THE HYUNDAI GRAND I10 – A WELL-ENDOWED, GRAND SPARKLER OF A HATCHBACK

Sri Lanka has a brand new Grand car – the all new Grand i10 has arrived and it has the potential to fill the shoes of a forerunner that helped put the Korean car brand’s name on the map in the country.

“The Grand i10 has everything in its armory. Not only is it spacious inside, yet bigger and majestic on overall diameters, it is filled with standard features that will make it a convincing choice in the compact full-size car segment of our car market.

The all-new Grand i10 is launches today inSri Lanka intwooptions: the 1.0L Auto Basic model and the 1.0LAuto fully loaded (with a considerably higher specification level) than basic model. Undeniablyit’s the car in its segment which has many features than any of its competitors in its segment. Namely; Automatic transmission, All door power shutters, Retractable mirrors, Airbag, Factory fitted alloy wheel, seat height adjustment, Air-conditioned, Rear A/C air vent, under seat tray, keylessentry, alloywheels, high grade audio player with reverse camera, Wrap around head lights and Fog Lamps, Rear tail lamp, Rear viper, Height adjustable seatbelt, Adjustable rear headrest, Flat folding seats and adjustable steering wheel.

Grand i10 at a Glance

Influenced by Hyundai Motor Company’s design philosophy, “fluidic sculpture”, the grand i10 features sleek and substantial lines that emphasize the naturally athletic stance of a model which is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor.

The new proportions deliver a driving experience that has been developed to meet Sri Lankan driving preferences. Relocated and retuned components result in greater body and wheel control, delivering more driver involvement and ride comfort comparable to that of cars from higher segments.

The larger body shell of the Grand i10 yields one of the roomiest occupant cabins on the market, as well as an impressive 256 liters of trunk capacity. New levels of craftsmanship can be found in the spacious interior, together with levels of comfort and safety equipment commonly only found in segments above.

Like any other Hyundai product, Grand i10 comes loaded with an array of features and goodies, such as like Bluetooth connectivity to the sound system with CD/DVD/MP3; keyless entry, USB and AUX ports for the sound system; an air conditioner with rear A/C air vent for rear passengers and central locking for all the derivatives. Under the front passenger seat is a handy storage tray, while the driver’s seat belts shoulder mounting point is height-adjustable. Front, as well as rear passengers have height-adjustable headrests. A handy trip computer displays a range of information, including fuel consumption and range left with the fuel in the tank.

The Grand i10 is available in 9colors, ranging from Start Dust, Phantom Black and Pure White to a lovely Golden Orange, Aqua Blue and Red Passion and Wine Red. Twilight Blue and Sleek Silver completes the choice of colors.

At a price range from 2.9 million to 3.25 million of Sri LankanRupees of an introductory price, with Hyundai’s 3 year/100 000 km warranty and roadside assistance thrown in, the Grand i10 offers exceptional value.

Grand i10 in comprehensive manner.

998cc Kappa petrol engine is equipped with latest Dual VTVT technology and is designed to deliver high engine performance, with enhanced fuel efficiency and low emissions. The advanced 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine churns out a maximum power output of 66ps/5500rpm and peak torque of 9.6 kgm at 3500 rpm. The engine is coupled to the four speed auto transmission which provides smooth gear shifts. The car delivers an impressive fuel economy as well.

The option of automatic transmission deserves extra points and makes the Grand i10 an absolute winner. Reasons that have led to the incredible success of this hatchback are its commodious interiors, modish design, safety features of airbag and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), superior performance on road and utmost convenience while driving. Hyundai’s Kappa petrol engine has been appreciated globally and the same is incorporated in Grand i10.

The Grand i10 has created a new benchmark in terms of quality, features and technology, offering higher value proposition by winning many awards all around the world.Namely;

2015     2015 J.D. Power IQS Top-Ranked in Compact segment, J.D. Power, India

2015      Best Test Car in History – A segment, Autoweek, Netherland

2015      2015 Fleet World Honours – Best City Car, Fleet World, U.K.

2015      2015 Honest John Awards – Most Popular City Car, HonestJohn.co.uk, U.K.

2015      2015 Auto Express Driver Power Survey – Supermini category, Auto Express, U.K.

2015      Best Car That’s Cheap to Insure, CarBuyer.co.uk, U.K.

2015      Best City Car, CarBuyer.co.uk, U.K.

2015      Best City Car, What Car?, U.K.

2014      2014 Scottish Car Of The Year – Best Small Car, The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, Scotland

2014      Auto Trophy 2014 (Shooting Star), Auto Zeitung, Germany

2014      Car Dealer Power Car of the Year, Car Dealer Magazine, U.K.

2014      Top 10: Small hatchbacks, Honest John, U.K.

2014      Company Car of the Year, Firmenauto, Germany

2014      Auto Magazin 2014 Award Ceremony, Auto Magazin, Slovakia

2014      Best City Car, What Car?, U.K.

2014      Car of the Year: Best City Car, CarBuyer, U.K.

2014     (Hatchback) Automobile of the Year, Car India, India

2014     Compact Car of the year, NDTV Awards, India

2013      Best City Car, The Sun, U.K.

2013      Bargain of the Year, Top Gear, U.K.

2013      Autobest 2014, Autobest, Europe

2013     Compact Car of the Year, Bloomberg UTV Autocar, India

2013     India Car of the Year 2014, Indian Media Association, India

2013      Design of the Year, Turkey

2013      2013 Quattroruote Award, Quattroruote, Italy

2013      CarDekho Awards 2013, CarDekho.com, India

2013      Value-for-money car survey, Which? Car, U.K.

2013      ‘BEST BUY’ CITY CAR, What Car?, U.K

 Indian Car of the Year 2014 (ICOTY) award (The ICOTY award has been instituted by the most eminent jury of senior editors from prominent automotive publications throughout the country such as Top Gear, Auto India, Motoring, Car India, Overdrive, Auto Bild, AutoX, Hindu Business Line and EVO.)

The Hyundai i10 Grand has the fluidic body structure, which makes it attractive and very elegant. This eye-catching hatchback has a very alluring façade. The wraparound style headlights are nice. The air dam is bigger in size that helps the engine to cool down quickly. The bonnet is smooth and the body colored bumper completes the front profile. The side has body colored door handles and ORVMs integrated with turn blinkers, optional in Sri Lanka. Accompanied by 14-inches of cool silver alloy wheels. On the other hand, the rear end of Hyundai i10 Grand is expressive with its stylish tail light cluster, chrome badge and nice looking rear spoiler.

Hyundai i10 Grand is a compact hatchback has been proffered with numerous safety aspects. The car has central locking system, day and night internal rear view mirror and key less entry function is compatible with fully loaded car where Push button starts as an option. The top end trim of the car comes with fog lamps, reverse parking camera, Anti-Lock Braking system and single SRS airbag.

Hyundai i10 Grand interiors are worth every spent on it. The list of its features is endless. The manual air conditioning system is impressive and this hatchback comes with rear AC vents too, making it unique and inspiring. The top end variant also comes with 2-DIN music system with Bluetooth connectivity and rear view camera. This is further accompanied with Aux-in and USB interface and four speakers. The tilt steering column is also present. The utility features in this sporty hatchback are also in abundance. The top end variant has all four power windows, battery saver, adjustable front head restraints, height adjustable driver’s seat, 12V power socket, multi information display and more.

So this newly launch car has to offer lot to Sri Lankan customers and will open a new era of experiencing of luxury and comfort in the compact car segment. It is not just a car with four wheels ,but an amazing experience of grand driving which gives the ultimate pleasure for an unbelievably a reasonable price.