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India's Best Cars Under Rs. 10 lakh

   
   

Entry Level Hatch
   
Winner

Best Entry Level Hatch
Best Entry Level Hatch

This may well be the hottest volume-churning segment in the country right now, and for good reason. 		Rivals

Entry-Level Hatch: Competitors
Entry-Level Hatch: Rivals

Earlier dominated by the Maruti 800, the entry level hatch segment has a new king in terms of the Nano. Check out the competition on how they stacked up against the might of the tiny Nano!
 

Mid-Level Hatch
   
Winner

Best Mid-Level Hatch
Best Mid-Level Hatch

For those who don't take too much pride in being with the absolute entry level cars, the mid-level hatchbacks offer a good option. 		Rivals

Mid-level hatch competitors
Mid-level Hatch: Rivals

The Hyundai i10 and the Fiat Palio no doubt give the A-Star a run for its money, but the cute Maruti just managed to pipe the competition...
   

Entry Large Hatch
   
Winner

Best Large Hatch
Best Large Hatch

This has easily been the most exciting segment in India since the last couple of years, ever since the Suzuki Swift came and changed the rules of the Indian car game. 		Rivals

Large Hatch competitors
Large Hatch: Rivals

The Ritz may have shaken its own cousin's safe spot at the top of the large hatch heap, but the Swift still remains one of the most competitive cars in the country especially in its diesel form.
   

Premium Hatch
   
Winner

Best Premium Hatch
Best Premium Hatch

Premium hatches are somewhat new to our country, and slowly but surely buyers are ditching their big-car complexes for these spacious, modern and practical cars. 		Rivals

Premium Hatch competitors
Premium Hatch: Rivals

This is a new segment in India that has faced a lot of flak, however premium hatches are here to stay and though the Jazz might rule the roost, the others aren't far behind.
   

Entry Level Petrol Sedan
   
Winner

Best Entry Level Petrol Sedan
Best Entry Level Petrol Sedan

The D'zire was supposed to be the successor to Maruti's long running and successful Esteem so it had a lot resting on its strong waistline.		Rivals

Entry Level Petrol Sedan Rivals
Entry Level Petrol Sedan Rivals

The value for money segment in sedans, and its a brutal battle to be the best here. The D'zire has made it to the top, against the Indigo, Ikon, Accent and Logan.
   

Mid-size Petrol Sedan

   
Winner

Best Mid-size Petrol Sedan
Best Mid-size Petrol Sedan

1998 was when Honda made inroads into India with the City. Ever since, it's been the top seller in its segment. The most important factor for its success was the engine. 		Rivals

Mid-size Petrol Sedan Rivals
Mid-size Petrol Sedan Rivals

This segment has gained a lot of momentum over the years and young money seems to find these cars rather attractive. The Honda City tops in terms of aspirational value, however cars such as the Fiesta, Verna, Aveo and SX4 have managed to give it a run for its money.
   

Entry Level Diesel Sedan
   
Winner

Best Entry Level Diesel Sedan
Best Entry Level Diesel Sedan

The D'zire was supposed to be the successor to Maruti's long running and successful Esteem so it had a lot resting on its strong waistline. Based on the highly successful Swift, the D'zire was an immediate success.		Rivals

Entry Level Diesel Sedan Rivals
Entry Level Diesel Sedan Rivals

Stacking up similar to their petrol powered siblings, the D'zire once again walks away with the laurels against the likes of the Indigo, Ikon and Logan diesels...
   

Mid-size Diesel Sedan
   
Winner

Best Mid-size Diesel Sedan
Best Mid-size Diesel Sedan

The Ikon 1.6 was the original 'Josh Machine' from Ford. After the end of its production, Ford introduced the all new Fiesta. 		Rivals

Mid-size Diesel Sedan Rivals
Mid-size Diesel Sedan Rivals

The Mitsubishi Lancer diesel had a strong fan following in the southern states, however it failed to make a national mark. The Linea is plagued by a lacklustre company reputation so it is no wonder these cars lost out to the 'Josh' machine.
   

Entry Level SUV Segment
   
Winner

Best Entry Level SUV
Best Entry Level SUV

SUVs in India are rather expensive. This is because most of these big cars come to India in the form of CBUs (Completely Built Units) imported from other countries.		Rivals

Entry Level SUV Segment Rival
Entry Level SUV Segment Rival

The Tata Safari was the first SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured entirely in India. It started life with a 1.9-litre turbo diesel engine which was replaced over the course of time and it now comes with the 2.2-litre DiCOR VTT engine.
   

