The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios specifications show why it feels a cut above budget hatchbacks. The 1.2 litre Kappa petrol makes 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm, with a five-speed manual or an AMT. The bi-fuel CNG version drops to 68 bhp, since gas is tuned for economy. All of it drives the front wheels smoothly.
Gearbox choice is kept simple and sensible. The plain manual is cheapest to buy, the AMT skips the clutch for traffic, and the CNG uses a manual only. Each suits a different kind of driver without over-complicating the range. You can check the Nios price in your city once a pairing appeals to you.
On economy, the petrol manual reads 18 kmpl and the AMT 16 kmpl on the ARAI test. The CNG version leads at 27 km/kg, which is where the big savings come from. Traffic and constant air conditioning pull these numbers lower day to day. High-mileage drivers recover the CNG premium fairly quickly through cheaper gas.
Dimensions keep the Nios easy to park and thread through traffic. It measures 3815 mm long on a 2450 mm wheelbase, with a 260 litre boot. Five sit in a well-finished cabin sized for city life. The light steering and tight turning circle make crowded lanes and U-turns simple to manage.
Feature and safety kit is strong for the class. Higher trims add a touchscreen, alloy wheels, a reverse camera and dual front airbags. Read the sheet together and the Nios looks like real value. To sort the range by fuel, weigh the Nios petrol and CNG economy next.
