10 Best Passenger Cars In India

Bangalore: Starting from smaller cars to superior sedans, irresistible hatchbacks to luxury cars and from SUVs to super-cars, India has a niche market for every category. India is indeed the third largest automobile market in the entire Asian region and the pairs of wheels are also increasing at a faster rate on the Indian roads.

While opting for a car, the Indian consumers do think a lot about the after-effects of their purchase; fuel, cost and space being the most important factor in India. With the growing demand of the cars, the car makers are also becoming aware about the needs and requirements of their consumers. ‘Economic Times’ has rated the 10 best cars as the best selling cars in India.

1) Maruti Alto

Sales in 2013: 2,66,785

Maruti Alto tops this list with 2,66,785 sales. It is considered as the most ideal car for the beginners. Moreover, while upgrading from a two-wheeler to four-wheeler, the price of Alto plays the key factor and can ignite any car lover towards it.

Maintenance, space, mileage, style and comfort are the centerfold of Maruti Alto. The interiors and the exteriors of Alto also play an important role in getting into the attention of the car lovers.

2. Swift

Sales in 2013: 1,84,897

Since its launch in 2005, Swift has been one of the hot favorite hatchbacks in India and Swift has its own reasons for being in this list.

The history of this car lies with the fastest bike in the world, Hayabusa and after Suzuki reached this milestone, it decided to expand their success with Hayabusa. Eventually, Suzuki developed 'Concept S' and 'Concept S-2', which later took the shape of 'Swift' in 2005.

Swift is available in both petrol and diesel versions. Mileage is one of the best advantages along with Swifts’ stunning looks. The petrol version offers a mileage of 18.6kmpl while the diesel offers 22.9kmpl.

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