Hyundai will join the hotter compact sedan segment with the unveiling of grand i10 sedan at the auto expo. The grand i10 sedan which will come with petrol and diesel engine is expected to retain the engine spec same as its hatch sibling. 1.2-liter Dual VTVT engine produces 83 PS and 116Nm of torque in the Grand i10 hatch. The petrol engine will have choices between a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic unit.The three-cylinder 1.1-liter U2 diesel engine produces 71 PS and 16.3 kgm of torque. Grand i10 sedan will compete with the honda amaze and maruti dezire.
Also sharing the space with the grand i10 will be new 2014 santa fe. The new Santa Fe is expected to be priced at about Rs 22 lakh for the entry-level two wheel drive diesel version with a manual transmission. The two wheel drive version is also expected to come with an auto box. 2.2-litre diesel engine, 195PS engine will power the 2014 santa fe.
Hyundai could also showcase i20 WRC to add flair and excitement to the show. However, the much expected new fluidic i20 may not make it to the show.