In India by: June 2009

Will cost: Rs 5-6 lakhs

Honda Siel is expected to see mid-2009 as time 'Fit' to launch its stylish 5-door hatchback, the Jazz. Already having made its mark in Japan and across the world, this smart city car will come with a 1.3-litre inline-4 petrol VTEC engine keeping in mind the economy demands of the segment, but if Honda feels generous (we wish it does) a peppier 1.5-litre engine could also be offered, making the Jazz a nice hot hatch.

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Small Cars of 2009

Battling it out with current large hatches like the Indica Vista and the i20, as well as new competition from Fiat in the form of the Fiat Bravo and Grande Punto, the Indian hatchback space seems set to get even more crowded in 2009. Not like we're complaining.