The 2017 Hyundai Xcent facelift has been launched in India. Prices of the petrol range start at Rs. 5.38 lakh, while the diesel models are priced from Rs. 6.28 lakh (all prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi). This mid-life facelifted model of the compact sedan offering gets some cosmetic updates on the outside, a new touchscreen infotainment system and a larger capacity diesel engine.
On the outside, most of the cosmetic changes have been made at the front and rear. As a result, the front fascia now gets a new wider grille that is detailed with an abundance of chrome. The bumper too is a new unit with a slim black insert on the lower part. The fog lamps are much larger than the earlier model’s circular units. Additionally, there is a curved strip of LED DRLs around the fog lamp assemblies.
Meanwhile, the side profile is identical to the current model, except for a new set of 15-inch diamond-cut alloys offered on the top variants. On the other hand, the rear appears to been given some comprehensive updates. The older Xcent’s derriere was never a positive point in the car’s design, owing to its shorter tail lights and higher boot lid that gave it a narrower look. Hyundai seems to have taken customer feedback as the facelifted model gets wider, horizontally placed taillight clusters. This enhances the car’s stance as well as make it look wider than the previous model.
The facelift Xcent also comes with an upgraded 1.2-litre diesel engine, similar to the one that is offered with the Grand i10 facelift. Meanwhile, the 1.2-litre petrol engine will be continued without any fiddling.
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New Hyundai Xcent 2017 price in India
Hyundai knows that the Indian car market, especially the highly-competitive compact sedan segment, is a very price-sensitive place to be. As a result, the automaker hasn’t made any major price hike on the facelifted Xcent 2017. The petrol range has been introduced in a price range of Rs. 5.38 lakh to Rs. 7.51 lakh, while the diesel model is priced from Rs. 6.28 lakh to Rs. 8.41 lakh. The petrol engine is also available with an automatic gearbox in the S trim, which is priced at Rs. 7.09 lakh.
Complete variant wise ex-showroom Delhi prices of the new Hyundai Xcent facelift 2017 are:
| 2017 Hyundai Xcent Petrol | Ex-showroom, Delhi |
| E | Rs. 5.38 lakh |
| E+ | Rs. 5.93 lakh |
| S | Rs. 6.29 lakh |
| SX | Rs. 6.73 lakh |
| SX (O) | Rs. 7.51 lakh |
| S AT | Rs. 7.09 lakh |
| 2017 Hyundai Xcent Diesel | Ex-showroom, Delhi |
| E | Rs. 6.28 lakh |
| E+ | Rs. 6.83 lakh |
| S | Rs. 7.19 lakh |
| SX | Rs. 7.63 lakh |
| SX (O) | Rs. 8.41 lakh |
Hyundai Xcent 2017 facelift specifications
Hyundai is offering a new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine with the Xcent facelift in India. This new engine is replacing the earlier model’s 1.1-litre diesel block. Official output figures of the new diesel engine are 74 bhp and 190 Nm of torque. It will be available only with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Meanwhile, the petrol engine is expected to be taken forward without any changes. As a result, it will be a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder Kappa VTVT unit that churns out 82 BHP and 114 Nm of torque. Two transmission options will be offered with the 2017 Grand i10 petrol: a 5-speed MT and a 4-speed AT.
| Xcent facelift Petrol | 1.2-litre Kappa VTVT |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 114 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Xcent facelift Diesel | 1.2-litre CRDi |
| Max Power | 71 bhp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 190 Nm @ 1,750 rpm – 2,250 rpm |
| Diesel Gearbox | 5-speed Manual |
| Petrol Gearbox | 5-speed Manual or 4-speed Auto |
Hyundai Xcent facelift mileage (petrol & Diesel)
| Xcent facelift variant | Expected Mileage |
| Petrol | MT – 20.14 km/l
AT – 17.36 km/l |
| Diesel | 25.43 km/l |
New Hyundai Xcent facelift 2017 Colours
The new 2017 Xcent facelift comes with 5 colours:
- Star Dust
- Wine Red
- Polar White
- Marina Blue
- Sleek Silver
Hyundai Xcent facelift dimensions
| Length | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,425 mm |
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Summary
New Hyundai Xcent 2017 facelift gets some major changes at the front, which look a bit overboard to us. The rear is nicely fabricated as wider tail lamps provide the car a squat stance. The interiors are get a new 7.0-inch touchscreen system will also be added. The engine options are 1.2-litre petrol and diesel units, both of which can be described as average, at best.