The shift in perspective has made owning a car a necessity rather than a luxury. The need for personal transport was emphasized during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the release of numerous sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs by auto companies with a budget of 10 lakh rupees, focusing on enhanced safety features.
**Tata Curvv: A Coupe Design**
Tata recently introduced the Curvv, a coupe-designed car, with a starting price of 10 lakh rupees and a top model price of 19.52 lakh rupees. The vehicle includes a 1199 cc petrol turbo and a 1497 cc diesel turbo engine, perfect for hill and off-road adventures. The Curvv offers 14 color options, including dual-tone choices. Known for safety, the Curvv provides options for 2 or 6 airbags.
**Maruti Suzuki Brezza: SUV for Budget Seekers**
Maruti’s updated Brezza model was released in 2024, with significant modifications. For those looking for an SUV experience within a 10 lakh rupee budget, the Brezza starts at 8.69 lakh rupees and tops out at 14.14 lakh rupees. The Brezza comes in petrol and CNG trims due to Maruti’s discontinuation of diesel car production. The SUV features a 1462 cc engine and is available in 8 colors.
**Skoda Kylaq: Compact and Efficient**
Skoda’s SUV has a starting price of 8.25 lakh rupees, with the top model costing 13.99 lakh rupees. It is powered by a 1-liter, three-cylinder turbo petrol TSI engine, producing 114 bhp and 178 Nm of torque. The Kylaq comes in 7 color variants and provides a mileage of 19.68 km, as per ARAI.
**Kia Syros: SUV for Modern Buyers**
With SUVs being the preference of the younger generation, the Kia Syros is a solid option for a budget of 10 lakhs. The Kia SUV begins at 9.50 lakh rupees and the top variant costs 17.80 lakh rupees. It includes a 1.0-liter petrol engine with 118 bhp and 172 Nm of torque, along with a 1.5-liter diesel engine producing 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.