Best Hatchback Models

The new Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the best selling cars in the country and it is not without any reason. The hatchback from the Japanese manufacturer is in its third generation and its super fuel-efficient 88.50 bhp 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine delivers peppy performance and great mileage. The Maruti Suzuki Swift also comes packed with features such as LED projector headlamps, Steering mounted audio and telephone controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 7-inch infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Cruise Control, Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs and many more. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill-Hold Assist and many more.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto is a great first car. It offers low maintenance cost, great fuel efficiency, decent performance and a reasonable feature list. Like many entry-level hatchbacks, the Maruti Suzuki Alto comes with features such as Air-conditioner with heater, Front Power Windows, Central Locking, Remote Keyless Entry, Smartplay Dock and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and many more. Despite the fact that Maruti Suzuki Alto is an entry-level hatchback, the Japanese manufacturer has provided safety features such as Dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors and a few more. The Maruti Suzuki Alto is powered by a 796cc naturally-aspirated 3-cylinder engine with 47.33 bhp and 69 Nm of torque. Apart from this, there is also a CNG compatible Bi-fuel version that produces 40.36 bhp and 60 Nm of torque.

Unlike the previous generations, the new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is built on an all-new platform that also underpins other higher segment cars such as the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Baleno, Ignis, Dzire, Ertiga, and XL 6. This means the new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R offers even more space than it ever did before. Apart from that, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R offers all the necessary features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Electrically adjustable ORVMs, Central Locking, Remote Keyless Entry, Day & Night IRVM, and many more. Like the Maruti Suzuki Swift, the Wagon R also comes with a list of safety features such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, speed alert system and many more. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with two engine options, the smaller 1.0-litre petrol produces 67.05 bhp and 90 Nm of torque.

Tata Altroz is currently the safest hatchback in the country with a 5-star safety rating for adult protection and a 4-star safety rating for child protection. The Tata Altroz also comes with three engine options, where the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine produces 84.48 bhp whereas the more powerful 1.2-litre turbocharged variant produces 108.48 bhp. Apart from this, there is also a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 88.78 bhp. However, unlike its rivals, the Tata Altroz is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Being a premium hatchback, Tata Altroz comes packed with many features such as projector headlamps, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, cooled glove box, climate control, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver display, rear AC vents, ambient lighting and many more.

The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is a great urban hatchback and comes with plenty of features and gizmos like most cars from the Korean car manufacturer. The feature list in Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 5.3-inch digital speedometer with MID, Cruise Control, Wireless phone charger, cooled glove box and many more. Safety features include Dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX points, Rear parking sensors and camera, Day & night IRVM, Central Locking and many more. The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is powered by four engine options, these engine options include an 81.80 bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 73.75 bhp 1.2-litre diesel engine, a 98.69 bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 67,72 bhp 1.2-litre Bi-fuel unit (Petrol and CNG).

Thanks to the ultra fuel-efficient yet powerful 1.5-litre diesel engine (98.63 bhp), the Hyundai i20 is the most fuel-efficient hatchback in India with an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 25.2 kpl. If you are looking for a premium hatchback that is equally good for urban travel and weekend trips, the Hyundai i20 will make a great choice. Like all Hyundai cars, the Hyundai i20 also comes packed with a long list of features such as a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Fully digital instrument display, Cruise Control, Wireless phone charger, sunroof, Rear AC vents and many more. Safety features include 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX points, Rear parking sensors and camera, TPMS, Hill Start Assist and many more. Other powertrain options include a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 81.80 bhp, a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 98.69 bhp.

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one of the best selling cars in the country and it offers more space than the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Unlike the Maruti Suzuki Swift, the Baleno comes with two engine options, however, both the engine options come under 1.2-litre K-series engines and both the engines deliver peppy performance and great mileage. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes packed with features such as LED projector headlamps, Steering mounted audio and telephone controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 7-inch infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Cruise Control, Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs and many more. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill-Hold Assist and many more.

The Renault Kwid offers an SUV-like stance in a relatively compact footprint. Apart from that, the Renault Kwid makes a great city runabout. Despite the Renault Kwid being an entry-level car, it comes with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reversing camera with guidelines, LED digital instrument cluster, Voice recognition, dual-tone interiors and many more. Safety features include Dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, Overspeed reminder, Engine immobiliser, Day and night IRVM, and many more. The Renault Kwid comes with a choice of two engine options. The 0.8-litre engine produces 53.26 bhp and 72 Nm of torque, whereas the 1.0-litre engine produces 67.06 bhp and 91 Nm of torque.

The Tata Tiago is one of the safest hatchbacks in the country with a 4-star safety rating from the Global-NCAP. The hatchback from the Pune-based automobile manufacturer offers decent performance, spacious interiors, and a long list of standard features. The Tata Tiago comes with features such as a 7-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Steering mounted controls, reversing camera, 8-speaker surround sound system and many more. Tata Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine and this engine produces 84.48 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. Apart from this Tata Tiago also comes with a choice of 5-speed manual and AMT gearboxes.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is the Japanese car manufacturer’s answer to the Renault Kwid. The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso offers features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Air-conditioner with heater, Front Power Windows, Central Locking, Remote Keyless Entry, Smartplay Dock, distance-to-empty, Gear position indicator and many more. The S-Presso also comes with safety features such as Dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, speed-sensitive auto door lock, speed alert and many more.