Tata NanoThe list starts with one of the most inexpensive and affordable small segment car in the world, the Tata Nano. The small Indian car has gone through several updates since its launch, making it more of a user friendly car than before. Tata Nano now has improved interiors with enhanced quality and finish levels. The Nano’s ease of use can’t be matched by any other car in its segment. The engine is powered by the tiny 624cc petrol engine producing 37bhp and 51Nm of peak torque. With the introduction of an AMT gearbox and the newly inducted power steering, the small car is now more endearing that makes driving the Nano in urban traffic effortless.The car is priced at a very competitive price range between Rs 2.06 lakh and goes up to Rs 3.03 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the top end variant. The fragile automatic version is the most tuned variant returns a fuel efficiency figure of 22.9kplMain Features: Front Fog Lamps,Central Locking,Music System+BluetoothOverall Experience: Extremely spacious cabin, large seats, plenty of legroom and head room, now has a boot,Well profiled, looks appealing,Efficient powertrain,Comfortable ride,Good real world driveabilityPrice-Range:2.06 -3.03 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)Claimed Fuel Efficiency:22.9 kplDealers:Maruti Suzuki Alto:The second in the list is the country’s largest carmaker’s bestselling model – the brand Alto. With almost more than 20,000 units sold every month, this heavyweight in the entry level segment has even surpassed the iconic Maruti 800 sales figures too.That definitely says a lot about the brand Alto.The car comes in two variants – the Alto 800 and Alto K10. Alto 800 employs a three-cylinder petrol engine replacing 800cc and producing output of 47bhp and 69Nm in the process. The K10 series is the most powerful of the lot that gets a The K10 gets a refined 1.0-litre K-Series unit that produces a modest output of 67bhp and 90Nm.The new variants of Alto K10 comes with AMT options that is capable of giving a fuel average of 24.07kpl, which is a commendable figure produced by the model with the 5-speed manual gearbox.The price range of Maruti Alto 800 starts from Rs 2.59 lakh(Ex-Showroom) for the Standard Petrol variant to Rs.3.83 lakh(Ex-Showroom) high-end variant for the VXi trim equipped with airbags. While the Alto K10 comes with a base price of Rs 3.23 lakh, but be prepared to shell out Rs 4.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the VXi, equipped with the AMT transmission and driver airbag. Backed by the reliable -everywhere service network that Maruti offers,Alto 800 and K 10 series is undoubtedly one of the best options available to the India customers in the extremely competitive small car segment. Specifications Price: Rs 2.49 lakh Variant: STD Fuel type: Petrol Engine capacity: 796 cc Mileage: 20.3 km/l