Introduced in late 2013, the Hyundai Grand i10 is one of the top selling B-segment hatchbacks in the country. This is mainly because of the model’s well-built interior, generous equipment and efficient engines. The new 2017 Hyundai Grand i10 is now here and it is the mid-life update which makes sure the car is contemporary and offers the best feature list in its segment.
The Grand i10 facelift competes with other mid-size hatchbacks including the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ford Figo, Honda Brio and the Tata Bolt.
Further to this, read Hyundai Grand i10 Road Test details by our expert.
Exterior
On the outside, the Grand i10 facelift gets a fresh look with the restyled front and rear bumpers. The front grille has been completely redone and looks aggressive. The headlamps have been tweaked slightly and it now gets LED DRLs, though only on the higher trims. You also get thick rub strips on the side doors and the rear bumper gets a thick black applique giving it a cool look. It gets a new diamond cut alloy design as well.
Interior
The interior is done in beige and black and looks premium. While the top-spec trims gets a 7-inch touchscreen replete with Apple Car play and Android Auto, the mid-trim Sportz gets a 5 inch screen. The Asta trim gets climate control. The dash has been tweaked but the instrument console remains the same. The grand i10 is decently spacious and gets AC vents for the rear passengers as well. It also gets adjustable headrests in the back on the fully loaded Asta variant. Tinted glasses are standard along with front power windows, power steering and manual air conditioning.
In terms of safety, it gets engine immobiliser, central locking and parking sensors. Driver airbag is standard while the higher variants get dual front airbags. ABS is restricted to the top-spec Asta trim only.
Engine and Transmission
The Grand i10 gets the 1.2-litre Kappa engine that develops 81bhp of power and 114Nm and comes from the i20. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic gearbox and drives the front wheels. The 1.2-litre three-cylinder diesel engine continues under the hood with the 74bhp of power and 190Nm of torque. It also comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The petrol engine feels powerful and peppy while the diesel engine needs to be revved to get the juice, but is excellent for city driving especially with the smooth torque curve.
Mileage
The 1186 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 23 kmpl in city and 25 kmpl on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 17 kmpl on urban roads and 19 kmpl on freeways, respectively.
