Best automatic cars under ₹15 lakh (2026)
15 cars that fit, ranked by expert review score and crash-test rating, then price. Prices are ex-showroom for the cheapest variant that qualifies; on-road prices depend on your state. Filter these by your own must-haves →
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Tata Punch EVFrom ₹9.79 L · SUV · Electric9/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 468 km range - 2
Renault DusterFrom ₹14.49 L · SUV · Petrol9/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.75–29 km/l - 3
Hyundai CretaFrom ₹14.50 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel9/10 expert score · 3-star Global NCAP · 17.4–21.8 km/l - 4
Tata PunchFrom ₹7.75 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 13.2–25.85 km/l - 5
Maruti Suzuki DzireFrom ₹7.72 L · Sedan · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 24.79–36.47 km/l - 6
Maruti Suzuki FronxFrom ₹8.25 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG, Hybrid8/10 expert score · 5-star ASEAN NCAP · 20.01–28.51 km/l - 7
Tata NexonFrom ₹8.92 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.01–24 km/l - 8
Toyota Urban Cruiser TaisorFrom ₹8.94 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star ASEAN NCAP · 19.86–28.51 km/l - 9
Maruti Suzuki BrezzaFrom ₹10.61 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 20.17–26.9 km/l - 10
Skoda KylaqFrom ₹9.29 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 19.05–19.68 km/l - 11
Honda AmazeFrom ₹8.70 L · Sedan · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 18.65–19.46 km/l - 12
Mahindra XUV 3XOFrom ₹9.99 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.96–24.7 km/l - 13
Hyundai VenueFrom ₹10.95 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.9–20.99 km/l - 14
Skoda SlaviaFrom ₹12.49 L · Sedan · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Global NCAP · 18.79–19.76 km/l - 15
Nissan TektonFrom ₹14.99 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.8–19.4 km/l
Quick answer
- What are the best automatic cars under ₹15 lakh?
- By expert scores and crash-test ratings: the Tata Punch EV, the Renault Duster, the Hyundai Creta. The Punch EV leads with 9/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 468 km range. The right pick depends on your budget, fuel and must-have features.
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