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Top 5 Hatchbacks with Premium Features
Hatchbacks are highly in demand world-wide for their smart look and great utility. In India too, they have a dignified position in the car industry for their easy manoeuvrability, spaciousness, unique designs, reliability, and affordable price. Hatchbacks presently have good market share and its popularity is steadily growing in the Indian car market. The demand for this car segment never seems to fade away as Indian consumers are price conscious.
Indian car market has witnessed many successful hatchbacks models in recent time. Most of them have outshined the cars from other segments. Hatchbacks with premium features have seen a sudden surge in demand. Leading car manufactures like the Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motors, Tata Motors, and the Fiat are coming up with several new hatchback models to survive in the completive car industry. Given below is a list of top five compact hatchbacks that offer premium features. These elegant hatchback models can be good options for those looking for a practical vehicle loaded with advanced features.
Indian car market has witnessed many successful hatchbacks models in recent time. Most of them have outshined the cars from other segments. Hatchbacks with premium features have seen a sudden surge in demand. Leading car manufactures like the Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motors, Tata Motors, and the Fiat are coming up with several new hatchback models to survive in the completive car industry. Given below is a list of top five compact hatchbacks that offer premium features. These elegant hatchback models can be good options for those looking for a practical vehicle loaded with advanced features.
Fiat 500
Fiat 500 is a stylish two door coupe, imported to India as a completely built unit. This lifestyle hatchback was introduced to the Indian car buyers in 2008 July, over a year after it was introduced in the European market. The Fiat 500 is an Iconic Italian car which is also known as Fiat Cinquecento in Italy. This classic compact hatchback has created a wave of enthusiasm among the car lovers in India with its sharp stylish features, compact design, flawless performance, and luxurious interiors. It comes in two variants Fiat Sport and Fiat Lounge.
The interior showcases classic attributes encompassing latest technology clubbed with conservative design. It offers a host of advanced facilities including Fiat CODE (electronic antitheft), Athermic windows, Instrument panel with rev counter or with sporty graphics, Steering wheel adjustment capability for height, Height-adjustable front head restraints, ‘Follow me home’ headlamps, Backlight washer/wiper and heated backlight, Door opening/locking remote with personalisable cover, Trunk organiser, luggage compartment with protective tray and luggage compartment nets. Leather upholstery and well organized dash with round dials and buttons enhances the beauty of interiors. The chrome plated gear shift hooked on to the dash is not only unique but also saves space.
Another interesting feature it carries is the ‘Blue & Me’ which is an automobile software introduced by Fiat and Microsoft to provide a glitches free in–car communication, infotainment, and entertainment. This system is compatible with a range of Bluetooth equipped devices. The Palio can be customized to offer unprecedented levels of luxury with the Fiat Personalization programme that offers a huge variety of over 100 bespoke accessories.
The interior showcases classic attributes encompassing latest technology clubbed with conservative design. It offers a host of advanced facilities including Fiat CODE (electronic antitheft), Athermic windows, Instrument panel with rev counter or with sporty graphics, Steering wheel adjustment capability for height, Height-adjustable front head restraints, ‘Follow me home’ headlamps, Backlight washer/wiper and heated backlight, Door opening/locking remote with personalisable cover, Trunk organiser, luggage compartment with protective tray and luggage compartment nets. Leather upholstery and well organized dash with round dials and buttons enhances the beauty of interiors. The chrome plated gear shift hooked on to the dash is not only unique but also saves space.
Another interesting feature it carries is the ‘Blue & Me’ which is an automobile software introduced by Fiat and Microsoft to provide a glitches free in–car communication, infotainment, and entertainment. This system is compatible with a range of Bluetooth equipped devices. The Palio can be customized to offer unprecedented levels of luxury with the Fiat Personalization programme that offers a huge variety of over 100 bespoke accessories.
Skoda Fabia
Skoda Fabia is the first Super Hatch in India designed for more passenger and cargo space. This first-of-its-kind Super Hatch has premium looks as well as lavish interior feel. The sharply designed sleek exterior smoothly blends aesthetics with functionality and thus makes it stand out in its class. The exterior of the car is adorned by alloy wheels with wide tyres, striking chrome front grille with vertical fins and multi-reflector fog lamps.
