Meet the 4 best hatchback cars in India

Meet the 4 best hatchback cars in India

If you are a person who loves to be chauffeured around and likes to be surrounded by luxuries, then there is a sedan for you. But if you are a person who wants to be in command of things, loves the exhilaration of driving rather than being driven, wants to have all the features similar to a sedan and simply enjoy the pleasures of driving then there is a hatchback for you!

Hatchback cars in India dominate the market when it comes to volumes. With some of the most-loved cars available in this category, the segment is all alive with the joys of owning a car!

Just like other categories, even the hatchback has its entry-level, premium sub-category with its own dominant leader that occupies the maximum ‘space of mind’. Here is the list of some of the best hatchback cars in India that rule the hearts and minds of Indians across various sub-categories:

Renault Kwid Kwid is a star of hatchbacks when it comes to the overall joy of owning a car. While this entry-level car may look to be small, it competes with some of the biggest players when it comes to performance. It is the Kwid that has been the preferred choice of the new aspirational India. On the outside, the aggressive SUV inspired stance looks great and on the inside, the car is ergonomically well designed, spacious, and comfortable. The Renault Kwid has the reputation of being that hatchback car in India which has made the category leader go back to the drawing board and rework its offerings. With a starting price of just Rs. 3.32 lakh (Ex. Showroom Delhi), the Renault Kwid is also one of the most affordable hatchback cars in India.

Wagon R This famous mid-range hatchback is now in its 4th avatar. Belonging to the mid-priced hatchback category, the Wagon R has a huge loyal following. Known for its roominess, ease of driving, comfort and cabin space, the Wagon R is a hatchback you can count on when it comes to the joys of driving. With a starting price of Rs. 4.81 lakh (Ex. Showroom Delhi), the Wagon R has been the choice of Indians for over two decades now.

Swift True to its name the Swift has been amongst the fastest selling mid-range hatchback cars in India since its launch about two decades ago. Every new version of the car has always been

met with an enthusiastic response from Indian customers. The Swift even started a new trend in the country of introducing a 3-box compact sedan in the form of Swift Dzire. With a starting price of Rs. 5.73 lakh (Ex. Showroom Delhi), the Swift is a great package when it comes to experience the fun of driving in a feature-laden car.

Baleno For those looking to experience the pleasure of driving while wanting luxurious features, there is always a Baleno, the premium hatch. With benefits of a hatchback and the luxuries of a sedan, the Baleno has been an instant hit since its launch. Dominating the premium end of the price spectrum, this hatchback car in India starts at Rs. 5.98 lakh (Ex. Showroom Delhi), and even competes with some of the SUVs when it comes to ‘share of heart’.

If we consider the joy of ownership and the pleasure of driving, as the criterion of owning a car then the hatchback cars in India will easily dominate the list far ahead of any other segment. Starting with the Renault Kwid, these hatchbacks are not only easy on the pocket, but they also provide a wonderful driving experience coupled with an optimal level of features too!

Though currently under attack from SUVs for volume dominance, the hatchback cars in India are in no mood to vacate their place anytime soon. Instead, they are expected to initiate a counterattack to retain their hard-earned position in the hearts and minds of Indians.