Judging by the success of hatchback-turned sedans like the Maruti Swift D'zire, there definitely is a big market for such cars in India. Volkswagen is trying to move into that space with the Vento and looking at joining the league of 'grown up' hatchbacks soon will be Skoda Auto.

The Skoda Fabia has been doing pretty well having won over Indian hearts with its upmarket looks and well put together construction. We have just learnt that the Fabia is all set to grow a boot soon much like the Swift did and in fact we could see the car hit showrooms as early as late this year.

It's always difficult to integrate a boot in a design that has been primarily made to serve the purpose of a hatchback and in most cases it turns out to be quite a sore sight. With their stubby front ends, hatchbacks don't really take to an added boot at the back too well, but aesthetic appeal has little to do with the rationale behind such cars anyway. It's all about practicality and the Fabia does have loads of that! Regardless, here's what we at ZigWheels think the Fabia sedan will look like. In keeping with the basic needs of a sedan, the Fabia with the boot should end up with an extended wheelbase by a few inches and loads of usable storage space.

The engine options will probably be kept unchanged from the hatch, which means the diesel powerplant will most likely make its way to the top of the engine options list. We could also see a return of the 1.4 litre petrol engine that was available on the Fabia when it was first launched. As with any new product here, pricing will be the key and its main rival will indeed be perceived to be the Maruti Swift D'zire. But with sibling rivalry also brewing in the form of the Volkswagen Vento, the Fabia sedan's future will have to be kept a close eye on!