Hyundai’s Grand i10 gets fresh new look info The Grand i10 range with its recommended retail prices is:

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Hyundai’s Grand i10 – a small hatchback that has great appeal among young first car buyers, car rental companies and families looking for a second vehicle as a runaround – has received a fresh new appearance with the addition of a few new body panels and new wheels.

First launched in South Africa in 2014, the Grand i10 has been a solid seller in the passenger car line-up of Hyundai Automotive SA, presenting a perfect fit – in terms of size as well as price – between the entry-level i10 and the bigger hatchback, the i20.

“The Grand i10, which is in the middle of its lifecycle, has been an attractive small hatchback since it original launch, and a drawcard in Hyundai’s local range. With the restyling of soft body panels and the addition of new alloy wheels for the flagship derivative, this cheeky little hatchback has been given an even better appearance,” says Stanley Anderson, sales and operations director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa.

The new Grand i10 is still available in three derivatives in South Africa, with slight changes in the specification levels. They are the Grand i10 1.25 Motion with a fivespeed Grand i10 1.25 Motion manual: .................................................. R186 900 Grand i10 1.25 Motion automatic: ............................................ R203 900 Grand i10 1.25 Fluid manual: ..................................................... R202 900 manual gearbox; the Grand i10 1.25 Motion with a four-speed automatic gearbox; and the Grand i10 1.25 Fluid with a five-speed manual gearbox and a higher level of standard features.

The body shell of the Grand i10 yields one of the roomiest occupant cabins in its market segment, as well as an impressive 256 litres of trunk capacity. Up to 1 202 litres becomes available when the rear seats are folded – also one of the best in its class.

Interior styling of the Grand i10is still fresh and modern, offering standard grey cloth seats with grey inserts and a wide range of standard convenience features.

They include a manual air conditioner, a sound system with a radio, USB and AUX inlet plugs, and a CD and MP3 player. Integrated Bluetooth is also a standard feature in all three derivatives.

At a price from R186 900 to R203 900, with seven- year/200 000km warranty, and five-year/ 150 000km roadside assistance thrown in, this is value.