| The Indian car industry is taking a sharp turn | | | | and is equipped with heart rendering virtues. Some |
| towards small cars with the rising inflation. Cars | | | | of the most exciting features of the car are solid |
| belonging to the small car segment are believed | | | | build, roomy cabin, power steering, stylish bumper, |
| to deliver better fuel economy as compared to | | | | molded roof lining, and standard safety features. |
| other cars belonging to segments like sedans and | | | | The responsive common rail engine delivers an |
| SUVs. | | | | excellent fuel economy of about 12 kmpl in city |
| Most of the Indian car manufacturers are moving | | | | and about 16 kmpl on highways. |
| towards the concept of small cars accepted by | | | | Chevrolet Spark |
| Tata Motors. The production of the smallest car, | | | | Currently, priced at Rs 2.66 lakh, Chevrolet Spark |
| Tata Nano, has brought a revolution in the Indian | | | | is loaded with excellent interiors and attractive |
| car industry and is expected to change the | | | | exteriors. The car has a good cabin space, |
| complete scenario of the car market. After Nano, | | | | compact dimension, and well placed |
| many other car manufacturers are also following | | | | instrumentation. The car is designed and produced |
| the trend and participating in the small car race. | | | | with a unique mind delivering a blend of |
| India today is predominated with a number of | | | | performance, effectiveness and comfort. |
| small cars. Compiled here is a list of small cars | | | | Spark with its refined 1 l engine delivers an |
| with competitive pricing, good performance and | | | | excellent fuel economy of about 13 kmpl in city |
| enhanced fuel efficiency. | | | | and about 18 kmpl on highways. It is also believed |
| Hyundai i10 | | | | to be one of the sturdy cars coupled with solid |
| Priced at about Rs 4.2 lakh, Hyundai i10 has been | | | | warranty package in the small car segment. |
| awarded as the “Car of the Year 2008”. | | | | Maruti Wagon R |
| This is a really good car for the city with a nippy | | | | The car is priced at about Rs 3.9 lakh. Wagon R is |
| engine and striking features. Some of the most | | | | a great car loaded with spacious cabin and good |
| entertaining and attractive features include beige | | | | service network. JD Power Asia has also rated |
| interiors, light controls, compact dimension, and | | | | Maruti cars for its durability, reliability and vehicle |
| high quality interiors. | | | | dependability. |
| The car with its 1.1 l and 1.2 l kappa engine | | | | Wagon R also gives an excellent fuel efficiency of |
| delivers the best in class fuel efficiency. It gives a | | | | about 11 kmpl in city and about 14 kmpl on |
| mileage of about 15 kmpl in city and about 19 | | | | highways. |
| kmpl on highways. | | | | Maruti Alto |
| Hyundai Santro | | | | Priced at about Rs 2.33 lakh, Maruti Alto is |
| Hyundai Santro is another good car from Hyundai. | | | | believed to be one of the most affordable and |
| This car is rated the best compact car in the | | | | highly fuel efficient car in the small car segment. |
| consumer response survey conducted by JD | | | | The car is loaded with standard safety features, |
| Power Asia. This clearly indicates that most of the | | | | ample interior comfort, electronic power steering, |
| people appreciate the extensive design, | | | | convenient cup holder, moulded carpet and |
| contemporary appeal and flowing aerodynamics of | | | | various other striking features. |
| the car. | | | | Maruti cars always have a higher level of reliability |
| Santro is also great in performance and gives a | | | | and durability coupled with a bundle of service |
| decent mileage of about 11 kmpl in city and 16 | | | | centers across the country. The car also gives a |
| kmpl on highways. | | | | commendable fuel economy of about 15 kmpl in |
| Tata Indica Dicor | | | | city and about 18 kmpl on highways. |
| Tata Indica Dicor is priced at about Rs 4.50 lakh | | | | |