Along with the Hyundai Styx (Hyundai QXi), the 2019
Hyundai Grand i10 is taking baby steps toward the market. IAB reader Sarthak
Shewale spotted the new generation hatchback undergoing road testing in Pune
yesterday.
The next-gen Hyundai Grand i10 will have a more
aggressive front-end with swept-back headlamps and a prominent Cascading grille
covering most of the nose. On the sides, the redesigned, curvaceous greenhouse
will enhance the car's design expression. At the rear, the tail lamps sport a
new look, and unlike the drastic mid-cycle action of the i20, the license plate
indentation continues residing lower.
Hyundai is generous with equipment even in its
entry-level models, and so, expect all essential features for a car its class
on board, such as automatic climate control, touchscreen infotainment system
with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power mirrors, rear AC vents, passive
keyless entry and engine start-stop button.
On the safety front, speed alert system, driver and
co-driver SBR, manual override for central locking system and driver airbag are
going to become mandatory from next year. Hyundai will comply with the updated
safety norms by offering these features. However, do note that dual-front
airbags and driver SBR, as well as ABS with EBD, are already standard in the
car.
The next-gen Hyundai i10 will likely ride on an
updated version of the current model’s platform that offers more strength and
rigidity. Under the hood, it may have a BSVI-compliant version of the 1.2-litre
Kappa four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a standard 5-speed manual
transmission or the optional 5-speed Smart Auto automated manual transmission.
The changes required for making the 1.2-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine BSVI
compliant may bump the costs significantly, and so, Hyundai may be in two minds
about a diesel variant.
The new Hyundai Grand i10 could go on sale in India
in the second half of 2019.
