Best Hatchback Models

The Maruti Baleno is a premium hatchback from Maruti Suzuki. With upmarket interiors and features, the Maruti Baleno is almost on par with premium hatchbacks sold in the European market. The Baleno comes with both petrol and diesel engine variants, along with optional CVT. The premium Maruti hatchback also has a sporty sibling – The Maruti Baleno RS.

The Tata Tiago can be considered as the return of Tata Motors. With a lot of segment-first features and a brilliant design, the Tiago is one of the best-selling hatchbacks in India. One of the main highlights of the Tata Tiago is its premium Harman audio system. The Tiago is available with either a petrol or diesel engine, along with a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.

The Hyundai Elite i20 is the best hatchback from the brand. The Hyundai Elite i20 facelift was launched at the Auto Expo 2018. The new Elite i20 facelift features an updated design, with new headlamp and taillamp cluster. The Elite i20 facelift also features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The petrol Elite i20 comes with a 5-speed manual. The Hyundai Elite i20 diesel has a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The Volkswagen Polo is the only hatchback sold by the German in India. The Volkswagen Polo boasts of class-leading German engineering and offers good performance. The Polo is available in a petrol or diesel avatar, along with manual and automatic options. The Volkswagen hatch has also got sportier versions named, the Polo GT TSi (Petrol) and the GT TDi (Diesel). The Polo GT features the Volkswagen’s reputed DSG automatic gearbox.

The Maruti Celerio, when launched, was the first affordable AMT car in India. It was only after that was when other manufacturers started making AMT versions of their hatchback models. The 5-speed AMT of the Maruti Celerio offers a smooth driving experience. The Celerio has also got an affordable diesel variant. A funkier version of the Maruti hatchback, named the Celerio X, was recently launched. The Celerio X carries only cosmetic changes.

The Maruti Alto K10 features the Maruti Suzuki’s peppy K-Series engine. In addition to the petrol version, the Alto K10 also has a CNG variant. The Maruti Alto K10 is available either with a 5-speed manual or an AMT. It is also one of the cheapest Maruti models currently available and is a joy to ride. The regular Maruti Alto has been the largest-selling car in India many times.

The Renault Kwid is the cheapest offering from the brand. The SUV-like design of the Renault Kwid, with bulky fenders and good ground clearance, has got much appreciation in the Indian market. The Renault Kwid is available with either an 800cc or a 1.0-litre petrol engine. To cater to everyone's taste, the Renault Kwid has been introduced in numerous limited editions.