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FWD cars in India (111)

FWD cars continue to dominate the Indian car market as they strike the right balance between affordability, practicality, and everyday drivability. A Front Wheel Drive car sends power to the front wheels, which helps improve cabin space, keeps vehicle weight in check, and delivers predictable handling. 

In November 2026, FWD cars in India span almost every price bracket and body style. The cheapest FWD car, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, starts at ₹3.50 lakh, while the most expensive front wheel drive car in India, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class costing ₹3.34 crore.

FWD Cars Price List

Fuel efficiency and electrification are major highlights among the best FWD cars. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is one of the most mileage-efficient Front Wheel Drive cars available offering 34.4 kmpl. On the electric side, the Mercedes-Benz EQA stands out with the highest electric range of 560 km in the FWD car segment. Buyers also have strong hybrid FWD options such as the Toyota Innova HyCross, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Honda City.

For budget-conscious buyers, Front Wheel Drive cars under ₹5 lakh include models like the Citroen C3, Renault Kwid, and Maruti Suzuki Celerio.

 

Car Model

Price Range (Ex-showroom)

Hyundai Venue

₹8.00 - ₹15.51 Lakhs

Kia Seltos

₹10.99 - ₹19.99 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

₹6.26 - ₹9.31 Lakhs

Hyundai Creta

₹10.73 - ₹20.05 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

₹6.85 - ₹11.84 Lakhs

Tata Nexon

₹7.32 - ₹14.15 Lakhs

Toyota Rumion

₹10.44 - ₹13.62 Lakhs

Tata Safari

₹14.66 - ₹25.96 Lakhs

Kia Sonet

₹7.30 - ₹14.00 Lakhs

Tata Punch EV

₹9.99 - ₹13.94 Lakhs

FWD Cars in November 2026 - Key Highlights

 

Parameters

Models

Newly Launched FWD Cars

Tata Punch

Cheapest FWD Car

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Most Expensive FWD Car

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Hybrid FWD Cars

Toyota Innova HyCross, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Honda City

