The Grand i10 Nios is one of the highest-selling models from the house of Hyundai in India. With the recent discontinuation of its diesel variants, the compact hatch is now available with two petrol and one CNG engine options across four variants: Era, Magna, Sportz, and Asta.
So which of these variants offer the most value for money? Let’s find out.
Engine Specifications
| Engine | 1.2-litre petrol | 1.2-litre petrol + CNG | 1.0-litre Turbo-Petrol |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Max Power | 83PS | 69PS | 100PS |
| Max Torque | 114Nm | 95Nm | 172Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT/AMT | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 20.7kmpl (MT), 20.5kmpl (AMT) | – | 20.7kmpl |
The most-in-demand 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine of the Grand i10 Nios makes 83PS of maximum power and 114Nm of peak torque, which is on par with the Maruti Suzuki Swift. It is highly refined and suitable for both daily commutes & highway runs. Turbocharged units, on the other hand, are great for those who want some fun in the driving experience.
Dimensions and Cabin Space
The Grand i10 Nios is 3805mm long, 1680mm wide, 1520mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2450mm. It offers a decent cabin space. The front seats of the hatch are pretty comfortable and provide ample support for the thighs & back. Nevertheless, occupants with a large build will be dribbling out of their seats. However, to enhance the experience at the rear over longer trips, Hyundai has added 60mm of bolstering at the side. Yet, it can only accommodate four adults comfortably, and five is a bit tight.
Speaking of the boot, it offers 260 litres of space, which is decent to fit 3-4 medium size suitcases.
Variant-wise Price and Features
1. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Era
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 5.43 lakh |
Key Features: –
| Exterior | Silver surround radiator grille, steel wheels, unpainted ORVMs & door handles, and body-coloured bumpers. |
| Interior | Dual-tone cabin, front cabin lamp, tachometer, and MID. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Front power windows, power steering, manual AC with heater, front accessory socket. |
| Safety | Dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, driver-side seat belt pretensioners & load limiters, speed alert system and seatbelt reminder. |
Verdict: Based on what we’ve seen thus far, the base-spec Era variant does not offer most of the features you’ll need in daily use. So it’s best to look past this variant.
2. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Magna
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 6.13 lakh (MT), Rs 6.84 lakh (AMT), Rs 7.16 lakh (CNG) |
| Price Difference from Era | Up to Rs 70,000 |
Key Features (over Magna): –
| Exterior | Full wheel covers, body-coloured door handles & side mirrors, LED DRLs, turn indicators on side mirrors (AMT only), and roof antenna. |
| Interior | Passenger side seat back pocket. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Steering mounted audio controls, keyless entry, tilt adjustment for the steering wheel, all-four power windows with auto down function for driver’s unit, rear AC vents, power adjustable ORVMs, power-fold OVRMs (AMT only), height adjustable driver’s seat, rear accessory socket, and rear parcel tray (CNG only). |
| Infotainment | 2-DIN integrated audio with AM/FM/USB and Bluetooth connectivity, front & rear speakers. |
| Safety | Day/night IRVM, central locking, passenger side seat belt pretensioners & load limiters, speed sensing auto door lock, and impact sensing auto door unlock. |
Verdict: The Grand i10 Nios Magna is the true modern-day base-variant that ticks all the boxes. Additionally, this is the least you’ll have to pay for the petrol AMT or CNG version. However, skip to the Sportz variant if you can push your budget.
3. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 6.81 lakh (MT), Rs 7.44 lakh (AMT), Rs 7.70 lakh (CNG), Rs 8.02 lakh (turbo-MT) Rs 30,000 extra for dual-tone option |
| Price Difference from Magna | Up to Rs 68,000 |
Key Features (over Magna): –
| Exterior | Front projector fog lamps, projector headlamps (AMT & dual-tone trim only), gunmetal finished wheels, alloy wheels (turbo & dual-tone trim only), roof rails, sharkfin antenna, and turn indicators on outside mirrors. |
| Interior | All-black cabin (turbo & dual-tone trim only), leather-wrapped steering wheel (turbo & dual-tone trim only), metal finish door handle, chrome finish on the gear knob and digital speedometer with MID. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Automatic AC, wireless smartphone charger (turbo & dual-tone trim only), power foldable ORVMs, and rear parcel tray. |
| Infotainment | 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple Carplay & Android Auto, voice recognition. |
| Safety | Rear defogger, rear camera. |
Verdict: We recommend the Grand i10 Nios Sportz variant due to its additional features for just Rs 68,000 more, making it the most value-for-money proposition. Spend Rs 30,000 extra for the dual-tone trim for some more feel-good elements.
4. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Asta
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 7.57 lakh (MT), Rs 8.07 lakh (AMT), Rs 8.45 lakh (CNG) |
| Price Difference from Sportz | Up to Rs 76,000 |
Key Features (over Sportz): –
| Exterior | Diamond cut alloy wheels, projector headlamps, chrome finished door handles and rear chrome garnish. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Smartkey with push button start/stop, cooled glove box, adjustable rear headrests, and rear wipers & washer. |
Verdict: Despite its high-spec Nios Asta variant, it only has a few features that will fit the bill for improving your ownership experience.