Entry Best MPV
   
Winner

Best MPV
Best MPV

While it may not appear so to the average-Joe car buyer, MPVs, or Multi-Purpose Vehicles make up a fairly large part of the Indian automobile market.		Rivals

MPV Segment - Competitors
MPV Segment Rivals

The Xlyo might be the poor man's Innova, and the Tavera might be a great peoples carrier, while the Sumo Grande has a reworked look and is based on the original peoples carrier, none of them can pipe the style and luxury that the Innova offers.
   

Best Used Cars under Rs. 10 lakh
   

Best Used Cars under Rs. 10 lakh
Best Used Cars under Rs. 10 lakh

One of the most modern and sleek looking cars in the executive sedan segment is also still one of the most desirable.

   
 


User's Comments
  • logesh (13 July 2010 14:09)
    fabulous | Reply
  • Swapnadeep Ghosh (28 June 2010 23:07)
    planning to buy a sedan within 8 - 10 lakhs, diesel. plz suggest/// | Reply
  • Aku (10 May 2010 15:24)
    The Swift Dzire is a disgrace to say the least. It may be practical and economical, but true car lovers will never buy a car like that. Shame on Maruti Suzuki for demeaning the AUTOMOBILE world. The Esteem was much more appealing.I own a 2005 model Zen and I really love it. I don't know why Maruti Suzuki had to replace it with the Estilo. I don't know about you guys, but my next car will be the Honda Jazz. It's the hottest hatchback in town. | Reply
  • Manohar (10 May 2010 08:19)
    i do not understand how people can actually design cars like swift Dzire .indigo manza,indigo etc.i mean who would even buy them.and we indians are even stupid enough to buy them.i wonder wat would happen if we released such cars in the international market | Reply
  • mohit khullar (09 April 2010 14:44)
    Hi, I wanna buy a Premium Car in the range of Rs 6 lacs -Rs 10 Lacs.Is Fiat Linea a Good Option? | Reply
  • BLN Kumar (17 February 2010 17:16)
    Dear All,I have my old Maruti 800 MPFI. I would like to sell and buy new small car. My monthly usage is about 1000 kms. I have short listed Hyundai i10, Suzuki Swift and Indiac Vista.Can anybody suggest me which car I should go? I have budget of 5.00 lakhs.ThnxKumar BLN | Reply
 Rajani S Nair (27 May 2010 22:05) Reply to BLN Kumar
Please buy Hyundai i10. | Reply
  • partha Das (10 February 2010 15:44)
    A-Star winner???? that also over i10? something is wrong with the writer. | Reply
  • satish (09 February 2010 14:04)
    I want to buy a diesel car between 12 lacks to 18 lacks | Reply
 Mrunal (09 February 2010 17:07) Reply to satish
You can have look at Laura and Jetta. Both are strong and Sturdy | Reply
 BD (09 February 2010 18:31) Reply to Mrunal
DO NOT BUY LAURA...THE MAINTENANCE COST IS TOO HIGH. A.C. IS DEFECTIVE COMPRESSOR GOES JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD COSTING RS85000/-...THE OTHER PARTS GOES VERY OFTEN..BUY ONLY IF YOU HAVE SPARE MONEY TO GIVE SCODA. | Reply
  • Ravi (03 February 2010 10:35)
    I want to purchase a car costing between 4-5lacs.I am intrested in petrol.I am moving around 500-700km a month.Which one should i go for? | Reply
 Dr Nasir (09 February 2010 15:46) Reply to Ravi
I prefer Petrol car. | Reply
 Gulab (03 February 2010 11:46) Reply to Ravi
best bet is Hyundai i10 sportz or going to be outdated Hyundai Getz which is going to be phased out by 2012 if I am not wrong | Reply
  • SKM (02 February 2010 10:57)
    To me it appears that above ranking are Biased in every aspect towards Maruti . Anyways What Credibility has zigwheels in market , so will give them 0 on above ranking... | Reply
 suresh (07 May 2010 14:16) Reply to SKM
Agree. | Reply
 SMK (04 February 2010 20:47) Reply to SKM
agree...How A star is better than I10 ? | Reply
 Mrunal (09 February 2010 17:09) Reply to SMK
It seems they are more obsessed with Maruti | Reply
 jo (10 February 2010 11:20) Reply to Mrunal
Very true.. hahaha A-star better than I10??? fantastic finding!!!
 Vijay (10 February 2010 14:14) Reply to Mrunal
I completely agree. I have an I10 and my wife has an A-Star, which was bought just 3 months back and we are already looking to sell it. Comfort and Drive wise, I10 is miles ahead
  • VGOPI NAIDU (20 January 2010 18:18)
    I want to know about i10 Sportz and i10 magna. What is the difference between the two and the performance of these two. | Reply
 Gulab (03 February 2010 11:46) Reply to VGOPI NAIDU
well difference is not much. Except for some tits and bits like speaker, rear defogger, Music System, Rear Wiper, Rear View Mirrors etc... | Reply
  • satya satpathy (19 January 2010 23:04)
    Why not M | Reply
  • ankur baranwal (19 January 2010 15:54)