The Fabia is available in both diesel and petrol variants in India. Step into the car and discover a different world of upscale comfort and innovative technology that are rarely found in a car of this size. The dual tone interior design offers a lavish feel and its multi-textured seat fabrics add more to the classy looks. Advanced technology is found in every equipment such as the multi-function information centre that displays the current time, outdoor temperature, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, distance travelled, time driven, and average speed range, a remote keyless entry for one-touch lock and unlock, electronically adjustable and heated outside rear view mirrors, and front and rear power windows.
The Skoda Fabia provides the comforts and roominess of a big luxury car as well as the convenience of a compact car. Electric sunroof, integrated audio player, adjustable armrest between the front seats and a lot of practical storage compartments and pockets are standard on the Fabia. The height adjustable seats for driver and front passenger are designed to avoid the usual cramps of sitting in the front seats of a small car and customize the seats according passenger’s height. The height adjustable telescopic steering allows driver to adjust the steering wheel height for driving convenience. The anti-glare inside rear view mirror help you to concentrate on the road ahead and provides good rearward visibility.
The Fabia is available in both diesel and petrol variants in India. Step into the car and discover a different world of upscale comfort and innovative technology that are rarely found in a car of this size. The dual tone interior design offers a lavish feel and its multi-textured seat fabrics add more to the classy looks. Advanced technology is found in every equipment such as the multi-function information centre that displays the current time, outdoor temperature, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, distance travelled, time driven, and average speed range, a remote keyless entry for one-touch lock and unlock, electronically adjustable and heated outside rear view mirrors, and front and rear power windows.
The Skoda Fabia provides the comforts and roominess of a big luxury car as well as the convenience of a compact car. Electric sunroof, integrated audio player, adjustable armrest between the front seats and a lot of practical storage compartments and pockets are standard on the Fabia. The height adjustable seats for driver and front passenger are designed to avoid the usual cramps of sitting in the front seats of a small car and customize the seats according passenger’s height. The height adjustable telescopic steering allows driver to adjust the steering wheel height for driving convenience. The anti-glare inside rear view mirror help you to concentrate on the road ahead and provides good rearward visibility.
Hyundai Getz Prime
The Getz Prime is a new premium hatchback that offers an appealing combination of sophisticated features, high-performance, sleek styling, and incredible comfort. This car has been reckoned as India’s first true world car that meets the world standards in terms of performance and convenience. It is also one of the most spacious cars in its class.
The Getz Prime looks quite similar to the curvaceously redesigned Getz, but it's more modern. The car gets a new dual-tone theme for the interiors. The cabin now gets a slightly darker grey colour plastic with new, smaller embossed grain finish while the lower half of the dashboard has been done in lighter grey plastic panels. Good quality of plastic has been used, giving the interiors a chic look. A tilt steering ensures easy handling and a comfortable driving position. The car has a convenient and easy-to-read instrument cluster with a tachometer, digital odometer, and a tripmeter. The interior cabin is very spacious, offering sufficient legroom, unique of any other car in its segment.
The Getz Prime looks quite similar to the curvaceously redesigned Getz, but it's more modern. The car gets a new dual-tone theme for the interiors. The cabin now gets a slightly darker grey colour plastic with new, smaller embossed grain finish while the lower half of the dashboard has been done in lighter grey plastic panels. Good quality of plastic has been used, giving the interiors a chic look. A tilt steering ensures easy handling and a comfortable driving position. The car has a convenient and easy-to-read instrument cluster with a tachometer, digital odometer, and a tripmeter. The interior cabin is very spacious, offering sufficient legroom, unique of any other car in its segment.
Chevrolet Optra SRV
The Chevy Optra SRV (Sport Recreation Vehicle) is a five-door hatchback based on the Optra platform. It shares the same wheelbase, width and overall height with its larger sibling Optra. This hatchback car attracts the young buyers with its modern Italian design and luxury appointments.
