Best Hatchbacks in India- The craze of SUVs is increasing in India at this time but hatchback cars still hold their place. So if you are also thinking of buying a great hatchback car for your daily use, then let us tell you which hatchback cars are included in the top 5 and which car is best according to your needs.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
One of the most popular hatchback cars in India is Maruti Suzuki WagonR. This car has been among the best selling cars of Maruti in the last two decades. This year Maruti has sold 16,567 units of WagonR. WagonR has two engine options – the first is 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol (65bhp/89Nm).
The second is 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol (88bhp/113Nm). Both these engines come with manual and AGS gearbox. Apart from this, CNG option is also available in 1.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. The price of WagonR ranges from Rs 6.48 lakh to Rs 8.69 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Swift
There is another strong name in the hatchback segment which has earned the most name in India. This is Maruti Suzuki Swift. Swift has been introduced with a new generation soon, which has increased its popularity even more. Swift gets a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine which generates 88bhp and 113Nm of torque. CNG option is also available for customers who are concerned about mileage. The price of Swift starts from Rs 7.03 lakh and goes up to Rs 10.50 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Maruti’s premium hatchback Baleno has also earned a good name. Talking about its engine, the Baleno gets a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, which generates 88bhp and 113Nm of torque. It has the option of manual and AGS gearbox. In terms of features, the Baleno includes a 360-degree camera, heads-up display, and a 9.0-inch infotainment system. Its price starts from Rs 7.96 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.41 lakh.
Hyundai i20
The only non-Maruti car in the hatchback segment is the Hyundai i20. The facelift of the i20 has made Hyundai’s name very popular in India in the hatchback segment. The i20 comes with only one engine which is a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 82bhp and 115Nm of torque. It has the option of manual and CVT gearbox. Talking about features, i20 includes features like 10.25-inch infotainment system, sunroof, Bose sound system, 6 airbags, wireless phone charger. Its price starts from Rs 8.25 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.29 lakh.