    which diesal car is better in milege | Reply
 balaji (09 February 2010 14:18) Reply to ankur baranwal
ford fiesta | Reply
  • Amit (20 December 2009 16:29)
    India is lacking in good MPV cars.When Honda Stream and Honda Airwave launching in India, Best MPV in the world. | Reply
  • aks (16 December 2009 06:45)
    Due to lack marketing muscles of Mahindra or deliberately weak marketing, Logan has been allowed to languish.Just look at used car coloums, how many Logans especially diesels are on sale.I have DLS, done 40K and not a misplaced sound. Drives like beauty. In Delhi bumper to bumper traffic with AC on it gives 20KPL and on national highway without AC at steady 75 KPH it delivered 30KPL.Look at space. Dezire, or any competitor can't even come near it.Mahindra has let this beauty fail. | Reply
  • avinash (15 December 2009 17:33)
    I feel the author has not test driven the new Fiat models launched in india... for his kind info, tatas and the suzuki use the engines manufactured by FIAT. so its the fiat engine tat is used in their vehicles.. I own a LINEA petrol version n the comfort n the performance is no match to these vehicles.. the pickup is awesome n the looks is simply superb | Reply
 Mrunal (09 February 2010 17:11) Reply to avinash
I agree. It seems whatever Maruti sells Indians will buy even if there are other car available in market which as good as or better than Maruti . | Reply
 Vinay (19 January 2010 17:33) Reply to avinash
I agree. Ritz is selling only because of Maruti. If Maruti was selling punto as well then no one would have purchased Ritz and Swift | Reply
 Partha das (10 February 2010 15:42) Reply to Vinay
You are right. | Reply
  • angelina Hole (14 December 2009 15:29)
    nano is the best, it is a lovely pet like Bad Pit | Reply
 Shanks (16 December 2009 01:18) Reply to angelina Hole
So not as bad as your spelling then? | Reply
  • joe (14 December 2009 13:54)
    are you bribed by suzuki?? shame on you!!!! | Reply
 ABCD (15 December 2009 10:34) Reply to joe
agree. it seems as if the author is on rolls of maruti company. | Reply
 Nikhil Lagwankar (16 December 2009 08:30) Reply to ABCD
ya...even i think so.because i10 is much better tha A-star | Reply
  • umashankar (06 December 2009 21:57)
    dea siri am going to by sx4 please suggest how is this vehicle and performance and milage | Reply
 ABCD (15 December 2009 10:32) Reply to umashankar
Forget buying SX4, there are much better cars available out there. The worst car in terms of fuel economy. Buy a Diesel Logan instead. | Reply
 Anita (19 January 2010 23:21) Reply to ABCD
Ha, agar dabba hi kharidna hai to Logan le hi lo. | Reply
  • rahul patel (19 November 2009 09:59)
    I want to purchase a car costing between 5-7lacs.I am intrested in diesel sedan.I am moving around 700-1000km a month.Which one should i go for? | Reply
 Danie  (01 February 2010 08:59) Reply to rahul patel
Just go for Indigo | Reply
 Anita (19 January 2010 23:23) Reply to rahul patel
Go for indigo, Guy. | Reply
 sandeep (16 December 2009 12:13) Reply to rahul patel
Buy a logan diesel.. its average is 20-25 kmph and is a luxurious one in less price.. our moving is also 500-800 km per mth.. | Reply
  • Syed Abid (16 November 2009 11:02)
    Hello, Is it possible to import my car (Corolla) to India from Saudi Arabia? | Reply
 Shanks (16 December 2009 01:19) Reply to Syed Abid
Yes it's possible. | Reply
  • Saswata (03 November 2009 14:47)
    Good | Reply
  • Shah Rukh Khan (03 November 2009 09:20)
    All cars are good....i m Shahrukh Khan..... beleive me | Reply
 Amir Khan (05 May 2010 19:35) Reply to Shah Rukh Khan
believe you shshshshsharrrrukkkkkkkk | Reply
 Phani  (14 December 2009 23:36) Reply to Shah Rukh Khan
Not all cars are good. European cars are the best. BMW, Merc-Benz, VW(including its Audi | Reply
 Salman Khan (16 November 2009 09:28) Reply to Shah Rukh Khan
My car is the best, but it's not in the list here...its BMW X6. | Reply
 Paavan (09 November 2009 18:18) Reply to Shah Rukh Khan
Spelling of believe is incorrect Mr. Khan. As far as I know, SRK has a great command of English language. | Reply
 Sujith Prasad (11 November 2009 18:09) Reply to Paavan
it is wrong to say command OF English, command OVER English language is correct ;-)) | Reply
 pasha (03 November 2009 20:02) Reply to Shah Rukh Khan
wat do u knw abt cars | Reply
  • Anshuman Bansal (30 October 2009 09:43)
    FAVOURING Maruti.I think no survey or any technical valuations has been done for this report. | Reply
 pranav (15 December 2009 08:43) Reply to Anshuman Bansal
very true | Reply
  • balu (29 October 2009 23:25)
