Discover the Third-Generation Premium Hatchback
This premium hatchback offers a blend of style, performance, and features. It comes with both petrol and diesel engine options, and you can choose between manual and automatic transmission. Let’s explore its key aspects.
Sporty Exterior Design and Key Features
The car boasts sporty front looks, giving it the appearance of a sleek sedan. It features a convenient flip key with buttons for lock, unlock, and boot opening.
At the front, you’ll find normal halogen headlamps and indicators. Projector fog lamps and LED lights add to its modern appeal, complemented by a black piano finish. The front bumper is large and sporty. This hatchback offers a good ground clearance of 170 mm, which is quite impressive. The bonnet features aerodynamic cuts, and the roof has a clean, plain design.
From the side, the car looks appealing with its body-colored outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) that include indicator placement. These ORVMs are also auto-foldable. A chrome finish door beading adds a premium touch, and all door handles are body-colored. The door itself has a full black finish.
The rear profile is equally attractive and sporty. It features drum brakes on the rear wheels and a wheelbase of 2580 mm. Chrome garnish enhances the premium look of the car’s back. The rear bumper has a sporty, dual-tone black finish, along with an exhaust pipe and a well-designed suspension setup. While a rear wiper is not available in all variants, two parking sensors and reflectors are provided for safety.
Powerful Engine Options and Fuel Efficiency
This car offers versatile engine choices:
- 1.2-liter Kappa Petrol Engine: This engine delivers 83 PS of power and 114 Nm of torque. With manual transmission, it offers a fuel efficiency of approximately 21 kmpl.
- 1.0-liter Turbo Petrol Engine: For those seeking more power, a turbo petrol option is available.
- 1.5-liter CRDi Diesel Engine: A diesel engine option is also provided for fuel-conscious drivers.
The car is equipped with 16-inch steel wheels. Please note that the diesel variant is exclusively available with manual transmission.
Spacious Boot and Comfortable Interior
The car provides a generous boot space of 311 liters, making it convenient for luggage. It includes a hook for securing items and a spare wheel with a steel rim. A foldable parcel tray is also part of the boot design.
Inside, the rear doors have a black finish and include power window controls, a door opener, a bottle holder, and speaker placement. The seats feature fabric upholstery. Rear passengers benefit from AC vents, storage space, and a USB charging port. The cabin offers good legroom and thigh support, allowing three people to sit comfortably. A reading light is available in the roof, and a grab handle is provided for convenience.
The driver’s side door features all four power window controls, lock/unlock buttons, and ORVM controls. It also has a door opener, speaker placement, and a bottle holder. The driver’s seat is height-adjustable and offers recline options. Manual transmission pedals are present, along with controls to adjust headlamps.
Advanced Dashboard and Technology
The car features a fully digital instrument cluster, which looks very sporty and displays important information like average fuel economy, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), trip details, and odometer readings.
The center console likely houses an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It offers good clarity for the reverse parking camera. The system supports USB, AUX, and Bluetooth connectivity, with controls for settings, display themes, sound, track audio, and volume.
Below the infotainment system, you’ll find a hazard light switch and stylish black finish AC vents. This variant comes with manual AC controls, not automatic climate control. It also includes a 12V charging socket and additional USB ports. The car features a six-speed manual transmission, a handbrake, and glass holders. An armrest with storage space is also available. For automatic transmission preferences, IVT and DCT options are offered in other variants.
On the co-passenger side, the sun visor includes a vanity mirror, while the driver’s side has a ticket holder. A manually adjustable IRVM (Inside Rear View Mirror) is also present. The roof lights have a white throw, and a sunglass holder is provided.
Safety Features and Variant Information
This car is available in four variants: Magna, Sportz, Asta, and Asta Optional (the top model). It offers various color options including Metallic Copper, Silver, and dual-tone choices.
For safety, this variant is equipped with two airbags at the front. Top-end variants typically offer six airbags. Other safety features include:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Central Locking
- Child Safety Lock
- Power Door Lock
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Seatbelt Warning
- Speed Alert System
- Engine Immobilizer
- Crash Sensor
- Reverse Parking Sensors
Top-end variants also come with additional premium features like a sunroof, air purifier, ambient lighting, and wireless charging.
Pricing Details
The Sportz petrol variant in Lucknow has an ex-showroom price of ₹7,75,000 and an on-road price of ₹9,07,000. The Sportz diesel variant in Lucknow has an ex-showroom price of ₹9,11,000 and an on-road price of ₹10,09,000.
This third-generation premium hatchback offers a compelling package of features, style, and safety, making it a strong contender in its segment.
