Top 5 fuel-efficient cars under Rs 6 lakh

NEW DELHI: As a car buyer, there must be a lot going through your mind: Rising prices of fuel, concerns over a safe travelling atmosphere in Covid scenario, and is it the right time to invest.
Well, purchasing a car is surely your call in these tough times, but several studies indicate a trend that entry-level cars are set to gain traction. In such a situation, price and efficiency become key determining factors among many. We have listed top 5 fuel-efficient cars, priced under Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom), which are highly frugal and can connect the missing link of moving out safely:
1. Maruti Suzuki Alto (Petrol)
This small hatchback will give you one-of-the best value for money fuel efficiency. Starting at just Rs 2.94 lakh (ex-showroom) and giving you a mileage of 22.05 kmpl, this ideal city drive hatchback might be the suitable investment you make post the Covid crisis.

2. Renault Kwid (Petrol)
This hatchback makes it to the second spot on the list. Renault Kwid starts at Rs 2.92 lakh (ex-showroom) and offers fuel efficiency of 22 kmpl. In the BS6 facelift, Kwid flaunts a sporty build and you can choose this without a second thought if you prefer a hatch that looks exciting.

3. Maruti Suzuki Celerio (Petrol)
Another Maruti hatchback comes as a decent choice if you are willing to move your budget a little upwards. Starting at Rs 4.41 lakh (ex-showroom), this popular hatchback will give you a mileage of 21.63 kmpl (manual transmission). This hatchback is an ideal city drive car and gives you both value for money looks and performance.

4. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (Petrol)
Maruti’s newest hatch in the family is a downsized version of an SUV. Fourth on the list, S-Presso starts at just Rs 3.70 lakh (ex-showroom). A decent city car, S-Presso offers a fuel efficiency of 21.7 kmpl.

5. Datsun redi-GO (Petrol)
Nissan’s Datsun struggles to find momentum globally, however, redi-GO is a good buy if you trying balancing out the money-vs-mileage quotient. The much-improved, BS6 redi-GO starts at Rs 2.86 lakh (ex-showroom) and pulls off over 21 kmpl.