    tell something about scorpio. am interested in that version, rate, milage etc | Reply
 Rahul (19 November 2009 10:05) Reply to balu
I own a scorpio since 2 years,but when ever I see tata safari i always carried away with it. | Reply
  • Daljit Singh (29 October 2009 18:12)
    This article is totally misleading. Cars are an individual things. Diff. cars cater to diff. people. No two people think alike similarly, their choices may vary. It is idiotic to generalise. Some people who prefer performance over economy will search for a differrent car than those whose primary concern is mileage. Some might give importance to safety while some may give to budget. In India, best cars fail sometimes. A kind of heard mentality... And the person who is writing the article is clearly obsessed by Maruti or is impressed by its sales across India. | Reply
 ramesh (09 February 2010 14:45) Reply to Daljit Singh
a candid information | Reply
 pranav (15 December 2009 08:44) Reply to Daljit Singh
hehehh again very true | Reply
  • amit (22 October 2009 12:00)
    can you tall me more about swift vxi | Reply
 Shanks (16 December 2009 01:22) Reply to amit
I can but I won't | Reply
  • Sanjeeva srivastava (21 October 2009 23:01)
    The best car is my car My legs 1958 modelStill Strong for all Climates and terrain | Reply
 Amit (29 October 2009 17:44) Reply to Sanjeeva srivastava
LOL | Reply
 Surender (22 October 2009 04:40) Reply to Sanjeeva srivastava
Yeah, Sure, I have 1948 model legs. Good for short rides without baggage and in good climate. | Reply
  • Ritesh Jain (21 October 2009 11:59)
    what about Swift Dezire ? Can anyone give the report for htis car | Reply
  • Jenna Bulgin from Dubai (20 October 2009 23:38)
    Can someone tell me why Govt. of India still go for HM Ambassador ??Now India has several types of cars available in the market, still rural and semi urban population loves Ambassador. Also your Ministers like the car so much... | Reply
 GOPI FROM DUBAI (30 January 2010 20:58) Reply to Jenna Bulgin from Dubai
IT IS A STURDY AND A COMFORTABLE CAR.THE REAR SEAT COMFORT IS THE BEST PART.BUT IT IS NOT A DRIVER'S CAR. | Reply
 loboprem (15 December 2009 20:43) Reply to Jenna Bulgin from Dubai
Because its given free | Reply
 amit (03 November 2009 18:10) Reply to Jenna Bulgin from Dubai
try colliding Ambassador with any of the above listed cars and see yourself...... that's the reason ministers like it most. | Reply
 Ali Assad from Riyadh (23 October 2009 23:51) Reply to Jenna Bulgin from Dubai
Amby is 50 years old model still runs on the Indian road. It is very strong and study car, it has capacity to take 6-7 persons happily. Rural | Reply
 iv (12 November 2009 00:49) Reply to Ali Assad from Riyadh
amby will go anywhere but needs trip to mechanic everyother day..pathetic car..rattles like an old bus..truly old wrol, please dont patronise it anymore.. | Reply
 Ameya (21 October 2009 04:57) Reply to Jenna Bulgin from Dubai
Its one of the most amazing and powerful cars out there. Amby rules! You require smartness to appreciate that car. You think you can handle it? | Reply
 karan (06 March 2010 01:02) Reply to Ameya
amby is the most amazing car ever produced in india.thanks to the over the top publicity and patronizing of maruti it lost out. this is truly every indians car.check all its details on hindusthan motors website.check out its mileage, speed...reliablity.check ou ur details before u speak. less informed may get u killed..... | Reply
 iv (12 November 2009 00:50) Reply to Ameya
i wud say u are an absolute moron to still appreciate amby..truly pathetic car | Reply
 Shanks (16 December 2009 01:27) Reply to iv
Don't say that! HM is the GM of India. It's not the car that's important. It's the kickback you get on buying one that's important.
  • Jay (20 October 2009 19:59)
    The article is very biased in favor of Maruti stable. For a person who lives in Nepal, Hyundai Santro and Getz far out perorms Alto, Swift, Wagon R. | Reply
  • prasanna (20 October 2009 17:02)
    Wagon R is one of the best cars from Maruti stable. Good average, comfortable and well balanced. moreover low maintenance cost | Reply
 Shanks (16 December 2009 01:31) Reply to prasanna
And it's so ugly that it even makes you look good. | Reply
  • Parikshit (20 October 2009 16:49)
    What about ford fusion plus - diesel model?Any idea - any body | Reply
 Rajesh (14 December 2009 13:41) Reply to Parikshit
Hi Parikshit,I am driving Ford Fusion (Petrol) for almost 4 years now, great Car to drive. Only the issue is somewhat careless maintenance by Ford Services. | Reply
  • Abhey Seth (20 October 2009 16:00)
    VERY BIASED REPORT!!! | Reply
