Its raining sub 4m compact sedans. Hyundai has unveiled a compact sedan called the Xcent. It is based on the Grand i10 and a smart looking car with a modern design language. Powered by a 1.2-litre kappa 2 petrol engine, or a 1.1-litre diesel engine found on the Grand i10, the Xcent will be available with manual and automatic gearbox options in petrol and a 5-speed manual on the diesel.
The interior of the car is similar to that of the Grand i10 except the addition of centrally mounted rear air-con vents. Similar to the Grand i10, the list of equipment is comprehensive. Competiting againt the Dzire and Amaze, the car will get push button entry and start, Bluetooth audio, 15-inch alloys, electrically folding ORVMs and one touch trunk opening. Iexpected to be launched in the next one year, the Xcent will add to the already congested sehment, which saw Tata Motors unveil the Zest, and Ford, the Figo concept.
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