Compact, sub-four-metre hatch-based sedans are big in India, and the segment is set to grow with the arrival of the new Hyundai Xcent, which has made its world debut in Delhi.
The Hyundai Xcent, which is smaller than an Accent, is based on the Indian-market Grand i10 hatchback, itself an elongated second-gen i10. The face and the interior have been carried over from the Grand i10, and the underpinnings are of course shared.
But Hyundai didn’t just stick on a boot – the Xcent looks decent for such a type of car, certainly more handsome than immediate rivals Maruti Swift Dzire, Honda Brio Amaze and the just-launched Tata Zest.
Features like rear air-con vents, electrochromic rear view mirror with reverse camera, push start button with smart key, electric boot opening and USB audio system with 1GB storage will be offered, in addition to automatic climate control, steering audio controls, dual airbags and ABS on top-spec Xcents.
Under the hood, the Xcent can be had with a 1.1 litre ‘U2’ three-cylinder diesel or a 1.2 litre Kappa four-cylinder petrol unit, as per the Grand i10. Both are mated to a five-speed manual, but petrol buyers can also choose a four-speed auto.
The new Hyundai Xcent will hit the Indian market next month.
Live launch photos courtesy of Faisal from MotorBeam India.
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The back doesn’t look too bad, but still, thee hatchbacks turned into sedans look very wrong with the stubby boot and tallish roof.
Proton should rebadge it as new Saga…jangan malu-malu lah ask permission from Hyundai…Proton memang muka tembok sudah
Koreans, they are famous of their awesome design with whole lots of specs and a below average price.. But what happened to the design of this car?
Did i see a Saga BLM at the rear???? Freind of mine told me Indians (India) buing car like biscuits…..and u can see AUDI everywhere it seems….
That is true…Audis are very popular. So many new cars on the roads…I was surprised..
Rear aircond vent ! that should makes the d-segment feel of it
its India, Very Hot country.
Why Malaysia need it in a small car?
I would not need it….
Yeah, our country is so cold. 32celsius only mah. LOL
so? , if you don’t need doesn’t mean others don’t
Wahhh… 3 Dugongs in a row.
The angry dugong :)
Protong world car? LOL..here is your competitor..
erm..weird n cute
i drive this manual over proton anytime
Still better than any Perodua junk, especially death-trap tin-can garbage like the Viva
Beige interior?
Next…
If you guys like it so much buy la…….this car is made specifically for indian mass polulation….what is the safety rating on this ??
No star for NCAP assessment because it is one of the method to control population in India.
I dont know why people on this forum love korean cars… korean cars sucks ….fuel consumption is very x2 bad ….. design ugly ….. u can get bored with this kimchi crap…
Yo mott, From few years back … U can see those Korean cars look better and engine also working well especially with those new tech attach with it… Even some Jap cars also unable to give such spect. U dun’t compare those 90’s Korean car lar.
You think Saga is any better? Bongok brain.
Sorry to say this, but it does looks like a TATA Zest from earlier post…
Another kimchi pollution on the road, why do they insist to produce such junks, what an eyesore!
U better go home masak roti and tidur diam diam like Sam Loo