The Hyundai Xcent is a subcompact sedan by Hyundai Motor Company. Based on the Hyundai Grand i10, the Xcent is manufactured by Hyundai Motor India Limited in Chennai.[1][2] It made its debut on 4 February 2014, three days ahead of its world premiere at the Auto Expo 2014.[3]

Hyundai Xcent
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ManufacturerHyundai
Production2014–present
Model years2014–present
AssemblyChennai, Indie (Hyundai Motor India Limited)
Bouk an chassis
ClessSubcompact
Body style4-door sedan
LayootFront-ingine, front-wheel-drive
RelatitHyundai Grand i10
Powertrain
Ingine1.25 L Kappa II I4 (petrol)
1.1 L U-Line I3 (diesel)
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,425 mm (95.5 in)
Lenth3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Weenth1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Hicht1,520 mm (59.8 in)

Like the Grand i10, the Xcent is available with two engine options:

  • 1.1 liter three-cylinder U2 CRDi diesel,[4] rated at 72 PS at 4000 rpm and 180.4 Nm torque atween 1750 and 2500 rpm with a mileage of 24.4 km/l. Hyundai claims to have improved the turbocharger to achieve enhanced performance, with 13% maximum torque and better fuel economy.[5]
  • 1.2 liter four-cylinder petrol, rated at 83 PS at 6000 rpm an 111.8 Nm torque with a claimed fuel efficiency of 19.1 km/l.[5]

The Xcent is available in three trims: Base, S, and SX. Unlike the Grand i10, the SX model comes with power folding mirrors.[5]

The Xcent was launched on 12 March 2014 and replaced the second generation Accent in India and it competes with the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.[2][6]

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  1. Banergi, Sumant (4 Februar 2014). "Hyundai launches compact sedan Xcent; diesel, petrol variants in market by March". Hindustan Times. Archived frae the original on 7 Februar 2014. Retrieved 7 Februar 2014. Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. a b Chauhan, Chanchal Pal (5 Februar 2014). "Hyundai joins compact sedan race with Xcent in muted Indian market". The Economic Times. Retrieved 7 Februar 2014. Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. "New Hyundai Xcent is the i10 Sedan [33 Photos & Video]". CarScoops. 4 Februar 2014. Retrieved 7 Februar 2014. Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. "Auto Expo 2014: Hyundai Xcent is the Grand i10 sedan". Autocar India. 4 Februar 2014. Archived frae the original on 23 Februar 2014. Retrieved 12 Februar 2014. Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. a b c "Hyundai Xcent Launched in India at 4.66 lakh". Overdrive. 12 Mairch 2014. Retrieved 13 Mairch 2014. Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. "Hyundai Xcent sedan launched at a starting price of Rs 4.66 lakh". The Economic Times. 12 Mairch 2014. Retrieved 13 Mairch 2014. Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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