This is a very interesting list as you can see the paradigm shift from compact hatch to compact SUV starting to happen and manufacturers are playing to the gallery in this new segment, Still, i would say compact hatch cars rule the indian car market. Check out this list and add your comments especially the all new Celerio!
1. TATA Hornbill ( HBX)
Touted to be the next big thing from Tata Motors in India after the recently launched Altroz premium hatchback, the HBX concept's production version will be the Indian carmaker’s take on micro-SUVs like the Mahindra KUV100 and Maruti-Suzuki Ignis
This car will feature skid plates, side body cladding, daytime LEDs and will share much of its elements with the Altroz, including the flat bottom multi-functional steering wheel, part digital instrument console and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
The Tata HBX is expected to employ the 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine of the Tata Tiago. This engine makes 86 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque and is offered with 5-speed manual and 5-speed automated manual transmission choices.
2. All New Maruti-Suzuki Celerio
Currently one of the oldest models in Maruti Suzuki’s lineup in India, the Maruti Celerio was upgraded to BS-6 norms without any significant change to the powertrain and design. It is believed that Maruti is working on an all-new Celerio that could be in showrooms this Diwali.
Expect it to have an all-new exterior and interior, replete with LED DRLs, alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment system and other latest trending features that are common in the segment. In all likeliness, it will be based on the Heartect platform and be available with 1.0-litre petrol and petrol-CNG engines linked and 5-speed manual and 5-speed automated manual transmissions.
3. Hyundai micro-SUV (Hyundai AX)
Following Tata Motors this year, Hyundai will launch its micro-SUV by end of 2020 or early 2021. The South Korean automaker calls it the 'AX' internally.
The Hyundai AX is believed to be based on the K1 platform of the Hyundai Santro. In typical Hyundai fashion, this new hatchback is expected to set new trends of design and equipment in the segment.
In terms of powertrain, as the Hyundai AX is expected to be positioned as a budget model, it is likely that it will borrow the 1.1-litre (69 PS/99 Nm) engine of the Santro, which currently is the smallest engine in Hyundai’s lineup in India.
4. Datsun RediGo Facelift
Among all the cars here, the facelifted Datsun redi-GO will be the first car to be launched in India anytime soon. The new Datsun redi-Go's marketing material has leaked, revealing that the car has a thoroughly revised front face with a larger grille, sleeker and bigger L-shaped LED DRLs, LED fog lamps and sleeker headlamps. The facelifted car looks much bolder..
The cabin of the Datsun redi-GO has been completely revamped with new dual-tone fabric upholstery and an all-new dashboard. There's new gunmetal trim across the width of the dashboard as well as in the lower centre console. There is a new centre console as well, which is bigger and houses an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Datsun redi-GO now features a couple of new features like internally adjustable mirrors and front door trim fabric.
5. Hyundai Santro Facelift
The new-age Santro might not have turned out to be as great a success story as Hyundai had expected. To turn the tables in its favour, Hyundai will likely be giving it a mild makeover this year. The new Hyundai Santro facelift is believed to have some tweaks to its front fascia, with features like daytime running LEDs and alloy wheels. The interior might also include a couple of new features while having the same dashboard design.
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