For all the love for sedans & SUV’s among car buyers in India, hatchbacks still rule the roost. Here’s a closer look at some of the top hatchback cars in India which have consistently set the sales charts afire:
1. Maruti Alto800: Number one car in India, the Alto has proved to be a worthy successor to the hatchback that started it all – the M800.It comes with 0.8-litre engine.
2. Hyundai Eon: Taking the battle to the market leader Alto, is Hyundai’s Eon. A tall-boy oriented design, it comes with a well-appointed cabin & the promise of Hyundai’s quality after-sales support.
3. Renault Kwid: Where the Eon failed, the Kwid has succeeded. With its spacious cabin, expansive boot, segment leading features & that SUV-esque styling, the Renault Kwid is definitely one of the best hatchback cars in 2016.
4. Hyundai Grand i10: The Grand i10 comes with quality interiors, peppy engine choices & is packed to the gills with features & safety kit, thereby putting it in the list of popular hatchbacks in 2016.
5. Maruti WagonR: The tall-boy that’s outlasted the original crop – the WagonR continues to be a hot favourite among hatchback buyers, outselling other, more modern competition.
6. Suzuki Swift: The Swift was the first among the larger hatches to make it to the market & has consistently made it to the top 10 list of must-have cars in India. An agile chassis, willing engines & an unparalleled after-sales support network mean that this is a popular choice for sure.
7. Hyundai Elite i20: The i20 has been a sales success since its launch. Having been improved over successive iterations, the Hyundai Elite i20 comes with the signature Fluidic 2.0 design, a feature packed cabin & engine options that rival full-size sedans. This is easily one of the most popular hatchbacks in 2016.
8. Maruti Baleno: A legendary name was revived by Maruti, to bolster its chances in the highly competitive battle of the large hatches. The Baleno is distinctively styled, has a peppy engine & enough features to keep brand fans coming to the showrooms in droves.
9. Maruti Celerio: A honest-to-goodness hatch that is high on practicality and comes with the country’s most frugal twin-cylinder diesel engine – the Celerio is easily among the best hatchback cars in 2016.
10. Mahindra KUV100: A rather unique take on the hatchback scene is Mahindra’s KUV100. It’s SUV design cues, the practical cabin & flexible ‘six’ person seating has found many takers in the Indian market.
