Not only are the small cars affordable, less space consuming and viable in the longer run but India has been a mileage-driven country and the hatchbacks offer whopping mileage figures which have been unmatched so far. Here’s a look at the top 10 of those scintillating models which not only steal your heart with awesome looks but also appease your mind and pocket with their affordability and fuel efficiencies.
Maruti Alto 800:- The recent entrant in the Indian market from the house of Maruti, Alto 800 has been the replacement for the iconic Maruti 800. Soon after the launch, Alto 800 managed to capture the minds and hearts of the Indian audience. Maruti Alto 800 also features in the top 10 model list of the most sold cars in India and earned moolahs for its manufacturer. Maruti Alto 800 has been made available in both Petrol and LPG variants and played the affordability card with fuel efficiency figures of 30.46 kmpl for the LPG variant and 22.74kmpl for the petrol variant.
Ford Figo:- The success runner of the American brand, Ford, the hatch has been unmatched when it comes to features and low maintenance quality. Ford Figo runs on 1.4L Duratorq diesel engine and 1.2L duratec petrol engine; the mileage figures are tagged at 20kmpl and 15.6kmpl respectively. After completing more than two successful years in the Indian auto market, Ford Figo comes in as a mouthwatering option to the first time car buyer.
Tata Nano:- With the recent upgrades rendered to Nano, ‘The People’s Car’ seem to ooze appeal. The curvaceous designs with improved features and carriage space in the cabin area is wooing the new generation with the futuristic looks. The most affordable car in the Indian auto market from the house of Tata offers 23-25.4kmpl when it comes to highways and on city traffic, it manages to offer 22.2kmpl. With Tata after-sales services, online buying option and low service costs, Nano is surely a head-on competition in this segment.
Hyundai i10:- The stellar hatch from the house of Hyundai, the i10 will be launching with the fluidic design technology of the brand. 2013 Hyundai i10 hatch will be rendered with increased dimensions to give tough competition to the entry level sedans. The sales driver of the brand and efficient runner on roads, Hyundai i10 is powered with 1.1L Kappa2 petrol engine which brings to the table a fuel efficiency figure of 19.81kmpl and comes with an acceleration figure of 13.02 seconds to reach 100kmph speed.
Chevrolet Spark:- With recent up-gradation, the rendering in its exterior designing and superior interior feel and quality, Spark is definitely a sparkling star of the small car segment. Powered by the Petrol and LPG variants, the Chevy is available in a total range of five variants, each unique with its features and satisfying its customers. The petrol powered Spark’s fuel efficiency is 18kmpl while and LPG runner offers an average mileage of 13.2km/kg.
Hyundai Eon:- The cute entry level small car, Eon’s USP are the vibrant colors and aggressive front styling with the fluidic design technology that makes it a head turner. The classy looks and agile silhouette is well accompanied with class-apart cabin area and thumping engine. The fuel efficiency figure of the Hyundai Eon hatch is marked at 21.1 kmpl.
Chevrolet Beat:- The best-in-class features and the smallest diesel engine, yet powerful performance, has been the talking points of the Chevrolet Beat. One of the most charming hatchbacks in the Indian market, Beat has been able to justify its name because in terms of looks, it is pretty unbeatable. The mileage of the smallest diesel engine can give the competition a run for their money; in fact, the diesel mileage figure of Chevrolet Beat is 25.44 kmpl; the petrol variant offers18.6 kmpl fuel efficiency.
Hyundai Santro Xing:- Hyundai Santro Xing offers its buyers the sense of ownership to maneuver around a practical and economical four-wheeler. The Santro Xing hatch is labeled as the flagship model of the brand and comes with spacious interiors that are adorned with dual beige tone and silver lining. The hatch offers 14.45kmpl healthy mileage on city roads, while the mileage considerably increases on the highways and is tagged at 17.92kmpl.
Maruti Alto K10:- The refreshed version of Maruti Alto K10 comes with newfangled radiator grille and restyled headlamps to enhance the exteriors whereas the interiors ambience has been improved with incorporation of modern baubles. One up on Hyundai Santro and Chevrolet Spark, Alto K10 is fitted with 1L K10B engine which is extremely frugal and offers 20.2kmpl fuel efficiency.
Maruti Wagon R:- The Tall Boy hatch in the Indian market comes with whopping headroom and legroom space to easily accommodate a six feet tall person who gets cramped up in the other hatches available in the industry. The cheap-on-pocket Maruti Wagon R has recently been upgraded; the exteriors are now more prominent and the grille has narrowed down with single horizontal strip for better impact on the front fascia. The Maruti Wagon R mileage in the city is 17.08kmpl and 20.51kmpl on highways while, with the CNG variant, it offers 19.3km/kg in city and 26.06km/kg on highways.
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