Most people want to buy used cars nowadays because of the economic slump. With real wages at an all-time low, there is a large demand and supply of used cars. Most Indians want a car that is fuel efficient, is easy to park and offers a comfortable drive. The type of car that best fits these parameters is hatchbacks. These cars are compact with powerful engines which offer comfort and a smooth drive at the same time. The compactness of the car ensures that parking is not a hassle as manoeuvring it will be quite easy. Even in the used cars market, hatchbacks are the hot picks of the season.
Out of so many models available in the market, only a few are highly demanded hatchbacks. The top 5 have been discussed below:
- Hyundai Santro Xing - The car is highly spacious and offers ample head and leg space. The mileage is a modest 14 kmpl within city limits. The after sales service of the car is next to Maruti’s network and spare parts are easily available. The only two drawbacks of the car are its uncomfortable back seat and slightly bumpy ride. Nevertheless, it performs quite well on road and hence is much in demand among customers who do not want to own a car by Maruti.
- Tata Indica - First launched in the 1998 Auto Expo, the car has undergone several changes since then. A Turbo Version is available which has a turbo powered engine for a smooth drive. The car runs on diesel and offers good mileage- the Xeta version offers 11kmpl, the diesel version offers 16 kmpl and the Turbo version offers 13 kmpl within city limits. The car operates smoothly on the road and the rear seat is quite comfortable. However, the appearance of the car is not much appealing and the engine makes a whirring sound on the road. For people looking to buy diesel cars, this is a viable option.
- Hyundai i10 - Compared to the Santro Xing, the car is more compact and filled with accessories. It is manufactured in India and supplied to other countries of the world. The car is quite fuel efficient with the Kappa model offering 16 kmpl and the 1.1 iRDE version offering 14 kmpl. The ride is a smooth one due to the inclusion of good suspension. The after sales service and availability of spare parts is impressive.
Hyundai i10 - Maruti Alto - For individuals looking for a car with no frills, within a low budget and high fuel efficiency, Maruti Alto is perfect. With a mileage of 18kmpl, the car offers a smooth drive on the road and is easy to park. However, the leg and head space in the secondhand car is not much and the back seat is quite uncomfortable.
- Chevrolet Spark - A revamped version of the Daewoo Matiz, Chevrolet Spark was launched in 2007. The car offers a competitive mileage of 15 kmpl within city limits and if you buy a newer version, you can avail the three years long maintenance free contract. The only drawback in the car is the cramped rear seat.
You can now find the perfect hatchback used car by browsing through online classifieds dedicated to them.
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