Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG dual cylinder launched at Rs 7.75 lakh

The dual-cylinder Nios CNG costs Rs 7,000 higher than the single-cylinder version, which will continue to be on sale.

Published On Aug 02, 2024 11:20:00 AM

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After introducing its dual-cylinder CNG setup in the Exter, Hyundai India has brought out the Grand i10 Nios hatchback with the same layout. This is said to have helped liberate more space in the boot. It's available in two mid-spec variants, and is priced between Rs 7.75 lakh and Rs 8.30 lakh.

Nios CNG with dual-cylinder launched in Magna and Sportz variants
1.2-litre engine produces 69hp, 95Nm on CNG; gets a manual gearbox only

The dual-cylinder CNG Nios costs Rs 7,000 more than the single-cylinder CNG versions (which will continue to be on sale) and about Rs 97,000 more than the petrol variants. The CNG kit is offered on the mid-spec Magna and Sportz trims, which share the same equipment and safety features as the petrol models.

The 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine produces 69hp and 95Nm of torque on CNG, and 83hp and 114Nm on petrol. Hyundai only offers a 5-speed manual with the Nios CNG, while the petrol variants get a 5-speed AMT option as well.

The Tata Tiago is the only other model in its class to get a dual-cylinder CNG setup, with the manual variants priced between Rs 6.60 lakh and Rs 8.35 lakh. However, Tata’s small CNG hatchback also gets a 5-speed AMT gearbox option, priced between Rs 7.90 lakh and 8.90 lakh. Other rivals to the Nios CNG are Maruti’s CNG-powered Wagon R (Rs 6.45-6.80 lakh) and Celerio (Rs 6.74 lakh).

All prices, ex-showroom, India

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