The demand for innovative, feature-filled and comfortable cars is soaring high in India these days. For this reason, automotive manufacturers are eyeing India for expanding their sales by acquiring shares in this growing economy. Foreign brands, as well as new names including likes of Kia have already established a strong foothold in the car market. Others like Citroen are still testing the waters. Here are our picks of the European-spec hatchbacks we would love to see in India:
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The company started its business in India by introducing the Seltos. Post its entry, it became an instant favourite. This is why we want its Euro-hatchback Ceed in India as soon as possible. It is loaded with cool features such as rear vents for cooling, an 8-inch infotainment system, parking assist cameras, etc.
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The Swift Sport by Suzuki (not Maruti Suzuki) is comparatively safer than the Indian variant. With a 3-star safety rating from NCAP, the vehicle is loaded with high-performance components and convenience features.
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This European-hatchback has a huge fan base in Europe. The Focus is very affordable, loaded with power and hugely efficient. However, since Ford has stopped operating in India, the car may now be a distant dream.
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Even though you might not have heard about Vauxhall, the carmaker has been in India for quite some time. The Astra In Europe has 3 variants, each differing from the other in terms of engine power and features. We would love to see the car hitting the Indian market soon.
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This European hatchback comes in both fuel variants. It is compact, classy and a little easy on the wallet. The car has all the necessary features and more. If it ever gets launched in India, it will do very well.
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Citroen is another name that is not very common among the Indian masses. The C3 was supposed to be launched in 2021 but its release date has been pushed to March 2022. This hatchback has all the top-tier features any driver could require along with a powerful engine.
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Renault is a household name in India, mainly because of its many offerings such as the Duster, Triber, etc. The Clio is compact, affordable and most importantly, there are quite a few engine options to choose from.
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Japanese car manufacturers Subaru offer this beautiful hatchback in Europe which features top-tier power, attractive features and a justified price tag. We hope that this one comes to India soon.
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The successor to the ultra-famous i-10 and i-20, i-30 will surely be a rage in the Indian car market. With three engine options and sporting a plethora of important features, this car has all it takes to be successful in the Indian market.
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The last on this list is yet another offering from Kia. The Niro's tagline reads – “There's nothing like Niro”. We are pretty sure that it is true because the car is filled with great features and a high-performing engine.
India's car market is getting quite crowded because every major car company is introducing their offerings in hopes of dominating the business. It is a good time for foreign brands to enter the market and grab the shares as soon as they can.
