Hatches in India span at least 3 categories- Budget (800, Alto, Eon, Spark)/Mid (i10, Beat,WagonR, Ritz, Swift [base versions], Brio, Liva etc)/Premium (i20, Jazz, Swift, Polo, Punto, etc). The there's the question of petrol vs. diesel. All said and done, the most value for money hatch at present seems to be the Brio as it comes across as a quality car built to high standards with a great engine at an affordable price. How about adding a poll to this thread?