The much-awaited launch of the 2023 Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is done and dusted, with the carmaker launching the hatchback at Rs 5.69 lakh onwards (ex-showroom). As part of the update, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios gets cosmetic updates, as well as several feature upgrades, most of them being segment firsts.
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift gets an updated front grille, projector headlamps, roof rails, new DRLs, and new tail lamps that are sleeker and connected with a thin strip between them. Though subtle changes, all these have added up to make a substantial difference in the car’s overall design.
Updated features of the new Hyundai Grand i10 include an 8-inch infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, Type-C USB charging porta, rear AC vents, footwell lighting, wireless charging, connected car tech, and more.
Safety features have also been upped with the new i10 Nios getting four airbags as standard across the range, while the top-spec version gets 6 airbags. Moreover, customers can opt to get all 6 airbags installed in any variant — first in the segment.
Other safety features include ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a reverse camera with display and audio, and more. Overall, Hyundai claims that the new Grand i10 Nios has over 30 safety features and 20 of them being standard across all variants.
In terms of power, the new Grand i10 Nios will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 82 bhp and 113 Nm of torque, paired to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT. Hyundai claims a mileage of 20.7 kmpl with the manual and 20.1 kmpl with the AMT. Hyundai is also offering a CNG variant that makes 69 bhp and 95 Nm of torque paired to a manual gearbox only.
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As mentioned earlier, the CNG version of the Nios gets a 60-litre CNG tank and uses the same 1.2-litre engine as the petrol version. However, unlike the petrol version, the CNG only gets a manual gearbox.
Hyundai claims a mileage of 20.7 kmpl for the manual variant of the new Nios and 20.1 kmpl for the AMT version.
The 2023 Grand i10 Nios facelift will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 82 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual and an AMT. The same engine on CNG makes 69 bhp and 95 Nm of torque.
Hyundai's wide offering of petrol diesel, turbo petrol, CNG, and electric caters to a wide audience group across India.
As of now, Hyundai does not have plans to launch the Grand i10 Nios N-Line because of the backlogs with the DCT gearbox.
Hyundai claims that the entry-level segments that include the 2023 Grand i10 Nios and the Aura has seen a drop in sales as customers are preferring SUVs, but it will never lose its importance in India.
Hyundai sold 1 lakh units of the Nios last year and has a market share of 31%. The Grand i10 Nios accounts for about 25% sales for Hyundai. However, Hyundai has not set sales targets.
Customers buying the Grand i10 Nios usually stick to the family and when they upgrade, its either a SUV or sedan from Hyundai. The Grand i10 Nios contributes to 31% sales in this segment.
43% percent of the Grand i10 Nios customers are first-time buyers and most of them are looking for more features.
Hyundai has seen a significant growth with its CNG product portfolio and the Hyundai Grand i10 contributes to almost 25% towards Hyundai's CNG sales.
Hyundai has also dropped the diesel variant of the Grand i10 Nios owing to lower penetration.
Hyundai has decided to drop the turbo petrol version with the new Grand i10 Nios because Tarun Garg says it will suit the bigger engines more (i20, Venue, etc.).
The new Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift gets a rear camera display with audio for added safety.
Finally, the pricing of the new Grand i10 Nios: Rs 5.68 lakh onwards, ex-showroom.
Hyundai is offering 3 years or 1 lakh KM warranty with 3 year road side assistantce with the new Grand i10 Nios.
The Nios gets a 1.2-litre engine mated to a manual, or an AMT, while CNG is also on offer.
The six airbags on offer is also a first in the segment and the Nios facelift has better collision safety and Hyundai claims it is the safest in the segment with over 30 safety features, 20 of them being standard.
The wireless charging feature is the first in the segment with the new Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift.
The new Grand i10 Nios gets individual tyre pressure monitoring system.
The interior features dual colour theme, a newly designed seat pattern, foot well lighting, 260-litre boot space, and more.
The new i10 Nios gets a new grille, projector headlamps, new DRLs, shark fin antenna, new 15-inch alloy wheels, and updated LED tail lamps that are connected.
The Grand i10 is a key model for Hyundai India and has a market share of 31% in the hatchback segment. Hyundai targets 25 to 35 year olds with the Grand i10 Nios.
The new Hyundai Grand i10 will be exported to over 80 countries.
As part of the update, the new Hyundai i10 Nios facelift gets AC vents for the rear, wireless charging, type-C USB charging sockets, automatic climate control, auto headlamps, and cruise control amongst others.
The top-spec version of the Grand i10 Nios will get 6 airbags, while 4 airbags will be offered as standard across the range. Customers can also opt to get all six airbags installed, a first in the segment.
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The updated Grand i10 Nios hatchback measures 3,815mm in length, 1,680mm in width, 1,520mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,450mm.
Hyundai will be officially launching the 2023 Grand i10 Nios facelift in a few minutes. Stay tuned for the pricing details and variants.
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift will sport an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, along with navigation and more.
Here are a few pictures of the updated Grand i10 Nios, officially unveiled by Hyundai India:
