will start immediately at all Honda dealers nationwide however deliveries will begin from January 2012.

Hyundai i20

13th-Dec-2011: Hyundai India might bring in the facelifted version of its premium hatchback Hyundai i20 in the next Auto Expo, to be held in 2012. The new Hyundai i20 might come with hexagonal grille, revamped fog lamps along with sharper headlights. Wrapped up mules of the new hatchback have been captured by car enthusiasts in India. New wheels will be installed on the facelift version of this hatchback. As far as the engine of the new Hyundai i20 is concerned, there is much debate. On one hand are the experts who do not expect the engine structure to change much in the new car, while on the other hand are some critics who suggest new i20 to have a fluidic engine like that of Hyundai Verna which it might carry. The Hyundai i20 facelift would give a tough competition to cars like Nissan Micra, Volkswagen Polo, new Maruti Swift and Toyota Etios Liva.

Toyota Innova

5th-Jan-2012: Toyota Motors finally gave a nice make over to its cash cow, Toyota Innova and launched it at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. Toyota will be charging its consumers Rs 9.40 lakh for the base petrol variant of the 2012 Toyota Innova. The company has kept its word and has given a remarkable exterior facelift to the MPV. One can prominently see revamped grille, shinny pair of headlamps that has been redesigned and totally refreshed rear end of the car. The interiors are better and much more comfortable than before thereby justifying its makeover. This multi purpose vehicle will be offered in both petrol and diesel version thereby taking care of the needs of both types of consumers.

Ford Figo

8th-Nov-2011: Ford Figo, the smart hatchback, has been tweaked a bit and an upgraded version is released in the market. The company has introduced an EXI optional variant with the Bluetooth enabled stereo player and placed it above the usual EXI model, taking the total count of variants to 10. Also an upgrade is available on the Ford Figo ZXI and Ford Figo Titanium models. Ford Figo price for all variants is also hiked to fit in more features in the car. Moving towards the details of additions, Ford has bestowed Figo with a host of new features, including USB port, alloy wheels and tilt steering. The Indian auto market is dominated by hatchback segment cars, as more than 70% customers prefer small cars. In order to get hold of major share in this peculiar market, Ford India is doing all it can do.

New Toyota Fortuner

5th-Jan-2011: Toyota has been aiming to give its prominent SUV, Toyota Fortuner a makeover since a long time and the wait is finally over. The face-lifted 2012 Toyota Fortuner was launched at the Auto Expo 2012, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The 4x2 variant of this SUV is being offered for the price of Rs 19.99 lakh, whereas the 4x4 drive will cost around Rs 20.99 lakh. Toyota Motors has made quite a lot of changes to the exteriors and interiors in the new Toyota Fortuner and the company has been pretty much successful in living up to the expectations of the consumers.

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo Updates

10th-Sept-2011 - The German auto giant Volkswagen launched the limited version of its popular hatchback Volkwagen Polo with the the name Breeze today. The all new Volkwagen Polo Breeze limited Edition comes with only petrol verison trendline, comfort line and highline, Polo Petrol Trendline Breeze at Rs 501428/- (ex showroom Delhi), Polo comfortline Breeze at Rs 556583/- (ex showroom Delhi) and Polo highline Breeze at Rs.677200/- (ex showroom Delhi). The new hatchback is equipped with an inbuilt with satellite GPS navigation system, leather seat covers and Breeze branding.

Hyundai i10

22-Nov-2011: Hyundai India launched the LPG variant of its popular hatchback i10 today. The new variant christened Hyundai i10 Blue Drive LPG comes with factory-fitted LPG kit and boasts of features that meet global standards in performance and safety. The LPG variant is available in two trims, Era and Magna. The LPG variant is around Rs 27.000 expensive than the petrol variant with Era i10 priced at Rs 4.16 lakh and Magna i10 tagged at Rs 4.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Maruti Alto

13th-Oct-2011: Maruti Suzuki India launched the limited editions of its best selling hatchback Maruti Alto. Christened as Maruti Alto Xplore, this limited edition is stuffed with exciting new features, both on the inside and outside. However, the limited edition is available only in top end variant – Maruti Alto Lxi. Even the high-end model of other guised Alto i.e. Maruti Alto-K10 Vxi, has available as Maruti Alto Explore. The Xplore models sport more than 10 new features. The Alto Xplore models will be available in 6 colour options in both the models and will sport an advanced double-DIN stereo with USB and Bluetooth, Luxurious Leather Seats, Exciting Body graphics, Body coloured bumpers, ORVMs and door handles and Sporty Roof Spoiler. Thus, Maruti Alto has taken a big leap by joining the bandwagon of premium segment hatchback cars.

