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When buying a new car, price and quality are the foremost decisive parameters. But which cars are value-for-money? Car Lelo has put together a list of cars under the Rs 10 lakh budget, to help ease your pain of selecting the right car.

Coming in at a tad bit above the Rs 10 lakh mark, the Tata Nexon serves as a perfect urban car with a hint of ruggedness to tackle the city roads. This SUV offers some exciting features like Harmann Infotainment unit, fully digital instrument cluster and a host of safety features such as Hill Hold and Electronic Stability Program among others. In addition, you also get a 5-Star GNCAP safety rating.

Refreshed and reworked for 2022, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza checks all the boxes of a perfect value-for-money car. The SUV comes with features that are of use giving you a completely practical package. In addition the refined K-Series engine and new 6-speed AT gearbox offer a good mix of mileage and performance. On the safety front, the old Brezza was rated for 4-Star GNCAP safety rating and the new model is expected to get the same of even cross it to achieve a full 5-Stars.

Maruti and value-for-money usually go hand-in-hand. The second car from the homegrown automaker on this list is the Dzire. A sub-4-metre sedan known for its efficient engine and practical interiors. Offering a perfect middle ground between a premium hatchback and a medium-sized sedan, the Dzire’s is big on space and low on maintenance and footprint. The car has been around for quite some time now and has started showing its age.

The only Honda on the list is the Amaze. Synonymous with reliability, this sedan offers the best package under 10 lakhs. Launched at the end of 2021, the four-wheeler get a bold new styling in line with many international models. The exteriors of the car are appealing and urban while the interiors are functional and practical. At Rs 9.35 lakh, once can buy the top-of-the-line CVT model that comes with all the bells and whistles.

Next Maruti on the list is the premium hatchback, Baleno. Refreshed at the start of 2022, the new model is packed with better materials and an updated features list. The car comes with a trusted powertrain setup and is safer than earlier generation models. Being the top-of-the-line automatic model, the car comes with all the bells and whistles, like a 360-degree camera, cruise control and HUD among others.

One of the longest running diesel engines in the segment, the Hyundai i20 1.5-litre offers a unique choice to its customers. Equipped with a 6-speed manual, this powertrain option gives customers a good mix of performance and mileage. Being a Hyundai, the car gets all the important features like an 8-inch touchscreen unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, TPMS, digital drivers display among others.

The Maruti Ertiga VXI has been the best-selling model in the segment primarily because of its balance between the price and features. Refreshed for 2022, the new model gets updated feature list along with a more refined powertrain unit. Although this variant would only meet the basic requirements and wouldn't carry a whole lot of tech or safety, but it will offer unmatched space and practical interiors.

Touted to be the safest car in its segment, the Renault Triber offers a compelling package for anyone looking to buy a 7-seater on a budget. While the exterior design and the interior layout of the car feels dated, the car offers useful features like an 8-inch touchscreen unit, digital instrument cluster and multi-way adjustable driver’s seat among others.
So these are the best value-for-money cars under ten lakhs, you can get in the Indian car market right now! For more content like this, stay tuned to Car Lelo.
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