Hyundai India will launch the special edition of the Grand i10 in May and Xcent in April this year. Mechanically, these models will remain the same, whereas on the design aspect, it will sport fresh cosmetic upgrades and features. The new cars will be launched to mark Hyundai’s successful 20-year run in India.
The company has not revealed the list of features in detail, however we anticipate that the cars being offered as special edition models, will feature special badging at the rear, new body graphics and rich upholstery. Features like steering will get easy control buttons, rear sensors and music system with Bluetooth connectivity, which is generally offered in top-end version will also be offered.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Young Kee Koo, Managing Director of HMIL said, “2016 is important for us. To celebrate 20 years of our success, we will introduce a special edition of the Xcent this April at a competitive price for Indian customers. In May, we will roll out a special edition of i10, with new features and styling.”
The special edition models will continue to be offered with the 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates 79bhp of power and 112Nm of torque and the diesel will continue to be powered by a 1.1-litre engine that generates 70bhp of power and 160Nm of torque. Apart from the five-speed manual transmission option, the vehicle will also continue to be offered with the four-speed automatic gearbox. The pricing aspect is not known for now, we believe that it might be priced around the top-end variant.
