Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has launched the facelifted version of the Grand i10 Nios. The popular hatchback has got some visual updates along with a feature overhaul.
What’s New – Design
While the body shell and the overall silhouette of the Nios hasn’t changed, there are quite a few visual changes. The front gets a new blacked out grille flanked by new tri-arrow DRLs and the fog lamps have now been removed. The Hyundai logo has been replaced to make way for the new logo as seen on the IONIQ 5. The top Asta variant gets new star-shaped dual tone 15-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, new tail lamps flank a continuos running strip that runs across the boot. Unlike the Venue, this is just a reflector.
What’s New – Interior
The cabin of the new Grand i10 Nios also gets some considerable upgrades. The Upholstry is now done in a fresh grey fabric. The dash gets a dual-tone black and grey finish. The front seats get the Nios branding etched into them. The top-end Asta variant also gets blue-coloured footwell lights.
What’s New – Features
One of the major overhauls on the Grand i10 Nios is the features package. The new Nios now comes with Cruise Control, Wireless Charger, Fast USB type-C port, etc. Other features include:
- 20.25 cm (8″) touchscreen display audio with smart phone navigation
- Full Automatic Temperature Control(FATC)
- Smartphone Connectivity (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)
- Voice Recognition
- Rear AC Vents
- Smartkey with push button start/ stop
What’s New – Safety
Another overhaul on the Nios is on the safety front. Here is a list of all the new features:
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Automatic Headlamps
- Child seat anchor (ISOFIX)
Hyundai is also offering 20+ safety features as standard. These include:
- Front Airbag – Driver & Passenger
- Side Airbag
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
- Central Locking
- Immobilizer
- Keyless Entry
- Burglar Alarm
- Seatbelt Reminder (Driver + Passenger)
- Seat belt pretensioners – Driver & Passenger
- Parking Assist – Reverse Parking Sensor
- Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
- Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
- ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
Besides this the below safety features are offered based on the variant and gearbox option chosen by the customer. We will share a detailed variant break-up in another article.
- Curtain Airbag
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Child seat anchor (ISOFIX)
- Parking Assist – Rear Camera with display on audio
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Highline)
- Day & night inside rear view mirror
- Automatic Headlamps
- Headlamp Escort Function
- Rear Defogger
Engine and Transmission
There is no change in the engine and transmission options. A point to note, the diesel variant is no longer available and the petrol engine is now E20 compatable. This means that the engine supports 20% ethanol blended fuel as per the latest RDE norms. The engine is the same 1.2L Kappa engine that produces 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm. There are two transmission options available in the form of a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. There is also a CNG option which is paired with the 1.2L Kappa manual and produces 69 PS and 95.2 Nm.
Colours and Price
The Grand i10 Nios is now available in 6 mono-tone colours and 2 dual-tone colours. There is a new Spark Green Colour that is exclusive to the Nios. The other five colours are Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Teal Blue, Titan Grey, and Fiery Red. The dual-tone options are available with the Spark Green and Polar White colours with an optional Black roof.
The prices for the new Nios start at ₹5.68 lakh ex-showroom and go all the way up to 8.46 lakh ex-showroom for the top-end Asta variant with AMT. Variant-wise prices are below:
