After showcasing the Grand i10 Nios facelift at the Delhi Auto Expo last month, Hyundai has now applied the same touch to the European models that don’t carry the Grand and Nios designations.
What has changed?
Sourced from Hyundai’s Assan Otomotiv Plant in Turkey instead of the Chennai facility in India, the i10’s exterior makeover consists of restyled LED lights, new 15-inch alloy wheels, LED combination taillights and a pair of new colors; Lumen Gray and Meta Blue, both contrasting with the black roof.
The biggest difference from the Grand i10 Nios is the LED daytime running lights that are integrated into the grille instead of on the side of the front bumper.
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As part of the update, the diode has been changed from a circle to a horizontal design according to the Parametric Hidden Lights arrangement that premiered in the new Tucson last year.
Regarding the exterior, the sporty N Line aesthetic is available for the first time, consisting of wider door sills, red accents on the gloss black grille, N front and rear bumpers, special 16-inch alloy wheels and red details on the base. bumper.
Better connectivity
Inside, little has changed on the design front, the main adaptations being new blue mood lights and a purple package that includes purple details and gray tartan fabric seats.
On the connectivity side, the 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster display remains, but wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now feature on the eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, also equipped with over-the-air updates.
Standard safety and driver assistance systems, depending on trim level, include Rear Occupant Alert, current Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Cyclist Detection, and Lane Keeping Assist.
power
Under the bonnet, Hyundai has refused to provide any technical details, but based on the pre-facelift model, expect the i10 to offer a choice of three engines; The normally aspirated 1.0 liter delivers 49kW/96Nm and the free-breathing 1.2 is rated at 62kW/118Nm.
Although no longer in the Grand i10 Nios, the i10 is set to retain the turbocharged 1.0 T-GDI three-cylinder that produces 74kW / 172Nm.
Transmissions are set to include either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic manual (AMT) on the 1.0 and 1.2, with the former being the sole option for the T-GDI.
i10 or Grand i10 for South Africa?
Enter production in April with sales starting soon after, elements of the i10 will likely be incorporated into the South African market Grand i10 should Hyundai South Africa see it fit.
For the most part, the impact will come from the Grand i10 Nios and while Hyundai South Africa is still confirming the local launch date, expect an announcement to follow.