After years of anticipation, Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the fourth-gen Swift in India, with prices starting at Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Beyond its sporty design, the hatchback boasts a plethora of features, including a large 'floating' 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 4.2-inch digital MID, a wireless phone charger, rear AC vents, LED fog lamps, cruise control, auto climate control, push-button start/stop, steering-mounted controls, a rear camera, and more. However, if you're in the market for similarly feature-packed hatchbacks, here are five options worth considering.

Tata Tiago (Rs 5.64 lakh)

Priced lower than the new Swift, Tata's hatchback offering features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Additionally, it boasts an 8-speaker Harman sound system, a rear defogger, and automatic climate control. In terms of safety, the Tiago is equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors.

Hyundai Exter (Rs 6.12 lakh)

Moving to the next micro SUV in the segment, the Exter is equipped with an 8-inch infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hyundai also includes a digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, wireless phone charger, connected car features, keyless entry, and more. Safety features include six airbags as standard, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ABS, EBD, and more.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno (Rs 6.66 lakh)

If you're seeking a more premium option within the carmaker’s lineup, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno stands out, boasting 16-inch alloy wheels and LED projector headlamps. It also offers a new cruise control system and segment-first head-up display (HUD), paired with a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ HD infotainment screen, Arkamys-tuned Surround Sense audio system, and more. Safety features include six airbags, stability control, hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, and more.

Toyota Glanza (Rs 6.86 lakh)

If you're considering a different design with the Toyota badge, the Glanza stands as your sole option. Offering comparable features to the Baleno, the Glanza includes six airbags, a 360-degree parking camera, Electronic Stability Control, and hill hold assist for safety.

Hyundai i20 (Rs 7.04 lakh)

As the priciest option in the segment, the i20 boasts a sizable 10.25-inch infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, complemented by a 7-speaker Bose sound system, connected car technology, and a voice-enabled electric sunroof—features that may not be available on other models in this list. Safety-wise, the i20 is equipped with 6 airbags and electronic stability control as standard, alongside ABS with EBD, parking sensors, and a rearview camera.