Best Cars for First-Time Buyers in India : For many, one of the most thrill-making moments of their lives would be buying an own first car. At any moment of their lifetime, a first car can be doing errands, from an office commute during the week to weekend adventures. Getting a perfect first car may matter. By 2025, Indian car buyers will have at least decent options availed to suit all budgets and running costs. Moreover, these options will be easy to drive and loaded with features. Let’s see some of the best cheapest first cars one can get for the year in India.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

New for 2024, Swift remains one of the strong first-car options. New styling-a new engine and features such as a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and six airbags-has all contributed toward its newfound fun factor for boosting sales. It’s fun to drive with great reliability and delivers a good fuel efficiency of about 24 km/l. The starting price is around Rs 6.5 lakhs (ex-showroom).

Tata Tiago

Considering safety first, Tata Tiago turns out to be the best hatchback with a 4-star Global NCAP rating. It has a well-built structure plus a decent list of features like a touchscreen infotainment system along with a well-refined engine. The Tiago is also available in CNG and AMT, making it an all-round choice for all kinds of buyers. The prices start at Rs 5.7 lakh.

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Hyundai Exter

Compact SUV, cute looks, good modern features like sunroof, dashcam, digital cluster, and six airbags across the board. Should make a nice first-time urban vehicle for younger drivers wanting the SUV styling and practicality. Great fuel economy too, especially with the CNG variant. Entry price of around Rs 6.1 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

The Fronx is one stylish-looking crossover flaunting a premium touch at a lower price. Compact and easy to go around with a turbo petrol and regular petrol engine. Additional features include a very smart infotainment system, good boot space, and impressive fuel economy. Starting from Rs 7.5 Lakh.

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Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid will suit those with a little low budget but would want an SUVish look with a digital instrument cluster, touchscreen, manual, or AMT options. It qualifies as one of the cheapest entry-level cars failed in helping many with congested city traffic. It starts at just Rs 4.7 lakh.