It is a general perception that cars that boast of an attractive exterior design coupled with a power packed engine are favoured more by customers. In India, many such cars are present, which have garnered the attention of buyers. Be it hatchbacks, sedans or Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), there is no dearth of cars that have been adored by Indian customers. Following is an assessment that lists models, currently on sale, which are loved by consumers in the country.
In the entry-level hatchback segment, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 retains the tag of being the best-selling car, statistics have claimed. The car that was launched quite a while ago has been registering steady sales, making it one of the most loved small hatchbacks. Equipped with a low-spec 796 cc engine, Alto 800 delivers exceptional fuel mileage, which has been the main reason for its high demand.
Maruti Suzuki Swift is another model that has created a niche for itself in the hatchback segment. This car has set benchmark among competitors, be it in terms of critical response or sales. It has been applauded for its refined engine, exteriors and power. Also to mention, Swift gives excellent fuel efficiency, something that has majorly contributed to its success in India. With these characteristics, Swift has constantly featured on the top-selling cars for Maruti Suzuki and still continues to rule the roost in the hatchback segment.
Hyundai i10
The largest car exporter of India, Hyundai, has manufactured vehicles that have given stiff competition to cars from Maruti Suzuki. One such model is i10, which is slotted between Eon and Grand i10. Hyundai i10 has a sleek design structure that gives a sportier appearance to the car. Available with Kappa engine, i10 renders a good mileage, powerful performance and lower emissions.
Hyundai i20 is premium compact hatchback that has made significant inroads in the country since its launch. The current generation i20 model is packed with best-in-class features that include Audio Visual Navigation (AVL) and sunroof. In terms of interiors, dual tone dashboard along with a central console that illuminates in blue are highlights of this model. On the exteriors front, this car has LED light fog lamps that lend elegance to its appearance.
Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire
Maruti Suzuki has been performing well in the compact sedan segment due to Swift DZire, which is a sedan version of Swift hatchback. The car is available in petrol and diesel versions as it gets tried and tested 1.2-litre K-Series and 1.3-litre DDiS units. The car has been liked by Indian customers for its spaciousness, fuel-economy and affordability.
Ford EcoSport has been one of the most talked about cars of 2013 and is one of the main reasons for the rising scope of compact Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs). This model has generated enormous amount of buzz because of its aggressive price tag, features and bold design. The demand for car has been such that it compelled Ford to ask dealers to stop taking bookings, reports in the past have claimed. The reason attributed behind such a strong showing of Ford EcoSport in India is the sportier stance and exteriors that have been liked by many car consumers in India.
Before the introduction of Duster, Renault was struggling in the Indian car market as its cars did not find many takers. However, after the launch of Duster, things started to work well for the France-based company. In the compact SUV segment, Duster was among the first movers and owing to this, the car has enjoyed a great response from Indian buyers. At present, the car is doing good business despite the pressure mounted from its rivals.
Since Hyundai introduced the Verna with Fluidic Design, sales of the sedan have risen considerably. People in India have liked the overall appearance of the car, a factor that has majorly contributed to the success of Verna in the country. In the Indian car market, the mid-size sedan is available in both automatic and manual transmission options. Apart from exteriors, Verna boasts of well-designed cabin that goes in hand with the reputation of the car.
Honda City is still adored by many people in India as it was one of the first superb sedans in the country. Although, the demand for the car has reduced a bit in the recent past but it still strikes a terrific chord with Indian buyers. The current generation City is only available in a petrol version and is equipped with some of the best-in-class equipment.
Indian home grown major, Mahindra & Mahindra, has a reputation of building formidable vehicles and Scorpio clearly demonstrates the fact. It is been quite a while now since Scorpio made its debut in India. The car has received critical acclaim for its handling and muscular body structure. As Scorpio has performed quite well in India, the SUV still finds a place among the most adorable cars of India.
