Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Hyundai unveils Grand i10 sedan, the Xcent - Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Heating up the sedan segment ahead of the Auto Expo 2014, Hyundai on Tuesday unveiled the Xcent, a sedan based on the Grand i10 platform. Hyundai's new sub-4 metre compact sedan will take on the Maruti Dzire and Honda Amaze.

The Grand i10 sedan, Xcent, is Hyundai's first foray into the hotly contested sub-4 meter sedan category. The Xcent will also come with similar engine options as the hatchback - one petrol (1.2-litre kappa 2) and one diesel (1.1-litre). The Hyundai Xcent will also be available with manual and automatic gearbox options in petrol and a 5-speed manual on the diesel.

On the inside, the design has been carried forward almost as is from the hatchback and given the already comprehensive equipment list the Grand i10 comes with, similar list of features will hold the Xcent in good stead in its class against the Dzire and the Amaze.

It gets rear AC vents, smart key push button entry and start, 15inch alloys, auto folding electric ORVMs and one touch trunk opening. It will also get a cooled glovebox, steering minted controls and Bluetooth telephony.

Hyundai unveils Grand i10 sedan, the Xcent

In terms of safety, the top of the line version oft he Xcent to be badged Asta, will get abs, dual airbags and rear parking assist as standard.

Hyundai unveils Grand i10 sedan, the Xcent

The Hyundai Xcent will be launched at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo and the sales for the ascent will begin soon after.

"The Xcent is a world class product developed for the Indian market...Xcent symbolises Hyundai's commitment to Indian customers by offering high standards of quality," HMIL Managing Director and CEO BS SEO said.

This new model is among the four new models that the company plans to launch in the next two years, including a compact sports utility vehicle (SUV), to enhance its position in the market.

(With inputs from Zigwheels.com & PTI)

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