Best Low Maintenance Cars in India in 2021 – New and Used

Sheldon Jones

editor

Everyone who has ever owned a car knows that the expenses don’t stop once you walk out of the dealership. From taxes to maintenance, there are quite a few bills that have to be paid so long as you have ownership of the vehicle. However, not every car manufacturer is the same with some looking to ease the pressure off their loyal customers as best they can. Today, we will be taking a closer look at the best low-maintenance cars available in India right now.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800

The latest Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is a powerful option in this segment thanks to its 0.8L 3-cylinder petrol engine that is capable of generating 48Ps of power and 69Nm of torque. The car can also be had with a CNG tank attached to the petrol engine which then produces 41Ps of power and 60Nm of torque. In the transmission department, the Alto 800 comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Inside the Alto 800, the car features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, power windows, and keyless entry. The Alto 800 also comes with safety features such as ABS with EBD, airbags on the driver side, and parking sensors in the rear.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 New Car Price in Popular Cities

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Used Car Prices in Kolkata

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Service Costs

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki is probably the best name to go-to when it comes to low-maintenance cars and the Celerio is a clear example of that. Under the hood of the Celerio sits a 1.0L petrol engine that generates 67Ps of power and 89Nm of torque. The transmission on the Celerio is a 5-speed manual gearbox, however, a 5-speed automatic setup can also be had as an option. The Celerio has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an adjustable driver seat, manual air-conditioning, keyless entry, and push-button start/stop. In the safety department, the Celerio offers ABS with EBD, driver-side airbags, and parking sensors in the rear.

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio Used Car Prices in Chennai

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Service Costs

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Another impressive option from Maruti Suzuki is the Wagon R. Apart from being considered as the ideal family car, it is quite affordable to maintain as well. Under the hood of the Wagon R sits a 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 68Ps of power and 90Nm of torque. There is also an option for a 1.2L petrol engine which generates 83Ps of power and 113Nm of torque. Mated to the engines are either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission systems. Lastly, the Wagon R can also be had in a CNG version which is powered by the same 1.0L petrol engine and pushes out 60Ps of power and 78Nm of torque. Inside the cabin of the Wagon R, Maruti has upgraded some of the features including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, keyless entry, power windows on all four doors, manual air-conditioning, and steering mounted controls for audio and calls. Safety features on the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R include ABS with EBD, driver-side airbag, and parking sensors in the rear.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R New Car Price in Popular Cities

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Used Car Prices in Hyderabad

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Service Costs

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Even though the Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the most powerful hatchbacks in the country, it is surprisingly easy to maintain. The new Swift is powered by a 1.2L DualJet petrol engine that is capable of generating up to 90Ps of power and 113Nm of torque. The updated model sports a few changes to the look of the vehicle which is an added bonus for anyone looking to invest in the Swift. In the transmission department, Swift features a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic gearbox. In terms of features, the Swift comes with a 7.0-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system along with a 4.2-inch colour display on the instrument cluster. The model also comes with better safety features such as ISOFIX child seat anchors, ABS with EBD, parking sensors on the rear, and dual airbags in the front.

Maruti Suzuki Swift New Car Price in Popular Cities

Maruti Suzuki Swift Used Car Prices in Bengaluru

Maruti Suzuki Swift Service Costs

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is powered by a 1.2L petrol engine that generates 82Ps of power along with 113Nm of torque. There is also an option for a 1.3L diesel engine that generates 75Ps of power and 190Nm of torque. While the car comes with a standard 5-speed manual transmission, it can be had with a 5-speed AMT option as well. The mileage of the Dzire is said to be set at 21.21 kmpl for the petrol and 28.04 kmpl for the diesel engine. Some of the features you can find on the Maruti Suzuki Dzire include cruise control, push-button start and stop, LED headlamps, automatic air-conditioning, rear vents for air-conditioning, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a 4.2-inch multi-coloured MID for navigation and other functions. The Dzire also has some of the newest safety features including ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors, parking sensors in the rear, dual airbags in front, Hill Hold Assist, and Electronic Stability Control.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire New Car Price in Popular Cities

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Used Car Prices in Kolkata

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Service Costs

Renault Duster

Would you ever put “low-maintenance” alongside the word SUV? It is highly unlikely but Renault did just that with the Duster. Powering the Duster is either a 1.5L petrol engine that generates 106Ps of power and 142Nm of torque or a 1.3L Turbo-petrol engine that produces 156Ps of power and 245Nm of torque. While the 1.3L engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox only, the 1.5L engine can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-step CVT transmission. In the features department, the Duster comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, an Arkamys 6-speaker audio setup, automatic climate control, air-condition vents in the rear, LED taillights, projector headlamps with DRLs, push-button start/stop, and cabin pre-cooling. Safety features on the Duster include dual airbags in the front, parking sensors in the rear, ABS with EBD, hill assist, ESP, and seat-belt reminders for the front.

Renault Duster New Car Price in Popular Cities

Renault Duster Used Car Prices in Mumbai

Renault Duster Service Costs

The cars listed here are the best options when it comes to low-maintenance costs in the country in 2021. While there are a number of cars that fall under the “affordable” umbrella, not all of them are easy to maintain. Which of these cars would you choose to own? Or do you have a car in mind that we missed out on?

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