Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one of the most popular premium hatchbacks in India. Due to its stylish design, great mileage, and budget-friendly price, this car has been a favorite of customers for a long time, but do you know that there are some other hatchback cars in the market that compete with Baleno in terms of features, performance, and safety?
Let us tell you about three such great cars Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz and Toyota Glanza which are not just a competitor of Baleno, but are considered better than it in many cases.
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20 is considered to be the strongest competitor of Maruti Baleno in India. Its sporty look, premium features, and strong performance make it very popular among the youth. It gets the 1.2-litre petrol engine option, which will generate 83 bhp of power and the 115 Nm of torque. Its N-Line version has a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which provides 120 bhp power and 172 Nm torque. The starting ex-showroom price of the Hyundai i20 is Rs 7.04 lakh and the top model goes up to Rs 11.25 lakh. It has advanced features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, sunroof, premium Bose audio system, 6 airbags, ABS + EBD, and tire pressure monitoring system. This car is a great option for those who want technology, performance, and style together.
Tata Altroz
Tata Altroz is known for its strong body and high safety standards. This car has a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test, which makes it the safest hatchback. It has options of 1.2-litre petrol engine (86 bhp, 113 Nm), 1.2-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. A CNG version of the Altroz is also available. Manual and dual-clutch automatic (DCT) options are available for transmission. Its price starts from Rs 6.65 lakh and goes up to Rs 10.80 lakh. Tata Altroz has safety and comfort features like a 7-inch touchscreen, Harman audio system, cruise control, automatic climate control, 6 airbags, ABS + EBD, and corner stability control.
Toyota Glanza
Toyota Glanza is a rebadged version of the Maruti Baleno, but Toyota’s brand value and better warranty make it a premium option. It gets a 1.2-liter petrol engine (88.5 bhp, 113 Nm) and a CNG variant is also available, which gives mileage of up to 30 Km/kg. Its price starts at Rs 6.86 lakh and the ex-showroom price of the top variant goes up to Rs 10 lakh. The Glanza comes with features like a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, head-up display, 360-degree camera, cruise control, automatic climate control, 6 airbags, ABS + EBD, and hill-hold assist. If you want features like the Baleno but want Toyota’s quality, reliability, and better after-sales service, then the Glanza is a smart and long-term option.