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Domain-B: Auto test driver K Shivraj describes the merits of the cars in the sub-Rs3 lakh segment Small cars in India are a big hit. Spread over what is termed as the A- and B-segment, they account for over 85 per cent of the total car sales. From very affordable to the premium, small cars could
cost anywhere between Rs2 lakh and Rs7 lakh, depending on their make, model, engineering, and the fitments that they offer. This series will begin with cars below Rs3 lakh and then move up to the higher price slabs. If the cost of small cars has been rising over the years, it is also an indicator of their rising preference across income groups. Manufacturers like Toyota
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and Honda have taken a liking to small cars, and these peppy little vehicles no longer shy away from technological innovations and new features that stir up the auto industry from time to time. Thus, features that were until now a
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prerogative of big cars, are increasingly finding their way into small cars. Features like voice-enabled infotainment systems, anti-braking devices, ESP, airbags, sunroof, rain sensing wipers, light sensing lamps, keyless
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entry, among several others At the engineering end, small cars are incorporating feature like sophisticated diesel engines, turbochargers, hybrid drives, auto transmissions, etc. Promising low ownership costs,
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and arguably more practical than bigger cars, small cars are here to stay as the choice of brands and models grows, and their range gets wider. Source: domain-b.com : Cars under Rs3 lakh
