Hyundai launches Grand i10 Nios for millennials
Promising cleaner emissions, the bold and contemporary design of this third-generation hatchback of the i10 family is set to coax the youth to cruise into the sunset
The South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai, and India’s second largest carmaker has launched its third all-new model of the year, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.
Powering the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios will be the same 1.2-litre Kappa petrol and 1.2-litre CRDI diesel engine carried from its sibling Grand i10. The former is Hyundai’s first BS-VI compliant powerplant promising cleaner emissions. Which in India is a welcome relief due to the peaking pollution levels across cities.
Developed for the athletic millennials, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).
The 1.2-litre Kappa petrol will churn out 83 PS of power and 113.75 Nm of. While the 1.2-litre CRDI diesel engine produces 75 PS of power and 190 Nm of torque that will give it the power and quick acceleration that Indian roads demand. Both engines will be offered with a 5-speed manual or Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).
Speaking at the launch, SS Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said,
“The all-new Grand i10 Nios is Made-in-India Made-for-the-World Product. The Indian market is key and an axis point of Hyundai’s global growth plan. The third generation all-new Grand i10 Nios is our third consecutive launch in India of the highly successful i10 brand. This launch of all-new Grand i10 Nios stands for our commitment to the Indian market, and fulfils our promise of creating a happy life for our customers.”
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios will be available along with the Grand i10 taking the South Korean manufacturer’s hatchback tally to four. Other hatches in their portfolio include Santro and Elite i20. The new compact hatchback Grand i10 Nios will be offered in 10 variants with both petrol and diesel engine options.
Fuel economy ratings (ARAI) of the new Hyundai Grand i10 Nios stands at 20.7 kmpl for the petrol-manual and 20.5 kmpl for the petrol-AMT. The diesel powerplant returns 26.2 kmpl, both for the manual and AMT gearbox.
In terms of features, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is fitted with a best in segment 20.25 cm touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Also, the hatchback is fitted with segment first Arkamys sound system, wireless phone charger, and a rear power outlet. Besides that, the car is also fitted with ABS, EBD and rear parking sensors as standard. Its impact sensing auto door unlock is another feature of the i10Nios. Safety features like emergency stop signal and driver rear view monitor has also been fitted in the car.
Offered with India first variable basic warranty, the car has an option of three years/1,00,000 km or four years/50,000 km or five years/40,000 km along with road-side assistance, which is a service that many car owners are relieved about.
The South Korean car maker already sells nine cars in the market. Hyundai Motors India Limited recorded a decline of 7.3 percent in the month of June 2019, according to a company press release. It sold a total of 42,007 units in the month of June 2019. In exports, it saw a rise of 9 percent at 16,800 units in June 2019, compared to 15,408 units in the same month last year. The carmaker also recently launched a compact SUV Venue to address the need in the segment.