Built for Mumbai's roads: Top 10 cars for heavy city driving

The traffic isnt getting any better Is it now With every passing day the drive to office or college takes a bit more longer than before Dial in the fact that a twolane road has five columns of cars and your average speed is usually in single digits city commutes can get taxing A comfortable car that takes the sting out of a tiring drive is least you can ask forIn case you plan on tackling chocabloc traffic with your new set of wheels here are your best options1 Maruti WagonR Rs 41 lakh to Rs 52 lakhThe WagonR is amongst the most practical set of wheels you can buy under Rs 5 lakh The tallboy design liberates a lot of space for occupants and the peppy motor as well as light steering leaves little to frown about inside the city The addition of an AMT is a bonus2 Tata Tiago Rs 32 lakh to Rs 55 lakhUnsurprisingly the Tiago is spearheading the Indian auto giants revival in the country The clean design coupled with compact proportions is sure to turn heads We love the 8speaker Harman audio system as well Its a perfect companion for those endless traffic jams3 Renault Kwid Rs 27 to Rs 37 lakhThe poster boy for Renault is a nippy little city runabout in the truest sense The high seating position and its tiny footprint is a perfect recipe to scout little gaps in traffic to barge through In case you get lost theres navigation on offer as well4 Chevrolet Beat Rs 43 to Rs 66 lakhIt might be a bit too old compared to its peers but it still remains a formidable car for the city Both the petrol and the diesel version have enough gojuice to exploit a tiny gap for a quick overtake In case youre planning on buying the Chevy theres a new one around the corner5 Ford Figo Rs 45 lakh to Rs 76 lakhThe new Figo is amongst the most wellrounded no nonsense hatchback one can buy It has possibly everything you can ask for at the price point and a range of engines to choose from For the city we heavily recommend the automatic variant When you finally break free from traffic it has enough grunt to plaster a smile on your face6 Nissan Micra Rs 54 lakh to Rs 77 lakhThe Micra nameplate has over 30 years of heritage attached to it Over the years it has been the preferred set of wheels for crowded cities The current generation is no different it has a torquey motor and plenty of creature comforts to keep you happy inside the city7 Hyundai Xcent Rs 54 lakh to Rs 80 lakhBased on the Grand i10 hatchback the Xcent is amongst the most cityfriendly compact sedans you can buy It even gets a reverse parking camera and parking sensors to parallel park in the tightest of spots As is the case with most Hyundais the compact sedan has a super light steering and a frugal engine that keeps your wallet happy8 Volkswagen Ameo Rs 53 lakh to Rs 71 lakhVolkswagens take on the compact sedan is as easy to drive around the city as its hatchback sibling mdash the Polo The solid build quality can withstand a few inevitable nicks and dents and the features on offer will keep you entertained However we recommend waiting for the diesel version since it will get a dualclutch automatic gearbox9 Mahindra KUV100 Rs 46 lakh to Rs 71 lakhThe microSUV from Mahindra is a fun car to potter around the city with The tall stance lets you tower over other hatchbacks and theres enough pep in the motors to let you scramble inside and around the urban jungle Moreover its the only car on the list that will let you take five of your friends along10 Honda Jazz Rs 56 lakh to Rs 90 lakhThe Jazz is among the most practical hatches you can buy Its got oodles of space for you to relax and a large 343litre boot for the groceriesluggage The generous space light clutch and steering combo along with Hondas reliability give the Jazz a spot on our listWe know driving inside the city during peak hours isnt the best motoring experience you can have But these cars make life slightly easierAlso read on cardekhocom