The world's 10 cheapest cars

Tata Nano

The world's cheapest car, Tata Nano is rear-engined, a four-passenger city car from the Tata Motors family.

Though it was billed as the Rs 1 lakh car, the price has risen with the increase in material costs. 

Around 8,707 units of the Nano were sold in March 2011.

Price: $3056.

Specs:

Top speed:105 kmph 
Rear-wheel drive 
2-cylinder, 624 cc, 33 bhp 
Multi point fuel injection petrol engine. 
Length: 3100 mm 
Height: 1600 mm 
Width: 1500 mm

Chery QQ

The Chery QQ is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer Chery Automobile since 2003.

In 2006, the car was renamed the Chery QQ3 in China, when Chery launched their new supermini, the Chery QQ6.

Being similar to Daewoo's Matiz, Chery QQ faced several trademark issues. Chery QQ won the title of the 'Best Chinese Brand in 2010'.

Price: $4,781.

Chery QQ specs

Body style: 5-door hatchback
 Transmission: 5-speed manual EZ-drive 
Semi-automatic transmission 
Wheelbase 2,340 mm (92.1 in) 
Length: 3,550 mm (139.8 in) 
Width: 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 
Height: 1,485 mm (58.5 in)


Maruti Suzuki 800

Maruti 800 has remained one of the best selling models from Maruti Suzuki in India. Till 2004, Maruti 800 was the India's largest selling compact car

Over 2.9 million Maruti 800 cars have been sold since its launch in 1984.

However, Maruti 800, will not be available in 13 Indian cities that have switched to the Bharat Stage IV (BS IV) emission norms. The car, which was once the prized possession of millions will soon be completely phased out.

Price: $4,994

Specs:

Body style: 5-door hatchback 
Engine: 796 cc 
Transmission: 4 or 5 speed manual 
Wheelbase: 2,175 mm (85.6 in) 
Length: 3,335 mm (131.3 in) 
Width: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)


Geely MR

A subcompact car produced by Chinese automaker Geely Automobile since May 2000. The Merrie is a five-door hatchback that looks like a sedan.

Price: $5,500

Specs:

Body style: 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Engine: 1.3 L/1.5 L, 4 Cylinder, DOHC, MPI, 16 Valves
Wheelbase: 2,340 mm (92.1 in)
Length: 3,825 mm (150.6 in)
Width: 1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height: 1,386 mm (54.6 in)

Geely HQ SRC

Another car from Geely Automobile, the Geely HQ SRC is built on the platform of Daihatsu Charade (1980 model).

Price: at $5,780

Specs:
 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan
Petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine

Chery A-1

The Chery A1 is a 5-door compact car manufactured by Chery Automobile.

It is available in three models: standard, comfortable and luxury.

Price: $7,340

Specs:

Length:  3700 mm
Width: 1578 mm
Height: 1527 mm 
Wheelbase (mm): 2390 
Engine litres (cc): 1297

Tata Indica

Yet another car from Tata Motors, Tata Indica is India's first indigenously developed passenger car.

Indica sales stood at 6,937 vehicles in March, lower by 40 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Price: $8,500

Specs:

Length: 3,690 mm (145 in)
Base: 3,675 mm (144.7 in)
Width: 1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Top version: 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Height: 1,485 mm (58.5 in)

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