Top 5 Most Affordable Cars With 6 Airbags: All Priced Under Just Rs 6.50 Lakh

Updated: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 10:45 [IST]

Vehicle safety is now a top priority for many car buyers in India. To meet this demand, manufacturers have been enhancing safety features in their vehicles. Here's a list of hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs priced under Rs 6.50 lakh that come equipped with 6 airbags as standard.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio, starting at Rs 5.64 lakh, is India's most fuel-efficient petrol car and the most affordable model with six airbags. Despite a price increase of up to Rs 32,500, it remains competitively priced between Rs 5.64 lakh and Rs 7.37 lakh. The Celerio is powered by a 1.0-litre engine producing 67hp and 89Nm on petrol and 57hp and 82.1Nm on CNG. An AMT option is available for the petrol version.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios starts at Rs 5.98 lakh and goes up to Rs 8.62 lakh. It became one of the most affordable cars in India with six airbags when Hyundai made them standard across all variants last October. Competing with the Tata Tiago and Maruti Swift, it features a 1.2-litre petrol engine delivering 83hp and 114Nm, along with manual and AMT options. A dual-cylinder tank CNG version is also available.

Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter, starting at Rs 6 lakh, is India's most affordable SUV offering six airbags as standard across all trims. It comes with an 83hp, 114Nm, 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Additionally, a factory-fitted CNG kit is available for this SUV.

Nissan Magnite

Priced at Rs 6.12 lakh, the Nissan Magnite is the least expensive SUV on this list featuring six airbags as standard equipment following its recent facelift. It includes three-point seat belts for all passengers, ISOFIX anchors, traction control, TPMS, and hill-start assist as standard features. The Magnite continues to be powered by two versions of a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine: naturally aspirated (B4D) and turbocharged (HRA0).

Citroen C3

The Citroen C3 starts at Rs 6.16 lakh and competes against models like the Maruti Ignis and Tata Punch. In August last year, Citroen updated the C3 range to include six airbags across all variants. The model could be optioned with either a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated/turbocharged petrol engines.

Honourable Mention: Maruti Suzuki Swift

Priced from Rs 6.49 lakh, the 4th generation Maruti Suzuki Swift comes equipped with 6 airbags as standard. This model is powered by an all-new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine and boasts a fuel efficiency of 25.75kpl. The model is available with both manual and AMT gearbox options. (All prices in ex-showroom).