Top 5 Most Affordable Cars with Six Airbags in India: Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Swift, Hyundai Exter and More

Safety has become a top priority for car buyers in India, and manufacturers are now offering advanced safety features even in budget-friendly models. One such crucial feature is six airbags, which significantly enhance passenger protection in case of a collision. While this feature was once limited to premium vehicles, it is now available in several affordable hatchbacks and compact SUVs. In this article, we explore the top five most budget-friendly cars in India equipped with six airbags, including popular models like the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Nissan Magnite, and the Hyundai Exter. If you are looking for a car that balances affordability with safety, this list will help you find the right option without stretching your budget. Let's take a closer look!

Maruti Suzuki Celerio (Ex-showroom price: Rs 5.64 lakh to Rs 7.37 lakh)

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio has now entered the six-airbag segment, replacing its previous setup that included only dual front airbags. This safety upgrade has led to a price increase of up to Rs 32,500. The VXI manual trims, available in both petrol and CNG, now cost Rs 16,000 more, while the VXI AMT version has seen a Rs 21,000 price hike.

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Furthermore, the LXI, ZXI MT, and ZXI+ MT models now come at a Rs 27,500 higher price tag. Under the hood, the Celerio is powered by a 998cc petrol engine, producing 67.5bhp of maximum power at 5,600rpm and 91.1Nm of peak torque at 3,400 rpm.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (Ex-showroom price: Rs 5.98 lakh to Rs 8.38 lakh)

The Grand i10 Nios was a trailblazer in its segment, being among the first hatchbacks to provide six airbags as a standard offering, significantly enhancing passenger safety. It also comes equipped with an electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist control, and a rear parking camera, adding to its overall security features.

Driving this model is a 1.2-litre petrol engine, available in petrol and CNG options. The petrol variant delivers 82bhp of power at 6,000rpm and 113.8Nm of torque at 4,000rpm, with a choice between a five-speed manual or an AMT transmission. Meanwhile, the CNG version produces 67.7bhp at 6,000rpm and 95.2Nm at 4,000rpm, paired exclusively with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Hyundai Exter (Ex-showroom price: Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9.48 lakh)

The Hyundai Exter, with a starting price of Rs 6 lakh, is India’s most affordable SUV to offer six airbags as standard across all variants. It also comes with electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, TPMS, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a rear parking camera.

Under the hood, the Exter houses a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 82bhp and 114Nm of torque, available with either a five-speed manual or AMT transmission. Hyundai also provides a factory-fitted CNG option for buyers prioritising fuel efficiency.

Nissan Magnite (Ex-showroom price: Rs 6.12 lakh to Rs 11.72 lakh)

Priced from Rs 6.12 lakh, the Nissan Magnite is one of the most cost-effective compact SUVs to feature six airbags as standard. It received a facelift last year, introducing updated styling and interior refinements. On the safety front, the Magnite is equipped with traction control, a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and hill-start assist.

The SUV is available with two engine options: a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol unit producing 71bhp at 6,250rpm and 96Nm at 3,400-3,600rpm, and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit, which generates 98.6bhp at 5,000rpm and 160Nm at 2,800-3,600rpm.

Maruti Suzuki Swift (Ex-showroom price: Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.50 lakh)

The Swift, a widely recognised sporty hatchback, comes with an extensive safety package featuring ISOFIX child seat mounts, electronic stability control, six airbags, a rearview camera, hill-start assist, and ABS with EBD.

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The model is propelled by a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, generating 80bhp of peak power and 111.7Nm of maximum torque at 4,300rpm. For those opting for the CNG variant, it produces 68.7bhp at 5,700rpm and 101.8Nm of torque at 2,900rpm. The petrol version offers a choice between a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT, while the CNG model is exclusively equipped with a five-speed manual transmission.