Diwali discounts on hatchbacks, with benefits up to Rs 1.45 lakh on Tata Tiago EV

Buyers planning to get a new car for Diwali can find good discounts on hatchbacks. Select hatchbacks from Tata, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Citroen come with price cuts and special offers, and some models carry benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh. The choices run from budget cars to premium hatchbacks. The offers may vary by city, dealer and available stock.

The biggest benefit is on pre-facelift stock of the Tata Tiago EV, at up to Rs 1.45 lakh. This may include a cash discount of up to Rs 1 lakh, a special offer of up to Rs 50,000 and an exchange or scrappage bonus of up to Rs 25,000. The car comes with 19kWh and 24kWh battery options and, according to the company, a maximum range of 293km. The last recorded ex-showroom price was Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 11.14 lakh.

Benefits of up to Rs 1.18 lakh are being offered on the Citroen C3, with an ex-showroom price of Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 9.68 lakh. It has two 1.2-litre petrol engine options. The naturally aspirated engine produces 82hp and 115Nm of torque, while the turbo-petrol produces 110hp and 190Nm. In the automatic variant, torque is 205Nm. A CNG kit may also be fitted through the dealer.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift Blitz Edition carries benefits of up to Rs 71,000. Other petrol variants get a Rs 10,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and additional benefits of up to Rs 5,000. The Swift's ex-showroom price is Rs 5.84 lakh to Rs 8.74 lakh, and it comes with a 1.2-litre engine in both petrol and CNG.

The pre-facelift Toyota Glanza has total benefits of up to Rs 70,000, including a Rs 25,000 cash discount, Rs 40,000 loyalty benefit and Rs 5,000 corporate benefit. The last recorded price was Rs 6.90 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. It has a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a factory-fitted CNG option.

Savings of up to Rs 67,500 are possible on the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, including a cash discount of up to Rs 40,000, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 25,000 and an additional discount of up to Rs 2,500. It is priced at Rs 4.70 lakh to Rs 6.75 lakh and comes with a 1.0-litre engine in petrol and CNG. It could suit those looking for a low-budget car for city driving.

The petrol Waltz Edition of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R carries benefits of up to Rs 67,000, along with a Rs 38,000 accessory kit and an additional benefit of up to Rs 1,900. Other variants may get discounts of up to Rs 57,500. The car comes with 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engine options.

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has benefits of up to Rs 60,000, including a cash discount of up to Rs 20,000 and an exchange or scrappage benefit of up to Rs 20,000. It is priced at Rs 5.60 lakh to Rs 8.09 lakh, and its 1.2-litre engine comes in petrol and CNG.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 carries benefits of up to Rs 57,500. The base LXi petrol variant may get a Rs 30,000 cash discount, a Rs 25,000 exchange bonus and an additional discount of Rs 2,500. Other petrol and CNG variants may get benefits of up to Rs 47,500. The price is Rs 3.70 lakh to Rs 5.45 lakh.

For those who prefer a premium hatchback, the Hyundai i20 has benefits of up to Rs 55,000, including a cash discount of up to Rs 15,000 and an exchange or scrappage benefit of up to Rs 20,000. It is priced at Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10.44 lakh. The i20 N Line variant is priced between Rs 9.32 lakh and Rs 11.64 lakh and has a 120hp turbo-petrol engine.

The CNG variant of the Tata Altroz also carries benefits of up to Rs 55,000, which may include a Rs 15,000 cash discount, a special offer of up to Rs 20,000 and an exchange or scrappage benefit of up to Rs 20,000. Petrol and diesel variants may get benefits of up to Rs 35,000. It is priced at Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.09 lakh and comes with petrol, CNG and turbo-diesel engines.

Buyers should note that the maximum discount advertised will not be available to every customer. Some benefits depend on the specific variant, exchanging an old car, corporate eligibility or available stock. Buyers should get a written breakdown of the cash discount and all other benefits from the dealer, and confirm whether the exchange bonus and scrappage bonus can be combined. They should ask for the final on-road price including insurance, accessories and other charges. When buying older stock, the month and year of manufacture should be checked.

The prices and offers are based on the last recorded figures. Actual availability and discounts may vary by city, dealer and stock. Buyers should confirm current offers with their nearest authorised dealer before booking.