Best Resale Value Cars in India for Long-Term Investment

Almost all cars in Maruti Suzuki’s portfolio have high resale value

Maruti Wagon R CNG has a mileage of 34 kilometres per kilogram

Hyundai Creta comes in 3 engine options of 1500 cubic capacity

August 29, 2024 Uday Singh

Best Resale Value Cars in India for Long-Term Investment

How often do you consider the resale value when buying a new car? It can be a crucial factor as it is not only about what you pay upfront but also about the return on investment you will get. Continuing on those lines, here is a compiled list of five cars with ranging body types arranged in ascending order that have impeccable value in the second-hand market.

Car	Segment	Mileage	Ex-Showroom Price	Used Price
Maruti Wagon R	Hatchback	34.05 km/kg (CNG), 25.19 km/l (petrol)	Rs. 5.54 lakh - Rs. 7.32 lakh	Rs. 4 lakh - Rs. 5 lakh
Maruti Swift	Hatchback	24.8 km/l - 25.75 km/l	Rs. 6.49 lakh - Rs. 9.44 lakh	Rs. 5 lakh - Rs. 7 lakh
Maruti Dzire	Sedan	22 km/l (petrol), 31 km/kg (CNG)	Rs. 6.56 lakh - Rs. 9.33 lakh	Rs. 5 lakh - Rs. 7.5 lakh
Hyundai Creta	Compact SUV	17 km/l (petrol), 21 km/l (diesel)	Rs. 11 lakh - Rs. 20.15 lakh	Rs. 11 lakh - 15 lakh
Toyota Fortuner	SUV	8.0 km/l (petrol) - 10 km/l (diesel)	Rs. 33.43 - Rs. 51.44 lakh	Rs. 20 lakh - Rs. 25 lakh

Maruti Wagon R

Wagon R

Engine(s)	1-litre, 1.2-litre
Power	57 bhp/ 89 bhp
Torque	82 Nm/ 113 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual and automatic
Fuel	Petrol, CNG
Mileage	34.05 km/kg (CNG), 25.19 km/l (petrol)

The Maruti Wagon R is a tried-and-tested product that has gone through a couple of updates during its production. Owing to its tallboy design, headroom is never a problem and the hatchback further impresses with class-leading mileage of 34.05 km/kg in CNG mode. Prices start at Rs. 5.54 lakh and go to Rs. 7.32 lakh, ex-showroom.

Maruti Swift

Swift

Engine	1.2-litre
Power	80.46 bhp
Torque	111.7 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual and automatic
Fuel	Petrol
Mileage	24.8 km/l 25.75 km/l

Recently updated, the Maruti Swift boasts a slew of features and a new powerplant extremely high on fuel efficiency. The car brand will be bringing out a CNG variant in the coming months that will be even more fuel-efficient. Swift is a great mix of sporty looks and a practical cabin. A total of 11 variants are up for grabs upwards of Rs. 6.49 lakh.

Maruti Dzire

Dzire

Engine	1.2-litre
Power	57 bhp/85 bhp
Torque	82 Nm/113 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual and automatic
Fuel	Petrol, CNG
Mileage	34.05 km/kg (CNG), 25.19 km/l (petrol)

The Maruti Dzire runs 135 mm longer than the Swift and that makes it ideal for a family of five. If we were to sum up the Dzire as a whole, only one word comes to mind - reliable. It is also great fun to drive with amazing driving dynamics. Maruti Suzuki claims a mileage of 34 kilometres in CNG, however, the space gets compromised. Installing a roof rack unit can help to some extent. Ex-showroom prices are from Rs. 6.56 lakh to Rs. 9.33 lakh.

Hyundai Creta

Creta

Engine(s)	1.5-litre NA, 1.5-litre turbo petrol, 1.5-litre diesel
Power	114 bhp/ 158 bhp/ 113 bhp
Torque	143 Nm/ 253 Nm/ 250 Nm
Transmission	6-speed manual and automatic, 6-speed iMT, CVT automatic and 7-speed DCT automatic
Fuel	Petrol, diesel
Mileage	17 km/l (petrol), 18.4 km/l (turbo petrol), 21 km/l (diesel)

Hyundai Creta is the reason why the compact SUV segment is so popular in India. Available in three engine options, there is a Creta for everyone. The SUV ticks all the boxes in terms of looks, features and performance. Road presence you asked? It’s definitely there. Its diesel mill has a mileage of 21 kilometres per litre and packs a lot of performance as well. The range-starting Creta E comes for Rs. 10.99 lakh.

Toyota Fortuner

Fortuner

Engine(s)	2.7-litre petrol, 2.8-litre diesel
Power	163.6 bhp/ 201.15 bhp
Torque	245 Nm/ 500 Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter
Fuel	Petrol, diesel
Mileage	8.0 km/l (petrol) - 10 km/l (diesel)

A product that needs no introduction, the Toyota Fortuner, especially the diesel, sells like hotcakes. Despite its hefty price range (Rs. 33.43 - Rs. 51.44 lakh) and limited equipment list, car buyers can not get enough of the SUV. It all boils down to superb road presence and extreme reliability. Did you know that the Fortuner has a petrol engine on offer? The Japanese carmaker will be adding a hybrid setup to the offroader likely by the end of this year.