New Budget Hatchback vs. Used Premium Hatchback

Looking for a new vehicle is itself a herculean task let alone the ever-expanding vehicle market and number of upcoming categories. While the car lovers enjoy this, it can turn into chaos for a person simply wanting to own a new car. So the big question:

‘To go for a new budget hatchback or a used premium hatchback?’

Well, it depends on a lot of factors and by a lot of factors I mean quite a number of them. In the Indian market the entry-level hatchbacks category is the highest selling one while the premium hatchbacks also attract a great number of customers. 

‘Maruti’s Alto and Alto K10’ 

‘Maruti’s WagonR’

‘Renault’s Kwid’

‘Datsun’s Go’

‘Tata’s Nano’

‘Hyundai’s Eon’ 

The above-mentioned cars are the major players in the ‘Budget Hatchbacks’. These cars have the stiffest of competitions among them with Kwid coming out as a definite winner. 

‘Honda’s Jazz’

‘Toyota’s Etios Cross’

‘Śkoda’s Fabia’

‘Fiat’s Punto’

‘Hyundai’s I20’

‘Maruti’s Swift’

‘Volkswagen’s Polo’

‘Maruti’s Baleno’

The mentioned cars pretty much make up the premium hatchback sector with every car having its own merits and demerits.

Let’s get into some details now and find the answers as to which and why:

• Budget: The new budget hatchback will usually go to upper ceiling of Rs 4.5-5 lakhs and this is where a new premium hatchback will start its base model but a used premium hatchback in Bangalore will cost pretty much the same as a high end model of a new budget car. So choosing a used premium car can be in your budget.
  
• Luxury: The cheaper hatchbacks will not provide the look and feel of something premium where as a used premium hatchback will definitely provide that. Every time you drive a Nano people will call it a larger auto rickshaw but then even a used i20 Elite might get the respect of an Audi with its taillights.
  
• Pride and Preference: The major decision regarding this debate also rests on how you view yourself as a buyer. If you’re comfortable buying a vehicle already driven by someone else with new seat covers and paint job then, a used premium hatchback is definitely the choice for you. 
  
• Performance:  The used cars can often lead to many problems but also can be a solution to many. If you can find the right second hand car, it can work well for you. While buying a used car the kilometer count for driven distance should be less than approximately 20,000 Kilometers. Often malfunctioning parts or used up engines can cause troubles in used cars.
  
• Maintenance cost: Often premium hatchbacks will have higher maintenance cost than the budgets ones. This can be a influential factor when you’re buying. If you’re okay with frequent and higher maintenance costs, go ahead with a used premium hatchback else stick to buying a new budget hatchback that will be budget friendly when it comes to repairs and servicing.
  

All in all, buying the right second car in Bangalore can be the best decision in time. Always remember to check with a mechanic when you’re buying a second hand car. Research well before taking the big decision and be aware of what you are buying. Study all the fields and competitors before selecting a new car or a used car. My say on the matter would be that if the right deal is on the table, a used premium hatchback can be a wiser decision than a new budget hatchback.