Here Are 5 Cars That Offer Most Value In Their Base-Spec Variant Launched In 2023

When it comes to buying new cars, we often stretch our budget to accommodate extra good-to-have features. And if you are planning to buy a new car without breaking your bank account, here are 5 cars with the best base variants that were launched in 2023.

2023 Honda City Facelift

Variant: SV

Price: Rs 11.63 lakh (ex-showroom)

First on the list is the 2023 Honda City facelift. You get features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and keyless entry with push-button start/stop from the base variant itself. In terms of safety too, it comes equipped with four airbags along with standard safety features like ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and rear parking sensors. Tap here to have a look at the City’s base SV variant.

Honda Elevate

Variant: SV

Price: Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom)

Just like the City, the Honda Elevate also offers a good overall package in its entry-level variant. The Elevate’s base variant shares most of its parts, like the LED projector headlights, with its higher-spec variants. On the interior, you also get features like full automatic climate control, keyless entry with push button start/stop, and charging ports for front and rear passengers. For more details about the Elevate’s base SV variant, head over to our earlier report.

Tata Nexon EV

Variant: Creative +

Price: Rs 14.74 lakh (ex-showroom)

Moving on to something from the EV segment, you can check out the 2023 Tata Nexon EV. It features LED headlights, and connected LED taillights. Inside, you get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a 4-speaker audio system. It has a certified claimed range of 325 km and you can check out the Nexon EV’s base variant over here.

Tata Harrier

Variant: Smart

Price: Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom)

With the 2023 facelift, Tata not only gave the Harrier a refreshed look but also added various new features. It will be hard for you to differentiate it from higher-specced variants from the outside, as it features connected LED DRLs, LED projector headlights, and 17-inch alloy wheels. From the top-spec variants, you get features like a 7-inch digital driver’s display, fully automatic climate control, and all power windows. Take a look at the Harrier’s base variant over here. 

Tata Safari

Variant: Smart

Price: Rs 16.19 lakh (ex-showroom)

Similar to the facelifted Harrier, the 2023 Tata Safari comes with connected LED DRLs, projector headlights, and 17-inch alloy wheels. You will not get an infotainment system with the base variant, but it gets a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and safety tech includes six airbags along with usual features like ABS with EBD and electronic stability control. Check out the Safari’s base Smart trim here.

These are the entry-level variants from the 2023 car launches which we think offer the most well-rounded base-spec configuration. Which of these delivers the most value for you? Let us know in the comments.