Hyundai Grand i10 Preview

undead · 4th September 2013, 08:42

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Originally Posted by zenren

Just to be sure, is it for petrol or diesel variant? 7.5L OTR seems nice if its for diesel. Also, what is the road tax rate in your state?

Sorry for not mentioning. It was for the diesel variant. Dealer was Ramani hyundai , Salem . Tamilnadu.
Today going to Erode hyundai dealer for test drive and price confirmation.

samigo · 4th September 2013, 08:45

Visited the showroom alongwith a friend who is looking for a new car. Liked the rear look of the car , interiors are ok, back leg room space is good but difficult for 3 people to sit comfortably. Very oddly placed sit adjustment knob. My hand got stuck between the door and the seat

Overall didn't find the car appealing enough. I would place it in "buy this car for your better half" category

InControl · 4th September 2013, 12:12

Took a test drive of the Grand i10 diesel for a friend (he is still learning) at the trident showroom . Driveability is amazing in city and the car drives great at city speeds . Could not check the power delivery at higher speeds .
And yes, interior quality is top notch .
He booked the WIne Red Magna Diesel .

zenren · 4th September 2013, 13:02

Folks who went for TD,
Are they giving a steel or alloy spare wheel?

h@r$h@l · 4th September 2013, 13:51

I registered on Hyundai India site yesterday and got a call within an hr from Hyundai.

They took my details and asked which is my preferred dealer based on my location. Today morning i got a call from a local dealer and they informed me that the prices and demo car is available but test drives will begin in a couple of days as they are yet to sort the RTO formalities.

Have asked them to call me back once Diesel TD car is available and they have promised to do so and also bring the car over to my office / residence if i am unable to find time to visit them. Way to go Hyundai. Really impressed by the prompt communication.

Looking forward to the TD.

Regards,

ramzsys · 4th September 2013, 14:09

The torque range of this small motor(diesel) is impressive.

16.3 kgm @1,500~2,750 rpm. Also, it is chain driven DOHC. However, it is not an all aluminum engine; cast iron block with aluminum head.

Pic source: hyundai site.

.anshuman · 4th September 2013, 16:13

Pictures from Hyundai Grand i10 Launch event-

.anshuman · 4th September 2013, 16:25

More Pictures from the launch event-

dark.knight · 4th September 2013, 18:27

Externally I see clean cut lines and a very refined form of their fluidic sculpture. The eagle-eye headlamps will be missed but the present headlight is neat too, except maybe its all straight lines. Interiors as expected, neatly finished and a little different from their waterfall concept dashboard. Its evident that plastics and layout is extremely mature and high quality. Steering wheel is good but maybe they should've put smaller buttons so there's a little room to rest the thumb on the side spokes without worrying about flicking them. Space seems liberal.

I always respected Hyundai for the value proposition they give and this is no different, keyless go/stop is a segment first. Seats are well designed. Overall like the presentation says, its a great deal for a family of 4 looking for comfort, safety and a little gizmotronic fun. Prices are extremely pleasing.

RSR · 4th September 2013, 19:16

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Originally Posted by .anshuman

More Pictures from the launch event

Thank you for the pictures, .anshuman!

Some questions:

Any idea about the ground clearance and kerb weight?

Is the gear pattern (R to the left of 1st, engaged by pressing the button below the knob) applicable only to the diesel or to the petrol as well?

Finally, when can we expect the official Team-Bhp review?

samigo · 4th September 2013, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenren

Folks who went for TD,
Are they giving a steel or alloy spare wheel?

Spare is no Alloy, it's steel.

zenren · 4th September 2013, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by samigo

Spare is no Alloy, it's steel.

Thanks. So looks like Hyundai has done changes in the lines of what was done in Verna (cost cutting wherever they could and switches illumination.)

I see that Steering mounted controls are illuminated. Are the power window switches illuminated in all the door pads?

vvrchandra · 4th September 2013, 22:46

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Originally Posted by .anshuman

More Pictures from the launch..

Dear Anshuman, Any info on when the auto tranny will be launched?

romeomidhun · 5th September 2013, 10:12

This car will surely affect the sales of Diesel models of Swift, Ritz, Figo, i20 and current Petrol i10. But upto what extend, only time will tell.

