Hatchback segment of cars is immensely popular in domestic auto market and almost all renowned car makers attempt to dominate it with their ranges. Their was a time when Maruti Suzuki was solely owing to hatchbacks on Indian roads. But gradually other car makers have incepted the segment and have stabilised their presence in market with unique products. In the current scenario where auto manufacturers are striving hard to make their mark, companies leading this segment are Maruti Suzuki, Ford and Hyundai with their models Ritz, Figo and Grand i10 respectively. Let us attempt to explore which one among the abovementioned cars is indomitable.
Primarily, Maruti Suzuki Ritz is an excellent performer on roads. The car comes with an option of a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel engine, both producing efficient outputs. At exteriors, the car is strongly built and flaunts a high roofline similar to Maruti Suzuki WagonR. Interiors are capacious and lumped with technically advanced features. Safety features of airbags and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) are included in its top-end variants. With exemplary fuel economy, steady driving and price range between Rs. 4.40 lakh and Rs. 6.40 lakh, it has been accorded with the prestigious title of BS Motoring Car of the Year 2014.
Second model in the league is Ford Figo, a compact car with admirable performance figures. The car is designed sleekly and displays a modish look. Available with the option of a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel engine, Ford Figo is a complete on-road package. The compressed outlook of this car holds a commodious seating arrangement with large luggage space. Standard features of this car comprise power steering and air conditioner whereas top-end versions are provided with superior safety measures, like front fog lamps and rear defoggers. In a price range of Rs. 4 lakh – Rs. 6.3 lakh, Figo is considered to be a bargain and is widely in demand.
Coming to Hyundai Grand i10, the car has recently been in limelight for outstanding achievements in hatchback segment. The car comes with an option of a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.1-litre diesel engine. Latter comprises the latest technology called U2. Hyundai Grand i10 was launched in September this year and till date, the South Korean auto maker boasts of selling more than 35,000 unit. Design of the car, as per the company claims, is a blend of art and innovation, which has been termed as ARTNOVATION. With spacious interiors and snazzy outlooks, the car has been rewarded the prestigious title of Indian Car of the Year 2014. The company is so elated with its products success that it has proposed to develop a sedan based on this hatchback platform.
To conclude with, experts are of a view that Hyundai Grand i10 surpasses Maruti Suzuki Ritz and Ford Figo in all aspects. It is an ideal car in the range of Rs. 4.4 lakh – Rs. 6.4 lakh and meets with all the modern necessities of prospective buyers. Although Hyundai just lags behind Maruti Suzuki in sales, the invincible conqueror of hatchback segment, undoubtedly is Hyundai Grand i10.