  • Lancelot N Tauro (19 October 2009 19:33)
    when Suzuki Grand Vitara or Mitsubishi Pajero io will launch market in India? | Reply
  • R Debbarma (18 October 2009 20:32)
    Hey guys! is maruti suzuki alto a good car for a small family? please help.....and is it worth buying? | Reply
 pranav mehta (20 October 2009 11:00) Reply to R Debbarma
R Debbarma: Alto is an absolute family car, value for money. city mileage simply adorable. i owned one for 3yrs before pruchasing an i10. | Reply
  • Prad Pat (18 October 2009 19:45)
    Best car is Mitsubishi Lancer.Since last 7 years, Lancer never failed during city ride and long mumbai-pune ride many times. | Reply
  • Pradeep Gupta (18 October 2009 06:03)
    The author should identify the car name instead of saying "this" | Reply
 Jaspal (19 October 2009 16:16) Reply to Pradeep Gupta
I agree with you, author should have mentioned Car's names, because some of us who are out of India for long might won't know from picture only. | Reply
  • suhail (17 October 2009 23:47)
    all these stuff are good for nothing as ratings clearly indicates the paradoxical quotations beneath the inked words. | Reply
  • Jawed Ahmed Khan (16 October 2009 23:30)
    The best car at present is Chevy,s OPTRA Magnum, in its category. | Reply
  • Jose Pereira Goa (16 October 2009 15:32)
    Budget wise Hyundai Santro GL/Getz is the best for narrow roads in Goa,easy to park in crowded places. | Reply
  • Harsh Kulkarni (16 October 2009 11:35)
    Please also do conisder the Chevy Aveo 2009 for the mid size petrol sedan. Better engine, stablity and body strength | Reply
  • sebastian (16 October 2009 04:48)
    The design and performance of the Desire car is not up to the mark.Swift is the most sucessful that Maruti produced. | Reply
  • Sameer Kullumanali (15 October 2009 18:52)
    I think Bajaj Chetak is the best!!! | Reply
 Anon (19 October 2009 14:33) Reply to Sameer Kullumanali
Very Correct :) I liked the answer | Reply
 Shahed (10 November 2009 17:27) Reply to Anon
Is it a Car ? | Reply
 shiv (14 December 2009 14:52) Reply to Shahed
yea a car wid 2 wheels nd very economical!!!!
 Shanks (16 December 2009 01:33) Reply to Shahed
Yes the biggest car in Indian market.
  • Vivekananthan (13 October 2009 12:09)
    Mr.Amir Yusuf, You better think of Chevy Cruze or Honda City | Reply
  • GHOPAD CHAND (13 October 2009 08:37)
    Scorpio is the best car in India for all age groups | Reply
  • deepangshu sharma (08 October 2009 22:52)
    what about indigo CS | Reply
  • RAJENDRA DYAL (29 September 2009 17:12)
    WE SHOULD HAVE THE OPTION OFCOMPARING TWO OR MORE CARS IN ANY SELECTED SEGMENT | Reply
  • katrina kaif (28 September 2009 15:59)
    i think so safari is far more better than the scorpio.the author is a undertable paid who favours only some companys. | Reply
  • John (19 September 2009 19:44)
    As a NRI who have driven many top models abroad, for me the winner is unquestionably the Scorpio. It looks, feels | Reply
  • Amir Yusuf (10 September 2009 22:20)
    Dear Friends , im in Jeddah Saudi Arabia , coming to india in Dec 09 , planned to buy a car , here in having Honda Civic LXI 2005 , can you please advice me which car to buy, as you all are in a better position to comment . Awaiting feedback . | Reply
 Delphine (09 February 2010 14:57) Reply to Amir Yusuf
A Honda City with automatic gear (transmission) would be the best. I have the same. After driving several models, I found this car the best, specially for long and comfortable drives and also for city drives. No hassle. I wonder why most Indians prefer driving manual gear cars even in cities. If only they knew how good auto transmission was they wouldn't bother manual. | Reply
 Javed (17 October 2009 19:17) Reply to Amir Yusuf
I think you should go for Hyundai i10 if planning to buy a hatch back otherwise Tata Manza is the best in Sedan sector.As I am also planning to buy a car in india and I also use to live in UAE.All the best for your future India Car. | Reply
  • UA (10 September 2009 18:59)
    Flat out biased review. The author needs to get an education in ground realities and leave his Suzuki fixation. | Reply
  • SB Sham (09 September 2009 16:56)
    Hey Guys,Reading all the reviews, i point is very clear that each one wants to see thier favorite Model/Car as the best, I would request the Site owners to clearly mention the parameters which they considered while rating. | Reply
  • sds (08 September 2009 22:27)
    where the heck is the diesel vista | Reply
  • Manisha (06 September 2009 12:49)
    I feel Ford Fusion and Skoda Fabia are better option against Honda Jazz. This is very much biased article. | Reply
