Are small cars going to take more space on the road in the next 2 years?
Here’s the Proof You Need!
Before SUV lovers doubt us, let us make it clear - we aren’t saying bigger cars do not have their place, swag, and luxury in our lives (we are SUV lovers too!), but wouldn’t it make more sense to also have a smaller one for MULTIPLE, MULTIPLE BENEFITS!?
We are listing the obvious benefits of small cars first:
?? They are easy on the pocket - Most small cars in the market are below the 8 lakh mark, making them ideal for a first buy or even a second car!
?? They help you sail easily through traffic - We don’t have to tell you twice about narrow city roads and peak office time traffic, and how small cars are a boon in that situation!
??? They are convenient to park - Again, we know you already know about the dearth of parking spaces in cities, and how a small car is the easiest to park in these cases!
? You can enjoy all fuel options (Petrol, CNG, EV, Hybrid) - Most large cars either come in petrol or diesel options only. If you’re someone who likes a different fuel, a small car is the way to go!
But if you need more solid reasons to buy a smaller car, please continue below ??
Here’s what you might not know about small cars!
Small petrol cars (<1200cc, <4m) come with 29% tax, small diesel cars (<1500cc, <4m) come with 31% tax, mid-sized cars >4m come with 43% tax, luxury cars >4m come with a 48% tax, SUVs have a 50% tax, and electric vehicles have a 5% tax.
Passenger vehicles with length up to 4 metres and 1.5 litre or smaller engines attract a 12.5% excise duty, the lowest in the industry.
Small cars have a much lower centre of gravity than larger cars, particularly SUVs, so they are less likely to roll over in the event of an accident. While they can roll over depending on the collision, this reason makes them safer in this case.
Also, airbags throughout the cabin could also protect you better in an accident than a large car, in some cases.
Given their low weight, compact cars are capable of delivering more mileage, thereby helping cut down on fuel costs.
Now, if you are almost ready to bring a small car home, we have some best-in-the-market recommendations for you!
1. Tata Punch (Starts from Rs. 6.13 lakhs)
Fuel options: Petrol, CNG, Automatic, Manual
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Standout Features: Sunroof, 6-speaker Harman sound system, Automatic climate control, Larger 10.25-inch touchscreen
2. Maruti Baleno (Starts from Rs. 6.66 lakhs)
Fuel options: Petrol, CNG, Automatic, Manual
Standout Features: 360 Degree Camera, Heads-up Display, 9-inch SmartPlay Pro Infotainment System
3. Hyundai i20 (Starts from Rs. 7.04 lakhs)
Fuel options: Petrol, Automatic, Manual
Standout Features: Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, electric sunroof, Hyundai SmartSense
4. Hyundai Exter (Starts from Rs. 6 lakhs)
Fuel options: Petrol, CNG, Automatic, Manual
Standout Features: Sunroof, Paddle Shifters with AMT, Dual dash camera
5. Tata Altroz (Starts from Rs. 6.65 lakhs)
Fuel options: Diesel, petrol, CNG, Automatic, Manual
Standout Features: Hinglish voice commands, Semi-digital instrument cluster, 8-speaker sound system
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Visit our website and choose from your favourite cars, or DM us on Instagram or even here, or talk directly to a GroupWe car expert on 997 1144 345!
P.S. - Take a look at our other newsletters on "Can Our Indian Cars Compete Globally?", "Do you Trust your Car Dealership?", and "Car Resale Value Myths".