Along with the third-gen i10, Hyundai revealed the first-ever i10 N Line in Europe. While that car isn't coming to India, a sportier Grand i10 Nios with a 100 PS engine is, in early 2020.
Like in the Hyundai i10 N Line the 1.0L T-GDI petrol engine in the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios will produce 100 PS rpm and 172 Nm of torque. Hyundai is manufacturing this turbocharged three-cylinder motor in India now and wants to increase its volumes. It is only logical to expect the 120 PS/172 Nm version being offered in the next-gen Hyundai i20 in our market, albeit in a sportier variant.
The Hyundai i10 N Line draws inspiration from the company's high-performance sub-brand Hyundai N. It makes use of restyled bumpers and grille that are designed on the lines of the Hyundai i30 N. It also uses exclusive LED DRLs and 16-inch alloy wheels, N Line emblem, i10 sign in red font and a faux skid plate and diffuser. 6 exterior colour choices are there along with an option for a contrasting black roof. The sportier variant has all-black interiors with N-branded steering wheel and red stitching on the cover, N-branded gearshift lever, red air vent rings, metal pedals and unique seat upholstery with red stitching.
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The sportier variant of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios will rival the Tata Tiago JTP that sports a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine good for 114 PS and 150 Nm and does a 0-100 km/h sprint in 9.95 seconds. It should be priced somewhere between INR 7-8 lakh (ex-showroom).
[Source: Autocar India]
