Prices for the Grand i10 Nios start at ₹5.68 lakh (ex-showroom) with the launch of the facelift version of the hatchback. This updated model offers a well-styled body, updated features, and safety enhancements emphasizing more value for buyers on a budget.
Exterior changes
The new Grand i10 Nios facelift has sporty front looks with a black-painted radiator grille and new projector headlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRLs) are tri-arrow-shaped LEDs integrated into “the bumper, enhancing the modern and aggressive look of this vehicle.” New side looks get 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and roof rails. At the rear, connected LED tail lamps and a shark-fin antenna give it a premium view.
Interior changes
The Grand i10 Nios presents a beige-plated dual-tone interior with elegance. The dashboard is clad in a new honeycomb pattern, and the grey upholstery now has stylish piping and ‘NIOS’ embossing. It is also equipped inside with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster with multi-information display (MID), wireless phone charging, Type-C USB, and rear AC vents. Automatic climate control amplifies the comfort ambience to further give out an impression of poshness and functionality.
Engine and Transmission
The hatchback is powered with a Kappa petrol engine of 1.2 litres capacity producing 82 bhp of power and 114 Nm of torque. Depending on your choice, it is mated either to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automated manual transmission. Hyundai has offered a CNG variant that produces 68 bhp and 95 Nm of torque, coupled with a manual gearbox for buyers looking for fuel economy. The petrol manual variant is claimed to deliver a mileage of 20.7 kmpl, while for the CNG variant the figure is an acceptable 27.3 km/kg.
Safety Features
Safety has really improved with new Grand i10 Nios. Four airbags are standard across the entire range, with the higher variants getting six airbags. Other standard features include electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill start assist control (HAC), ISOFIX child seat mounts, rear parking sensors, and rearview camera, making the hatchback one of the safest in its class.
Variants and Prices
The Grand i10 Nios comes in Era, Magna, Sportz, and Asta variants. The base Era variant costs ₹5.68 lakh, whereas the rest of the higher variant prices debit for all additional features to about ₹8.5 lakh (ex-showroom) for AMT or CNG options. This quite makes Nios an attractive buy for the customer seeking a feature-packed offering under the ₹9 lakh budget.
Color Options
Aesthetics help one choose from 6 monotone colors like Polar White, Titan Grey, Fiery Red, Alpha Blue, Typhoon Silver, and Phantom Black. Furthermore, the dual-tone options include Spark Green with a black roof and Polar White with a black roof to allow for that extra touch of personalization.
Conclusion
The 2023 Hyundai Grand i10 Nios facelift brings stylish design changes, upgraded technology, and enhanced safety features at a competitive price. Hence, for those buyers looking for compact yet premium hatchbacks under ₹9 lakh, it becomes an even better buy.