The Chevrolet Optra SRV features universal sporty styling and an aerodynamic profile. Chrome radiator grille, chrome outside pullout type door handles, body colour outside mirrors and trunklid handle, body colour bodyside moulding and a printed antenna make for a neat look. The front fascia features Chevy signature "bow-tie", attractive almond-shaped headlamps, a large air dam and fog lamps. A long hood gives way to a steeply raked windscreen. The rear-end houses a spoiler, new horizontally aligned tail lamps and a boxy trunk lid.
The cabin is designed with the best of styling features. Supportive seats, leather wrapped power steering wheel, leather wrapped gear knob, a simple uncluttered dashboard and centre console, 60-40 split-folding rear seats with integrated headrests, multi-box with coin case in centre console welcome passengers. The air conditioning and heater, height adjustable driver's seat, power windows with illuminated switches, power adjustable outside rearview mirrors and 2 DIN MP3 Player with remote and 6 speakers make the ride more relaxing.
Digital clock, tachometer, cooled glove box, rear seat armrest with cup holder, sunglass holder, clutch footrest, rear wiper, rear defogger with timer, cigar lighter and front ashtray with lamp are also standard in interiors.
The Chevrolet Optra SRV features universal sporty styling and an aerodynamic profile. Chrome radiator grille, chrome outside pullout type door handles, body colour outside mirrors and trunklid handle, body colour bodyside moulding and a printed antenna make for a neat look. The front fascia features Chevy signature "bow-tie", attractive almond-shaped headlamps, a large air dam and fog lamps. A long hood gives way to a steeply raked windscreen. The rear-end houses a spoiler, new horizontally aligned tail lamps and a boxy trunk lid.
The cabin is designed with the best of styling features. Supportive seats, leather wrapped power steering wheel, leather wrapped gear knob, a simple uncluttered dashboard and centre console, 60-40 split-folding rear seats with integrated headrests, multi-box with coin case in centre console welcome passengers. The air conditioning and heater, height adjustable driver's seat, power windows with illuminated switches, power adjustable outside rearview mirrors and 2 DIN MP3 Player with remote and 6 speakers make the ride more relaxing.
Digital clock, tachometer, cooled glove box, rear seat armrest with cup holder, sunglass holder, clutch footrest, rear wiper, rear defogger with timer, cigar lighter and front ashtray with lamp are also standard in interiors.
Hyundai i10
Seeing the huge demand for small cars in the Indian car industry, Hyundai rolled out the small and smart i10 with a powerful engine and upscale interior features. This smart hatchback has won the hearts of many car enthusiasts with its eye-catching exteriors, superior technology, and an affordable price. The Hyundai i10 comes in two major variants: 1.1 iRDE and 1.2 Kappa.
Hyundai i10 is crafted with a stylish aerodynamic design. Its low slung grille flanked by the two large headlamps gives it a distinct look from other competitors in the segment. The most impressive and stylish features are the sharply raked windscreen and ellipsoidal glass that further enhance the overall look of the i10.
Inside the cabin, it displays luxurious fine fittings to provide unsurpassed comfort and look. The elegantly designed plush interiors provide a luxurious feel. It has ultra-modern features such as a dashboard integrated centre console instead of conventional floor shift pattern. The dash has an impressive and appealing design. The standard interior features include a motor driven power steering coupled with i-shift gear shift, electronic trip-meter, an electronic odometer, a low fuel warning lamp, an air conditioner with heater, and an internally adjustable ORVM. The sunroof featuring one touch opening and both slide and tilt functions adds the pleasure of experiencing the open air.
Hyundai i10 is crafted with a stylish aerodynamic design. Its low slung grille flanked by the two large headlamps gives it a distinct look from other competitors in the segment. The most impressive and stylish features are the sharply raked windscreen and ellipsoidal glass that further enhance the overall look of the i10.
Inside the cabin, it displays luxurious fine fittings to provide unsurpassed comfort and look. The elegantly designed plush interiors provide a luxurious feel. It has ultra-modern features such as a dashboard integrated centre console instead of conventional floor shift pattern. The dash has an impressive and appealing design. The standard interior features include a motor driven power steering coupled with i-shift gear shift, electronic trip-meter, an electronic odometer, a low fuel warning lamp, an air conditioner with heater, and an internally adjustable ORVM. The sunroof featuring one touch opening and both slide and tilt functions adds the pleasure of experiencing the open air.
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