Safest Cars Under 5 Lakhs - Maruti Alto to Renault Kwid

The car market of India has witnessed the launch of many new cars in the last few years. Almost every major manufacturer has set foot in the country and hopes to benefit from the ever-growing demand. However, most of carmakers wish to play in the fast-growing SUV segment, which means there are only a few players left in the entry-level segment. Also, thanks to the price-sensitive nature of this section of the market, the cars on sale here aren't the most loaded when it comes to safety features. Still, here's our list of safest cars under 5 lakhs to help you decide on your next car.

Safest cars under 5 lakhs in India

We have curated this small list of budget cars in India after some careful research. All these models come with the basic safety features that have been made mandatory by the government. Also, with the prices of vehicles sky-rocketing, one is not left with many options in the sub-5 lakh rupees bracket. That said, one can still choose from 4 cars based on his requirements.

Maruti Suzuki Alto

The first car on our list of safest cars under 5 lakhs is the Maruti Alto, the most affordable model from Maruti Suzuki. It is powered by a 0.8-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that is capable of generating 48Ps of power and 69Nm of torque. It's even available with a CNG option that offers 41Ps of power and 60Nm of torque. In both versions, the engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The standard safety features on offer include such as ABS with EBD, airbags on the driver's side, and parking sensors in the rear. The higher variants even get a passenger-side airbag.

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Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

The spiritual successor to the Maruti Alto K10 is actually a hatchback that takes plenty of inspiration from SUVs. Thanks to this, the driver enjoys a commanding view of the road ahead, thereby making the drive safer. Also, the standard safety kit includes dual front airbags, seatbelt reminder, parking sensors at the rear, keyless entry ABS and high-speed alert. The S-Presso is powered by a 1.0L petrol engine that offers 65Ps of maximum power and 90Nm of peak torque. Transmission options for this hatchback include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automated manual transmission. The CNG version offers 59Ps of power and 78Nm of torque and is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission system.

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Renault KWID

A direct rival of the Maruti S-Presso, the Renault Kwid has a similar SUV-inspired design that leads to high ground clearance and a commanding seating position. It's available in a 0.8-litre as well as 1.0-litre engine option. The former outputs 54Ps of power and 72Nm of torque and the latter offers 68Ps of power and 91Nm of torque. The smaller engine is only available with a 5-speed manual gearbox but 1.0L model can be bought with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic setup. Safety features on offer include driver-side airbag (dual airbags on higher variants), keyless entry, rear parking camera, rear parking sensors and ABS with EBD.

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Maruti Suzuki Eeco

The last car on our list of safest cars under 5 lakhs in India is the rather bare-basic Maruti Eeco. Basically, it is the logical successor to the highly popular Maruti Omni. The Eeco is powered by a G-series 1.2-litre petrol engine that has been derived from the 1.3-litre G13 motor from the Esteem/Gypsy King. As it's a budget offering, there aren't many safety features that this van offers. Still, the basic safety kit includes ABS, driver-side airbag, seatbelt remind, high speed warning and rear parking sensors.

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