Automobile Desk: Hyundai Motor India, the automobile manufacturer with a strong hold in the Indian automobile market, has given a slight shock to the customers who like its popular hatchback car Grand i10 Nios. The company has announced an increase in the official prices of this car, under which its selected models have now become more expensive than before. The car manufacturer has also implemented these revised rates with immediate effect.
In this price revision made by the company, the maximum impact has been seen on CNG variants. The prices of Sportz CNG (Sportz CNG MT) and Magna CNG (Magna CNG MT) models of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios have been directly increased by Rs 6,000. Apart from this, the prices of almost all other variants of the car have also been increased by up to Rs 4,700. However, it is a matter of relief that the company has kept the price of its entry-level i.e. the most economical Era Petrol MT variant completely stable, there has been no change in it.
After this change in prices, now the starting ex-showroom price of Grand i10 Nios starts from Rs 5.60 lakh and reaches Rs 8.09 lakh for its top-end model. In such a situation, if you are planning to bring this family hatchback to your home in the coming days, then assess your budget according to the new rate list.
Despite the recent price increase, there is a very relieving news for those buyers who are thinking of taking delivery of the car this month. According to automobile industry reports, the company is offering huge discount offers on Grand i10 Nios in this month of November. Customers can make a total saving of up to Rs 75,000 on the petrol variant of this car, while a discount of up to Rs 25,000 is being given on its entry-level petrol variant. At the same time, customers can also avail benefits of up to Rs 70,000 on the purchase of CNG variants.
There is also talk in the auto world that Hyundai is working on a plan to introduce the next-generation model of this car in India. According to auto media reports, the new generation Grand i10 Nios can be launched in the Indian market by the year 2030. It is speculated that the upcoming model may be around the length of the current i20 (about 3.95 metres), which will provide more cabin space inside the car. Apart from this, considering the changing preferences of the customers, the company can also add the option of CNG automatic (CNG AMT) gearbox along with modern features like Exter.
On the features front, the current Grand i10 Nios offers a perfect blend of safety and comfort. In terms of safety, the car has been provided with standard features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Hill-Start Assist. Inside the cabin, features like 8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, wireless phone charger, rear AC vents, automatic climate control, cruise control and dashcam make the journey comfortable. From outside its look looks quite attractive due to R15 diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED DRL and projector headlamps.