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Top Car Brands in India

The continuing COVID-19 epidemic has prompted some of the world's largest corporations to reconsider their long-term strategies. While numerous industries have suffered a significant blow in the previous year-and-a-half, we will focus on the car industry and the drop it has seen. Despite a considerable decline in the automobile market in India in 2020, we have witnessed a gradual increase in 2021.

Customers appear to be interested in purchasing new vehicles, and manufacturers appear to be eager to offer new models for their customers. However, how should one pick an automobile from the almost infinite number of available choices? Which are the top car brands in India? It's self-evident to choose a vehicle from one of the top brands in the country, right? So, let's take a good look at 10 of India's leading auto companies in 2021.

Top 10 Cars Based on Performance

If there is one factor that every car owner demands from their automobile, it has to be the vehicle’s performance. In a nation like India, where road surfaces can seem challenging, having a car that can overcome these hassles and perform the best is critical. However, finding the best performance-based automobiles in such a large market is tough, but not anymore. We present a list based on the top 10 budget car based on performance regarding their engine’s strength and resilience to the rough and tough Indian roads. Read on:

  • Volkswagen Polo GT: Volkswagen's Polo GT seems to be the most powerful model in the series. The versions have larger engines, including a 1.2L TSI gasoline engine with 105Ps of power and 175 Nm of output.
  • Maruti Baleno: The Baleno is powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder Boosterjet petrol engine that produces 102Ps of power and 150 Nm of performance. The Baleno is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission.
  • Tata Tiago JTP: The automobile is powered by a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine that produces 114bhp and 150Nm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox with FWD capability.
  • Ford Figo Titanium Blu: Ford sells high-quality vehicles, and the Figo Titanium Blu is one of the greatest examples. A 1.2L 3-cylinder petrol engine powers the vehicle and a 1.5L diesel engine, producing 96bhp and 120 Nm and 100bhp and 215 Nm. Both engines are paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox and are capable of FWD.
  • Volkswagen Vento: Volkswagen Vento is regarded as one of the most excellent cars on the roads today, and it is driven by a 1.5L diesel engine that produces 110bhp and 250 Nm of torque.
  • Kia Seltos: Although Kia is a newcomer to the Indian economy, their vehicles significantly affect performance, and the Seltos is unquestionably one of the finest alternatives.
  • MG Hector: In the Indian market, the MG Hector offers three car models: a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine that produces 143bhp and 250 Nm of torque, a 2.0L turbo-diesel that produces 170bhp and 350 Nm of torque.
  • Hyundai Venue: The Hyundai Venue is one of the finest alternatives if you're looking for a strong performance. It comprises three main engines: a 1.2L petrol engine, a 1.4L turbocharged engine, and a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
  • Maruti Ertiga: The Ertiga is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine that delivers 105bhp and 138 Nm of torque. ERTIGA DOES NOT HAVE A DIESEL ENGINE ANYMORE. The petrol engine is coupled to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission.
  • Renault Triber: The Renault Triber is one of the most affordable MPVs on sale. It is driven by a 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 72bhp and 96Nm of torque.

Top 10 Cars Based on Budget

Indians love a budget car, especially if it has a brand name attached to it. Here are some of the top models under 8 lakhs. Do note that most cars listed here have models priced above Rs. 8 lakh as well.

  • Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza: This 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine in the Maruti Vitara Brezza generates 103bhp and 138Nm of performance.
  • Hyundai i20: The most striking feature of the new Hyundai i20 is its exterior design, which has taken a sporty turn, resulting in this strong hatchback.
  • Tata Altroz: It comes in three engine options, all of which are coupled with a single five-speed manual gearbox.
  • Maruti Suzuki Baleno: The Baleno is driven by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 84bhp of horsepower and 140 Nm of torque.
  • Kia Sonet: A 1.5-litre diesel car with a six-speed manual gearbox and a petrol engine unit will be available.
  • Hyundai Aura: The Hyundai Aura was launched in India with BS6-compliant petrol and diesel motor choices.
  • Maruti Suzuki Dzire: The petrol model in the Dzire range, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi, is available at 7.04 Lakh. It has an official mileage of 23.26kmpl.
  • Toyota Glanza: The Toyota Glanza comes with two BS-VI certified petrol engine choices.
  • Nissan Magnite: Nissan Magnite XV Engine and Gearbox: It is propelled by a 999 cc engine with a manual gearbox.
  • Maruti Wagon R: Propelled and powered by a 998 cc - 1197 cc engine, this car also has an impressive mileage of 20.52 - 21.79kmpl to offer.

Top 10 Cars Based on Mileage

Speed and mileage can be the deciding factors for many consumers pan-India when buying their vehicles. Here we list some of the top 10 models in 2021:

  • Maruti Suzuki Alto: The new Alto's stated fuel economy is 22.05kmpl. Parallel parking detectors, occupant airbags, and seat belt reminders are now standard security systems.
  • Hyundai Grand i10: The Grand i10 is propelled by 1.2-litre petrol and 1.2-liter diesel engines with 83bhp/114 Nm and 75bhp/190Nm of torque, correspondingly.
  • Honda Amaze: Propelled by an impressive 1199 cc - 1498 cc, Honda Amaze also has 78.9 - 98.63 Bhp to boast of.
  • Maruti S-Presso: The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is propelled by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 67bhp/90Nm.
  • Hyundai Aura: The Hyundai Aura was launched in India with BS6-compliant petrol and diesel motor choices.
  • Maruti Suzuki Swift: The Swift's main selling feature is an entirely new motor, a K12 series Dual Jet Dual VVT motor with static start-stop capability.
  • Ford Figo: The 3-cylinder 1.2-litre motor develops 95bhp at 6,500rpm and 119 Nm of torque at 4,250rpm of the new Ford Figo.
  • Tata Altroz: There are 3 engine options: a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, and a 1.5-litre inline 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine.
  • Renault Kwid: A 0.8-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine are available for the Kwid.
  • Maruti Celerio: With an average mileage of 21.63kmpl, Maruti Celerio also has 58.33 - 67.05 Bhp power in its 998 cc engine.

Top 10 Overall Cars In India

For those who wish to hear from the experts for their final advice before buying their latest automobile, here is the big reveal of the top 10 overall cars in India based on top cars ranks in performance, budget, and mileage:

  • Volkswagen Polo GT
  • Maruti Baleno
  • Tata Tiago JTP
  • Ford Figo Titanium Blu
  • Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
  • Hyundai i20
  • Tata Altroz
  • Maruti Suzuki Alto
  • Hyundai Grand i10
  • Honda Amaze

Of course, this is an indicative list. There are other good cars to choose from in the Rs. 10 lakh bracket as well.

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