Even if we say that SUVs have become the new face of the car market, hatchbacks will always remain the preferred choice of several first-time buyers. It is the most preferred body type for people whose daily commute is swarmed with city rides and heavy traffic. These cars are also economical to maintain and return a good mileage compared to any other segment. The compact dimensions make them easier to park and easy to handle while driving. Perks like these have made these segment a majority category of the market. For those who are looking to buy hatchbacks, we have listed down 5 new upcoming hatchbacks in 2023!

New upcoming hatchbacks – Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift

New upcoming hatchbacks

The current entry-level hatchback from Hyundai is most likely to receive a fresh update in the upcoming year. This mid-life uplifting could bring changes to the interior as well as the exterior. The facelift model was spotted testing in Chennai near the Hyundai plant wherein we could spot the revisions done to the bumpers of the car. The power mills of the car could omit any kind of changes.

Tata Altroz facelift

New upcoming hatchbacks

If we look at Tata’s pathway, it is known to spice up its lineup by adding various special editions. Now that we know that the Altroz would enter its 3rd year since its launch in 2020, we can expect the car to get a facelift. This updated car is likely to mount its feature list by adding 6 airbags, wireless charging, a larger infotainment system and more. The exterior bits of the car are likely to be linearized with other Tata cars.

New upcoming hatchbacks – Tata Altroz EV

New upcoming hatchbacks

Tata showcased the full electric Altroz at the Auto Expo which gave us a gist of how could it be. If we talk with respect to the upcoming year, Tata could bring the EV model based on the facelifted car. The EV-specific changes could comprise the teal blue paint, blue design elements, EV badging and more. The battery pack offered in it could be the same as the Nexon EV Prime.

MG Air EV

New upcoming hatchbacks

The Air EV would be a one-of-a-kind car when launched in India. The Air EV is set to kickstart the concept of modern KEI cars in the Indian market. The pricing of this could start around Rs 10 lakh, making it a perfect secondary car option. This car is specifically designed for ease of use in daily city driving conditions with all the creature comforts in the cabin. If we talk about some more, it could get a 10.25-inch floating infotainment system with a rotary style gear knob selector.

New upcoming hatchbacks – Citroen C3 EV

New upcoming hatchbacks

The French automaker’s third car is set to be an EV counterpart of its entry-level car. We are talking about the new Citroen C3 EV which could be a fierce rival to the Tiago EV. Citroen is likely to package a 30.2kWh battery pack with CCS2 fast charging capabilities. The overall design of the car would stay at par with the ICE C3 but the brand could some EV-specific design elements to the car. Are you excited for any of the upcoming hatchbacks? Let us know in the comments.

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