Hyundai Grand i10 and Xcent CNG variants launched in India

Hyundai India has added CNG variants to its Grand i10 hatchback and the Xcent which is a compact sedan. The customer has to pay Rs 65,000 extra for these kits in addition to the on-road price of the petrol trim that you choose to spec.  The CNG-equipped cars get a Dual ECU Dynamic Sequential Technology (DEDST) CNG kit with separate injectors. These injectors, according to the company send optimum gas flow to the engine helping maintain adequate power and offering decent performance at all the time. The DEDST CNG kit fitted models will be covered under company’s two year unlimited kilometres warranty.

   Hundai India has added CNG variants to its Grand i10 hatchback and the Xcent which is a compact sedan. The customer has to pay Rs 65,000 extra for these kits in addition to the on-road price of the petrol trim that you choose to spec.  The CNG-equipped cars get a Dual ECU Dynamic Sequential Technology (DEDST) CNG kit with separate injectors. These injectors, according to the company send optimum gas flow to the engine helping maintain adequate power and offering decent performance at all the time. The DEDST CNG kit fitted models will be covered under company’s two year unlimited kilometres warranty.
  

Expect a minimal drop in the performance of the 1.2-litre Kappa 2 petrol engine when equipped with this CNG kit. Currently, in the Grand i10 and Xcent, the engine makes 83PS of power and 114Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed manual. Note that the automatic trims don’t get the option of CNG. The Hyundai Grand i10 already had a LPG variant in its portfolio but due to lack of demand, it has now been discontinued.

Hyundai is also providing discount schemes on the Grand i10 and Xcent range this Diwali. It starts with Rs 40,000 and goes up to Rs 51,000 for both the cars.

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The S5 Sportback gets 333PS supercharged 3.0-litre V6 that puts out 440Nm of torque. Audi claims a 0-100kmph time of 5.1 seconds, which feels quick, but not snaps-your-neck kind of quick. The torque kicks in at close to 3,000rpm and from there, it’s a quick few seconds up the rev-counter to hit 6,000rpm where the engine redlines. The speedometer, meanwhile, makes a steady climb to 150kmph before you realise how fast you’re going thanks to the slick 7-speed S tronic transmission.

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Efficiency, Comfort, Dynamic and Individual. In Efficiency and Comfort modes, the transmission relaxes a bit (doesn’t get lazy though) while the exhaust quietens down.

 Turn the knob to select Dynamic mode, and the car wakes up immediately as the gear-shifts are served up later.

The throttle sensitivity increases and the exhaust opens up fully to give a sharp bellow that instantly puts a smile on your face. 

For best results, switch to manual and use paddle-shifters.

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