  • Rajesh  (06 September 2009 12:48)
    Totally biased article.I feel Skoda Fabia, Ford Fusion are far more better option than Honda Jazz. | Reply
 Harsh Kulkarni (16 October 2009 11:34) Reply to Rajesh
I agree with you. Skoda is also a safer car | Reply
  • G Gupta (06 September 2009 08:49)
    Sorry.... It seems that author is a brand freak while coming out with the list rather than looking at other aspect of the damn parameters for the analysis for a new car - like Value for money, maintenance cost, dealer support, spare part cost etc if you consider all of that .. Honda's would be OUT of the list..... sometime these analysis isn't right as all facts are not considered. | Reply
  • Jaikishan (05 September 2009 19:18)
    Like the others I also would definitely like to know how the judgement was done and are were any road tests conducted before publishing such biased remarks. There is a totally wrong notion that Linea being 1.3 MJD, it is very much underpowered. Before commenting you have to drive one to judge, please dont go by the books. Fiesta Verna Dzire SX4 etc comes no where near it. | Reply
  • venkat (05 September 2009 18:07)
    Actually 'm just search HONDA CITYso where it is................... | Reply
  • RS Shukla (04 September 2009 15:06)
    Tata Indigo after all is the sturdiest among all rivals | Reply
  • Deepak (04 September 2009 12:57)
    This seems more like a biased analysis. The author surely hasn't considered the engine life, and more importantly safety of the vehicle. On safety aspects, no Maruti vehicle will appear here I guess. I feel like my Alto is made of card board | Reply
  • Devraj Singh (03 September 2009 21:43)
    I feel we Indians only appreciate show off kind of philosophy rather choosing something based on performance. Consider this, A diesel car which gives higher milage per liter then petrol burns fuel more efficiently! Then Diesel engine structurewise is more heavier and robust in make then petrol engines making it maintenance free for even 3 Lac Kms! Only problem which is seen in diesel engines are associated with noise and vibrations but with newer technologies (CRDI) , these problems are things of past. So go bang with Diesel cars, which are more preffered in Europe rather going for petrol ones. I own Renault Logan which gives more then 28 Kmph per liter average believe it or not and is absolutely maintenence free! | Reply
 Sampath Swamy (14 October 2009 19:49) Reply to Devraj Singh
Thats good Info, thanks | Reply
 Shanks (16 December 2009 01:35) Reply to Sampath Swamy
I am so thankful I would like to offer becoming your slave for the rest of my life... but I won't! | Reply
  • Biman (03 September 2009 17:06)
    This is an outright biased analysis i have come across. Looks like the author reviewed only TWO cars in each segment and passed on his judgment. Advice to readers like us it to use our own judgment and not get swayed by these kind of articles. | Reply
  • Prasad Nambiar (02 September 2009 18:13)
    Stop ranting and raving over the glory of Hyundai. Everyone knows that Hyundai is just a copy cat in the car industry.You just can't beat a car equipped with a K-series engine as in the case of A-star,Ritz and Estilo. Don't compare Korean brands with Japanese automobile giants like Suzuki and Honda. Come on, take a chill pill. | Reply
  • Pranay Hiteshi (02 September 2009 13:19)
    In your Entry Level Diesel Sedan you have given dzire as winner but rival you have given indigo but don't you think Ikon is much better than indigo on refinment and on comfort.... | Reply
  • Rajat (01 September 2009 18:43)
    This is rubbish..A-Star can not be compared with i-10...How much you have been paid by Maruti? | Reply
  • Amit (01 September 2009 15:28)
    I think linea is best in mid sized petrol sedan...Both city and linea go neck to neck.But its lines who zooms away. | Reply
  • Uttam (01 September 2009 11:58)
    Seems like a paid review to me. Why the hell you guys do like this? We come here gor guidance and you have thrown some useless paid reviews? Doing like this, you are playing with your reputation. Now, I am going to write about your useless review on all my 19 blogs. Have fun. | Reply
  • Sagar Mulay (01 September 2009 11:19)
    Well this is not the only magazine / website panning the Fiats and Hyundais for the engines, their performance, fuel efficiency and driveability (How can you justify a turning radius of 5.4 meters for Grande Punto, which is a small car). I guess readers should stop reading the articles if they feel all the magazines are biased. | Reply
