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Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Hyundai Grand i10: the short answer
Dawn holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10.
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Specification
Dawn
Grand i10
Maximum Power
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
Dawn6592 cc
Grand i101197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dawn6.99 km/l
Grand i1016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dawn149 mm
Grand i10170 mm
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Dawn
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Grand i10
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Grand i10
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Model Introduced Year
2016
2014
Generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets
Facelift History
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2023
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Convertible
Hatchback
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Hatchback
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
975 kg
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Length
5295 mm
3665 mm
Width
1947 mm
1660 mm
Height
1502 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2385 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
321 l
235 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
975 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3040 kg
1410 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
435 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1018 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
963 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1054 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
937 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
3
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
61 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
114 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
171 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.0 sec
12.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
62.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
320.3 Nm/tonne
116.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
5
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
5-speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Speeds
8
5
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Front
LSD Available
Not confirmed
No
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Claimed Mileage
6.99 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
4.59 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.10 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
35 l
Emission Standard
EU6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
No
Real-world Mileage
6.99 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
35
Combined Driving Range
575 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
522.93 km
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Not confirmed
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill-start assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Not Available
AEB
Available
No
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill-start assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
ESP
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Yes
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Yes
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Yes
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
Not Rated (SA)
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Cruise Control
Automatic Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
No
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
No
Parking Sensors
Park-distance system
Rear
Rear View Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Glare-free high-beam technology
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Rear
Reverse Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
No
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision safety system
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Optional
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Eco Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
EV Mode
Not confirmed
No
Sport Mode
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
No
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
No
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front; standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Optional front ventilated seats
No
Ambient Lighting
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
4
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
No
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
2
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Cooled Seats
Not confirmed
No
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Headrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Leather Seats
Not confirmed
No
Memory Seats
Not confirmed
No
Rear Headrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Yes
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
No
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on upper trims, simple and practical cabin layout, adequate rear legroom for a sub-compact
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
5
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Fold Type
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Climate Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Manual AC
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
No
Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Electric Tailgate
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Individual front and rear climate controls
Manual AC
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not confirmed
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
235 l
Rear Window Defroster
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Not confirmed
12V
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not confirmed
No
Boot Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
1
Door Ajar Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not confirmed
No
Engine Start Stop
Keyless ignition
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Keyless ignition
No
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
5.9
Fuel Lid Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
Not confirmed
Manual
Headlamp Washer
Not confirmed
No
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Not Applicable
No
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
No
Rear Defogger
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not confirmed
Yes
Service Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spare Wheel
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Tachometer
Not confirmed
Yes
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
No
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Trip Computer
Not confirmed
Yes
Vanity Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
12.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Individual front and rear climate controls
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Not confirmed
4
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Yes
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
No
Difflock
Not confirmed
No
Digital Speedometer
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Glove Box
Not confirmed
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Yes
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Manual AC
Mirror
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Not confirmed
12V
Reading Lights Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
No
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not confirmed
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
14
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
No
Sonar
Not confirmed
Rear
Sound System
18
6
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
grand-i10
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
Not confirmed
fluid
Unlocking
Comfort Entry keyless access
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Not confirmed
Yes
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Not confirmed
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Infotainment System
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
8-inch Touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
18
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
No
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
FM Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
AUX Input
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Speakers
18
6
Audio System
Not confirmed
Yes
Display Audio
Not confirmed
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
2
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Yes
Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
5
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Not confirmed
14-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Type
Not confirmed
No
Wing Mirror Type
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Yes
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
-
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
170 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Tyre Size
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
175/65 R14
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
14
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Manual
Wheel Type
Not confirmed
14-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Tyre Load Index
Not confirmed
91
Tyre Speed Rating
Not confirmed
H
Brake Type Front
Not confirmed
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Not confirmed
Disc
Spare Tyre
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
14
Auto Brake Hold
Not confirmed
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not confirmed
No
Brakes
Not confirmed
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not confirmed
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Leather
Spare Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Leather
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
Not confirmed
14-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
14
Wheels
Not confirmed
14-inch Alloy
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Electric
Steering Column
Not confirmed
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Torsion Beam
Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
CO2 Emissions
326 g/km
123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Unleaded 95
Start Stop System
Not confirmed
No
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Not confirmed
Yes
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
123
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not confirmed
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
123
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Service Plan Duration
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Ownership Role
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Fluid
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
242900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
242900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
242900
Spec
Dawn
Grand i10
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Warranty Years
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Warranty Kilometers
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn and Grand i10 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Dawn 97 vs Grand i10 27.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs Grand i10 66.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs Grand i10 68.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs Grand i10 53.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn not separately scored vs Grand i10 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Dawn leads by 16 points
Dawn holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10.
Performance
Dawn +70
Efficiency
Grand i10 +35
Safety
Dawn +22
Practicality
Grand i10 +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Grand i10
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Dawn
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 54 pts for Grand i10
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dawn leads. However, Grand i10 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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