Best Hatchback Models

The Maruti Swift, since its launch in 2005, has been India’s most popular car. The Swift has undergone three generation-changes and the latest model was launched at Auto Expo 2018. The new Maruti Swift is available with either a petrol or a diesel engine, mated a manual or automatic option. Globally sold as the Suzuki Swift, the Maruti hatchback has won many awards over the years.

The Maruti Baleno, the premium hatchback from Maruti Suzuki, features upmarket interiors and equipment. Maruti has developed the Baleno to be almost on par with premium hatchbacks sold in foreign markets. The new Baleno comes packed with features and equipment, all at an affordable price tag, which makes it an extremely attractive offering.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto is one of the best-selling entry-level hatchbacks in the Indian market. The Alto was recently updated and now comes with a BS-VI ready petrol engine, along with all the safety features and equipment. The Alto is not only the top-selling hatchback but also the best-selling car in the country bringing in volume sales for the brand.

The Maruti Suzuki WagonR has always been a popular hatchback offering in the Indian market, ever since its first launch. The WagonR features a tall-boy design and comes with a number of options both in terms of features and engine. The car features good performing BS6-compliant petrol engines, along with the factory-fitted CNG technology as well.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is one of the latest entrants from the brand in the Indian market. The new S-Presso comes with a SUV-ish stance with a boxy design, high ground clearance and flat bonnet. The S-Presso also comes packed with features, while also offering decent performance and handling.

The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is the latest hatchback offering from the Korean brand in the Indian market. The new Grand i10 NIOS comes with a fresh new design, updated features and is packed with new equipment. The new NIOS hatchback is also offered with BS-VI compliant engines, making it a very attractive offering in India.

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is yet another offering from the brand which has been received extremely well in the Indian market, since its launch. The Celerio is a slightly more premium offering compared to its siblings such as the Alto, S-Presso and packs a few additional features as well. The Celerio was also one of the first models from the brand to feature the AGS automatic transmission unit.

The Renault Kwid is a popular model in the segment. The Kwid comes with compact dimensions, offers plenty of features and is an extremely affordable model in the segment. The entry-level hatchback even features an SUV-ish design, giving it a more stylish design and well proportioned exteriors. The SUV-ish styling also allows the Kwid to offer better space in the cabin as well.

The Tata Tiago is one of the first and best modern offerings from the legendary Indian car company. In fact, the Tiago can be considered as the return of Tata Motors. With a lot of segment-first features and a brilliant-looking design, the Tata Tiago is one of the best cars you can buy for its price point. One of the main highlights of the Tata Tiago is its premium Harman audio system which can meet the standards of audio systems in cars way more expensive than it. The Tiago is available with either a petrol or diesel engine, mated to a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.