Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the country’s largest exporter and the second-largest car manufacturer today launched the much awaited Grand i10. The launch marks the global debut of Grand i10 in India.
Speaking at the launch, Satinder Singh Bajwa, Senior General Manager HMIL said, “The Grand is a world-class product developed for the Indian market.
The Grand symbolizes Hyundai’s commitment to Indian customers by offering high standards of quality, durability and reliability.
It offers an ideal urban mobility with a complete package from style to performance creating a new benchmark in the Compact High Entry Segment. We expect Grand with its excellent value proposition and its unique features, will serve wide range of customers in India.”
Bedabrata Bordoloi, Regional Manager, North East Region HMIL who was also present on the launch highlighted Hyundai’s performance on his speech.
The Grand will be available with two engine options the 1.1 litre advanced 2nd generation U2 CRDi diesel and 1.2 litre Kappa Dual VTVT petrol offering a combination of optimum performance and best-in-class fuel economy.
The advanced 2nd generation U2 CRDi diesel delivers 71PS@4,000rpm of maximum power and 16.3kgm@1,500~2,750rpm of peak torque with best-in-class mileage of 24.0 kmpl (ARAI figure).
This environment friendly U2 CRDi diesel engine is Euro V ready with low emission and NVH levels. The U2 engine operates at a high pressure of 1,800 bar and generates high low end torque resulting in lesser gear shifts in city driving conditions.
The linear power delivery and flat torque over wide range of rpm’s ensure smooth and jerk free drive. The diesel engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission offering higher driving pleasure with enhanced fuel efficiency and refinement.
The all-aluminum 1.2 litre Kappa petrol engine comes with Dual VTVT mechanismdelivering optimum engine performance with 83PS@6,000rpm of maximum power and 11.6Kgm@4,000rpm of peak torque with best-in-class mileage of 18.9 kmpl (ARAI figure). The petrol engine offers the choice of 5-speed manual transmission and Automatic Transmission.
Grand feature highlights:
Rear AC vents (Segment Unique), Diamond cut Alloy wheels- unique 2 tone design (Segment Unique), Integrated 2-DIN MP3 audio with in- built – 1GB memory (Segment Unique), Smart Key with Push button Start and Stop, Bluetooth connectivity, Multifunction steering wheel with Bluetooth, audio and trip meter controls, Auto folding outside mirrors with electric adjustment function, Rear parking sensors, Turn indicators on outside mirrors, Cooled glove Box, Tilt steering, Leather steering wheel, Front and rear power windows with driver auto down function, Rear spoiler, Chrome outside door handles, Chrome surround front fog lamps, Rear defogger, Rear washer and wiper, Roof rails, Body side molding, Driver seat height adjustment, Dual airbags and ABS, Front and rear power outlets.
Grand i10 will be available in a range of 8 exciting new colours.
The Grand i10 is priced at – (Guwahati ex-showroom): Petrol- Era Rs.433,722/-, Magna Rs. 453,394/-, Sportz Rs. 493.145/-, Asta Rs.552,669/- and Diesel- Era Rs.528,355/-, Magna Rs.587,779/- and Astra Rs. 647,303/-. The prices mention above is cheaper than Maruti Swift Petrol on an average by Rs. 77,000/- and on Maruti Swift Diesel by Rs. 1,00,000/-.