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Best cars under ₹8 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 →

  1. 1Tata PunchTata PunchFrom ₹5.75 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 13.2–25.85 km/l
  2. 2Maruti Suzuki DzireMaruti Suzuki DzireFrom ₹6.31 L · Sedan · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 24.79–36.47 km/l
  3. 3Maruti Suzuki FronxMaruti Suzuki FronxFrom ₹6.90 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG, Hybrid8/10 expert score · 5-star ASEAN NCAP · 20.01–28.51 km/l
  4. 4Tata NexonTata NexonFrom ₹7.40 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.01–24 km/l
  5. 5Toyota Urban Cruiser TaisorToyota Urban Cruiser TaisorFrom ₹7.43 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star ASEAN NCAP · 19.86–28.51 km/l
  6. 6Maruti Suzuki BrezzaMaruti Suzuki BrezzaFrom ₹7.50 L · SUV · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 20.17–26.9 km/l
  7. 7Skoda KylaqSkoda KylaqFrom ₹7.59 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 19.05–19.68 km/l
  8. 8Honda AmazeHonda AmazeFrom ₹7.65 L · Sedan · Petrol8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 18.65–19.46 km/l
  9. 9Mahindra XUV 3XOMahindra XUV 3XOFrom ₹7.79 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.96–24.7 km/l
  10. 10Hyundai VenueHyundai VenueFrom ₹8.00 L · SUV · Petrol, Diesel8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 17.9–20.99 km/l
  11. 11Tata TiagoTata TiagoFrom ₹4.77 L · Hatchback · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 4-star Global NCAP
  12. 12Nissan MagniteNissan MagniteFrom ₹5.69 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 4-star Global NCAP · 17.9–19.7 km/l
  13. 13Renault KigerRenault KigerFrom ₹5.81 L · SUV · Petrol8/10 expert score · 4-star Global NCAP
  14. 14Maruti Suzuki BalenoMaruti Suzuki BalenoFrom ₹5.99 L · Hatchback · Petrol, CNG8/10 expert score · 4-star Bharat NCAP · 23.8–34.47 km/l
  15. 15Hyundai i20Hyundai i20From ₹6.00 L · Hatchback · Petrol8/10 expert score · 3-star Global NCAP · 16–20 km/l

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What are the best cars under ₹8 lakh?
By expert scores and crash-test ratings: the Tata Punch, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Punch leads with 8/10 expert score · 5-star Bharat NCAP · 13.2–25.85 km/l. The right pick depends on your budget, fuel and must-have features.

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