Hyundai has launched the Grand i10 in Mumbai for Rs 4.29 lakh (ex-showroom Maharashtra). The car was unveiled for the Indian market on August 7 and was officially launched for the Indian market at a function in Delhi yesterday. The Hyundai Grand i10 is available in four variants and with two engine options.
The Hyundai Grand i10 is available in four variants – Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta. Some of the new features being offered on this car and for the first time in this segment include adjustable rear AC vents (Magna and above), rear parking sensors, cooled glove box, tilt adjustable steering wheel, smart key with push button start, power outlet for the rear seats and a one GB internal storage for the 2-DIN infotainment system (Sportz and Asta) most of which are first in the segment.
The Grand i10 is has now completely embodied the Korean automaker’s Fluidic design philosophy. It is larger than the current i10 including a larger wheelbase in a bid to increase the space inside. Hyundai has also said that it is 100mm longer than the European spec car keeping in mind the demand for rear seat space in India. Unlike Europe, where this car will replace the current i10, in India the Grand i10 slots in between the current i10 and i20 hatchback.
It is powered by two sets of engines; the 1.2-litre Kappa unit from the current car that produces 83PS and 113Nm of torque. It is also gets a new three cylinder 1.1-litre diesel mill that produces 71PS and 159Nm of torque. The latter has an ARAI fuel efficiency of 24kmpl while the petrol engine has an ARAI efficiency of 18.9kmpl. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox across both engine options. There is also expected to be an automatic variant of the Grand i10 which is expected to hit the market soon.
The Hyundai Grand i10 competes with the Ford Figo, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Tata Indica Vista and the Maruti Suzuki Ritz. Hyundai has invested Rs 1000 Crore to develop its Chennai plant which can now produce 1.5 lakh units per annum.
Prices for the Hyundai Grand i10 (ex-showroom Maharashtra)
Hyundai Grand i10 Era petrol- Rs 4.29 lakh
Hyundai Grand i10 Era diesel- Rs 5.23 lakh
Hyundai Grand i10 Magna petrol- Rs 4.49 lakh
Hyundai Grand i10 Magna diesel- Rs 5.43 lakh
Hyundai Grand i10 Sportz petrol- Rs 4.88 lakh
Hyundai Grand i10 Sportz diesel- Rs 5.82 lakh
Hyundai Grand i10 Asta petrol- Rs 5.47 lakh
Hyundai Grand i10 Asta diesel- Rs 6.41 lakh
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