Hatchback

The emergence of subcompact SUVs has shifted consumer preferences away from traditional hatchbacks primarily because of a heftier price tag for small cars

Carmakers dole out discount offers to lure entry-level hatch and sedan buyers

While entry-level hatchbacks are offered at discounted prices of Rs 20,000-30,000, some high-end premium e-SUVs are available at Rs 2 lakh less than the prevailing ex-showroom prices. No discounts are available on high-end SUVs which have heavy demand

Our newly-launched Exter has set the cat among the pigeons, says Hyundai Motor India COO

On the back of the Exter and other SUVs in it stable, HMIL is confident of growing its overall sales to about 6,00,000 units in CY2023. It hopes that by then the contribution of SUVs, which is 54 percent currently, will go up to 60 percent of its total sales

Why the Maruti Suzuki WagonR endures

Two-and-a-half-years after being launched, the humble family hatchback continues to be a national bestseller. What’s the secret to the WagonR’s peerless success?

Gensol Engineering dilutes 10% stake to raise Rs 140 Crore for its EV manufacturing project

The renewable energy solutions company plans to make 14,400 electric cars annually at the proposed facility in Chakan, Pune. It will also use the proceeds to grow its solar EPC business.

Maruti Suzuki gives Alto a complete makeover, looks to re-energise hatchback market

The upcoming A-segment car will be based on MSIL’s modular Heartect platform, which also underpins multiple product lines like the S-Presso, Celerio and WagonR, Ertiga and XL6.

Mandatory 6 airbags to hit small car market adversely: Maruti wants govt to reconsider proposal

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is urging the government to reconsider its proposal to make six airbags essential in passenger vehicles, citing the move's adverse effect on the already dwindling small car market and jobs in the auto sector.

Automakers hitch a ride on SUVs as buyers dump hatchbacks and sedans

Customers are craving SUVs that are sturdy and spacious and offer superior driving dynamics, offroad capability, and safety features

Volkswagen bets on local content, sedans for turnaround

The German player placed a contrarian bet on the sedan segment that most rivals had forsaken

Maruti Suzuki Baleno review: Continues to tick a lot of boxes

One of Maruti Suzuki’s most popular cars, the Baleno’s latest iteration sees a number of upgrades in all departments. Let’s have a look, shall we?

Best of both the worlds: The rise of crossovers

A crossover is typically SUV styling on a hatchback and offers a few more features than its hatchback sibling.

Reporter's Take | Mini SUVs, hot hatchbacks leave compact sedans sweating

M Saraswathy is in conversation with Swaraj Baggonkar to find out why the sales of compact sedans, once regarded as the darling of Indian auto buyers, is on the wane.

Hyundai launches updated Elite i20 priced upto Rs 9.09 lakh

The petrol variants of the car are priced between Rs 5.36 lakh and Rs 9.09 lakh while the diesel trims are tagged between Rs 6.66 lakh and Rs 8.51 lakh.

Tata Tigor launched at Rs 4.7 lakh, priced cheaper than Maruti Dzire

The Tigor is available in eight variants stretching across petrol and diesel engines with the top-end petrol variant costing Rs 6.19 lakh and the top-end diesel variant costing Rs 7.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The sedan comes in six colours.

Will launch a brand new car every year: Renault India CEO

Renault is riding high on the success of the Kwid, having easily pipped the 2016 sales target of 1 lakh units. The company has now launched the 'climber' variant of the hatchback for Rs 4,30,000 ex-showroom Delhi.

KWID surpasses 1.30 lakh sales mark: Renault India

"KWID has been a true game changer and volume driver for Renault India with more than 1.30 lakh cars sold so far", the company said in a statement.

Hyundai launches updated Grand i10 at Rs 4.58 lakh

The petrol variants of the vehicle are priced between Rs 4.58 lakh and Rs 6.82 lakh while the diesel variants are tagged between Rs 5.68 lakh and Rs 7.32 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

Volkswagen starts bookings for GTI in India

"The GTI is one of its kind in the performance hatch segment and is designed for the petrol heads who are well versed with the GTI philosophy," Volkswagen (VW) Passenger Cars India Director Michael Mayer said in a statement.

Maruti plans to export Baleno to over 100 mkts globally

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is looking to launch the premium hatchback Baleno in new markets, including Caribbean Islands and South Africa, in the coming months as part of plans to export the model to over 100 nations.

Overdrive: First look of Audi A4

Overdrive brings the first look of all new Audi A4. Also watch, Autoslector with Bertrand D‘souza and the latest from Round 2 of the JK Tyre Racing Championsip. Overdrive also gets its hands on the upcoming hatchback from Fiat.

Redi-GO, Kwid or Alto 800: See who is ruling the roost

On Overdrive this week find out who rules the roost in the entry level hatchback segment. Also, Overdrive‘s Shubhabrata Marmar reviews Renegade Sport S from UM Motorcycles and Overdrive Editor, Bertrand D‘Souza answers viewer queries in Auto Selector.

Holding introductory price of Tiago is difficult: Tata Motors

Auto major Tata Motors says that it is difficult to carry on with the introductory price of its newly launched hatchback Tiago.

India in driver's seat as fuel demand roars at fastest rate ever

Hundreds of thousands of Indians, spurred by cheap credit and rising incomes, are buying cars each month to free themselves from creaky, unreliable public transport.

Suzuki launches India made Baleno in Japan

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) today launched in the Japanese market the premium hatchback Baleno which has been manufactured in India by its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki India.

Tata Motors renames Zica as Tiago

Earlier this month, auto major had decided to rename its soon-to-be launched hatchback Zica in view of the outbreak of Zika virus.