Overview:
2021 Hyundai Xcent
The hatchbacks remain the favourite family ride in many Asian countries. Actually, they appear for small cars with lesser fuel and maintenance expenses. As well as they appear for small size in line with the parking issues.
Well, should you bring them a hatchback based sedan, they would surely be thankful. Especially the South Asian guys want it. And their most favorite thing would be its trunk that will allow them to carry some groceries.
In South Asia, you would find lots of such hatchback based cars. And something of these may be the Hyundai Xcent. Well, the Xcent was unveiled at the 2021 Auto Expo India as a step ahead of Accent. Never to forget, the Accent is still alive but it's forget about available in the South Asian market.
The South Asian market needed something like a hatchback however in shape of a sedan that may offer the same specs such as the i10. And the Xcent is very much successful to become a sedan form of the i10. Even though it is not purely in line with the i10. But it is marketed in Mexico as the Grand i10 Sedan.
By the Xcent has gotten some fundamental improvement including some facial uplift and also the interior improvisation. Further, the model line includes lots of trim levels. And also the cheapest included in this is perfect for $7,760. While the finest trim level begins from $11,930.
Hyundai has used various techniques to market this car. And also the famous included in this is to cast an Indian super actor in their ad.
Specifications:
| Engine | Transmission | HP | Torque |
| 1.1 – 1.2 L | 5 – speed manual
4 – speed automatic |
72 – 83 hp | 83 – 133 lb – ft |
| 0 – 62 MPH | Top Speed | Body Style | MPG |
| 12.5s | 98 mph | Sedan | 31 city/ 35 highway |
Performance:
Hood of 2021 Hyundai Xcent
The physique does make Xcent a sedan. But the driving experience is similar to the most popular South Asian hatchbacks. Well, the available drivetrains are even those that you could easily enter a hatchback.
For the gasoline, you get the fir.2 L inline-four Kappa engine that you might even witness around the Hyundai hatchbacks. Well, this fella is capable of generating 83 hp of power at 83 lb-ft of torque. And it comes mated with the 5-speed manual transmission. Further, a 4-speed automatic transmission is offered manually for the upper trim levels.
While the diesel variants obtain the 3-cylinder 1.1 L U2 CRDi engine with just enough capacity to pull your body. Well, this powertrain continues to be recently upgraded to provide some more power. While in the past it had been as being a liability. With this particular engine, you get 72 hp of power producing 133 lb-ft of torque. And it offers some good saving on fuel. Even its CO2 emission is sufficient to keep your city clean. Ahead of that, the diesel variant is available only with the 5-speed stick shift.
The Hyundai Xcent comes only with front-wheel-drive configuration. And also the handling column is fairly fine when you're driving in an average speed. If you go fast, the Xcent would not really comprise well on its handling.
Exterior:
2021 Hyundai Xcent Exterior
A grumpy old face and a primitive rear design are the basic exterior features of this car. In ways, the designing is not attractive whatsoever. Further, the cosmetics include largo halogen headlamps, a little spoiler, steel wheels, black colored side mirrors, and body-color bumpers. As the alloy wheels, LED DRL, fog lights and body-colored side mirrors are for sale to the upper trim levels.
Interior:
Interior of 2021 Hyundai Xcent
The interior appointment is very decent with a few reasonable ingredients. The fabric seats are standard. While the leather-wrapped steering wheels and equipment knobs can be found in the very best trim levels. Further, the top trim models even include cup holders for that rear seat passengers.
Ahead of that, the Xcent offers less for the spacing. The leading row is okay however the rear is congested. And also the trunk has enough to carry some luggage and groceries.
Features:
Features of 2021 Hyundai Xcent
The Xcent gets the choice for a 5-inch touchscreen very good music player. The system offers the multimedia options including radio. Further, other options include keyless entry, engine start, and stop button and Bluetooth connectivity.
Well, should you go for the top trim levels you receive the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and also the Android Auto. Additionally, it has got the Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and the mirror links. As the navigation runs on the foundation of the smartphone
Safety:
2021 Hyundai Xcent Safety
The Xcent receives a few features to help keep the occupant safe. Well, those are the antilock braking mechanism, dual frontal airbags, and the rear screen defogger. Besides, it has got the choice for the rearview camera as well. Although some good safety points include a hard structure that cuts down on the impact from the collision. In front of that, there is nothing more included for that safety. And also the rest remains on the driver that how safe they might drive.
Competitors:
Tata Zest
The Tata Zest was introduced in the same festival in which the Xcent got unveiled. Well, the Zest looks stylish and accommodative. As the performance of both cars is quite similar. Indeed they both share almost a similar rank on the market.
The Hyundai Xcent is a good look charm for several South Asian families. Low fuel mileage minimizing maintenance cost are what attracts the folks there. And nevertheless, it is a fine car for such markets.
