Hyundai Likely To Showcase Grand i10 Nios Small SUV At Auto Expo 2023

20 December 2022
By Amit Saraswat
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Hyundai India are likely to showcase a small SUV based on the Grand i10 Nios at the Auto Expo 2023. Let’s discuss the details like expected dimensions and engine specs, expected launch timeline, rivals and expected price of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios small SUV.

Most Notable Features Of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios-Based Small SUV

Hyundai are currently developing a small SUV based on the Grand i10 Nios to take on the Tata Punch and Citroen C3 in India. A test car of Hyundai upcoming small SUV wearing heavy camouflage was recently spotted in South Korea. The upcoming small SUV is likely to sit below the Venue in Hyundai’s India lineup. In terms of design, the small SUV from Hyundai is likely to offer split LED headlights, machined alloy wheels, sunroof, squared-off wheel arches and a shark fin antenna.

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios-Based Small SUV Expected Specs

The new Hyundai B1-segment SUV is likely to use the Grand i10 Nios’ platform and powertrains. Hence, we can expect the upcoming small SUV to offer a 1.2L normal petrol engine and a 1.0L turbo petrol engine. With the rising popularity of CNG cars, we won’t be surprised if Hyundai India launch the Nios crossover SUV with a factory-fitted CNG kit as well. In the Grand i10 Nios, the 1.2L normal petrol engine produces 83PS of power at 6000rpm and 114Nm of torque at 4000rpm. The 1.0L turbo petrol engine produces 100PS of power at 6000rpm and 172Nm of torque at 4000rpm.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios-Based Small SUV Rivals

The Grand i10 Nios-based small SUV is likely to fall in the B1-segment and rival the Tata Punch, Citroen C3, Renault Kiger normal petrol and Nissan Magnite normal petrol.

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios-Based Small SUV Launch Timeline

Hyundai are currently testing the small SUV based on the Grand i10 Nios. Hence, we do not expect Hyundai to showcase the production version of the Grand i10 Nios SUV at the Auto Expo 2023. However, we are confident Hyundai will showcase the small SUV in concept form or even a pre-production version of the B1-segment SUV. Furthermore, the launch of the SUV could take place towards the end of 2023 since Hyundai already have some important launches lineup up for the start of the new year, including the Creta facelift and new-gen Verna.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios-Based Small SUV Expected Price

The new small SUV from Hyundai will lock horns with the Tata Punch and Citroen C3. Based on the spied pictures that reveal the exterior features of the SUV, we expect its price to range between Rs. 7 lakh to 10 lakh ex-showroom.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.