5-Star Safety Rated FWD Cars

Hyundai Verna, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Dzire

FWD Cars Under ₹5 Lakh

Citroen C3, Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Front Left Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Color Enigmatic Teal Green
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Color Arctic White
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Color Bluish Black
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Color Grandeur Grey
8
23.8-34.5 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Front Left Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Front Left Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Color Lustrous Beige
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Front Left Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Front Left Three Quarter
8
20.0-26.9 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Tata Tiago Closed Bonnet
Tata Tiago Front Left Three Quarter
Tata Tiago Right Side View
Tata Tiago Front View
Tata Tiago Front Left Three Quarter
8
CNG, Petrol
Manual
5 seater
Tata Tiago EV Front Left Three Quarter
Tata Tiago EV Front Logo
Tata Tiago EV Front Right Three Quarter
Tata Tiago EV Front Left Three Quarter
Tata Tiago EV Color Daytona Grey
9
226-285 km
Electric icon
Electric
5 seater
Hyundai Exter Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Exter Color Ranger Khaki
Hyundai Exter Color Golden Bronze
Hyundai Exter Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Exter Color Atlas White
8
19.4-27.1 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Bluish Black color image
Cafe White color image
Digital Teal Green color image
Enticing Silver color image
Gaming Grey color image
23.8-34.5 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
MG Hector Front Left Three Quarter
MG Hector Front Left Three Quarter
MG Hector Right Side View
MG Hector Color Aurora Silver
MG Hector Color Celadon Blue
7
12.3-13.8 kmpl
Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Front Right Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Front Logo
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Front Left Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Rear Right Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Rear View
8
24.8-36.5 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Toyota Camry Front Right Three Quarter
Toyota Camry Left Side View
Toyota Camry Front Left Three Quarter
Toyota Camry Front View
Toyota Camry Rear View
8
25.5 kmpl
Hybrid
Automatic
Tata Punch EV Front Logo
Tata Punch EV Front View
Tata Punch EV Left Side View
Tata Punch EV Front Right Three Quarter
Tata Punch EV Rear Right Three Quarter
9
365-468 km
Electric icon
Electric
5 seater
Hyundai Venue Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Venue Front Right Three Quarter
Hyundai Venue Front View
Atlas White color image
Atlas White With Abyss Black Roof color image
8
17.9-21.0 kmpl
Diesel, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
New
Tata Punch Front Logo
Tata Punch Rear View
Tata Punch Front View
Tata Punch Front Right Three Quarter
Tata Punch Left Side View
8
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
5 seater
Maruti Suzuki Swift Front Left Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Swift Front View
Maruti Suzuki Swift Front View
Maruti Suzuki Swift Front View
Maruti Suzuki Swift Grille
8
24.8-35.3 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Kia Seltos Front Left Three Quarter
Kia Seltos Closed Bonnet
Kia Seltos Front Left Three Quarter
Kia Seltos Closed Bonnet
Kia Seltos Left Side View
8
15.6-19.4 kmpl
Diesel, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Volkswagen Taigun Left Side View
Volkswagen Taigun Front Left Three Quarter
Volkswagen Taigun Front Left Three Quarter
Volkswagen Taigun Rear Left Three Quarter
Volkswagen Taigun Front Left Three Quarter
7
18.9-20.0 kmpl
Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Front Logo
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Front View
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Front Right Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Left Side View
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Rear Left Three Quarter
8
20.0-28.5 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Toyota Innova HyCross Front Left Three Quarter
Toyota Innova HyCross Right Side View
Toyota Innova HyCross Front Logo
Toyota Innova HyCross Front View
Toyota Innova HyCross Rear Right Three Quarter
8
16.3-23.2 kmpl
Hybrid, Petrol
Automatic
Hyundai Bayon Front View
Hyundai Bayon Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Bayon Front Left Three Quarter
Atlas White color image
Atlas White with Black Roof color image
18.6 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella Closed Bonnet
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella Front Left Three Quarter
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella Front View
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella Left Side View
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella Rear View
6
543 km
Electric icon
Electric
5 seater
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Front Left Three Quarter
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Color Aurora Silver
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Color Turquoise Green
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Color Shadow Gold
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Color Turquoise Green With Pearl White Roof
40.0 kmpl
Hybrid
Automatic
BMW X1 LWB Front Left Three Quarter
BMW X1 LWB Front Left Three Quarter
BMW X1 LWB Color M Carbon Black
BMW X1 LWB Color Skyscraper Grey
BMW X1 LWB Color Night Dusk Blue
8
15.5 kmpl
Petrol
5 seater
Hyundai Aura Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Aura Rear Right Three Quarter
Hyundai Aura Rear Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Aura Right Side View
Hyundai Aura Front Left Three Quarter
7
17.0-28.4 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Manual
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Front Right Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Front Right Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Right Side View
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Rear Right Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Antenna
8
20.5-33.5 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Manual
Hyundai Creta Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Creta Front View
Hyundai Creta Front View
Atlas White color image
Atlas White with Titanium Black color image
9
17.4-21.8 kmpl
Diesel, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Hyundai i20 Front Right Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Right Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Left Three Quarter
8
16.0-20.0 kmpl
Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Front View
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Front Left Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Front Right Three Quarter
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Closed Bonnet
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Rear Left Three Quarter
8
20.3-26.1 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Hyundai Verna Color Titanium Black
Hyundai Verna Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Verna Closed Bonnet
Hyundai Verna Tail Light Tail Lamp
Hyundai Verna Steering Wheel
8
18.6-20.6 kmpl
Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Tata Nexon Front Right Three Quarter
Tata Nexon Front Right Three Quarter
Tata Nexon Closed Bonnet
Tata Nexon Front Right Three Quarter
Tata Nexon Front View
8
17.0-24.0 kmpl
CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Honda City Front Right Three Quarter
Honda City Front Right Three Quarter
Honda City Front Right Three Quarter
Honda City Color Radiant Red Metallic
Honda City Closed Bonnet
7
17.8-27.3 kmpl
Hybrid, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Toyota Rumion Front View
Toyota Rumion Front Left Three Quarter
Toyota Rumion Rear Left Three Quarter
Toyota Rumion Front Right Three Quarter
Toyota Rumion Rear View
8
20.1-26.1 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Automatic, Manual

FWD Cars - FAQs

Based on the available information, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is currently the most powerful Front Wheel Drive car in India.
 

Yes, FWD diesel cars are available in India, especially among compact SUVs and mid-size SUVs. Popular Front Wheel Drive diesel cars in India include the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Tata Nexon. 

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is one of the most fuel-efficient FWD cars in India, delivering an impressive 34.4 kmpl.
 

The Mercedes-Benz EQA stands out among FWD electric cars with a claimed 560 km driving range.

Popular hybrid FWD cars in India include the Toyota Innova HyCross, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Honda City.
 

The Tata Punch is currently listed among the newly launched FWD cars in the Indian market.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is the cheapest FWD car with a starting price of ₹3.50 Lakh. 

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the most expensive FWD car available in India.

FWD cars with a 5-star safety rating include the Hyundai Verna, Tata Nexon, and Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

 

Front wheel drive cars under ₹5 lakh include the Citroen C3, Renault Kwid, and Maruti Suzuki Celerio.

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Last Updated on: 3 Nov 2026