Hyundai Xcent (BA) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Hyundai |
Also called | Hyundai Grand i10 sedan Hyundai Grand Metro Taxi (Colombia) |
Production | 2014–2020 2018–2023 (fleets only) |
Assembly | India: Chennai (Hyundai India) Vietnam: Ninh Bình (Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact car |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Hyundai-Kia BA |
Related | Hyundai Grand i10 (BA) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,425 mm (95.5 in) |
Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
Width | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
Height | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Hyundai Aura |
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