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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Proton Emax 5in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 16 Aug 2026Comparing Era vs Emax 5 variants
The short answer

Proton Emax 5 costs रु 60,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Era offers the lowest entry price into the Grand i10 Nios range, with core safety and the same engine as higher trims. Best suited to budget-conscious buyers who can live without advanced infotainment and extra convenience features.

Pros
Most affordable Grand i10 Nios variant while retaining the 1.2L petrol engine.
Standard dual airbags and ABS despite being the base trim.
Hyundai brand image and Laxmi Hyundai support network.
Same exterior design and road presence as costlier trims.
Cons
Misses touchscreen infotainment and many convenience features.
Manual transmission only; no automatic option.
Exact dimensions and boot space not clearly communicated locally.
Price still high compared to some rival base hatchbacks.
As of 15 Aug 2026
Choose the Proton Emax 5 if
Proton Emax 5 costs रु 60,000 less ex-showroom.
12 rows compared
Hyundai
रु 33,56,000
Proton
रु 32,96,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 33,56,000
रु 32,96,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 33,56,000 – रु 41,26,000
रु 32,96,000
Variants on sale
5
1
Fuel
petrol
Not disclosed
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
General showroom-level discounts/festival offers, if any, not disclosed officially (As of: 15/08/2026)
3 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
83 PS
Not disclosed
Battery
Not disclosed
30.12 kWh
Claimed range
Not disclosed
225 km
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel-drive
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
57Better
15
Service centres
42Better
1
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Entry-level interior; basic fabric seats and manual AC
·Spacious cabin for a city hatchback, seats four adults comfortably
As of 15 Aug 2026
·Leatherette Seats
As of 16 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·20.25 cm Touchscreen Infotainment system with smartphone connectivity
As of 15 Aug 2026
·14.6-inch FHD Display
·Powered Tailgate
As of 16 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual front airbags standard on Grand i10 Nios range
·ABS with EBD standard across variants
·Rear parking sensors available on higher trims; not highlighted for Era
As of 15 Aug 2026
·6 Airbags
·360 Degree Camera
·Intelligent Driver Assist Functions (ADAS)
As of 16 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·Facelifted Nios hatchback design with new grille and lights
·Available colors: Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Titan Grey, Fiery Red, Aqua Teal
As of 15 Aug 2026
·16-inch Alloy Rims
·LED Aerodynamic Headlights
As of 16 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially sold by Laxmi Intercontinental as Nepal-spec hatchback
·Era introduced later as cheaper base trim, 5 lakh below Magna
As of 15 Aug 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Proton Emax 5

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 33,56,000
रु 32,96,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 33,89,985
≈ रु 33,29,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 40,348 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 39,627 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Proton Emax 5 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or Proton Emax 5?

As of August 2026, the Proton Emax 5 starts at Rs 32.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.6 lakh less than the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios at Rs 33.56 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Proton Emax 5 in Nepal?

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios costs Rs 33.56 lakh to Rs 41.26 lakh and the Proton Emax 5 costs Rs 32.96 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or the Proton Emax 5?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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