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Back in December 2011, we pit the Hyundai i10 against the Honda Brio, and after driving both cars, came to the conclusion, “The i10 is nowhere near as fun to drive as the Brio and can’t match it in key areas like passenger comfort and ride and handling. You can’t get away from the fact that the Brio is and feels like a car in a higher class.”
However, the new Grand i10, that is essentially the next-generation i10, has addressed those very weaknesses with better dynamics and a bigger cabin. But, these improvements have come at a price. At Rs 5.48 lakh, it’s not only considerably more expensive than the standard i10 (without discounts), it’s a bit steeper than the Brio, which costs Rs 5.38 lakh, too!
Meanwhile, Honda hasn’t really tinkered around with its hatchback but has added a much needed height adjustable driver’s seat and a rear windshield defogger. So, can Honda’s only hatch still trump an improved i10? Or does the Grand i10 make for a value proposition strong enough to eclipse the Brio’s fantastic mechanical package?
