New hatchback cars to be launched in 2017: Complete list

With less than a week left for the New Year, the year 2017 is expected to be an exciting one considering the number of products scheduled to roll out in this year. With plenty of products to be launched next year, new safety norms will also be implemented by the year 2017. However, the year 2016 was a mixed bag of opportunities for the Indian auto industry which comprised of Delhi Auto Expo, extensive list of car and bike launches, NGT ban, demonetization and much more which made an impact on the industry. With the arrival of the year 2017, Indian auto industry is yet again pumped up to witness positive news that will improve the sentiments of the auto industry. Taking things further, we bring you the list of new hatchbacks that are scheduled to be rolled out by 2017.

 Next generation 2017 Maruti Swift

Suzuki Motor Corporation has launched the highly awaited 2017 Swift hatch in the Japanese market with an attractive price point of Yen 1,343,520 which is approximately INR 7.76 Lakh (ex-showroom). The India-spec Swift 2017 is expected to hit India by mid of 2017 which will flaunt its exterior design which includes large hexagonal grille, sweptback automatic LED headlamps, wider air-dam with integrated fog lamps, floating roof and much more. Under the hood, it will be equipped with the same set of engines – 1.2-litre K-Series petrol unit and 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine.

Hyundai Grand i10 Facelift

Hyundai India, country’s second largest automaker is also gearing up to bring the refreshed version of Grand i10 in order to revive the sales of the hatchback. Expected to be launched sometime next year, the mid-life facelifted Grand i10 is likely to feature some modifications done in-terms of its exterior styling. Under the hood, the facelift version of the hatch will carry same set of engines – 1.2-litre petrol engine and 1.1-litre diesel engine.

Maruti Baleno RS

Buoyed by the excellent response for the regular Baleno, Maruti Suzuki India is all set to introduce the powerful derivative of the premium hatch – Baleno RS. The powerful premium hatch was anticipated to arrive in the market by this year during festive period. However, Baleno RS is all set to hit Indian market by February next year. Powering this powerful hatch will be a 1.0 litre BoosterJet petrol engine which will produce max power of 110 bhp against the peak torque of 170Nm

2017 Nissan Micra

Nissan is presently looking to go premium with its fifth generation Micra that is anticipated to hit Indian market by next year. Likely to be slotted in the price range of INR 6 - 9 lakh, the new generation Micra was also put on show recently at 2016 Paris Motor Show. For the global markets, the new Micra will be equipped with extensive range of engines options, however, India-spec Micra is likely to carry same engine options.