5 upcoming Budget Hatchbacks in India to look out for in 2020

With the Indian automobile industry seeing the worst sales slump in decades last year many automakers suffered major losses in terms of their YOY sales and the prices too. However, this did not stop many carmakers from launching new products. This year will turnout could turn out to be the year of new launches as we can expect to see a variety of new products from several carmakers such as Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, Honda and the list goes on. let’s have a look at the top 5 upcoming budget hatchbacks in India to look out for in 2020.

1. Next-gen Hyundai i20

   

   This year we are likely to see a new and muscular version of the all-new Hyundai Elite i20 which is considered to be a direct rival of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. We can expect the new i20 to have much more modern looks, both on the inside as well on the outside and will also come feature loaded with several first in its segment features.

   Under its hood, the new Hyundai i20 will support an upgraded BS6 compliant 1.2-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel engines. Coming to its style element the i20 will support a new designed front bumper with the latest iteration of Hyundai’s bold cascading grille and with such bold looks and powerful engine the new i20 is surely a leading contender on the 5 top upcoming budget hatchbacks list.

   Know more about the 2020 Hyundai i20 HERE

2. 2020 Honda Jazz

   

   The 2020 variant of the Honda Jazz is all set to take the country by storm just like its previous predecessor. Under its hood, we can expect the 2020 Honda Jazz to hold a 1.2L petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed CVT. However, there shall also be a 1.5-litre diesel engine which will only be offered with a
   6-speed manual transmission only.

   Coming to the features we can expect the 2020 Honda Jazz to come features like dual-airbags, a 7.0-inches touchscreen infotainment system compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

   Read more about the 2020 Honda Jazz HERE

3. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios N line

   

   Well, accompanying the 2020 Hyundai i20 will be the all-new sports hot hatch the Hyundai grand i10 Nios N line and was also previewed at this year’s Auto Expo 2020. The sports hatch will come powered by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine which also powers the top-end variant of the Venue compact SUV. Additionally, the i10 Nios N-line will support a body-kit complimenting the power of the next-gen i10.

   With its launch, the new Hyundai i10 Nios N line will directly rival the likes of the Tata Tiago JTP and the Tigor JTP. These features truly make the n-line a deserving candidate on the top upcoming budget hatchback list.

   Read more about the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios N-line HERE

4. Next-gen Maruti Suzuki Celerio

   

   Next on the list is the next-gen Maruti Suzuki Celerio. This new-gen model has only been in talks through rumours and has also been codenamed YNC and is expected to be one of the most crucial launches for the company.

   According to recent media reports, the new Celerio will come powered by a BS6 compliant 1.2-litre K12 engine which also underpins the likes of the Wagon R, Swift and Baleno. Feature-wise it is likely to get some premium features both on the inside as well on the outside and will be built on a much lighter platform.

5. Renault Kwid EV

   

   While most carmakers aiming towards launching combustion engine-based cars Renault
   is all set to bring out the kwid based EV (Codenamed City-KZE) and is also being anticipated as one of the most anticipated EV in India.

   The new Kwid EV or the KZE will get its power from a massive 26kWh Lithium-Ion battery which can be charged in almost 4 hours using a 6.6kWh AC charger while a DC option would reduce that time in about half that time. This new kwid based EV is also expected to have an 8.0-inch infotainment system, online streaming, and tire pressure monitor on its feature list. On the outside, the car is set to support a newer, cleaner, and sharper design with a new grille and bumper on the front.

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