According to several reports, some leaked pictures of Mahindra and Mahindra's Verito Vibe hatchback have appeared on several websites on the internet.

Bloggers and enthusiast say that the pictures shows that the Verito Vibe has much C pillars than a traditional hatchback model. It appears to be another version of Verito sedan with a rear that can be best described as moderate. The upcoming Verito Vibe, which is likely to compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift, the Chevrolet Sail and the Hyundai i20, will be launched next month.

Some suggest that Mahindra and Mahindra will look to promote the Verito Vibe as an entirely new car instead of just another version in the Verito series. The vehicle is expected to be powered by the 1.5 litre Renault K9K diesel engine that also powered the sedan version. The company believes that the new Verito Vibe will allow the company to compete better in the popular sub 4 metre segment of the Indian car market.

Pravin Shah, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, has said "Customer centric innovation has always been at the heart of any product development at the Mahindra Group. The Verito Vibe marks our entry in the high volume sub 4 metre segment. While developing this product we have paid particular attention to making this car look different and we are sure that it will appeal to customers with its young and sporty looks and that too without compromising the benefits which our existing Verito has to offer. "

It is believed that the company will offer the model with in the price range of 5.5-6 lakhs in the Indian market.