Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Aug 30, 2026
Purchasing your first car can be a milestone achievement that you will remember for years! As soon as one’s first income flows in, he or she often saves up to buy his or her first car. The act is just as glorious for a first-hand car or a second-hand one - the pride is unparalleled. There are several great options of second hand cars under INR 3 lakhs in the market.
To name a few, here are some options for used cars under INR 3 lakhs that will provide comfort without emptying your accounts.
The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, with a price of INR 2.95 lakh, is a well-liked vehicle. It has a 5-speed transmission and a 0.8-liter petrol engine. While the mileage it delivers will depend on how many years it has already spent on the road, a first-hand car would promise about 22.05 kmpl for petrol and 31.59 km/kg for CNG. Fortunately for second-hand users, these digits would not have dropped much despite regular usage. The car's power steering, remote trunk and fuel lid openers, central locking, anti-theft alarm, and front power windows are a few of its important features that contribute to its position in the list of best second hand cars under INR 3 Lakhs.
With a price of INR 2.99 lakh, 25 versions of the Hyundai Santro are all available with the 1086 cc engine option and both manual and automatic transmissions. The manual CNG version of the car has a mileage of 30.48 km/kg, compared to 20.3 kmpl for the manual and automatic petrol models. Some of the car's key features include power steering, anti-lock brakes, a crash sensor, and front power windows.
There are both petrol and diesel engine options for the Hyundai i20, which is available at a price of INR 2.73 Lakh. The diesel engine is 1396 cc in size, while the petrol engine is 1197 cc. Both manual and automatic transmissions are offered. Its mileage ranges from 15.0 to 22.54 kmpl while offering additional features like power steering, a remote trunk opener, central locking, a theft alarm, and front power windows that make it a perfect buy for someone wanting a used car under INR 3 Lakh.
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is a well-liked entry-level hatchback car available at a price of INR 2.94 Lakh. Its engine is a 998 cc petrol one with a manual transmission. With additional options like power steering, a remote trunk opener, front power windows, and many more, this car offers a fuel efficiency range of 20.2 to 20.92 km/l.
Offered at a price of INR 2.85 Lakh and with options of petrol and diesel, this 4-cylinder car delivers a mileage of 17.8 to 25.44 kmpl. This hatchback 4-wheeler has additional features like power steering and adjustable headlights while still ensuring safety measures with front and side impact beams, day and night rear view mirrors, and a centrally mounted fuel tank, giving it the title of a complete package in the category of 2nd hand cars under INR 3 Lakhs.
This five-seat manual transmission vehicle is available at a price of INR 2.93 lakh, has options for petrol and LPG engines, and achieves fuel economy of 20.3 to 22 kilometres per litre. This automobile offers safety features including an anti-theft alarm, xenon headlamps, front and side impact beams, an engine immobiliser, and many more. Additionally, it also includes features like power and adjustable steering, an electronic multi-tripmeter, a remote trunk, and a fuel lid opener.
The Ford Figo is available with both gasoline and diesel engines at a price of INR 2.95 Lakh. The petrol engine is available in sizes of 1194 and 1497 cc, while the diesel engine is available in sizes of 1498 and 1499 cc. The Figo delivers between 16.0 and 25.5 kilometres per gallon. This car, with features like power steering, a multi-function steering wheel, a remote trunk opener, a light accessory power outlet, and more, is the whole package when compared to other competitors in the market for the best second hand cars under INR 3 Lakhs!
The Maruti Ritz is a very popular hatchback model that comes at a price of INR 2.90 Lakh with options for both gasoline and diesel engines. The gasoline engine has an output of 1197 cc, while the diesel engine has a 1248 cc output. This vehicle achieves 21.1 km/l for gasoline and 21.8 km/l for diesel fuel. Some of the car's significant features include power steering, a remote trunk opener, a remote fuel lid opener, central locking, an anti-theft alarm, and front power windows that help it stand out from other used cars under INR 3,00,000.
The Mahindra Bolera is available at a price range of INR 3 Lakh with a 2523 and 1493 cc diesel engine option. Delivering mileage between 13.6-16.5 Kmpl , this 8-seater car has a ground clearance of 183mm. Coming with a turbo charger, a second hand bolero under INR 3 Lakh will also have additional features like side impact beams, a vanity mirror, height adjustable front seat belts, adjustable headlights, and much more!
Available at a price of INR 2.99 Lakh, the 1497 cc PGM-Fi engine in the Honda City 1.5V has a maximum output of 146 Nm at 4800 rpm and 116 Bhp at 6600 rpm. The car has a wheelbase of 2550.0 mm, an overall length of 4420 mm. The automatic gasoline version gets 18.4 kilometres per gallon. Power steering, front power windows, adjustable headlights, front fog lights, an anti-lock braking system, brake assistance, and a CD player are just a few of the equipment that comes with it, making the car one of the best used automatic cars under INR 3 Lakh.
Whether you are a student looking for your first car or a seasoned driver looking for an economical upgrade, compromising on comfort and safety is not a wise choice.
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