Top 10 reasons to buy Hyundai Grand i10

New Delhi: The all new Hyundai Grand i10 is an eye candy. Hyundai Motor recently launched the Grand i10 which it said is car built on a different platform and will not replace the current i10.A B-segment hatchback, the Grand i10 is a 'Made for India' model which will subsequently be offered in other markets. To suit the tastes of Indian consumers, the company has done significant changes to the model – a major one is a longer wheelbase to liberate more passenger space, with a special emphasis on rear seat comfort. The management at the Korean car company has high hopes from the new Grand i10 which it expects will serve well wide range of customers in India due to its excellent proposition and unique features.Industry experts believe that the Grand i10 could prove to be a critical car for Hyundai in its attempt to compete against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift, which can be considered as the most successful hatchback in its segment. Let us take a look at the top 10 features of Grand i10:'Made for India' modelThe Grand i10 is different from the Euro-spec 2014 i10 but has been designed at Hyundai's European design centre in Germany using design cues of Hyundai's globally acclaimed ‘Fluidic Design' theme, which can be seen on other models like i20, Verna and Elantra. The Indian version of Grand i10 has a longer and larger wheelbase compared to its European version to cater to the space related need of Indian customers.Lots of variantsIn total there are four variants - Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta. Era is the basic version, which features a power steering, an aircon and an engine immobiliser. Magna gets central locking, fog lamps, keyless entry, wheel covers, electrically-adjustable ORVMs, power windows all round, a parcel shelf and rear AC vents.High-end version has many cool featuresSportz adds rear parking sensors, a music system with Aux-in and USB connectivity, push-button start, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, cooled glove compartment and electric folding mirrors. Similarly, the top-of-the-line Asta version brings along a rear wash/wipe + defogger, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, driver's seat height adjust, steering-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth connectivity and 1GB built-in media storage space.Great exteriorsThe Hyundai Grand i10 looks a good mix of stylishness and practicality. It is meant for those who want something more than the Hyundai i10 hatchback and at affordable price point. The front fascia of the hatckback gets a sleek front radiator grille along with a single strip of chrome and the company's emblem affixed in the center. The grille is flanked by a radiant head lamp cluster, which also has the side turn indicator in it. The car offers body colored bumpers. The side profile of the car is smooth and flowing. There is a thick strip of body side molding, which will save this hatchback from any minor scratches. The neatly carved out wheel arches are fitted with a newly designed set of alloy wheels for the top end versions. The door handles and the external rear view mirrors are of body color. The wing mirrors come integrated with side turn blinkers. Similarly, the rear of the car is stylish with a bright tail lamp cluster, which looks similar to the Hyundai i20 hatchback. The rear spoiler has a centrally mounted stop lamp, which makes this hatchback look sporty. The car has a longer wheelbase than the Euro version of the car, which gives spaciousness and comfort. Its overall length is more than that of the i10 hatch. The minimum turning radius diameter of the model is at par with the other hatchbacks.Comfortable and elegant interiorsThe interior of the car is plush and comes with beige and black color scheme. The hatchback gets has the same gear shift knob as the Hyundai i10, mounted on the dashboard. The Korean carmaker has used high-quality plastic and premium leather upholstery to give the car great-looking interiors. The driver side door has been equipped with a set of switches that should work as control switches of the power windows. The instrument cluster has a tachometer, a speedometer, a trip meter and a fuel indicator as well. The space inside the cabin appears bigger in comparison to the existing i10. The newly launched hatchback is equipped with all the features that makes it a really attractive buy. Its basic and standard features include an air conditioning system that will now also have a single rear blower along with the segment first- rear AC vents, an electric power steering wheel that is leather wrapped and a stylish gearshift knob, and power windows for all windows with auto up and down function. The model comes with an advanced music system with input options such as a USB port and a Aux-In interface along with Bluetooth connectivity. It has audio and phone controls mounted on steering wheel, electrically adjustable external wing mirrors, a cooling glove box, a smart key access with push button start/stop function and many more interesting aspects.Engine and performanceThe petrol version of the Grand i10 is a 1.2-litre Kappa Dual VTVT (variable timing valve train) based petrol mill, which can displace about 1197cc. The engine can generate a maximum power of about 82bhp at 6000rpm, while yielding a 114Nm of peak torque at 4000rpm. It comes with both a five-speed manual transmission gearbox and 4-speed automatic. The diesel variant is a new 1.1-litre U2 CRDi mill, which is being manufactured at company's Chennai based plant. This engine displaces 1120cc along with a peak power output of 70bhp at 4000rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 160Nm at 1500 to 2750rpm.WheelsThe top end version of both petrol and diesel versions come with a stylish set of 14 inch diamond cut alloy wheels. The rims also have tubeless radial tyres of size 165/65 R14, which have a superior road grip on any terrain. These tyres should provide superior grip even on the slippery roads. The company has also fixed a spare wheel in the boot compartment of this hatchback model series along with the other tools.Braking and handlingThe car comes with the conventional disc and drum braking system. While the front wheels have disc brakes, the rear wheels come with drum brakes. The top end variant has the most advanced anti lock braking system. In addition, the suspension system of the car is well balanced and sturdy. The front axle is assembled with a McPherson Strut type of suspension, while its rear axle gets a twist beam type of a suspension system. This keeps the car agile and stable on the roads. In terms of handling, the car is stable till 100kmph. ColoursThe Hyundai Grand i10 is available in eight colour options including Wine Red, Stardust, Golden Orange, Phantom Black, Silky Beige, Twilight Blue, Pure White, and Sleek Silver.Aggressive pricingThe Grand i10 starts at an affordable price of Rs 4.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The top-end Asta diesel costs Rs 6.41 lakh.Petrol (ex-showroom Delhi)Era: Rs 4,29,900Magna: Rs 4,49,400Sportz: Rs 4,88,800Asta(O): Rs 5,47,800Diesel (ex-showroom Delhi)Era: Rs 5,23,700Magna: Rs 5,43,200Sportz: Rs 5,82,600Asta: Rs 6,41,600.