Sep 20, 2016 01:20 PM
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The Grand i10 fits right between the i10 and the i20. Both, in terms of price and dimensions. But wait; don’t mistake the Grand i10 to be the i10’s successor in the European markets. This Grand i10 is 10cm longer than the European one and this addition has been made considering the Indian conditions.
Like most other Hyundais today, the Grand i10 too carries forward Hyundai’s Fluidic design theme. And like other Hyundais, the Grand looks pretty to the eye. Swept-back headlamps and a big hexagonal grille with chunky fog lamps add zest to the front. Sharp lines and the body moulding make sure the zest is carried through the profile of the Grand i10. At the rear too, the styling is anything but bland. The large bumper wraps the whole thing pretty neatly.
On the inside, the Grand i10 looks nothing like the i10 or the i20. It’s an all-new design. Beige and black plastics are used nicely, and you get brushed-aluminium dials for the air-con vents that look tastefully made. The overall fit and finish and the plastic quality is pretty good, and is one of the best in the segment.
Hyundai is now making a habit of stuffing the cabin with a lot of equipment, and the Grand i10 is no exception. It gets the segment-first rear AC vents. And at the front, you get everything from steering-mounted controls, keyless entry, auto-folding mirrors, multi information display to a multimedia system that has USB and AUX ports, supports Bluetooth connectivity and has 1GB internal memory space for music and phone contacts. The seats are comfortable and there’s enough legroom at the rear. The rear bench is wide enough for three, although there’s a bulge at the centre that’ll make the third passenger a bit uncomfortable on long journeys
.The Grand i10 lacks the driving pleasure and sharp dynamics of the Swift, but as a package with good styling, lots of features, enough cabin space, competitive pricing and a frugal diesel engine, it makes for a good all-round package. A package good enough to make it another winner in Hyundai’s portfolio.