IMO, this car is an i10, whose front is degraded to look like Eon (that doesn't mean that current i10's front is good), while rear is upgraded to look like i20.

RROD · 5th September 2013, 10:23

Priced very high.
Side profile looks like micra, which I dont like.
Will wait to see how it looks on the roads.
Currently not impressed with what is shown.

4th September 2013, 08:45	#242
samigo BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 55 Thanked: 16 Times	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview Visited the showroom alongwith a friend who is looking for a new car. Liked the rear look of the car , interiors are ok, back leg room space is good but difficult for 3 people to sit comfortably. Very oddly placed sit adjustment knob. My hand got stuck between the door and the seat Overall didn't find the car appealing enough. I would place it in "buy this car for your better half" category
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4th September 2013, 12:12	#243
InControl BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 400 Times	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview Took a test drive of the Grand i10 diesel for a friend (he is still learning) at the trident showroom . Driveability is amazing in city and the car drives great at city speeds . Could not check the power delivery at higher speeds . And yes, interior quality is top notch . He booked the WIne Red Magna Diesel .
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4th September 2013, 13:02	#244
zenren Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CLT/TVM/HYD Posts: 2,570 Thanked: 1,755 Times View My Garage	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview Folks who went for TD, Are they giving a steel or alloy spare wheel?
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4th September 2013, 13:51	#245
h@r$h@l Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 1,450 Thanked: 741 Times	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview I registered on Hyundai India site yesterday and got a call within an hr from Hyundai. They took my details and asked which is my preferred dealer based on my location. Today morning i got a call from a local dealer and they informed me that the prices and demo car is available but test drives will begin in a couple of days as they are yet to sort the RTO formalities. Have asked them to call me back once Diesel TD car is available and they have promised to do so and also bring the car over to my office / residence if i am unable to find time to visit them. Way to go Hyundai. Really impressed by the prompt communication. Looking forward to the TD. Regards,
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4th September 2013, 14:09	#246
ramzsys Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NH209 Posts: 1,786 Thanked: 1,467 Times	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview The torque range of this small motor(diesel) is impressive. 16.3 kgm @1,500~2,750 rpm. Also, it is chain driven DOHC. However, it is not an all aluminum engine; cast iron block with aluminum head. Pic source: hyundai site. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by ramzsys : 4th September 2013 at 14:17.
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.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,765 Thanked: 11,109 Times View My Garage	Hyundai Grand i10 Launch Pictures Pictures from Hyundai Grand i10 Launch event-
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4th September 2013, 16:25	#248
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4th September 2013, 18:27	#249
dark.knight Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Beans Town Posts: 1,847 Thanked: 8,365 Times	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview Externally I see clean cut lines and a very refined form of their fluidic sculpture. The eagle-eye headlamps will be missed but the present headlight is neat too, except maybe its all straight lines. Interiors as expected, neatly finished and a little different from their waterfall concept dashboard. Its evident that plastics and layout is extremely mature and high quality. Steering wheel is good but maybe they should've put smaller buttons so there's a little room to rest the thumb on the side spokes without worrying about flicking them. Space seems liberal. I always respected Hyundai for the value proposition they give and this is no different, keyless go/stop is a segment first. Seats are well designed. Overall like the presentation says, its a great deal for a family of 4 looking for comfort, safety and a little gizmotronic fun. Prices are extremely pleasing.
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5th September 2013, 10:12	#254
romeomidhun BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IN Posts: 3,381 Thanked: 5,455 Times	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview This car will surely affect the sales of Diesel models of Swift, Ritz, Figo, i20 and current Petrol i10. But upto what extend, only time will tell. IMO, this car is an i10, whose front is degraded to look like Eon (that doesn't mean that current i10's front is good), while rear is upgraded to look like i20. Last edited by romeomidhun : 5th September 2013 at 10:13.
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5th September 2013, 10:23	#255
RROD BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 296 Thanked: 247 Times	re: Hyundai Grand i10 Preview Priced very high. Side profile looks like micra, which I dont like. Will wait to see how it looks on the roads. Currently not impressed with what is shown.
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