  • Sidhant (01 September 2009 11:02)
    I doubt the maturity | Reply
  • Sagar Mulay (01 September 2009 10:47)
    This is one of the best articles I have read, no matter how much Fiat or Hyundai fans are cribbing abt it. The main plus of this feature is, the bests were chosen based purely on their technical superiority and basic automobile engineering standards that are clearly missing from Fiat and Hyundai offerings. Hondas and Suzukis are keeping it simple and offering only one or two engine choices that are best available in country while Fiats and Hyundai engines are clearly lagging when it comes to power delivery and fuel efficiency. And those who comment that Suzukis and Hondas are revered coz they are non Indian companies, should remember that Hyundai and Fiat are not Indian either. | Reply
  • Rajmohan nair (01 September 2009 10:17)
    The data is not at all acceptable need more ground work please don't misguide | Reply
  • shreyas deshpande (31 August 2009 22:21)
    hey...what about Indica Vista???it is nowhere in the list... | Reply
  • Mervin (31 August 2009 18:46)
    Where are these CarsHonda OdysseyToyota SiennaWe in India are treated with toys for a high price | Reply
  • Vivek (31 August 2009 16:32)
    how all the comparison where done, I think some of the cars are not been taken under consideration, how about ford fiesta,1.6 ??? | Reply
  • Tejas (31 August 2009 16:28)
    Not very sure who has done the analysis and based on which criteria.Anyone can say that Hyundai I10 is better than A-Star. With better build quality and very responsive 1.2 litre engine.Mid-size Diesel has Ikon in the list. God forbid the car should be discontinued from production. It looks dated and engine performance should not be the only criteria.In Premium Hatch category when we consider Honda Jazz, it is an under-powered, highly over priced and to a certain extent ugly looking car.I would request the jury to do an end-to-end analysis before giving such a report. This is misguiding the audience. | Reply
 Shikha (20 January 2010 20:26) Reply to Tejas
Did you ever drive Honda Jazz...I dobnt think so...so better drive and then talk about it | Reply
  • Bharat (28 August 2009 16:54)
    Victor, as nice as the Linea is it is underpowered. to get any decent performance you need to keep it on the boil and it requires a larger powerplant to get the best out of this great looking car. The 1.9 TDI would be ideal. | Reply
  • Victor (26 August 2009 18:27)
    What makes you judge the Ford Ikon as a better diesel sedan than Linea?Is this the authors' view or based on some data? | Reply
  • Amit (24 August 2009 18:05)
    Is this not having an option to choose from Hyundai Portfolio , why in most segments a maruti suzuki is a winner. Appreciate if you provide an unbiased review. I have owned and driven cars from both the brands and i found Hyundai to be much better car to own. | Reply
  • Shrey Soni (24 August 2009 13:07)
    I don't think so A star is better than i10 cuz i10 is much more peppier drive,comfortable | Reply
 suresh nayak (14 December 2009 17:50) Reply to Shrey Soni
i regret buying an i10, selling my classy Zen. i10 suspension is like a bullock cart on a little rough roads compared to Zen. the km/lt is also low not as promised and price is little high (they pay handsomely to shah rukh khan). engine is good. door open alram is not there on the dash board instrument console. | Reply
  • Malcolm (24 August 2009 07:48)
    How come the resale and the milage becomes much more important than that buit quality? Who are you gonna sell the car after a crash? thats if u survive!!!!!! rediculous article. I think the journalist must educate people about need for quality products specially in terms of safety and not mislead people. | Reply
  • Sumit (23 August 2009 19:34)
    cant imagine that ritz is being called a large hatch and the CLASSY PUNTO is termed as a car low in rear seat space . and plz get out of this resale problem. perfomance and safety is more important. and i think Punto is way ahead of the bunch. | Reply
  • Amitej Singh (22 August 2009 22:22)
    CONGRATS ZIGWHEELS at PROMOTING THE JAPANESE CAR MAKERS in patricular. Only the after sales don't count. I think that your jury has no knowledge about DESIGN of Cars. The rating feels paticularly biased as the classy cars of all the PUNTO was missing, and declaring JAZZ as the winner shows your loyalty towards HONDA. Better just move further than the Re sale value or after sales and start giving importance to safety/performance. | Reply
  • Falguni Dutta (21 August 2009 16:18)
