Compact hatchback cars still growing: Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), India’s second-largest passenger car maker, said Friday that entry-level cars are still in demand in the country, with hatchbacks like the Grand i10 Nios contributing around 20% of overall sales. said there is.

“Although demand for hatchbacks in the market is declining in overall passenger vehicle sales, the compact hatchback segment is still growing. The market sold 3.14 million compact hatchbacks last year,” said HMIL’s highest Executive Director Tarun Garg told reporters at a virtual conference.

new grand i10 nios

The company has launched the facelift of the Grand i10 Nios, with the price rising from Rs 5.69 lakh (entry, ex-showroom) up to Rs. 8.47 lakh (pre-showroom) with four airbags and keyless start/stop as standard. Did.

Since its first launch in 2007, the brand i10 has sold more than 190,000 units in the domestic market, and the company has sold 10,600 units of the Grand i10 Nios in 2022, he added.

Powered by a 1.2-liter Kappa petrol engine with a 5-speed manual and automatic transmission, the new Grand i10 Nios is also available with a factory-fitted CNG option.

Equipped with smart technologies such as cruise control and fast USB charger (type C), 20.25 cm (8 inch) touchscreen display audio with smartphone navigation, cruise control, wireless phone charger, fully automatic temperature control and rear AC vent. increase.

Safety function

In terms of safety, HMIL is the first in the segment to offer standard safety features, including four airbags (driver, passenger and side airbags), while the top end variant has curtain air It is equipped with bags (6 airbags in total). Additional features include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), and Parking Assist with rear parking sensors and rear camera.

The new Grand i10 NIOS offers a warranty of 3 years or up to 1,00,000 km, which can be extended up to 7 years. Additionally, the company offers its flagship Shield of Trust Running Repair Package and Shield of Trust Super Maintenance Package, both for up to five years.

Commenting on the launch, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HMIL, said: A high level of convenience for the enthusiastic youth of India. ”