Hatchback Cars With A Four-Cylinder Engine Under Rs 10 Lakh

There was a lot hue and cry around the four-cylinder engine, especially after the new Swift's launch last year. With the new three-cylinder engine's debut, many comments were made online about it. The ever-ongoing trend towards downsizing also suggests that four-cylinder engines may become scarcer in the category below Rs 10 lakh.

In this list, we shall discuss hatchbacks that are available with a four-cylinder powertrain under the Rs 10 lakh price bracket. However, first make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.

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Hatchback Cars With A Four-Cylinder Engine Under Rs 10 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

The Wagon R is the most affordable car in this list to come feature a four-cylinder powertrain. Its 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine produces 88.5bhp and 113Nm of torque, and it is paired to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. This powertrain is available with the ZXi variant range only, and prices range between Rs 6.38 lakh to Rs 7.35 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Ignis

The Ignis is one of the few Maruti Suzuki cars which stays away from the limelight, but the car maker still manages to sell about 2000-3000 units of it every month. The Ignis also comes with a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol powertrain, producing 81.8bhp and 113Nm of torque, paired to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT.

The Ignis has not been updated in a long time. Prices begin from a rather affordable Rs 5.85 lakh, and range upto Rs 8.12 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). However, the base Sigma variant misses out on many creature comforts. The top-end Alpha AGS too, while being equipped with a decent set of features, misses out on some things available with newer Maruti products, such as a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

The Baleno has been another success story for Maruti Suzuki, and it continues to do well. Like most Marutis in this list, the Baleno also packs in a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine. Interestingly, this engine is in an identical state of tune as the Wagon R, producing 88.5bhp and 113Nm of torque. It can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT.

With its good looks, interiors, an interesting set of features, and Maruti Suzuki's reliability, the Baleno makes itself a worthy contender for your garage. Prices begin from Rs 6.70 lakh to Rs 9.92 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

The Grand i10 Nios is also among the few hatchbacks still available with a four-cylinder powertrain, and it is the only one among rivals like the Swift and the Tiago. This car comes with a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder powertrain, producing similar figures as most cars before it in this list; 81.8bhp and 113Nm of torque, paired to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT.

Prices for the Grand i10 Nios range between Rs 5.98 lakh to Rs 8.62 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

Hyundai i20

The i20 used to be available with a wide range of powertrains at one time. However, the ever-tightening emission norms have changed things. It carries over the same 1.2-litre, four-cylinder powertrain from the Grand i10 Nios, producing the same 81.8bhp, but the torque going up to 114.7Nm. This powertrain can be had with a 5-speed manual, or a CVT, unlike many other cars in this list.

While certain variants of the i20 are priced upwards of Rs 10 lakh, most variants pack in just about enough features, such as an 8-inch touch screen infotainment system, smartphone connectivity, standard speakers, powered ORVMs, automatic headlamps and more.

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Tata Altroz Diesel

Surprised? You shouldn't be. The Tata Altroz is the only diesel car in this list, and it packs in a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder unit, which produces 88.7bhp and 200Nm of torque. However, unlike most cars in this list, the Altroz diesel does not come with an automatic transmission option at all.

The top-end Altroz diesel variants are priced upwards of Rs 10 lakh. However, between Rs 8.79 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh, you get plenty of features on offer, such as cruise control, automatic climate control, a cooled glovebox, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, and a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system.