Tata Tigor comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine option with a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Tata Motors also offers the Tigor with a CNG option, as well as a pure electric model. Starting at ₹6.2 lakh (ex-showroom), the Tigor is the cheapest sedan on sale in India in 2024.
Hyundai's entry into the compact sedan market is the Aura, launched in 2020. The Aura comes loaded with features like a height-adjustable driver's seat, rear AC vents, and six airbags for safety. Price of the Hyundai Aura ranges from Rs 6.4 Lakh to Rs 9 Lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. Prices for the Maruti Dzire start at Rs 6.56 Lakh and go up to Rs 9.33 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Honda Amaze, a sub-4-metre sedan, has subtly addressed Honda's declining market share. Known for its feature-rich offerings, the Amaze is priced between ₹7.1 lakh and ₹9.9 lakh.
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has been significantly impacted by the rise of other segments, selling only 572 units in June 2024, reflecting a 21.64% month-on-month decline. The Ciaz offers a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission at a starting price of Rs 9.4 Lakh.
Coming with an option of a 1.0-litre turbo petrol or a 1.5-litre petrol engine, Skoda Slavia aims at reviving the sedan segment in India. With a 5-star GNCAP safety rating and a lot of features, the Slavia is priced in the range of Rs 10.6 Lakh to Rs18.6 Lakh.
One of the oldest sedans on this list, the Hyundai Verna recently got a facelift last year, enhancing its features and safety and sharpening its design. The price of Hyundai Verna ranges from Rs 11 Lakh to Rs 17.4 Lakh.
The sister-car of Slavia, Volkswagen Virtus also comes with similar features. It also comes with a cylinder deactivation tech on the 1.5-litre engine variants. It comes with a starting price of Rs 11.5 Lakh and goes up to Rs 19.4 Lakh.
The fifth-gen Honda City comes with only one engine option- a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine paired with a 6-speed manual or CVT. The price of Honda City ranges from Rs 11.8 Lakh to Rs 18.6 Lakh.
Launched in 2022, The Hybrid model of Honda City included an electric powertrain in addition to the old petrol engine. It comes with a lot of safety and comfort features like ABS with EBD, TPMS, rear AC vents, automatic headlamps and more with a starting price of Rs 19 Lakh.