Hatchbacks have particularly found a great implication in India mainly due to their small size, which is particularly a crucial factor for narrow roads in the country. Not always can you boast of getting a drive across highways and it is the small city roads that you have to trust for your daily trips. In such a case, it is better to opt for hatchbacks, which offer a superior performance within a small size. There are a number of players in this segment, a few Indian and a handful of foreign names. However, some cars have edged past the rest for a number of factors.
Maruti Celerio has been ranked high among the best-selling hatchbacks in India. With impressive looks, this car has the things in itself, which might be just the perfect for Indian roads. It is powered by a 998 cc K10B engine, which churns out 67.06 bhp at the rate of 6000 rpm. On the other hand, its peak torque output is 90 Nm at 3500 rpm. It has been provided with advanced features such as FWD, which sets it apart from its contemporaries. Power reaches the wheels with the help of a five-speed gearbox. The car is tagged at an affordable price range of 3.8 lakh INR to 4.8 lakhs INR.
A new player in the market, Datsun Go has also impressed car lovers across the nation. It runs on an 1198 cc petrol engine that generates 67.06 bhp of core power at the rate of 5000 rpm. Maximum torque output of the engine is 104 Nm at a reduced 4000 rpm. The fuel injection system used in the car is of electronic injection type and it is loaded with advanced features for its segment. It also has a five-speed gearbox and is priced at an unbelievable 3.1 lakhs INR to 3.8 lakhs INR range.
However, the best looking car in this range probably is the Hyundai Eon 1.0. This small car is powered by a 998 cc Kappa engine and works to produce 68.05 bhp of core power. Its maximum twisting force is 94.14 Nm at 3500 rpm. Power is sent to the wheels with the help of a five-speed gearbox. The car is priced between 2.9 lakhs INR to 4 lakhs INR. Surprisingly loaded with advanced features, this car can be a great choice if you are looking for small cars within a budget range.
