It is Maruti in India that had a great succes for decades with its first hatchback, M-800. The company then came with a series of hatchback models in India. Later other car makers realised that they should not miss the great Indian small car market. As a result, the market has grown to a greater extent. Just have a look at the hatchback cars launched in India in 2009. Visit http://www.vicky.in/slideshow