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8 closest rivals of Datsun GO

July 25, 2013 10:31 IST

Busy roads, less space, and ever-rising fuel prices are enough for the auto majors of the world to think ‘small’ as far as India is concerned.

As the market-share of small cars keep growing, beside Maruti and Tata, automakers like Hyundai, Chevrolet and Honda have also jumped into the fray.

Not to be left behind, Nissan, the Japanese auto company which had earlier shunned its Datsun brand saw the opportunity to bring the old warhorse back.

The brand which went dead in the early eighties has come back in a new avatar as Datsun GO.

The car, which is likely to be available by early 2014, will certainly rave up competition on Indian roads.

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8 closest rivals of Datsun GO

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Hyundai i10

Hyundai i10 comes in the price range of Rs 375,000 to Rs 621,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) and has been able to capture the hearts of Indian buyers with its urbane design and chic exteriors.

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The interiors are rendered with top class gadgetry and along with that, the car offers tough safety and emission norms.

Thanks to these features, the hatch is among the top 10 cars sold in the Indian auto market.

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Chevrolet Beat

This small hatch from General Motors has carved a niche for itself with the refreshing design and style.

The elongated headlamps, lithe tall body and edgy sheet metal chassis stands out in the segment.

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This little unconventional and out-of-the-box appeal of Beat is powered by petrol, diesel and LPG and comes in the price range of Rs 388,000 to Rs 599,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

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Maruti Wagon R

The advantage of Wagon R lies in the fact that it comes from the stable of India’s most reliable brand, Maruti. Popularly known as ‘tall boy’, the space and headroom of this hatch no doubt are best-in-class.

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The easy-on-pocket car has been rendered with the latest upgrades with the exteriors going more prominent and grille narrowed down with single horizontal strip, impacting the front fascia.

A late entrant into the Indian market, the hatch digs out Rs 360,000 to Rs 447,000 from your pocket.

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Chevrolet Spark

The refreshed version of the hatch was brought into the market last year with a price tag of Rs 331,000 to Rs 415,000.

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The new Chevrolet Spark comes loaded with a host of features that not just enhances the exteriors but also accentuates the interior feel and quality.

Powered with petrol and LPG engines, the Chevy drives its customers in a total range of five variants.

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Hyundai Eon

The secret behind Hyundai grabbing the second position in the Indian car market is the success of its small cars, and Eon is one of them.

It is manufactured only in India and comes with the fluidic design technology of the brand.

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Not only is the 21.1 kmpl mileage, one of the best features of the car; the power and torque figures generated by the 814cc engine is also impressive.

Available in the range of Rs 285,000 to Rs 387,000, Hyundai Eon definitely has an ace up its sleeve.

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Ford Figo

The American auto major's fate-changing hatch has now completed two successful years in the Indian car market and has recently received a facelift.

The small car has gone all Kinetic and comes with new head lamps and tail lamps with hexagonal grille on exteriors.

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The interior is now redefined with an all new instrument panel colour and steering column mounted audio controls to name a few and costs Rs 389,000 to Rs 600,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

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Maruti Alto K10

Another ace from brand Maruti, the Alto K10 range is tagged between Rs 323,000 to Rs 337,000.

The Alto K10 hatch features a 1L K10B engine which offers 20.2kmpl mileage, one up on Hyundai Santro and Chevrolet Spark.

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It has been rendered with a new radiator grille and new headlamps.

In the cabin area, the ambience is enhanced with the incorporation of modern baubles.

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Hyundai Santro Xing

This small car brings to the table, ownership of maneuvering around a practical and price worthy vehicle.

The flagship model of the brand, Hyundai Santro Xing now features dual tone beige interiors and silver lining in the cabin area for the brighter airy feel.

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The tall stance of the hatch denotes its roominess and ample headroom space.

The price tag varies from Rs 300,000 to Rs 410,000 as per the variant.

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