HMIL
will put focus on the 2017 Hyundai Xcent. The facelifted model was recently
spied testing in Chennai by team-BHP forum member srinath34.
The Hyundai Xcent will get new
horizontal wraparound tail lamps, a new boot lid with chrome applique and spoiler,
and new design bumper at the rear. The front-end should incorporate changes
from the facelifted Hyundai Grand i10, including a new upper grille and lower
grille, and modified bumper with integrated daytime running lights beside fog
lamps. New design alloy wheel/wheel cover may be the only change on the sides.
Inside, the biggest change would be the old
multimedia system being swapped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
which offers smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and
Mirror Link, as well as voice recognition with a dedicated voice recognition
button on the steering wheel. Basic trim levels may have to do with a 5.0-inch
colour touchscreen audio system, however.
The 2017 Hyundai Xcent would retain the current
model‘s 1.2-litre Kappa four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 83 PS at
6,000 rpm and 11.6 kgm of torque at 4,000 rpm. For those preferring the diesel
model, Hyundai will offer the new 1.2-litre U2 CRDi three-cylinder diesel
engine that develops 75 PS at 4,000 rpm and 19.4 kgm of torque at 1,750-2,250
rpm on the Grand i10.
The facelifted Hyundai Xcent will launch in the
coming months.