With the 2023 update, the Hyundai Nios has said goodbye to the peppy 1.0-liter turbo petrol and 1.2-liter diesel factory. The Nios therefore has an existing 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 82bhp and 114Nm of torque. The motor is also offered in a CNG version producing 68bhp/95Nm. Petrol specs he comes with a 5-speed manual and an AMT unit, but the CNG alternative sticks to a manual gearbox only.
As Hyundai says, the nice thing about petrol engines is that they are RDE or Real Driving Emissions ready. This means that the new Nios is compliant with Phase 2 of the BS6 emissions standards, which will take effect from 1st April 2023. Additionally, the Nios petrol engine remains one of the quietest and most sophisticated motors in the industry. The combination of a light clutch and smooth gearshifts makes driving around town very easy. Indeed, it doesn’t feel as lively as the turbo version, and the output is very linear. Nios he picks up the pace after 2,400 rpm and pulls cleanly up to 5,000 rpm without any hiccups.
The engine doesn’t knock or lag at low speeds, and with just the right bottom-end grunt, the Nios is easy to drive in higher than intended gears. Cruising at speeds of 80-100km/h is easy, even on highways, and you won’t feel cramped or dissatisfied. That said, when you pick up speed, tire noise is filtered into the cabin.
The steering, like most Hyundais, is light, but without the feel. It’s fast and even self-centered. This benefits city traffic, and parking the Nios in tight spots is easy. Speaking of ride quality, the Hyundai Nios soaks up small bumps and swells with ease at moderate speeds. However, when you accelerate the hatchback through some sharp potholes and ruts, the ride becomes choppy and can be felt in the cabin. increase.