India’s Best Hatchback Cars in 2016

Car makers in India are banking on the huge demand for hatchback cars, which is largely credited to the middle class dominated population here. Additionally, heavy traffic jams and love towards sporty looking but less expensive cars have lead to a splurge in the demand for hatchbacks.

Younger generation, specifically have a zest for small cars that match their upbeat style and cool quotient while the office going and elderly people prefer hatchbacks for convenient riding and less parking space occupancy. It has been witnessed that more and more auto makers are introducing scaled down version of their flagship sedan and entry level sedan models to grab a greater chunk of total sales volume and this hatchback segment sees more versatile models with innovative technologies to lure small car enthusiasts.

If you are planning to purchase a hatchback in the near future, then saving you from the trouble and confusion in searching and evaluating the best hatchback for you, is this compiled list of India’s best hatchback cars in 2016:

1. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

A new and blockbuster addition to its Indian portfolio is Maruti Suzuki’s all new Baleno, which has marked its stance as a premium hatchback. With ‘Feel Its Mettle’ tagline, the next gen Baleno is offered in an exciting range of colour options. The accentuated exteriors are contributed by the inclusion of projector headlamps with daytime running lamps, UV cut glass windows, newly styled alloy wheels along with front chrome grille that gives it an elegant appeal.

Along with ravishing exteriors, the interiors are way too luxurious with steering mounted audio and voice controls, Apple Carplay, multi-information display, telescopic steering, etc. Surrounding you with safety are features like dual front airbags, seat belt pre-tensioner, TECT (Total Effective Control Technology), ABS, etc.

Turning fuel into adrenaline is the high powered 1.2 litre VVT petrol and 1.3 litre DDiS diesel motor. While the petrol engine can generate an output of 83.1 bhp with a top torque of 115 Nm, the diesel mill is capable of delivering a peak power of 74 bhp and a maximum torque of 190 Nm.

Price (ex-showroom, Delhi):

Petrol Variants – Rs. 5.1 Lakh onwards

Diesel Variants – Rs. 6.3 Lakh onwards