Hyundai will be launching the Grand i10 Nios tomorrow and we have compiled all the highlights you need to know about this new car.
Hyundai will be launching the Grand i10 Nios tomorrow in India. This is the third generation of the Grand i10 and it will co-exist with the current Grand i10 that is on sale in India. The new Grand i10 Nios is a whole lot different from the regular Grand i10. Ahead of its launch, we though of compiling you a list of five highlights of the new Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.
Exterior Design
The Grand i10 Nios retains the overall stance of the regular Grand i10 but that’s where the similarities end. The Grand i10 Nios is based on a new platform and its longer and wider than its sibling with a longer wheelbase as well. The face is dominated by a large cascade grille which are flanked by angular DRLs on the edges of the grille. The bonnet gets some new character lines and the headlamp units have been completely redesigned with a swept-back look and projector lamps. The fog lamp housing in the bumper too has been redesigned. On the sides, the profile remains largely similar but there are new 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. At the rear, the car gets new tail lamps and bumpers.
Interiors and Features
The interiors have been completely redesigned too. The dashboard layout seems a little similar to the Kona, except of course there is a gear lever in the center. It gets a new floating infotainment screen which will probably be an 8-inch unit. Gone are the round AC vents as there are new horizontal AC vents below the infotainment screen. It also gets a new automatic climate control unit, a new steering wheel and a 5.3-inch MID with digital speedometer. There are also some textured hexagonal motifs on the dashboard and the door panels which particularly look very quirky.
Engine Options
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is expected to continue with the same engines as is found in the regular Grand i10. That means it will get the 1.2L petrol and diesel engines. The 1.2L petrol engine produces 83 bhp and 114Nm of torque. The 1.2L diesel engine produces 75 bhp and 190Nm of torque. Both engines will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard and there will also be the option of the 5-speed AMT found in the Santro.
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Variants and Colors
Like most Hyundai hatchbacks, the Grand i10 Nios is also expected to follow a similar nomenclature of variants – Era, Magna, Sportz and the top-spec Asta. It will be offered in six-single tone color options, namely Alpha Blue, Aqua Teal, Titan Grey, Polar White, Typhoon Silver and Fiery Red. The Grand i10 Nios will also have a dual-tone paint scheme of Polar White with a black roof or Aqua Teal with a black roof options.
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Price and Rivals
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios will be more expensive than the regular Grand i10. The Grand i10 ranges in between Rs 4.98 lakh and 7.63 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Nios is expected to be priced between Rs. 5-8 lakhs. The bookings for the new hatchback has already commenced for Rs. 11,000 and its scheduled to be launched on August 20. It will rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Ford Figo.
