10. GEELY HQ SRV
Geely Haoqing, a subcompact car with 5 door hatchback which was manufactured by Chinese manufacturer Geely. Geely started small but it expanded rapidly and also became one of the biggest manufacturers of cars in the world. It was introduced in 1998. The car triggered a huge expansion at that time and it was given an update in 2003 but the production ended in 2006. It Included a 16 valve straight inline engine with 4 cylinders. It was said to be a Daihatsu Charade copy wearing a very Mercedes-like radiator grille, in 1998.
9. Chery A1
A supermini car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Cherry from 2003 to 2015, Initially it was being sold at a very low price hence making it one of the cheapest cars in Australia. Along with such a great price the car was equipped with a lot of features like 14-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, a 6 speaker CD player, air conditioning, electronic window, side mirror, and rear windscreen wiper along with a strengthened body and grill. Safety features like ABS and EBD were there but there were no side bags and no electronic control stability which was the reason why it was not sold at some places like the State of Victoria where such requirements are essential. Later it was banned in Australia too when it became a necessity there.
8. FIAT PALIO
Fiat Palio, a supermini car, was manufactured by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1996 until 2017. This car gained huge appreciation worldwide as it was designed by keeping developing countries in mind. The top features of this car included alloy wheels, a luxurious interior, and a metallic paint finish. Depending on the fuel type and the variant the Car has a mileage of 15.5 Kmpl. It also comes with a manual transmission. The people didn’t find the Fiat Palio very appealing when it came to physical appearance.
7. Renault Kwid
An entry-level crossover produced by the French Car manufacturer Renault. The car was launched in the year 2005. Gerard Detourbet and his team developed this car in India. It was developed with a lot of new exciting features and including next-gen technology. It was very convenient and safe for the people hence was sold in huge numbers and some even called it best in class. Still an eye-catcher for many due to its unique features and its fuel efficiency. Its box crossover-type styling made it look even more stylish. It also became one of India’s most popular compact cars. But its plastic body is a reason why it is criticized as it affects the oil chamber.
6. Hyundai i10
Hyundai I10 was one of the most successful vehicles in the compact hatchback. This car was manufactured and marketed by the producer Hyundai motor company since 2001. Since in India compact cars have always gained the attention of people this car was also no exception and registered excellent sales. According to a report this car had delivered around 33000 units in just 90 days.it was smartly designed and the interior was also sophisticatedly designed. It came with a great engine efficiency which comes in both petrol and diesel variants, one of the main reasons for its popularity. The model includes features like power Windows, FrontAnti Lock Braking System, Air Conditioner, Power Steering, Bluetooth connectivity, and audio control. Hyundai I10 lacked somewhere due to the engines which only do their job and are not performance oriented. Hence doesn’t excite the enthusiasts much. This hatchback is believed to be Hyundai’s cheapest offering in the diesel car segment.
5. Datsun Redi-GO
Datsun Redi-Go, a city car produced by Datsun owned by Nissan. The first model was presented on 14 April 2016. It has a distinct personality with a very bold and stylish design. Safety features ABS+EBD, dual airbags also included providing premium class comfort. The mileage of Datsun Redi-Go ranges from 21.7 Kmpl to 22 Kmpl. It is a decent car if you are looking for a car at a cheap price.
4. Geely MR
Geely MR is a subcompact car produced by Automaker Geely, It was manufactured from the year 2003 to 2006. It is manufactured in a four-door sedan body style. It has a short protruding truck. This 5 door hatchback is available with a 1.5-liter engine. It resembled the previous MR 303 Sedan as it had the same styling as it.
3. Chery QQ
It is a city car produced and marketed by the Chinese manufacturer Cherry after May 2003. In 2008 it may have been the cheapest production of cars in the world and due to its cheap price, it led to a huge expansion in the automobile industry. According to a report in the 2000s, The Cherry QQ was one of the most sold models of Cherry and the company also called the car a legend in the Chinese history of Automobiles’. Its cheap price made the car very popular in china. Cage-type steel body, highly configured safety protection, diamond-like headlamp, front grille, side door frame, intelligent body control system, four-door power window were some brilliant features added to this model.
2. Maruti Suzuki Alto
We can refer to Maruti as a synonym of the budget car because it never fails to surprise its users with the excellent technology and features that too at very affordable pricing. Maruti Suzuki Alto has been produced by Suzuki since 2000. It is the best selling hatchback in India and since 2006 it’s India one of the best selling cars. Alto became the first car in India to sell over 200000 units in a single financial year. Also, the Alto was the only car to deliver over 22000 units in a single month. Maruti Suzuki is currently available in petrol and diesel variants. Its affordable pricing is one of the main reasons for its popularity. This car is believed to be a very low-maintenance car.
1. Tata Nano
Tata NANO is one of the most popular compact cars made and marketed by Indian automaker Tata Makers. Nano received a lot of media attention due to its low price. Some even labeled this car as “ The people’s car”. but Nano used a lot of measures to reduce the cost of production like one windscreen wiper instead of the usual pair, No base power steering due to the lightweight, No airbags in any model, no air conditioning, front passenger seat same as the driver seat and headrests were integrated. Not only Tata compromised these features Imagine a car without windows yes Nano has no windows in the base model. The Nano was so cheap that it scored zero in the crash test. Due to the right strategic promotion and affordable pricing, it still became one of the top-selling cars in such a short time.
