I beg to differ Swift and i20 are in no way low budget cars. It's the Ritz and Beat. Service cost of Swift, i20 is the same as for Figo and Liva(all diesels). Your post is nothing but a spam.
Ummm agreed! By low budget I meant < 7L(the petrol versions). Anyways, just now noticed this is a pretty old thread started in 2009. But someone else may find it useful!
Nowadays Hyundai service costs have gone through the roof. More expensive than Honda and less mileage. Though i like hyundai cars, budget-wise it doesnt make sense. Opted for Brio over Hyndai i10.
Lakshmi(is that right!?) Have you bought the Brio? Or have just booked it? More reading, if you wish to. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...-long-term-maintenance-service-practices.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...e-expensive-labour-rates-increased-again.html
Swift. I am a fan of SX4, but since you want something below 5L, Swift is a close match. Very comfortable. Falls within your budget. Reasonably good mileage. Since this is a Maruti brand, it is very easy to get spares.