Hyundai’s Grand i10 makes it’s global debut in India

New Delhi, 03 September 2013: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the country’s largest exporter and the second-largest car manufacturer today launched the much awaited Grand i10. The launch marks the global debut of Grand i10 in India.

(L-R) Mr. B S Seo Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Joongyu Lee- Honorable Ambassador of Republic of Korea, Mr. Rakesh Srivastava- Sr. VP, Sales & Marketing, Mr. CH Han- Sr. Executive Director- HMIL

Speaking at the launch, Mr. B S Seo, Managing Director & CEO, HMIL said, “The Grand is a world-class product developed for the Indian market. The Grand symbolizes Hyundai’s commitment to Indian customers by offering high standards of quality, durability and reliability. It offers an ideal urban mobility with a complete package from style to performance creating a new benchmark in the Compact High Entry Segment. We expect that the Grand, with its excellent value proposition and unique features, will serve a wide range of customers in India.” 

Product & Design Development:

Grand has been designed at Hyundai’s European Design Centre in Germany using design cues of the globally acclaimed ‘Fluidic Design’ theme.  The Grand has been developed for the Indian market to cater to the needs of the evolved Compact High Entry buyers who value style, space, economy and technological features.

The styling is modern, sporty, trendy and progressive. The slopping roofline along with integrated roof rails give a sporty and aerodynamic feel. While the elongated sharp headlamps, sleek wrap around tail lamps and segment unique 2 tone diamond cut alloy wheels give a premium appeal.

The interiors instill a wide sense of space with high quality fit and finish. The spacious cabin offers generous legroom, ample headroom and shoulder room along with large boot space. The 2-tone beige & black interior adds a luxurious touch. 

India specific developments include a longer and larger wheelbase compared to its European version to cater to the space related need of Indian customers. For enhanced comfort of the rear passenger the Grand offers first-in-segment rear AC vents and a wider rear window design.

A host of advance and hi-tech features like smart key with push button start & stop for keyless entry/exit and ignition on/off, auto folding outside mirrors, tilt steering for a comfortable driving position, and a cooled glove box have been added. The audio experience has a integrated 2-DIN music system with a first-in-segment 1 GB internal memory, Bluetooth, USB and Aux-in connectivity for unlimited music access. The steering has audio, bluetooth and trip meter controls for enhanced driving pleasure.