When the phrase
“good things come in small packages” was created, it probably didn’t apply to
cars but there are more than a handful of cars that are described exactly in
that way. There are 1000cc cars from hundreds of different brands that have
taken the Indian market by storm and have become increasingly popular in the
country thanks to their performance. Here are 8 of the best 1000cc cars
available in India.
There are a
total of 3 variants available for the Datsun redi-GO which house either a 0.8L
petrol engine or a 1.0L motor. While the 0.8L model offers 54Ps and 72Nm with a
5-speed manual transmission, the 1.0L variant offers 68Ps and 91Nm with a
5-speed manual as well as an AMT gearbox. The displacement of the redi-GO
variants ranges from 799cc to 999cc. It is one of the most affordable options
here and a used car valuation tool
can get you a great deal on a new or used model today.
The Renault KWID comes with a couple of engine options which
include a 0.8L petrol motor that produces 54Ps of power and 72Nm of torque and
is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The second variant houses a 1.0L
petrol engine that offers 68Ps of power and 91Nm of torque and comes with
either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT transmission. Ranging from 799cc to
999cc, the KWID has a displacement that is designed for Indian roads.
Powered by a K-Series 1.0L petrol engine, the Maruti Suzuki
Alto K10 produces 68Ps of power along with 90Nm of torque. The car comes fitted
with a 5-speed manual as well as 5-speed automatic transmission. Both engine
options offer a displacement of 998cc and have a mileage that is set at 24.07
kmpl.
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Under the hood of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio sits a 1.0L
3-cylinder petrol engine that offers 68Ps of power along with 90Nm of torque.
There is also a CNG variant that produces 59Ps of power and 78Nm of torque.
Both the motors are mated to 5-speed manual transmissions while the petrol
model is also available with a 5-speed AMT option. In terms of displacement,
the Celerio produces 998cc.
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The Volkswagen Polo is one of the most used cars in India and is powered by either a 1.0L petrol engine or
a 1.5L diesel engine. The petrol variant can produce 75Ps of power while the
diesel model offers 90Ps of power. In terms of transmission, both the variants
come with a 5-speed manual gearbox and have a displacement of 999cc.
There are 2 available engine options for the Volkswagen Ameo
currently – a 1.0L petrol model and a 1.5L diesel variant. The petrol engine
produces 76Ps of power whereas the diesel model can produce 110Ps. While the
petrol Ameo is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, the diesel option can
also be had with a 7-speed DSG gearbox along with the regular 5-speed manual
transmission.
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is powered by a 1.2 Naturally
Aspirated petrol engine that produces 84Ps and 115Nm and is mated to a 5-speed
manual gearbox or a CVT transmission system. There is also an option for a 1.2L
Dualjet petrol model that features a mild-hybrid setup and is fitted with a
5-speed manual transmission. The Baleno can also be had with a diesel 1.3L
turbocharged engine that offers 75Ps and 190Nm which is fitted with a 5-speed
manual transmission.
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Powering the popular Ford EcoSport are three different
engine options, including a 1.5L petrol, a 1.0L EcoBoost petrol, and a 1.5L
diesel variant. The 1.0L motor produces 125Ps of power with 170Nm of torque
while the petrol 1.5L model offers 123Ps and 150Nm. The 1.5L diesel model
produces 100Ps and 205Nm. In terms of the cars transmission systems, the 1.0L
petrol has a 6-speed manual gearbox while the 1.5L petrol can be had with
either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 1.5L diesel variant
is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission only.
All the above-mentioned manufacturers sell cars that are finely tuned to take on Indian roads with ease and offer performances far better than their rivals in the market. With so much up for grabs, these models have had RC transfers drawn up in enormous numbers ever since they first burst onto the scene. Which car do you think is the best 1000cc vehicle from the given list?
