5 Hatchbacks That Are Value For Money

Buying a car doesn't necessarily have to burn a hole in your pocket. There is a diverse range of vehicles in India that you can buy without breaking the bank. If you're planning to invest in a hatchback, you open your choice list to hundreds of budgeted models.
Moreover, despite falling into the lower price bracket, these hatchbacks do not compromise on their features or performance. So, are you ready to explore the best value for money hatchbacks in India? Let's get going!
Maruti Suzuki WagonR LXi 1.0
When it comes to offering value for money, nobody does it better than the Maruti Suzuki WagonR. The Maruti Suzuki WagonR is a pick for every family in the hunt for a budgeted car with modern features. The LXi trim 1.0 of WagonR offers dual fuel options – petrol and CNG. It is hard to find dual fuel options in any budgeted car model.

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era 1.2
The Hyundai Grand i10 is the cream of the crop of budgeted hatchbacks. It is one of our top picks for mid-size hatchbacks. Even though this vehicle lacks the bells and whistles and creature comforts, the superior build quality makes up for it. Regardless of the variant and base trim, you cannot go wrong with the i10. The model comes with ABS with EBD and dual front airbags.
Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi
The next on our list is another Maruti Suzuki show-stealer – Swift! This model from the automaker has been a part of the Indian auto market for almost two decades now. Even after such a long run, the demand for Swift doesn't seem to go away. After an update in Q1 of 2021, the Swift upgraded to a more robust engine. The sporty dynamics of this car is worth every penny.

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Tata Altroz XE Petrol
If you are looking for a safe bet, Tata Altroz is your car. It's a perfect pick for anyone running on a budget. You'll be shocked to learn that the Tata Altroz bagged a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. You'll also find it interesting that this model has child seat anchor points, ABS with EBD and dual airbags.
Toyota Glanza G
Last but not least is Toyota Glanza G. Many people consider this model to be just a rebadged version of Baleno. Despite being in the lower price range, the Toyota Glanza G is packed with the best features. The car offers a decent mileage of 22.35 km/l. Another significant part of the Glanza is that it comes with a six-airbag setup!

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We bet you that these five hatchbacks won't disappoint on performance or ride quality. Which one of these are you planning to bring home?
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