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Best cars under ₹5 lakh (2026)

7 cars that fit, ranked by expert review score and crash-test rating, then price. Prices are ex-showroom for the cheapest variant that qualifies; on-road prices depend on your state. Filter these by your own must-haves →

  1. 1Tata TiagoTata TiagoFrom ₹4.77 L · Hatchback · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 4-star Global NCAP
  2. 2Maruti Suzuki WagonRMaruti Suzuki WagonRFrom ₹4.99 L · Hatchback · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 1-star Global NCAP · 20.52–33.47 km/l
  3. 3Maruti Suzuki CelerioMaruti Suzuki CelerioFrom ₹4.70 L · Hatchback · Petrol, CNG7/10 expert score · 3-star Global NCAP · 25.24–34.43 km/l
  4. 4Maruti Suzuki Alto K10Maruti Suzuki Alto K10From ₹3.70 L · Hatchback · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 24.39–33.4 km/l
  5. 5Maruti Suzuki S-PressoMaruti Suzuki S-PressoFrom ₹3.50 L · Hatchback · Petrol, CNG6/10 expert score · 1-star Global NCAP · 24.12–32.73 km/l
  6. 6Renault KwidRenault KwidFrom ₹4.53 L · Hatchback · Petrol6/10 expert score · 1-star Global NCAP · 21.7–22.5 km/l
  7. 7Citroën C3XCitroën C3XFrom ₹4.99 L · SUV · Petrol

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What are the best cars under ₹5 lakh?
By expert scores and crash-test ratings: the Tata Tiago, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The Tiago leads with 8/10 expert score · 4-star Global NCAP. The right pick depends on your budget, fuel and must-have features.

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