Friday, February 8, 2008

HATCHBACKS in India

Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by a single, top-hinged tailgate or large flip-up window. The vehicle must have at least two rows of seats, with the rear seat able to fold down to increase cargo space.

TATA INDICA V3
Rs 3.5-5.5 lakh(approx)
Specifications: 1.4 petrol,80 bhp;1.3 multijrt diesel,75 bhp;1.5 litre DICOR

USP: Contemporarily-designed indica with larger proportions.Interiors spruced up with centre-mounted instrumentation. Multijet diesel engines from Fiat will make v3 a pleasure to drive.

To compete with: Chevrolet Aveo U-VA,hyundai getz Prime,Suzuki Swift


SKODA FABIA
Rs 4.99-7 lakh
Specifications:LxWxH(mm) 3992x1642x1513;
1.4 litre petrol,68 bhp;1.4 litre diesel,85 bhp

USP: Well-appointed samll car with lots of space and frugal diesel engine.Sturdy and well built with good ride.Features of luxury cars in a hatch back.

To compete with: Hyundai Getz and low-end sedans like the Mahindra-Renault logan and Ford Ikon

HONDA JAZZ
Rs 5.5-7.5 lakh (approx)


Specifications:LxWxH(mm) 3997x1681x1524;
1.2 litre petrol,90 bhp;

USP: Lots of interior space and a blend of performance and fuel-efficiency make it viable in the fast growing segment.

To compete with: Skoda Fabia,Suzuki Swift,Hyundai Getz prime,Chevrolet SRV and U-VA

FIAT GRANDE PUNTO
Rs 4.5-6 lakh (approx)
Specifications:LxWxH(mm)4030x1687x1490;
1.2 litre petrol,65 bhp;1.3 litre diesel,85 bhp diesel

USP: The Stylish car has revived Fiat fortunes around the world.Will share engines with GenNext Tata cars and be sold through the Tata network.

To compete with:The low-end sedans and Suzuki Swift


CHEVROLET AVEO U-VA
Rs 4.5-5.5 lakh




Specifications:LxWxH(mm)3920x1680x1510;
1.2 litre petrol,84 bhp;

USP: A superb combination of radical styling and an engine,which will merge fuel-efficiency and power.Expect more room inside considering it adopts tall-boy proportions.

To compete with:Honda Jazz,Hyundai Getz Prime,Suzuki Swift and Skoda Fabia


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