{"id":136223,"date":"2025-12-20T00:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T00:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smallnews.in\/automobile\/2025\/12\/experience-luxury-on-a-budget-top-sedan-cars-to-buy-under-%e2%82%b920-lakh\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T00:01:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T00:01:38","slug":"experience-luxury-on-a-budget-top-sedan-cars-to-buy-under-%e2%82%b920-lakh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smallnews.in\/automobile\/2025\/12\/experience-luxury-on-a-budget-top-sedan-cars-to-buy-under-%e2%82%b920-lakh\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Luxury on a Budget: Top Sedan Cars to Buy Under \u20b920 Lakh!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For those in the market for a new sedan, there are several options available across various price ranges. The Volkswagen Virtus, sharing the same underpinnings as the Skoda Slavia, is a great choice for driving enthusiasts, with a starting price of \u20b913.10 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. The Honda City, one of the oldest sedans in the market, is expected to receive an update in 2026, with its current base variant priced at \u20b913.92 lakh (on-road, Noida). <\/p>\n<p>The Skoda Slavia, with its decent features and two turbo petrol engines, is another option to consider, with a starting price of \u20b911.14 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. It is also expected to get updated in 2026. For those looking for a hybrid sedan, the Honda City eHEV is a great choice, with a 1.5L strong hybrid petrol engine and a claimed mileage of 27.1km\/l, priced at \u20b922.78 lakh (on-road, Noida).<\/p>\n<p>In the sub-4m compact sedan segment, the Hyundai Aura is a popular choice, with decent features and a reliable 1.2L NA petrol engine, starting at \u20b96.87 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is another famous option, with a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and a starting price of \u20b97.18 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. <\/p>\n<p>The Honda Amaze has been updated and now comes with ADAS and a CVT gearbox, with a starting price of \u20b98.46 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. The Tata Tigor, although feeling a bit dated in 2025, is an underrated sedan with a 1.2L NA petrol engine, starting at \u20b96.32 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. <\/p>\n<p>The Hyundai Verna is a feature-rich offering, with Level-2 ADAS, 64 colour ambient lighting, and two petrol engines, starting at \u20b912.58 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. Lastly, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, although feeling a bit dated in 2025, is an underrated choice in the D-segment, with a starting price of \u20b910.37 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. These options provide a range of choices for those looking to purchase a new sedan, with varying features, prices, and engine options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those in the market for a new sedan, there are several options available across various price ranges. The Volkswagen Virtus, sharing the same underpinnings as the Skoda Slavia, is a great choice for driving enthusiasts, with a starting price of \u20b913.10 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. 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