The demand for premium hatchback cars in the Indian market has increased significantly in the last few years. Cars of this segment are preferred due to attractive look, advanced features and better performance. Although there has been a boom in the purchase of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) vehicles, but despite this, the demand for the premium hatchback segment has not diminished. So let’s know about the top 3 best selling premium hatchback cars of last October-
1: Maruti Baleno:
Maruti Baleno, the premium hatchback car of Maruti Suzuki, has become the best selling car of the segment in the month of October. The company has sold 15,573 units of its vehicles during this period, which was 21,971 units in the month of October last year. Although its sales have seen a decline of 29 percent, but despite this it has become the top seller. Not only this, it has also become the second best-selling car in the country this month.
In Maruti Baleno, the company has used a 1.2 liter capacity 4-cylinder petrol engine which generates 82bhp power and 113Nm torque. This engine comes with a 5 speed gearbox. Equipped with Smart Hybrid system, this premium hatchback car is also known for its special sporty look. It also gets the option of an integrated starter generator as well as a lithium-ion battery. Which improves the performance of the car as well as increases the mileage.
Price: Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.45 lakh
Mileage: 23 kmpl
2: Tata Altroz:
Tata Motors has recently launched this premium hatchback car in the market. It is the safest hatchback car in the country, which has got a 5 star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. In the month of October last, the company has sold 5,128 units of this car, which is 24 percent less than 6,730 units in the month of October last year. It has become the second best-selling premium hatchback car.
Tata Altroz comes in the market with two petrol and one diesel engine option. Its petrol variants get 1.2 liter and 1.2 liter i-turbo petrol engines. At the same time, the engine of 1.5 liters capacity has been given in the diesel variant. A 5-speed manual transmission gearbox is given as standard in all three engines.
Price: Rs 5.84 lakh to Rs 9.59 lakh
Mileage: 19 to 25 kmpl
3: Hyundai i20:
This Hyundai car has been known for its special features and technology. But this car has not received any update in the market for a long time, which is probably the reason why its sales have seen a huge decline. In the month of October last, the company had sold 4,414 units, which is 47% lower than 8,399 units in the month of October last year. Despite this, it has become the third best selling premium hatchback car in the country.
This car also comes with two petrol and one diesel engine. It is powered by 1.2L Kappa Petrol, 1.0L Kappa Turbo GDI Petrol and 1.5L CRDi Diesel Engines. The car gets LED headlamps, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, an air purifier, BlueLink connected car tech and a sunroof.
Price: 6.91 – 11.40
Mileage: 21 to 25 kmpl
Note: The information given here about the mileage of the cars is based on media reports. In the real world it is possible to vary. In general, the mileage of the vehicle is also affected by the driving style and road condition.
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