Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: The Smart Choice For A Young India

The Grand i10 Nios’ youthful style is not without substance as it gets versatile petrol and diesel engines, smart features, and best-in-class warranty.

The India of today and the one from 30 years ago have almost nothing in common, save for a desire to own cars. But even that desire has evolved quite a bit over the past few years, driven mainly by the youth and their preferences. While it remains aspirational, a car today is also expected to complement your lifestyle and in the process, be fun to own and affordable to run. Few cars fulfil these requirements better than the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. Here’s what makes it the smart choice for a young nation on the move: 

Unmistakably Handsome

Youthful, fresh, energetic – these are adjectives that instantly pop into your head as you cast a glance at the Grand i10 Nios. While one reason for that is the striking colour options that Hyundai offers, the other is the bold design approach that helps the Nios stand out from its competitors. 

Elements such as a blacked-out cascading grille with boomerang-shaped LED DRLs, muscular hood, roof rails, shark fin antenna, classy tailgate, and 15-inch machine-finished alloy wheels give the Grand i10 Nios loads of character and charisma. 

In trademark Hyundai fashion, some of these style elements have been coupled with purpose too. For example, the stylish headlamps that make the Nios instantly recognisable on the road come with a projector setup, as do the fog lamps. The projector lamps make driving in the dark a lot easier and safer as they emit a focused beam of light. 

Exciting Performance

The sprightliness of the Grand i10 Nios’ design also spills over to its performance as Hyundai offers the car with both petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.2-litre petrol Kappa engine produces 83PS and 114Nm while the 1.2-litre U2 diesel mill churns out 75PS and 190Nm of torque. Once you pick the right engine option as per your needs, Hyundai further lets you choose from a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) to complete the powertrain. 

While both these engines offer a fine mix of driveability and refinement, Hyundai also has you covered if you prefer some extra poke. It offers the Grand i10 Nios with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that blasts out 100 horses and 171Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. 

Smart Features

But it’s not just the style and performance that live up to the Grand i10 Nios’ youthful outlook. The car gets plenty of tech features that put it head and shoulders above others in its class. Let’s start with the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, by far the largest in its segment. 

The system is similar to a smartphone in terms of responsiveness and comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to help you control music playback, phone calls, and live navigation without taking your eyes off the road. You can also control the system via your smartphone by downloading and installing Hyundai’s iBlue Bluetooth app.  

And when your smartphone runs out of juice from all this use, the wireless charging pad comes to your rescue. The Grand i10 Nios is the first car in its segment to offer this feature and it’s a handy one too as it reduces cable clutter. If you prefer old-school charging, Hyundai also offers a USB quick charger, USB port, and 12v socket.

Grand Comfort

While the Grand i10 Nios’ performance and features put a smile on your face every time you slide into the driver’s seat, things are just as good for the rest of the occupants. They too can easily slide in and out of the car as it offers a very comfortable ingress and egress experience.

Once inside, occupants of the Nios’ rear seat will love the generous amount of legroom and kneeroom on offer, courtesy of the increased wheelbase. Add rear AC vents to the equation and you are looking at several hours at a stretch on the backseat without the slightest fatigue. 

Unmatched Warranty

But the cherry on this grand cake is the attractive warranty. Hyundai offers the Grand i10 Nios with a 5-year/1 lakh km warranty, the best in its segment. Additionally, you also get three years of roadside assistance for complete peace of mind. Combine that with Hyundai’s wide network of touchpoints, and you’re guaranteed official help no matter where you are in India. 

Make the Smart Choice

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios offers a stylish design, several segment-first features, multiple powertrain options, ample comfort as well as a VFM warranty and roadside assistance package. This ability of the car to balance diverse demands is what makes it the smart choice for a young India. To know if it’s also the right choice for you, get in touch with your nearest Hyundai dealership today.

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