Hyundai Grand i10 2013-2016 CRDi Asta

Grand i10 2013-2016 CRDi Asta Review

Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Asta is the high end diesel variant that comes loaded with the second generation U2 diesel power plant, which is claimed to be one of the most fuel efficient ones in its segment. The company has claimed the second generation 1.1-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine to deliver a whooping 24kmpl of mileage. In terms of equipment, the company has offered this top-end trim with several exciting safety and comfort features, which make it a true value for money product. The comfort features include an air conditioner, music system with 1GB internal memory, cooled glove box, push button start and several others. Coming to the safety aspects, the company has blessed this variant with an engine immobilizer system, a reverse parking sensor and several other features. This new vehicle has a pretty stylish body design and structure, which has taken its design inspiration from the Hyundai's fluidic sculpture design. Even the interiors of this new hatch are plush and provides a wonderful experience to the occupants.

Exteriors :

As said above, the all new Hyundai Grand i10 is perhaps the most stylish hatch in its class. It has a striking front facade, decent side profile and a stylish rear profile. The front fascia of the car has a newly styled headlight cluster incorporated with powerful halogen lamps and turn indicators. In the center, you will find a sleek radiator grille fitted with a chrome plated company logo and a horizontal strip. Under the radiator grille there is a body colored bumper, which has a large air dam, accompanied by a pair of dazzling fog lamps. The side profile of this top end variant is decorated with black colored waistline molding, roof rails, body colored ORVMs and chrome plated door handles. The wheel arches have been bestowed with a set of clean silver alloy wheels that completes the sporty side profile. The rear end of this hatch is very beautiful with a newly styled bumper, an expressive windshield, a stylish tail light cluster along with chrome plated badging. This hatch comes with a total length of 3765mm, width of 1660mm along with a total height of about 1520mm. This hatchback has been built on an impressive wheelbase of 2425mm that assures a good leg room and shoulder space inside the cabin.

Interiors :

The Grand i10 CRDi Asta trim gets a beautiful interior design with dual tone beige and black color scheme, which is further complimented by Blue Illumination. The company has used premium fabric upholstery for covering the seats inside, while wrapping the steering wheel with premium leather upholstery. The steering wheel has been given the audio and call function buttons, which will add to the convenience of the driver. The advanced 2-DIN music system comes with 1GB internal memory that keeps the occupants entertained all the time. Inside the cabin, you will also notice the gearshift knob and the parking lever tip, accentuated with chrome. There is a huge space inside the cabin that will provide comfortable seating for at least five passengers by providing all the conveniences inside. On the other hand, this particular variant has been blessed with several utility functions including an advanced instrument panel and the front fascia display that is incorporated with a tachometer, warning lamps and a multi-information display.

Engine and Performance :

The Grand i10 CRDi Asta is the top end diesel variant, fitted with the second generation U2, 1.1-litre CRDi diesel mill that can produce 1120cc of displacement capacity. This diesel engine has been incorporated with four cylinders and 16 valves, which helps this diesel motor produce a peak power of about 70bhp at 4000rpm , while releasing a torque output of about 159Nm in the range of about 1500 to 2750rpm. The company has designed this engine with an advanced technology that does not require you to shift the gears frequently in the city traffic. This engine is coupled with a five speed manual transmission gear box that transmits power to the front wheels and returns a maximum 24kmpl of mileage.

Braking and Handling : 

This budget friendly hatchback comes with a proficient braking system with disc brakes fitted to the front wheels and drum brakes fitted to the rear wheels. The front axle of the hatch has been fitted with McPherson Strut type of suspension , while the rear axle has a torsion beam axle suspension. The suspension system is further enhanced by gas filled shock absorbers, which further enhances the stability of this vehicle, even on bad road conditions to a certain extent.

Comfort Features :

The South Korean automaker has offered this top end variant with luxurious comfort features. The list includes a proficient manual air conditioning unit along with a heater, rear AC vents, a motor driven power steering system with tilt function, front and rear power outlets, tinted glass, front and rear power windows with driver side auto down function, electrically adjustable and foldable external rear view mirrors, front intermittent wiper and washer, passenger vanity mirror, driver seat height adjuster, luggage lamp and several others. This top end variant also has a push Start/Stop button , a cooled glove box, a battery saver and many more exciting features.

Safety Features :

Coming to the safety features, this Hyundai Grand i10 CRDi Asta top end diesel trim has several of them, however it loses out on some key features like ABS and airbags. The list of features offered with the car include a reverse parking sensor, smart key less entry , a day and night internal rear view mirror, a central locking system, a rear defogger and so on. Apart from these, the company also equipped this variant with an advanced engine immobilizer system along with a bright pair of front fog lamps.

Pros : Segment's best mileage, attractive features.

Cons : Engine power can be improved, No ABS & Airbags