Hyundai Motors India has recently updated its highly popular mid-size hatch, the Grand i10 Nios, for 2023, giving it a sportier look and an enhanced safety package. There are four trim levels for the hatchback, powered only by the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (with an optional CNG kit).
The following is a breakdown of all the features offered in the facelifted Grand i10 Nios, so you can decide which variant is suitable for you. But first, have a look at its engine specifications: –
| Engine | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 1.2-litre Petrol with CNG Kit |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 83PS | 69PS |
| Max Torque | 113Nm | 95Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / AMT | 5-speed manual |
The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine of the Grand i10 Nios makes 83PS of maximum power and 114Nm of peak torque (69PS/95Nm when fed with natural gas). The same engine also powers the Hyundai Aura and i20. It is refined and suitable for both daily commutes & highway runs.
Dimensions and Cabin Space
The facelifted Grand i10 Nios measures 3815mm in length (10mm longer than the pre-facelift version), 1680mm in width, and 1520mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2450mm and offers decent cabin space. Since the brand hasn’t made any changes to its seats except for new upholstery, we expect them to be as comfortable and supportive as their pre-facelift model.
Variant-wise Price and Features
1. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era
| Powertrain Option | Price |
| 1.2L petrol with manual gearbox | Rs 5.68 lakh |
Key Features: –
| Exterior | LED taillamp, steel wheels, unpainted ORVMs & door handles, and body-coloured bumpers. |
| Interior | Dual-tone cabin theme, front room lamp, gear shift indicator (MT only) and door pockets. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Keyless entry, front power windows, power steering, manual AC with heater, front accessory socket. |
| Safety | Dual front and side airbags (total four airbags), ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, seatbelt pre-tensioner & load limiter, speed sensing auto door lock, impact sensing auto door unlock, central locking, high-speed alert system, front seat belt reminder and anti-theft alarm. |
Verdict: The base-spec Era variant lacks many features you’ll need in everyday use. Therefore, you should disregard this variant.
2. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Magna
| Powertrain Option | Price | Premium Over Era |
| 1.2L petrol with manual gearbox | Rs 6.61 lakh | Rs 93,000 |
| 1.2L petrol with AMT | Rs 7.23 lakh | – |
| 1.2L petrol-CNG with manual gearbox | Rs 7.56 lakh | – |
Key Features (over Era): –
| Exterior | LED DRLs, black finish for the grille, 14-inch full wheel covers, body-coloured ORVMs and outside door handles, and ORVM-mounted turn indicators (AMT only). |
| Interior | Chrome finish for the gear knob (AMT only), 3.5-inch coloured MID, footwell illumination, day/night IRVM, and front seatback pocket. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Tilt-adjustable steering, rear AC vents, all four power windows, follow-me-home headlights, power-adjustable side mirrors, and power-folding side mirrors (AMT only), height adjustable driver seat, rear parcel tray (CNG only), and steering-mounted audio & telephony controls. |
| Infotainment | 2-DIN audio system, Bluetooth & USB connectivity and front & rear speakers. |
| Safety | Tyre pressure monitoring system, Electronic Stability Control (AMT only), and Hill-Start Assist (AMT only). |
Verdict: The Grand i10 Nios Magna meets all the essential requirements of drivers; hence it should be your choice if you’re budget is bounded. In addition, this is the lowest price you’ll pay for the petrol AMT or CNG version. However, if you push your budget, skip to the Sportz variant for a better value-for-money proposition.
3. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz
| Powertrain Option | Price | Premium Over Magna |
| 1.2L petrol with manual gearbox | Rs 7.20 lakh | Rs 59,000 |
| 1.2L petrol with AMT | Rs 7.74 lakh | Rs 51,000 |
| 1.2L petrol-CNG with manual gearbox | Rs 8.12 lakh | Rs 56,000 |
*Rs 30,000 extra for the dual-tone paint scheme.
Key Features (over Magna): –
| Exterior | Projector headlights, 15-inch stylised wheel covers, dual-tone alloy wheels (dual-tone version only), roof rails, shark fin antenna, and ORVM-mounted side turn indicators. |
| Interior | Chrome finishes for the gear knob, black piano inserts and leather-wrapped steering wheel (dual-tone version only). |
| Comfort & Convenience | Automatic headlamps, wireless smartphone charger (dual-tone version only), boot lamp (petrol only), cruise control (petrol only), auto climate control (except CNG and Sportz Executive variants), electrically-retractable side mirrors, and rear parcel tray. |
| Infotainment | 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and voice recognition. |
| Safety | Rear defogger, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), hill-start assist, and a rear-view camera. |
Verdict: The Grand i10 Nios Sportz variant offers the best value for money thanks to its added features for just Rs 59,000. You can add some feel-good elements with a dual-tone trim for Rs 30,000.
4. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Asta
| Powertrain Option | Price | Premium Over Sportz |
| 1.2L petrol with manual gearbox | Rs 7.93 lakh | Rs 73,000 |
| 1.2L petrol with AMT | Rs 8.47 lakh | Rs 73,000 |
Key Features (over Sportz): –
| Exterior | Two-tone alloy wheels and chrome-finished door handles. |
| Interior | Leather-wrapped steering wheel and chrome-finished parking brake tip. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Smartkey with push button start/stop, cooled glove box, adjustable rear headrests, rear wipers & washer, cruise control, auto climate control, wireless smartphone charging, and boot lamp. |
| Safety | ISOFIX child seat mounts and curtain airbags (total six airbags on offer). |
Verdict: Considering the added features over the Sportz trim, the price premium of Rs 73,000 seems justified.
