Hyundai Nepal has launched the 2023 iteration of the well-loved Grand i10 NIOS hatchback, starting at a base price of Rs 29.96 lakh. The new Grand i10 NIOS features fresh design modifications and enhanced features, while its mechanical specifications remain unaltered. This hatchback is available in three different models: Era, Magna, and Sportz, with the Magna variants offering a choice between a manual transmission (MT) or an automated manual transmission (AMT).
Design
The updated Grand i10 NIOS now boasts dimensions of 3815 mm in length, 1680 mm in width, and 1520 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2450 mm. This results in a 10 mm increase in length compared to the previous model, providing improved rear legroom and enhancing the overall spaciousness of the hatchback.
The 2023 Grand i10 NIOS undergoes significant design alterations to its front and rear sections. Diverging from its predecessors, the new hatchback showcases a fresh black radiator grille that seamlessly connects to tri-arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights (DRLs) at the front. On the rear end, the Grand i10 NIOS adopts a new LED taillight configuration, where both sides’ taillights are linked by a horizontal LED strip. Other notable design updates encompass projector halogen headlights and 15-inch diamond-cut steel wheels.
Inside the vehicle, the hatchback features a dual-tone grey-themed interior with newly upholstered leather seats adorned with the ‘NIOS’ logo. The dashboard showcases a three-spoke steering wheel, an eight-inch infotainment system that supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the former digital instrument cluster has been replaced with a new 3.5-inch analog instrument panel equipped with a multifunction display.
Powertrain
The new Grand i10 NIOS retains the identical powertrain as its predecessors. The hatchback is equipped with the same 1.2-liter Kappa petrol engine, generating a maximum power of 82 hp at 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 114 Nm at 4000 rpm. The engine can be paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or an AMT, depending on the specific variant. With the exception of the base Era model, both the Magna and Sportz variants offer a choice between manual transmission (MT) and automated manual transmission (AMT).
Specifications
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa |
| Displacement | 1197 cc |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Peak power | 82 hp at 6000 rpm |
| Peak torque | 114 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission or smart auto AMT |
| Fuel tank capacity | 37 L |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
Features
The new Grand i10 NIOS introduce several new features, including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-Assist Control (HAC), 6 airbags, Highline TPMS, cruise control, eco coating, a Type-C fast USB charger, automatic headlights, and a luggage lamp. Additionally, the new hatchback continues to offer a range of noteworthy features such as ABS with EBD, an immobilizer, central locking, rear parking sensors and camera, a speed alert system, keyless entry, power steering, rear AC vents, power windows, and a height-adjustable driver’s seat, among others.
Hyundai 2023 Grand i10 NIOS price in Nepal
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai automobiles in Nepal, has introduced the new Grand i10 NIOS in three different models: Era, Magna, and Sportz, with prices ranging from Rs 29.96 lakh to Rs 37.56 lakh. This hatchback competes directly with the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and the Tata Tiago in the market.
| Grand i10 Nios models | Price in Nepal |
| Era | Rs 29.96 lakh |
| Magna (with MT) | Rs 35.56 lakh |
| Magna (with AMT) | Rs 37.96 lakh |
| Sportz | Rs 37.56 lakh |