2019 Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

We've put the most popular Rs 5 Lakh+ hatchbacks through our rigorous real-world tests and measurement comparisons to find out which one is the right buy for you.

So, we’ve commenced our stint with this top-end Grand i10 Nios Sportz with a 1.0-litre Turbo GDi badge and a dual-tone (black roof); phew, that’s a long one! And, in case you were wondering, it’s got 99bhp/172Nm nestled under the hood which is sent to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Hmm, straight off the bat, I can say that I’m missing a few cabin features- spoilt brat that I am. Nevertheless, before the silly me spills the beans, I’ll have some interesting stories to share in the three months that it’ll be parked in our highly-decorated CarWale parking spot.

Hyundai has played well with the strategy of adding NIOS (which means 'more' in Latin) to the Grandi10 tag. Like the name suggests, the car does provide a little more than its rivals. Be it features, space, comfort, or an upmarket cabin. And now with this turbo-petrol version, it has gone a step ahead by adding to the pep and linear power delivery. Enthusiasts looking for a hot hatch will not be very pleased, but they won't hesitate in appreciating how this lively engine has improved the car's drivability. Quite an exciting compact hatchback under Rs 9 lakh on-road!