Hyundai Grand i10, which first ventured into the Indian automotive segment in 2013 to fill the gap between i10 hatch and i20 sedan both in terms of dimensions and price, is finally going to house a facelift avatar. Excited? So we are! As the most in demand product from Hyundai lineup is going to welcome some new exciting features as well as modernize from the corners. Nothing has officially been out for India-bound model, but, with mounting up rumors and spied pictures of such unit on online are giving hints for its imminent launch in the country. If the reports are to be believed then it will happen by January 2017.
Putting the expected details on the ground, the facelifted Grand i10 will drag a handful of stylings from the new European-spec Grand i10 facelift, premiere of which has recently been celebrated at the earlier concluded 2016 Paris Motor Show. It has secured the similar silhouette as of the ongoing model, albeit, some fresh attachment like round LED daytime running lights and Cascading front grille are also there.
Another highlighted features such as a newly developed front bumper along with angular lines and boomerang-molded air damps integrated with fog lamp enclosures and chrome bezels could get to see with the India-bound unit. Moreover, the side profile of the global-spec unit was almost similar to the regular except the new side mirrors, a set of redesigned side mouldings and 14-inch diamond shaped alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it might share a new bumper equipped with a fresh black inlay and a pair of reflectors with the European-based variant.
Likewise, the interior is also expected to be somewhat a replica of the European-bound Grand i10 facelift that came up with a dual tone theme and upholstered cabin. Higher variant could get some prominent features like a fresh 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation support, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
In terms of the powerhouse, the 2017 Hyundai Grand i10 facelift is likely to retain the run-of-the-mill's engine range that includes a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol generating 83 PS and 114 Nm and a 1.1-litre iRDE diesel unit making out 71 PS and 180 Nm. Expect the same 5-speed manual transmission unit as the standard for both petrol and diesel guise, while a 4-speed automatic gearbox with the petrol unit as an option.
Once launched, the facelifted Hyundai Grand i10 will lock the horns with likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ford Figo, Honda Brio and Fiat Punto Evo. Apart from the above-mentioned news, the automaker is also working on an updated version of the Xcent compact sedan that will make its presence here in the country in March 2017.
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