Hyundai Grand i10 facelift spied yet again

15/09/2016 - 09:34 Hyundai i10, Hyundai, Spy pictures Aravind Jayachandran

Launch expected this festive season.

A Motorbeam reader has photographed the rear-end of a Hyundai Grand i10 facelift test mule, although it is covered up to hide any design changes. It's expected to launch this festive season.

Hyundai Grand i10 facelift spied yet again — Changes part of the mid-cycle facelift could be limited to the front-end of the Grand i10.

An idea of the changes up front was presented by the Euro-spec 2017 Hyundai i10 (facelift), which featured a redesigned grille with a new mesh pattern in one portion, LED DRLs, and boomerang-shaped foglamp enclosures inspired by the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The black plastic side cladding has been slightly redesigned, while top-end models get new 14-inch alloy rims with a diamond-cut finish.

Changes inside, however, are expected to be minimal. As car buyers prefer good tech in a budget-friendly car, the Grand i10 could be offered with a touchscreen display as well as Apple Carplay and Android Auto support. Hyundai became the first non-luxury car maker to introduce both smartphone connectivity options in India in a single product with the launch of the 2016 Elantra last month.

2016 Hyundai Grand i10 front three quarter Rendering — The front-end will feature a redesigned grille with a new mesh pattern in one portion, LED DRLs, and boomerang-shaped foglamp enclosures

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Its engine lineup will retain the 1.2L four-cylinder petrol and 1.1L three-cylinder diesel engines. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual for both variants, while a 4-speed automatic is exclusive to the 1.2 petrol.

[Source: Motorbeam]