Tata Tiago vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

With the BS6 update, the Tata Tiago has capitalised on what it did best and improved on its shortcomings. So it remains a cheery little city-runabout that is even handsome to look at now with the Altroz-inspired face. Even the cabin has received a much-needed redo with bits borrowed from bigger, more expensive Tata models.

Hyundai has played well with the strategy of adding NIOS (which means 'more' in Latin) to the Grandi10 tag. Like the name suggests, the car does provide a little more than its rivals. Be it features, space, comfort, or an upmarket cabin. And now with this turbo-petrol version, it has gone a step ahead by adding to the pep and linear power delivery. Enthusiasts looking for a hot hatch will not be very pleased, but they won't hesitate in appreciating how this lively engine has improved the car's drivability. Quite an exciting compact hatchback under Rs 9 lakh on-road!

Attribute it to its practicality, affordability, flexibility or good fuel economy, the hatchbacks have always received a preference from Indian buyers. No wonder then, this segment has seen a significant growth over the years, and still continues to see a strong demand despite the change in taste of buyers. Here are the top three hatchbacks we drove not too long ago to find out how these cater to the varying needs of a buyer.