Top Hatchback Car Models in India

Top Hatchback Cars in India

What is Hatchback?

Hatchback is a car with a big door at the back which opens upwards to provide easy access to allow things to be put in. This door opens the back of the car completely. Hatchbacks are also described as 3-door or 5-door cars since the up swinging rear door is also considered in the count.    

Hatchbacks are the highest selling car style in India. Companies like Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, Renault, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford are the few brands which make top hatchbacks models.

Here is the list of top models in hatchback cars in India.

1. Maruti  Suzuki Swift  

Launched in 2005, The Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the top, popular and India’s most loved models in hatchback segment in India. The Swift is in its third generation changes and the latest model was launched in 2018. This car has won many awards over the years. The top hatchback Swift has also holds the record for the least time taken to sell 1,00,000 units. It took just 145 days to find one lakh customers for its bestselling hatchback. This car is available in Petrol & Diesel Engine with Manual and Automatic options. As per upcoming BS6 norms, Maruti Suzuki has updated the Swift’s 1.2liter petrol engine to meet the BS6 norms and the carmaker will stop selling the diesel powered Swift post April 2020.

In terms of features it includes Automatic Climate Control, Reverse Camera, Touchscreen Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay  and a 6 Speaker Audio System. Along with this, you will also get helpful features such as Height Adjust for the Driver Seat, Keyless Entry and Push Button Start.

Key features of the Suzuki Swift which are available in all variants are Driver & Passenger Airbags and ABS. Including these 2 basic features other features are Front & Rear Power Windows, Central Locking, and Front Fog Lamps are available in some of its variants.

The top Suzuki Swift is available in 6 different colors – Silky Silver, Solid Fire Red, Pearl Arctic White, Magma Grey, Midnight Blue, and Prime Lucent Orange. Swift is available in 13 variants with the Ex-Showroom price starting from Rs. 5.14 to 8.89 Lakh.

2. Hyundai Grand I10 NIOS

The top model of Hyundai Grand I10 NIOS is the latest hatchback model from the Korean brand in the Indian market. It was launch in India on August 2019.  The Hyundai I10 model has been in the market for the last 12 years and now the model is in its top 3^rd generation- Grand I10 NIOS. The new fresh design, updated features and the advanced technology captivates the young generation. This model offers 10 variants across Petrol & Diesel Engine as well as Manual and Automatic transmission. The Grand I10 NIOS hatchback is powered by 1.0 T-GDi Petrol engine offered with BS6 compliant engine in India.

I10 NIOS is available with Automatic Climate Control, 8-inch Infotainment System, SmartKey Keyless Entry with Engine Start/Stop, Reverse Camera, 5.3-inch MID, Arkamys Sound System, Bluetooth Connectivity & Voice Recognition, and an Industry First Variable Warranty.

Grand I10 NIOS offers key features like Driver & Passenger Airbags, ABS, Front & Rear Power Windows, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Adjustable Steering, Front Fog Lamps and many more.

Hyundai Grand I10 NIOS is available in 8 different colours – Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Fiery Red, Polar White/Black, Titan Grey, Alpha Blue, Aqua Teal, Aqua Teal/Black. This car is offers its 10 variants for Indian Market.

3. Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago is one the top and best hatchback model offer from an Indian Car Company ‘Tata Motors’ and proved to be a boon for Tata Motors. In fact, Tiago can be considered as the return of Tata Motors. It is a city car made by the legendary Indian Company Tata Motors in India since 2016. It is one of the nicest hatchbacks in India today considering that it rides and handles well, is feature loaded and a brilliant looking design. Tata Tiago is one of the best cars in terms of price too. One of the main features of Tiago is that being a budgetary car, it is highlighted with premium Harman Audio System which can meet the standards of audio systems in cars way more expensive than it. Tiago is available with either petrol of diesel engine with 5 speed gearbox mated with manual or automatic transmission (AMT). The Tata Tiago represents the best value-for-money package in the compact hatchback segment. 

Tiago, the top model in hatchback segment by Tata Motors offers key features like Driver & Passenger Airbags, ABS, Front & Rear Power Windows, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Adjustable Steering, Front Fog Lamps and many more.

The company offers 7 vibrant colours for the car lovers – Berry Red, Ocean Blue, Pearlescent White, Espresso Brown, Titanium Grey, Canyon Orange and Platinum Silver. It is available in 15 variants in the market.

4. Ford Figo

The Ford Figo, equipped with cosmetic and mechanical upgrades, it is better than ever before and is one of the finest top hatchbacks you can buy in India. The Figo is considered as one of the best - driving cars in India. The Ford Figo has always been the sporty choice in its segment. Ford has introduced new Sprots Edition (Figo S) variant for Figo hatchback. Figo S has an awesome look and got stiffer rear suspension. Ford always ensures to build cars which cater to the enthusiast, and the Figo Sports Edition is a great example of this commitment.

The Ford Figo facelift is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth and navigation. It also gets auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers as new updates. Other features like auto climate control, up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP and traction control and others have been carried forward.

Figo hatchback is available in 7 colours – Ruby Red, Oxford White, Moondust Silver, Deep Imapct Blue, Smoke Grey, Absolute Black and White Gold. It is available with the Manual and Automatic transmission in Petrol and Diesel engine variations.   

5. Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid, a French car manufacturer, unveiled the concept of its top hatchback; model Kwid at the 2014 Auto Expo in India. Its SUV like design, good ground clearance and the bulky fender design has got too much appreciated in Indian Market. The Renault Kwid is available in 800cc and 1.0-liter petrol engines. 

The stylish, feature-loaded Renault KWID comes with new safety additions like front disc brakes with ABS and ensures a safe drive in all weather conditions and on different road surfaces. Further, these variants come with a driver airbag, a seat belt reminder, new rear retractable seat belts and central locking. The Traffic Assist Mode helps the car inch forward in heavy traffic and keeps it steady on slopes. Along with these, Kwid has Driver Airbag, ABS, Front Power Windows, Touchscreen Infotainment with Bluetooth Connectivity, Keyless Entry.

The top-hatchback Renault Kwid comes in 6 dynamic colours – Electric Blule, Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Outback Bronze, Planet Grey and Fiery Red. The Petrol engine variants of Kwid are below.