With almost the end of the year 2019, not too many launches are planned for the remaining duration and so has the time has come to start looking for the cars which are scheduled to be launched to the Indian market during or after the Auto Expo 2020. We’ve listed the upcoming top five hatchbacks that are scheduled for a 2020 debut as mentioned below:
1. Hyundai i20:
The popular i20 series will see a full model change in 2020. According to the report from Spy shots, the car will be more of an evolution of its predecessor. The new model will get Hyundai’s new cascading grille, with an array of LED lights at the front and at the back. The new i20’s headlamps merge with the grille, giving it a look similar to that of the recently launched Elantra facelift. On the inside, it is expected that the new car will come with more tech and features, with top variants getting a sunroof. Hyundai will also include its new Blue Link connected car tech in the next-gen i20 hatchback. Under the hood, it will come with a BS6-compliant, 1.5-liter diesel, and a 1.2-liter petrol engine. Hyundai will also include the 1.0-liter turbo GDI petrol engine on the i20 that made its debut on the Venue compact SUV in India.
It is expected to be launched in mid-2020, with the expected price above Rs 5.5 lakh.
2. Maruti Suzuki Celerio:
The current-gen Celerio has been selling since its launch in 2014 and has been a steady seller for Maruti in India. Reportedly, the new Celerio (codename: Y1B) is expected to be launched in the second half of 2020. Like all other newer Marutis, including the S-Presso, it will use the lighter yet stiffer Heartect platform. Maruti will offer the new Celerio with the 1.0-liter, BS6-compliant petrol engine, and a CNG option. The price is expected to be more than Rs. 4.2 lakh.
3. Maruti Suzuki Ignis Facelift:
The Ignis will get a mid-cycle update next year. The refreshed model will get styling tweaks upfront and a refreshed interior as well. It will also get the BS6-compliant, 1.2-liter petrol engine, mated to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT. The new SmartPlay Studio infotainment will also be included in the updated Ignis, which will make it more competitive. It is expected to be launched in mid-2020, with expected price above Rs 4.8 lakh.
4. Tata Tiago facelift:
The Tiago is surely going to benefit from the major styling tweaks and the new features. The reported update will give the Tiago an angular nose, similar to the Altroz. The facelift will comply with crash-test and pedestrian safety norms. However, Tata will drop the 1.0-liter diesel, which means only the 1.2-liter petrol mated to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT will be offered. The launch is expected in early 2020 with the price above Rs 4.3 lakh.
5. Tata Altroz:
The Altroz is going to mark Tata’s entry into the premium hatchback segment in India which includes the likes of the Hyundai i20 and the Maruti Baleno. The Tata Altroz is expected to come with three engine options which are the 85hp, 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated, three-cylinder motor from the Tiago; a 102hp, 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol that’s shared with the Nexon and Tiago JTP; and a 90hp version of the Nexon’s 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel motor.
Earlier, it was expected to arrive in late 2019, and there were rumours of it launching with BS4-compliant engines, followed by BS6 units later. However, this plan was scrapped and Tata did a rethink as planning in the first phase would have been complicated. Now, according to the reports, it is confirmed that Tata Motors has pushed the launch to early 2020, in order to equip the Altroz with BS6-compliant engines. The price for the same is expected to be above Rs 5.3 lakh.
