On November 11, Maruti Suzuki launched the updated Dzire, starting at ₹6.79 lakh. With segment-first features like a sunroof, 360-degree camera, and a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, it’s Maruti’s latest bang-for-your-buck offering. But it's not the only one. If you're looking to upgrade without stretching your budget, here’s a roundup of other feature-packed cars under ₹11 lakh that offer the same.
Cars Under ₹11 Lakh With Most Features
Maruti Suzuki Swift
Price: ₹6.49 - ₹9.59 Lakh
The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift remains a crowd favourite in its new avatar, despite a slow start in sales, the Swift ranked second in the Diwali month, with 17,539 units sold. Loaded with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 6-speaker Arkamys-tuned sound system, and cruise control. You also get automatic climate control, keyless entry, and push-button start-stop. Safety isn’t compromised either, with six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX mounts.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Price: ₹6.66 - ₹9.83 Lakh
The Maruti Baleno, too, packs quite a few goodies, including a head-up display, LED projector headlights, and a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with Surround Sense audio. Rear AC vents, auto-dimming IRVM, and cruise control, 360-degree camera, six airbags, and electronic stability control make it as safe as it is feature-packed.
Hyundai Exter
Price: ₹5.99 - ₹10.42 Lakh
Hyundai Exter comes with rather interesting features like a voice-enabled sunroof, paddle shifters, and an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless connectivity. The safety suite includes six airbags, dual dashcams, hill start assist, and TPMS. Add automatic climate control and wireless charging to the list of features and you have a solid pick in this price range.
MG Comet EV
Price: ₹6.99 - ₹9.64 Lakh
MG’s Comet EV is a compact city car that does not get its due credit. It boasts dual 10.25-inch screens, connected car tech, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and keyless entry. For safety, it comes with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and a reverse parking camera.
Tata Punch
Price: ₹6.12 - ₹10.14 Lakh
While we still have to wait for the new-gen Tata Punch (ICE), the current model, which got an update this year isn’t a slacker by any means. It comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, rear AC vents, and fast-charging USB ports. Safety features include ESP, TPMS, dual front airbags and more.
Skoda Kylaq
Price: ₹7.89 Lakh
There’s a new Skoda in town and it might just become the most famous one. The company launched the all-new Kylaq this month, in a single trim. While more variants are awaited next year, the most affordable Skoda in the market comes with features like a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment display, an 8-inch digital driver’s display, a sunroof, ventilated and six-way power-adjustable seats, keyless entry with push button start/stop and automatic climate control and more.
In case you can extend your budget here’s what you should be looking at
Hyundai i20 (₹7.04 - ₹11.20 Lakh)
Before the Exter, Hyundai’s answer to a family-friendly hatchback came in the form of the Grand i10 and the i20, the latter of which doesn’t stray too far from the ₹11 lakh limit. It offers features like a 10.25-inch infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, connected car technology, a voice-enabled electric sunroof, C-type USB charger, wireless phone charging, cruise control, automatic climate control, a digitized instrument cluster, and more.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx (₹7.51 - ₹13.03 Lakh)
Similarly, Maruti’s lineup also improves with the budget, with the Fronx costing an additional lakh or more but coming with features like a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a heads-up display, a wireless phone charger, push-button start-stop, keyless entry, electrically foldable ORVMs, automatic climate control, cruise control, and more. Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, a rearview camera with parking sensors, and ISOFIX child protection.