    Anybody who is a motor enthusiast or has driven some of these vehicles listed above will take Zigwheels views seriously. Impartial and objective assessment is not the yardstick which has been applied to declare the best models in each category. Those who are planning to buy a car need to test drive the cars themselves as well as take opinions of friends | Reply
  • Dr Devyan Rao (21 August 2009 13:56)
    Firstly, this is a very helpful article, though I wish there was some mention as to how the judgment was done. That would shed some more light on why the winners are whom they are, especially if they have won according to some distinct criteria. Nevertheless, I have taken your advice and am going to buy a Honda City. | Reply
  • raj (21 August 2009 12:11)
    Indian car owners realised something called value for money when it came to Renault. Hope this was not an article taken from the archive and replaced with some good picture of Maruti stable | Reply
  • Ashish (21 August 2009 11:38)
    This type of below standard article/survey is not expected from zigwheels. Please verify its authenticity before publishing the article because many reader/buyers follow your advice before spending their money. | Reply
  • Ashu (21 August 2009 09:55)
    What abt linea,Punto ? | Reply
  • Parveen Kumar (21 August 2009 09:19)
    What about Hyundai Verna......i think author not interested in Hyundai....more interested for Maruti Suzuki..............increase you auto industry knowledge...and diesel Tata Indica Vista...and Fiat Palio............ | Reply
  • venkat (21 August 2009 08:25)
    who ever wrote this article, he is a no.1 stupid and biased, skoda fabia is missing which is the best car. As i told before the author may be a no.1 stupid or he doesnt know anything about car | Reply
  • Paul Joseph (21 August 2009 01:31)
    It would have been nice if the author had mentioned all the models in each segment he had taken for comparison. The current list looks like a set of cars which the author wanted to project | Reply
  • Dr Kirpal Singh (20 August 2009 23:09)
    The so called" best cars" in this articles are definitely the result of a deep bias on the part of the author. I, myself, being an engineer and author of automobile books being read by thousands of students studying automobile in India and even abroad, ca definitely say that this is a junk. There are other cars also which are of similar or even better quality.This article is going to mislead the common readers | Reply
  • prem (20 August 2009 20:48)
    what about Skoda Fabia why did any one notice about this car.. which is a good overall featured car in this bracket | Reply
  • Anil Malik (20 August 2009 20:47)
    Guys...Hyundai Verna Diesel is Gem of the car. solid build and no one can match the pickup and BHP it generated in this segment. Seems like reviwer was looking car for old people only | Reply
  • Akhil Misra (20 August 2009 17:36)
    I don't subscribe to the views expressed regarding Honda cars.According to me the greatest flaw in Honda cars is their low ground clearance and no protective iron sheets below the engine chamber unlike the European cars.On account of this,the chambers of Honda cars break while negotiating potholes and speed breakers.This makes Honda essentially a metro car and can never be a good highway or small town car! | Reply
  • Anup (20 August 2009 17:25)
    i dont see disel hatch segment and surprisingly there is no mention of hyundai verna in the diesel segment | Reply
  • Akhil Mishra (20 August 2009 17:22)
    The greatest half-truth/myth and misinformation spoken here is about Honda cars, including Honda city.These cars are only good for metro cities;NDMC areas.You drive any HONDA car at a speed more than 60 km/hr and if you happen to take it over any pot-hole more than six inches deep and a feet wide at that speed,then the chamber of the engine of your Honda City,Jazz,Civic shall be broken and engine oil will spill out.I believe we all wish to drive cars in real world and not the ideal one! | Reply
  • Vin (20 August 2009 14:42)
    To, K S Jayanth Kumar: Linea is a rival to the Mid-size Diesel Sedan winner Fiesta...the worth a buy car in the market. Linea is good but Fiesta wins over it in AS-service, performance etc. Linea is good only for its features.... | Reply
  • Scott (20 August 2009 14:37)
    what about Tata Indigo XL ? | Reply
  • GRP (20 August 2009 13:50)
    These are good as a survey - what I am looking for is perhaps a value for money within 5-6 lakhs. | Reply
  • K S Jayanth Kumar (20 August 2009 11:43)
    Why haqve you left out Fiat Linea? | Reply
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