The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo GDi has
debuted at Auto Expo 2020. With the Ford Figo 1.5L petrol discontinued, this
will be the most powerful car in its segment when launched. The Hyundai Grand
i10 Nios T-GDi employs the 1.0L T-GDi turbocharged direct-injection
three-cylinder petrol engine that produces is capable of a maximum 100 PS at
6,000 rpm and 171 Nm at 1,500-4,000 rpm. This engine is BS-VI
compliant and it is already available in the Hyundai Aura. There’s a more
powerful, 120 PS version also. It is available in the Hyundai Venue and yet to
be made BS-VI compliant.
As in case of the Hyundai Aura Turbo GDi,
there’s nothing special about the design and styling of the Hyundai Grand i10
Nios Turbo GDi. Red Turbo badges on the radiator grille and tailgate is all
that is there to flaunt the punchier engine under the hood. The 100 PS version
comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. As for the 120 PS
version, it can be had with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed
dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The T-GDi engine will not be available in
all the grades of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta). The
display car is in the Sportz grade and carries a dual-tone colour scheme. It is
equipped with features like projector headlamps, 15-inch diamond-cut alloy
wheels, all-black interior with gloss black inserts, leather-wrapped steering
wheel, 5.3-inch MID, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto, wireless phone charger, automatic climate control, Eco
Coating, cooled glove box and more.
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo GDi
Sportz Dual Tone will likely be priced close to INR 7.50 lakh (ex-showroom
Delhi). For reference, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Kappa MPi Dual Tone costs INR
6.73 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).