5 Hatchbacks Under Rs. 5 Lakh That You Can Buy This Diwali

1. Tata Nano GenX

From being the world's cheapest car to being the world's cheapest automatic car, the Tata Nano has come a long way. Though the Tata Nano GenX model retains much of its original shape, it now sports a relatively up-market cabin, a slightly updated engine, a bigger fuel tank along with other exterior changes.

It also gets an automated manual transmission and openable hatch in its current form. The 5-speed AMT found on the Tata Nano GenX is the same unit the one found on the Zest.

Also Read: Tata Nano GenX First Drive Review

Tata Nano GenX Price: Rs. 1.99 lakh - Rs. 2.94 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

2. Renault Kwid

Renault Kwid took the country by storm upon its launch and has amassed an impressive number of bookings since then. The Renault Kwid gets a starting price of Rs. 2.56 lakh, thanks to over 98 per cent localisation. It also offers SUV-like looks, 300-litre boot space, 180mm ground clearance, and a 4.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system among other provisions.

Also Read: Renault Kwid Review

The Renault Kwid comes powered by an all-new 0.8-litre petrol engine that offers 54bhp and 72Nm of peak torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, and is claimed to return an impressive mileage of 25.17km/l that also makes it the country's most fuel-efficient petrol car.

Renault Kwid Price: Rs. 2.56 lakh - Rs. 3.53 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

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3. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 AMT

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 was first launched in 2010, and it finally received an update last year, which included a myriad of both, exterior and interior changes. The current Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 gets a chrome front grille, revised head- & tail-lamps, 13-inch wheels,etc. and few more changes. Last year, it Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 also received the automated-manual transmission (AMT) that not only offers convenience at an affordable price but also fuel-efficiency.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Price: Rs. 3.19 lakh - Rs. 4.01 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

4. Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Celerio was one of the first small cars in India to get automated manual transmission (AMT). The carmaker claims it addressed the 3 primary issues faced with cars with automatic transmission i.e. high cost of acquisition, low fuel economy, and maintenance.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio gets a choice of 2 engine options: a 1.0-litre K-Series petrol engine and a 0.8-litre DDiS diesel engine.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Price: Rs. 4.92 lakh - Rs. 5.06 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

5. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

While some may argue this one barely makes the cut for the 'under Rs. 5 lakh' tag, it is a very well-deserved spot for the sheer amount of offerings at an affordable price. Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the carmaker's first premium hatchback in the country, gets 2 engine options, a 1.2-litre VVT petrol and a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Baleno Review

Maruti Suzuki Baleno also gets 2 transmission options i.e. a 5-speed manual (petrol and diesel) and a CVT (only petrol).

One must note, Maruti Suzuki Baleno also gets anti-theft security system, ABS with EBD, dual airbags, and front seat belt pre-tensioners and force limiters as standard safety provisions across the entire line-up.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Price: Rs. 4.99 lakh - Rs. 8.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)