Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

The Grand i10 Nios has been launched in India at Rs 4.99 lakh. The suffix represents the revamped design and size of the hatchback as Nios means ‘More’ in the Irish language. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is based on a heavily modified Grand i10 platform and will carry on the 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engines. The petrol unit is also BS6-compliant now. Both the engines are also paired to an AMT and a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Nios will slot in between the Grand i10 and the Elite i20 in the Korean carmaker’s lineup and comes with premium features.

The 1.2-litre diesel engine is good for 75PS and 190Nm while the 1.2-litre petrol makes 83PS and 114Nm.The Grand i10 Nios will come in total of 10 variants and 8 colour options. The variants on offer are Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta. Interestingly though, the top-spec variants won't come with the AMT. Cruise control and various other notable features like automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity, steering wheel-mounted controls and wireless charging are offered.

It is priced very aggressively from Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and at par with the existing Grand i10. Rivals include the top selling Maruti Swift and the Ford Figo.