Cheapest cars in Nepal (2026): the lowest-priced new petrol cars, ranked
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The cheapest new petrol car in Nepal is the Suzuki Alto K10, from Rs 28.24 lakh. The next rung is the Suzuki Celerio and Wagon R at Rs 31.99 lakh, then the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios at Rs 33.56 lakh, the Nissan Magnite at Rs 35.75 lakh, the Hyundai Exter at Rs 36.96 lakh and the Suzuki Swift at Rs 38.99 lakh. Every model on sale, from the cheapest up, is in our car price in Nepal list.
This list covers petrol cars from official distributor price lists, checked October 2026. Electric cars start lower still, and we rank them separately in cheapest electric cars in Nepal. We have not driven these cars, so this is a data guide, not a road test.
Which new petrol car is cheapest in Nepal?
Prices are indicative ex-showroom prices on the official sites (checked October 2026). Each row shows the lowest-priced variant of the model.
| Rank | Car | Cheapest variant | Price | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki Alto K10 | STD | Rs 28,24,000 | 998 cc |
| 2 | Suzuki Celerio | Lxi | Rs 31,99,000 | 998 cc |
| 2 | Suzuki Wagon R | Lxi 1.0 | Rs 31,99,000 | 998 cc |
| 4 | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Era | Rs 33,56,000 | 1,197 cc |
| 5 | Nissan Magnite | VISIA (XE) | Rs 35,75,000 | Not listed in our data |
| 6 | Hyundai Exter | EX | Rs 36,96,000 | 1,197 cc |
| 7 | Suzuki Swift | Lxi | Rs 38,99,000 | 1,197 cc |
The Celerio costs Rs 3,75,000 more than the Alto K10 STD (31,99,000 − 28,24,000). The Grand i10 Nios is Rs 1,57,000 above the Celerio, the Magnite Rs 2,19,000 above the Nios, the Exter Rs 1,21,000 above the Magnite, and the Swift Rs 2,03,000 above the Exter. Together that is Rs 10,75,000 from the cheapest car to the Swift (38,99,000 − 28,24,000).
| Alto K10 | 28.24 lakh |
|---|---|
| Celerio | 31.99 lakh |
| Wagon R | 31.99 lakh |
| Grand i10 Nios | 33.56 lakh |
| Magnite | 35.75 lakh |
| Exter | 36.96 lakh |
| Swift | 38.99 lakh |
Source: Suzuki Nepal, Laxmi Hyundai and Nissan Nepal official price lists, October 2026
Suzuki Alto K10रु २८.२४ लाख – रु ३५.७४ लाख
Suzuki Celerioरु ३१.९९ लाख – रु ४१.९९ लाख
Suzuki Wagon Rरु ३१.९९ लाख – रु ४०.२९ लाख
Hyundai Grand i10 Niosरु ३३.५६ लाख – रु ४१.२६ लाखWhat do the numbers say about size and mileage?
| Alto K10 | Celerio | Wagon R | Grand i10 Nios | Swift | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 49 kW | 49.3 kW | 50 kW (1.0) | 61 kW | 60 kW |
| Claimed mileage | Not listed | 26.68 km/l | 21.79 km/l (1.0) | Not listed | 25.75 km/l |
| Boot space | 214 litres | 313 litres | 341 litres | Not listed | 308 litres |
| Fuel tank | 27 litres | 32 litres | 32 litres | 37 litres | Not listed |
| Length | 3,530 mm | 3,695 mm | 3,655 mm | 3,805 mm | 3,860 mm |
The Alto K10 is the smallest car here, 165 mm shorter than the Celerio (3,695 − 3,530) and with 99 litres less boot (313 − 214). The Wagon R has the most boot space of the Suzukis at 341 litres, and its taller body (1,675 mm against 1,555 mm for the Celerio) is listed on the distributor page. The two Hyundai models and the Swift use a 1.2-litre engine with about 60 kW, roughly 11 kW more than the 998 cc Suzukis (60 − 49).
Mileage figures are claimed numbers published by the distributor, not what you will see in Kathmandu traffic or on hill roads. Treat them as a way to compare, not as a promise.
What does fuel cost?
Nepal Oil Corporation kept petrol at Rs 200 a litre in Kathmandu in October 2026. For 1,000 km at the claimed mileage:
| Car | Claimed km/l | Litres for 1,000 km | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Celerio | 26.68 | 37.5 | about Rs 7,496 |
| Suzuki Swift | 25.75 | 38.8 | about Rs 7,767 |
| Suzuki Wagon R 1.0 | 21.79 | 45.9 | about Rs 9,179 |
The arithmetic is 1,000 ÷ mileage × Rs 200. Real-world mileage is usually lower, so use these only to compare cars with each other. Fuel is volatile: it was Rs 219 earlier in 2026, as we explain in petrol price in Nepal today.
How much would a loan cover?
Nepal Rastra Bank caps private vehicle loans at 60% of the vehicle value. On the Alto K10 STD at Rs 28,24,000 that is up to Rs 16,94,400 (28,24,000 × 0.6), leaving Rs 11,29,600 to pay yourself. On the Celerio Lxi at Rs 31,99,000 it is up to Rs 19,19,400, leaving Rs 12,79,600. Prices here are ex-showroom, so taxes, registration and insurance come on top: ask the dealer for the full figure in writing. Try the EMI calculator and read our auto loan guide.
Which cheap car suits whom?
- Lowest price possible: the Alto K10 STD at Rs 28.24 lakh.
- Small family car with more boot space: the Wagon R (341 litres) or Celerio (313 litres), both from Rs 31.99 lakh.
- Bigger engine, from a mainstream brand: the Grand i10 Nios (1,197 cc) from Rs 33.56 lakh.
- SUV-style body on a small budget: the Magnite from Rs 35.75 lakh or the Exter from Rs 36.96 lakh.
- Longest, most powerful hatchback here: the Swift, from Rs 38.99 lakh.
Compare any two in the compare tool. If you have up to Rs 30 lakh to spend, see best cars under Rs 30 lakh, and for a first purchase read the first-time car buyer's guide.
What is the cheapest car in Nepal?
Among new petrol cars on official price lists, the Suzuki Alto K10 STD at Rs 28,24,000 (indicative ex-showroom, October 2026). Some small electric cars start lower, such as the Wuling Mini EV at Rs 20,99,000.
Which is cheaper, the Celerio or the Wagon R?
Both start at Rs 31,99,000 for the Lxi (Celerio) and Lxi 1.0 (Wagon R), according to Suzuki Nepal.
Is the Nissan Magnite cheaper than the Hyundai Exter?
Yes. The Magnite VISIA (XE) is Rs 35,75,000 and the Exter EX is Rs 36,96,000, a gap of Rs 1,21,000.
How much loan can I get on a car?
Nepal Rastra Bank limits private vehicle loans to 60% of the vehicle value.
Read next
All prices are indicative ex-showroom prices on the official sites (checked October 2026).
स्रोतहरू
- Suzuki Nepal (Syakar Company) – view prices and model pages
- Laxmi Hyundai – price list (Grand i10 Nios, Exter)
- Nissan Nepal – shop (Magnite variants and prices)
- Nepal Oil Corporation – retail fuel prices (petrol Rs 200 per litre in Kathmandu, October 2026)
- Business 360 – Monetary policy mid-term review: vehicle loan ratio set at 60% (26 February 2025)
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