The most affordable cars in India and the USA are quite different in terms of just about everything.
The most affordable cars in India and the USA have been compared in this blog post. Before we begin, we would like to address the fact that we understand that this might not be a direct apples-to-apples comparison. But the point is not to directly compare the specifics of these two cars. The real aim is to let our readers know what one could get for the least amount of money in both countries. Hence, you must also approach this article with that angle in mind. Let us dive into the details of this post.
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Most Affordable Car in India
Let us begin with the most affordable car in India. We are all familiar with the iconic Maruti Alto 800. It has replaced the old Maruti 800, which was a legend in India for years. At the moment, the Alto 800 is the least expensive car. It retails between Rs 3.54 lakh and Rs 5.13 lakh, ex-showroom ($4,255 to $6,166). It comes with a 796-cc petrol engine generating 47 hp and 69 Nm of peak power and torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. There is also a CNG powertrain which makes 40 hp and 60 Nm of peak power and torque.
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Most Affordable Car in the USA
At the moment, the most inexpensive vehicle in the US market is the Nissan Versa. Note that it is a sedan and not a compact hatchback. That inherently makes it more expensive than a comparable hatchback. It has a price sticker of $16,130 (Rs 13.42 lakh) for the base trim, while the top model sells for $20,140 (Rs 16.76 lakh). That makes it around 4 times more expensive than the Alto 800. It comes with a 1.6-litre engine which develops a decent 122 hp and 154 Nm of peak power and torque. There is either a 5-speed manual or an automatic transmission on offer.
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What We Think
While these two cars might look worlds apart when it comes to the prices, these bear the tag of being the most affordable cars in their respective countries (India and the USA). This shows the market situation in both countries. In India, there are still a lot of people who are buying cars for the first time. Hence, a low-maintenance, low cost and high-mileage vehicle is still all the rage. On the other hand, the automobile market in the USA is well-developed. Hence, people expect even the basic car to have decent safety, comfort and convenience features along with a large and powerful engine.