Chevrolet Beat

30th-Jan-2012: New Chevrolet Beat diesel is now accorded the title of ‘Most fuel efficient car’ by delivering 25.44 kmpl, thus surpassing the Tata Indica eV2  which was until now claimed to be the small car associated with highest mileage of 25 kmpl in the country. The body International Center for Automotive Testing (ICAT) has acknowledged Beat diesel as the most fuel efficient car in India after the auto major has endowed the car with a minor engine overhaul to see such a huge improvement in the mileage numbers from the original 24 kmpl to 25.44 kmpl. It is more or less the similar case as seen with Tata Indica eV2 which was later introduced with a similar improvement in the 1.4 L diesel engine to emerge out to be the most fuel efficient car. Earlier, Chevrolet India raised the price of Beat Diesel by Rs 50,000.

Hyundai Verna Fluidic

Hyundai Verna Fluidic Updates

11th May 2011: With the ideology of “New thinking New possibilities”, Korean Company Hyundai Motor today finally launched its latest invent “2011 Hyundai Verna Fluidic”. Company is offering Verna with eight engine variants i.e. 1.4L Petrol/1.4L Diesel, 1.6L Petrol/1.6L Diesel, two SX 1.6L petrol/diesel version and two high-end variants with optional features. The 1.6L petrol/diesel engine models are available in two transmission options – Auto transmission and Manual transmission, whereas 1.4L petrol/diesel models have only the manual transmission feature.

The New Hyundai Verna Fluidic is the latest entry of Hyundai Motor India Limited in C+ segment of Sedan cars. Known for boasting “Fluidic Sculpture” (name given by Hyundai), the car adorns style, luxury and sporty appearance. This time Hyundai definitely wants to grab the market share so they left no stone unturned in delivering the perfect machine in the Indian market. As per Hyundai Verna reviews one can easily identify that this car is fully packed with all safety, elegance and hi-technological features, thus making it fully loaded.

Overall

Hyundai – The South Korean car maker company launched Hyundai Verna car model first in 2006 and again it has created the old charisma with new looks, added with pack of latest features. By checking the appearance and attributes of new Hyundai Verna it is quite certain that the car is going to deliver tough competition to the other cars of C+ segment i.e. Honda City, Fiat Linea, Maruti Suzuki SX4 and Volkswagen Vento.

After the launch of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic, it is now clear that this car is going to deliver same positive effect to the company as created by Hyundai Accent in earlier days. The safety features of New Hyundai Verna make it one of the safest cars in Sedan segment. The car incorporates some first time used safety measures like six airbags (side and curtain), rear disc brakes, impact sensing door unlock, speed sensing door lock, clutch lock system and rear parking sensors.

The New Hyundai Verna Fluidic is a perfect blend of exquisite interior and sporty exterior. As the company has launched Hyundai Verna in eight variants namely 1.4L Petrol/1.4L Diesel and 1.6L Petrol/1.6L Diesel and two high-end variants with optional features, customers will now have a good number of options to choose from. Furthermore, with Hyundai Verna price (ex-showroom) starting from 8.09 lakhs to 10.74 lakhs (CRDi variants) and 6.99lakhs to 9.64 lakhs (Petrol Variants), this car is definitely going to create milestones in Indian car market.

Overall, the prospects of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic creating a milestone in its sedan segment are quite bright. This is all due to its stylish and comfortable interiors blended with sturdy and sporty exterior.

Mahindra Bolero

Mahindra Bolero Updates

8th-Sept-2011 : Mahindra & Mahindra launched the refreshed Mahindra Bolero in India today, it is rolled out in three variants, Mahindra Bolero SLE, Mahindra Bolero SLX and Mahindra Bolero ZLX. Mahindra Bolero price ranges between Rs 6.19 lakh – Rs 6.96 lakh  (ex-showroom Delhi). The all new Bolero adorns a M2 CRDI engine that delivers a 15.96 kmpl (ARAI certified) apart from this the rugged vehicle also sports features like 2WD, new headlamps, new grill, new bumper, dual tone seats, digital instrument cluster, driver info system, voice messaging system, micro hybrid technology, engine immobilizer, body decals, rear washers, new dash, new steering wheel and new gear knob.

Maruti Wagon R

17th-Nov-2011: Maruti India has done some basic groundwork and strategic planning this time around to launch the diesel variant of Maruti WagonR to fill the void of diesel cars in the low-priced small car segment. Maruti Wagon R will be the first diesel car from Maruti India at the entry-level hatchback segment, as this segment of Maruti cars are completely devoid of a diesel engine. Diesel cars of Maruti India start from Maruti Ritz. Maruti WagonR diesel is expected to break free of its bondage in front of the consumers at an attractive price tag of Rs 4 lakh by mid-2012.

Skoda Rapid

16th-Nov-2011: Skoda Rapid has been launched toady during a grand function at a deluxe venue in the capital. The most awaited information i.e. Skoda Rapid price is Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the base variant-Skoda Rapid Active. However, the other two trims Skoda Rapid Ambition (Rs 7.09 lakh) and the top-end Skoda Rapid Elegance (Rs 7.99 lakh) are also decently priced. However the diesel versions are tad more costly and start from Rs 7.95 lakh to Rs 9.19 lakh. All the three trims are available in both petrol and diesel guise and customers can pick their choice. As said a hundred times before, the new car Rapid inherits the DNA from VW Vento, continuing the tradition of Skoda copying its parent company i.e. Volkswagen’s car.  However, the Skoda Rapid price is deliberately kept under Volkswagen Vento. Also the Skoda badge and slightly different fascia with Fabia looks are the factors that mark the distinction from sister Vento. Skoda India is likely to benefit substantially from the low production costs as Rapid shares the platform with Vento and thus most of the components are shared between Skoda and its parent company Volkswagen.

