Yet another mid-life update of the hatchback adds a refreshing and sporty appeal to keep a couple on for more years.
Let us take a look at how the caps of the three B + segments stack up against each other on paper.
The refreshed Polo is now equipped with a new GTI-inspired honeycomb mesh grille, front and rear bumper with smoked tail lamps, diffusers, alloy wheel design and a new sunset red paint scheme.
In addition, various elements are finished in black including GT-line side foil, fender badges, ORVM cap, rear spoiler and black-out roof.
Of the trio, the Elite i20 has a bit more going for it in terms of design, as does that effortless European hatchback.
So you get the same-looking dashboard finished in all-black with the same old touchscreen infotainment system, analog instrument cluster and sporty seats.
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It simply owns the compact SUV space with its segment leading sales.
And its equally impressive to note that it has managed to achieve this while offering just a single mechanical version of the car.
For you would imagine that with the lack of a petrol engine and the option of automatic variants (all offered by numerous competitors) would dampen sales.
In fact, this very gearbox is used on every one of them, the five-speed AMT.
That said, this is the first time that the five-speed AMT has been hooked to the more powerful 89bhp version of the 1.3 litre MultiJet diesel engine.
The results as expected are quite good.
After much speculation, it has now been officially confirmed that the Tata 45X hatchback, which made its debut as a concept at the Auto Expo 2018 in February last year, will be sold as Tata Altrose.
Read on for a comparison of our Tata Ultraz vs Maruti Baleno:
Tata Ultraz vs Maruti Baleno - Design
At the Auto Expo 2018, previewed by the Tata 45X concept, the Tata Altroz, a production model, will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The Maruti Baleno Uti Liquid Flow is based on the design language, which leads to many smooth lines and a design that is bold and modern but still soft on the eyes.
The Baleno looks modern and the recently introduced facelift also makes it slightly bolder than before.
