What Makes a Hatchback The Most Loved Car Across The World?

 Rajeev Sudarshan is a first-generation entrepreneur who is the founder of a tech start-up. He counts some of the big names in technology as his clients. He is just in his mid-30s. Seema Sachdeva is the deputy HR head in one of the large MNCs. A mother of a 4-year-old son, she aims to start her HR consultancy one day.

Prashant Kumar is a fresh graduate just out of one of the prestigious b-schools of the country and is a car enthusiast. Having completed his education by borrowing a loan from a bank, he wants to get rid of it ASAP and go on a world trip.

All three of them represent the young India of today. This is the face of India that is young and restless. They want to capture the world and are moving one step at a time in that direction. Unlike the generation before them, this generation is high on aspirations, has the necessary skillsets, and is also clear about what they want in life.

Besides these similarities, quite often, one would find them driving a hatchback. Irrespective of the generation, it is people like Rajeev, Seema, and Prashant who have wholeheartedly supported the hatchback for its no-nonsense functionality and no-fuss drives.

Affordable to drive and an ideal stepping stone before upgrading themselves to the next levels, these hatchbacks have fuelled many a dream not only in India but across the world. Let us look at some of the best hatchback cars in India that are preferred by such dreamers.

Entry-level Hatch: The most basic of them all is the entry-level hatch. Thought to be extremely price-sensitive, the expectation here was just a vehicle to carry from point A to point B. But the Renault KWID changed the customer expectation. Drawing from the latent expectations, the KWID offered customers better value, premium features, improved safety & stability, and above all, an excellent overall ownership experience. With a starting price of just Rs. 2.99 Lacs (ex. Showroom Delhi), the Renault KWID became India’s favourite car soon after launch.

Mid-Level Hatch: Slightly bigger in size than the entry-level cars this category has been dominating this space for quite some time now. That is the Wagon R. known for excellent head-room and an amazing cock-pit view, this car has been a family favourite across the country. With a starting price of Rs. 4.45 Lacs, this car is still going strong even after three revamps.

Premium hatch: there are two cars here, the Swift and the Baleno. While the Swift has been around for quite some time now, the Baleno is the latest entrant in this space. With a starting price of Rs. 5.19 Lacs (ex. Showroom Delhi) the revamped Swift has experienced a tremendous customer interest that is also seen in the car’s presence on the road. However, the real surprise is the Baleno. This hatch comes with a host of premium features and comes with a starting price tag of Rs. 5.64 Lacs (ex. Showroom Delhi).

These best hatchback cars in India are seen as cars driven by dreamers. They not only tick all the right boxes which makes them a perfect companion on road but also offers a lot of functionality that some cars simply fail to offer. This dual capability makes hatchback the most loved car category across the world.

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