Spied on test last year, new Hyundai Grand i10 facelift is getting ready for launch – Official bookings open
With Phase II of BS6 Norms set to kick in from April 2023, car makers are prepping their popular models to comply with the updated emission norms. Those that aren’t very popular and aren’t economically viable to make them comply, will be axed. There are 17 cars in total that are being discontinued from Indian car market from April 2023.
Speaking about Hyundai, Grand i10 NIOS is their entry-level car, as the Santro was discontinued in 2022. It delivers decent sales. In fact, i10 NIOS is regularly featured in India’s top 10 selling cars list. Grand i10 NIOS hatchback and Aura sub 4m sedan are currently generating around 10,000 units per month in sales for Hyundai. And thus, these two have been deemed worthy by Hyundai to meet RDE (Real Driving Emission) norms and live on.
2023 Hyundai i10 NIOS Facelift
Hyundai will be launching new Grand i10 NIOS and Aura with updated engine in the coming days. Apart from that, they will also be getting a minor facelift. Thanks to these updates, expect prices to be increased for 2023 Grand i10 NIOS and Aura. Of the two, it is the Grand i10 NIOS which will be launched first. Hyundai has officially revealed the first photos.
Dealer dispatch of new 2023 Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS as well as Aura facelift have commenced. Production has already started and first batch of these new cars have been shipped from Hyundai India plant in Chennai to dealers across India. It is just a matter of time before vehicles arrive at showrooms. This way, Hyundai can prepare its entry-level offerings to sustain the Phase II of BS6 norms under RDE conditions.
Mr. Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “The new Grand i10 NIOS exemplifies Hyundai’s efforts to elevate customer experiences ‘Beyond Mobility’. With a keen focus on delivering best-in-class safety, modern & hi-tech styling as well as advanced convenience, we are adding more to life for customers.
In our efforts to redefine benchmarks, the new Grand i10 NIOS will empower customers with exceptional first-in-segment safety features such as standard application of 4 Airbags (Dual Front + Side) and optional 6 airbags and also include new features such as LED Tail lamps, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System – Highline, Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist Control and much more. In its new futuristic avatar, the new Grand i10 NIOS will surely captivate customer interest as the most stylish and valuable product offering in its segment.”
New features, safety
Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS was launched in August 2019 while Aura was launched in January 2020. There has been a good 2.5 – 3 years since they were launched and a minor facelift will keep them fresh. It gets new LED DRLs in the front along with revised front and rear bumper. On the inside, it will get 4 airbags as standard, and the option of 6 airbags. 8 inch touchscreen, Fast USB Charger [Type C], wireless charger, Smartkey with push button start/ stop, Full Automatic Temperature Control(FATC), Voice Recognition, rear AC vents, etc.
To make NIOS and Aura comply with RDE regulations, there will be changes made to the 1.2L 4-cylinder petrol engine. Especially the exhaust gas treatment processes to make them emit fewer pollutants. 1.0 liter turbo option is no longer available. It is discontinued, and so is the diesel. Only engine option on offer is 1.2 liter petrol. Max power is 83 PS / 114 Nm. It is offered with MT and AMT. You also have the option to get i10 NIOS CNG – 69 PS / 95.2 Nm. A price increment between Rs. 20,000 and 40,000 is expected.
6 Monotone Colour Options – Polar White, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver, Spark Green (New Exclusive), Teal Blue and Fiery Red; as well as Dual Tone colour options to the new Grand i10 NIOS – Spark Green (New) with black roof and Polar White with black roof. The new Grand i10 NIOS will come equipped with new first-in-segment, various standard and optional safety features, including:
New First-In-Segment Safety Features
Side Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System – Highline
New Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Hill Assist Control (HAC)
Automatic Headlamps
Child seat anchor (ISOFIX)
Standard Safety Package
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)
Additional Safety Features (Optional)
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
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