Hyundai Grand i10 Nios [2019-2023] User Reviews

If you are in the market for an automatic hatchback, then Nios is a most value for money option. I was in the market 2 months back for an auto hatch. I have considered following options - 1) Figo AT - A powerful car (90ps), but AT variant (1.5L) is costlier and city driveability is not that gr8. 2) Ignis AMT - A nice city car, but Rear look is a dealbreaker. If not for nios, then I would have gone with zeta amt variant. 3) Swift AMT - An all round package, but zxi amt comes at the same price of sportz amt, and sportz amt definitely has an edge over swift zxi. And all black interior is a bit claustrophobic for me, also interior quality is not that great. 4) Tiago AMT - 3 cylinder engine is not as smooth and refined as its 4 cylinder counterpart. Then comes the all new nios in Aug 2019. Though it is not a perfect car but it's pros definitely outweighs cons. Pros - a) Looks - Its a subjective matter, but one cant deny that its a looker with its boomerang shaped daytime running lights. b) Interior - Most premium interior in cars below 10 lacs. Feels a segment above. c) 1.2 vtvt - A gem, with powerful mid punch. d) AMT - My main reason to choose nios over swift. Nios amt is way more smoother than that of maruti's. e) Fuel economy - Unlike grand i10, Nios gives fuel economy around 14 in city and around 20 on highway without AC f) Seat comfort - No fatigue in long drives. g) Touch screen infotainment with its IRVM feature. h) Rear AC vent Cons - a) Fixed Headrest b) Initial engine punch is not that gr8 as that of swift. c) 14 inch tyres for sportz, while ignis has 15 inch tyres right from base model. So as I said, pros outweigh cons for a petrol amt grand i10 nios.