Today, most women drivers are as competent as their male counterparts and can be found driving a slew of cars, including everything from an entry-level hatchback to a brawny SUV. Still, there are some cars that suit women more and this is where our list of best cars for women in India comes in handy. Here, in this post, we have given you details of such cars for both new and used markets.
| Best Car for Women in India | Price (Ex-Show) |
|---|---|
| Tata Punch | ₹ 5.93 – 9.49 Lakh |
| Honda Amaze | ₹ 8 – 10.30 Lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Celerio | ₹ 5.23 – 7 Lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | ₹ 5.91 – 8.84 Lakh |
| MG Astor | ₹ 10.22 – 18.13 Lakh |
| Hyundai Venue | ₹ 7.53 – 12.72 Lakh |
| Volkswagen Taigun | ₹ 11.40 – 18.60 Lakh |
| Honda All New City | ₹ 11.48 – 15.43 Lakh |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | ₹ 5.39 – 8.46 Lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Alto | ₹ 3.39 – 5.02 Lakh |
Best Car for Women
- 1. Tata Punch –  ₹ 5.93 – 9.49 Lakh
- 2. Honda Amaze –  ₹ 8 – 10.30 Lakh
- 3. Maruti Suzuki Celerio –  ₹ 5.23 – 7 Lakh
- 4. Maruti Suzuki Swift –  ₹ 5.91 – 8.84 Lakh
- 5. MG Astor –  ₹ 10.22 – 18.13 Lakh
- 6. Hyundai Venue –  ₹ 7.53 – 12.72 Lakh
- 7. Volkswagen Taigun –  ₹ 11.40 – 18.60 Lakh
- 8. Honda All New City –  ₹ 11.48 – 15.43 Lakh
- 9. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios –  ₹ 5.39 – 8.46 Lakh
- 10. Maruti Suzuki Alto –  ₹ 3.39 – 5.02 Lakh
1. Tata Punch –  ₹ 5.93 – 9.49 Lakh
The Tata Punch is a great car for women as it offers great all-around visibility and good space for weekend shopping needs. In addition, compared to hatchbacks in the same price range, it has a little higher driving position. With a Global-NCAP score of 16.45 points for adult protection, it is the safest car on this list. The Tata Punch’s lone engine is a 1.2-liter, naturally aspirated Revotron gasoline engine. At 6,000 rpm, its engine produces 84.48 horsepower, and at 3,300 rpm, it produces 113 Nm of torque. Either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed automated manual transmission can be ordered with this engine (AMT).
2. Honda Amaze –  ₹ 8 – 10.30 Lakh
The Honda Jazz’s big rear-view mirrors and quarte glass provide excellent all-around visibility. Aside from that, the Honda Jazz has a sizable boot and adequate interior space. The Honda Jazz’s 1.2-liter i-VTEC engine offers excellent performance and respectable fuel efficiency. Both a dazzling CVT and a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual transmission are available with this powerplant. Additionally, the Honda Jazz has a good ride quality and composed driving dynamics.
3. Maruti Suzuki Celerio –  ₹ 5.23 – 7 Lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is one of the best automatic cars for city runabouts and the 5-speed AMT gearbox in the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is one of the most refined units in the market. The Maruti Suzuki Celrio is powered by a 65.7 bhp 1.0-litre dual VVT engine with 89 Nm of torque. Apart from that, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT is also the most fuel-efficient car in India with a fuel-efficiency figure of 26.68 kpl.
4. Maruti Suzuki Swift –  ₹ 5.91 – 8.84 Lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Swift also comes with a similar 5-speed AMT gearbox as the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, and as mentioned earlier it is one of the most refined units in the industry. With its 88.50 horsepower 1.2-liter K-series petrol engine, the Maruti Suzuki Swift delivers a little more spirited powertrain. This combination makes the Maruti Suzuki Swift comfortable in both heavy traffic and on Indian highways.
5. MG Astor –  ₹ 10.22 – 18.13 Lakh
The MG Astor is the petrol-only version of the all-electric MG ZS EV. However, the mid-size SUV looks drastically different to its all-electric counterpart. Apart from that, MG Astor is the most affordable vehicle in India to come with ADAS. The MG Astor is powered by two engine options. The first engine option is a 1.5-litre petrol unit with 108.5 bhp. This engine can be specified with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a more sophisticated 8-speed CVT gearbox. MG is also offering a more potent turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine with 138bhp. However, this engine will be solely mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Our choice is the 1.5-litre unit with the 8-speed CVT gearbox as it delivers a seamless driving experience and decent fuel economy.
6. Hyundai Venue –  ₹ 7.53 – 12.72 Lakh
The Hyundai Venue is a fantastic SUV for women since it has a big feature list, a high driving posture, and outstanding all-around sight. Despite its small size, the Hyundai Venue is equipped with a number of top-notch safety features, including six airbags, impact and speed-sensing auto doors, rear parking sensors, and many more. There are three different engine choices for the Hyundai Venue. The standard 1.5-liter diesel engine generates 98.63 horsepower and 245 Nm of torque, compared to the 1.2-liter petrol engine’s 81.86 horsepower and 116 Nm. The 1.0-liter petrol turbocharged engine’s final output is 175 Nm of torque and 118.35 horsepower. However, the 1.0-liter turbocharged engine is the only one that supports the automatic transmission.
7. Volkswagen Taigun –  ₹ 11.40 – 18.60 Lakh
The Volkswagen Taigun is a great SUV for women who want good mile-munching capability as well as easy manoeuvrability. On top of that, the Volkswagen Taigun offers solid build quality and punchy performance. Powering the German mid-size SUV are two petrol engine options. The 1.0-litre TSI unit produces 113.98 bhp and 178 Nm of torque, whereas the more potent 1.5-litre TSI engine produces 147.51 bhp and 250Nm of torque. Apart from this, both the engine options can be specified with either an automatic or manual transmission. However, our choice is the 1.5-litre TSI engine with the 7-speed DSG transmission.
8. Honda All New City –  ₹ 11.48 – 15.43 Lakh
The Honda City, like the Honda Jazz, has good all-around visibility because to its big ORVMs and glass area. The Honda City’s CVT gearbox is also among the best in the industry. A 1.5-liter petrol engine with 119.35 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque is coupled to this CVT gearbox. In addition, with a boot size of 506 litres, the Honda City is one of the largest in its group, more than enough space for weekend shopping needs.
9. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios –  ₹ 5.39 – 8.46 Lakh
The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is a fantastic city car, and its small size makes it one of the hatchbacks that moves through bumper-to-bumper traffic the easiest. In addition, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS provides a 5-speed AMT gearbox with both the 1.2-liter diesel and 1.2-liter gasoline engines, making it a great option for women seeking a reliable hatchback for city driving. Like other vehicles from the Korean car, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS has a tonne of amenities and gadgets.
10. Maruti Suzuki Alto –  ₹ 3.39 – 5.02 Lakh
Not only is the Maruti Suzuki Alto a fantastic first car, but it’s also a fantastic car for women. The entry-level hatchback from the Japanese car features a reasonable feature list, amazing fuel efficiency, minimal maintenance costs, and great performance. An excellent choice for city runabouts, the Maruti Suzuki Alto’s 796cc naturally aspirated 3-cylinder engine produces 47.33 horsepower and 69 Nm of torque. A bi-fuel variant that is compatible with CNG is also available; it makes 40.36 horsepower and 60 Nm of torque.