Toyota Etios

Toyota Etios Update

09-Sept-2011 : Toyota India launched the diesel variant of its popular sedan Toyota Etios in Delhi today. Toyota Etios diesel price in India starts at Rs6,44 lakhs (ex showroom Delhi). Toyota Etios Diesel specifications reveal that the sedan will house a 1.4 Liter D-4D engine that can pump out a maximum power of 67 Bhp and a peak torque rating of 170 Nm.

Honda Brio

27th-Sept-2011 : Honda India launched its eagerly awaited hatchback Honda Brio today at a starting price of Rs 3.95 lakh which goes up to Rs 5.1 lakh. Honda Brio hatchback is powered with a 1.2 Liter i-VTEC petrol engine which can churn out a maximum power of 88bhp and a peak torque of 109 Nm. The mini wagon is certified to deliver a decent mileage of 18.4 Kmpl.

Force One SUV

13th-01-2012: Force Motors, synonymous as a commercial vehicle manufacturer, showcased their only product in the passenger car segment-Force One SUV in the 4x4 variant on 6th, January, second day of the Auto Expo 2012. True to its word to offer a four-wheel drive variant at a later time, Force Motors has delivered the Force One 4WD variant with a ‘Shift on Fly’ feature for an easy shift in the drive mode from 2WD to 4WD within a matter of seconds with a manual drive shifting process. The sedate performer of city roads converts into a fierce tiger trespassing over the most difficult terrains including the rocky mountain ranges as smoothly as the hot knife passes through the butter. The powerful SUV can be adjusted to three different drive modes, the 4x2 Hi, 4x4 Lo and 4x4 Hi while the other features like ABS to suit the SUV fraught with off-roading capabilities are also included to send the Force One 4x4 over passionate driven rides. The SUV fans can test the off-roading skills of the car which is soon going to be introduced into the car market by mid-2012 at an estimated Force One 4x4 price of Rs 11.5 lakh.

Mahindra Scorpio

24th-Nov-2011: Mahindra and Mahindra has quitely slipped down a four wheel drive version of one of the variant of its flagship SUV-Mahindra Scorpio. The most prominent and famous car manufacturer in the country, M&M, has always been surprising its consumers with wide variety of products. This time around, Mahindra and Mahindra has come up with a brand new variant of Mahindra Scorpio LX i.e the 4x4 version. And the best part here is the price of the new Mahindra Scorpio variant. The Mahindra Scorpio LX 4x4 version will cost you only Rs 9.17 lakh, which seems to be a great deal. However, M&M has still not included advanced safety features like ABS and airbags in this new avtaar of Scorpio LX thus making it less loaded than the higher VLX variant. The new Mahindra Scorpio 4x4 comes packed with the same 2.2 litres of mHawk CRDe turbo diesel motor with a displacement of 2179 cc, which keeps the capability to churn out maximum 120 BHP of power distributed proportionally to all 4 wheels of Scorpio with the help of a five speed manual gearbox. This 4 wheel drive promises to give an impressive 15.4 km per litre of mileage on highways, where as 10.5 kmpl mileage in the city. The new Scorpio LX 4X4 include free wheeling hub cap on the wheels and a shift-on-the-fly four wheel drive level on the central console beside the gear lever. Everything else is more or less same as the two wheel drive Scorpio LX except that it has gained almost 100 kgs of kerb weight due to the addition of four wheel drive.

Toyota Etios Liva

09-Sept-2011 : The Japanese auto major today rolled out the diesel avatar of its hatchback Toyota Etios Liva in Delhi today. Toyota Etios Liva diesel price in India begins at Rs 5.54 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).Toyota Etios Liva diesel specifications suggest that the hatchback will be powered with a 1.4 Liter D-4D engine that can churn out a maximum power of 67 Bhp and a peak torque rating of 170 Nm.

Fiat Punto

3rd-Jan-2012: Fiat India has cut the ribbon for car launches in 2012 by launching the facelift of Fiat Grande Punto hatchback along with Fiat Linea sedan. Starting at Rs 4.81 lakh now (ex-showroom Delhi price), the price of Fiat Punto has been increased considerably. The high-end variant-Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Emotion (diesel) is priced at the heftiest tag of Rs 6.71 lakh. In turn, the car maker has changed features and variants. A new color, Oceanic Blue has been added to the wish list of 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. Although engine specs are same, Punto 1.2 now returns 15.2 kmpl, the Punto 1.4 returns 14.6 kmpl and the Punto 1.3 diesel returns 20.3 kmpl mileage now. The base variant is now equipped with integrated audio system and central locking. The interiors are now upgraded with new beige grey color equipments with dual tone dashboard across the range.