car news desk, South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor launched its hatchback car Grand i10 Nios in the facelift version about two months ago. Now the company has launched a new variant of this car called Sports Executive. This new variant has come between the Magna and Sportz variants of this car. It has the option of both manual and automatic transmission. The initial ex-showroom price of this car has been kept at Rs 7.16 lakh.
What is the specialty?
The Sportz Executive variant of the Grand i10 NIOS does not get automatic climate control feature like the Sportz trim. But it gets all the other features of the Sportz trim. This includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry, rear AC vents, 15-inch alloy wheels and a height-adjustable driver seat. Also, it gets features like 4 airbags, ESC and hill-start assist control, ABS with EBD, emergency stop signal, high-speed alert system as safety features. This new version is Rs. 3,500 cheaper than the Sportz variant.
engine
Hyundai hasn’t made any other changes to the hatchback. Powering the car is a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine that generates 83 PS of maximum power, mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT transmission.
how much is the price?
The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS price ranges between Rs 5.68 Lakh to Rs 8.46 Lakh, ex-showroom. The hatchback competes with the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ignis and Tata Tiago. Maruti Suzuki Swift gets a 1.2-liter petrol engine, which generates power of 88.5bhp. CNG option is also available in this.