Hyundai drives in all-new Grand i10 NIOS

Hyundai, India's second-largest car manufacturer, has launched its all-new hatchback Grand i10 NIOS priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.99 lakh.

NIOS is the third generation of i10 series to be launched in India. The car is available in two engine options, 1.2l petrol engine, which is BS VI-compliant and 1.2l diesel engine. The engine is the company's first BS-VI petrol engine in India. To make the car stand out in the competition, the company has put a redesigned front grille with boomerang-shaped LED DRLs and has also added integrated roof rails and a shark fin antenna.

S S Kim, managing director, Hyundai Motors India, said "The All New Grand i10 NIOS is Made-in-India made-for-the-world product. The Indian market is key and axis point of Hyundai's global growth plan. The third generation NIOS is our third consecutive launch in India of highly successful i10 Brand"

The company recently increased its market share to 19% amid the industry slowdown. Vikas Jain, assistant vice-president sales, said, "We strive to increase our market share everyday and will aim to increase it further. The slowdown is a temporary phase and we are sure the industry will revive. Cars like Venue and Kona are getting a great response and will help to increase our share further."

This is the company's third launch in this calendar year after compact SUV Venue and India's first electric SUV Kona. The all new i10 takes on Maruti Suzuki Swift and Ford Figo.