Auto India, Car India

Hyundai Motors launched its i10 in November 2007. Because of the demand for more small cars in India, Hyundai launched i10 with the more powerful engine and trendy interiors. The new i10 car is now available with the new Kappa engine that was unveiled in July 2008. The Hyundai i10 is from ‘A’ segment.

The i10 is an affordable family car and it made the wonderful combination of higher technology, spacious interiors and the trustworthiness. The car is available with all elements that would satisfy a customer seeking for a small and affordable car.

Hyundai i10 is offered in four variants: Magna, Magna O, D-lite and Era. All variants fitted with 1.1L engine and are offered with different colors. Magna O is the top-end variant and is provided with safety features like ABS and dual airbags. It also offered with optional sunroof with the tilt and slide feature. The 1.2-liter 16V Kappa engine is fitted in 3 trims: Magna, Sportz, Asta. The Sportz features sunroof red-filled interiors and body kit. It will run from 0 to 100 in 12.8s and 165 km/h top speed. The Euro V equipped Kappa engine has the lowest emission levels in its class.

The i10 is powered with 1.1L intelligent Responsive Drive Engine (iRDE) Inline-4 petrol engine that generates 66 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 99 Nm of torque @2800 rpm. The 1.2-liter 16V DOHC Kappa engine supplies 79 bhp @5200 rpm and 114 Nm of the torque @ 4000 rpm. The Kappa engine is the first in its class which delivers lowest NVH (Noise Vibration & Hashness) and emission levels.

Its iRDE technology boosts and powers an engine to enhance its performance and mileage. The five speed manual transmission that offered standard across each variant is rapid and responsive. However, four speed automatic transmission is also offered on the car with Kappa engine.

The Hyundai i10 is an active car and manages satisfactory with its short wheelbase and rotating radius. The i10 shows slight body tilt while turning. The Hyundai i10 have on higher class McPherson Strut suspension in front and a CTBA with the coil springs in rear that most suitable for India roads. It has steel wheels with the tubeless tyres to raise a level grip and a comfort while crossing the slippery surfaces.

Hyundai cars are well-known for their powerful Aerodynamics and the i10 is no exception with a considerably low co-efficient of drag. The arched roof offers the Sporty look. The Hyundai i10 is stylish and elegantly designed car that attracts the enthusiasts with its aerodynamic and modish design.

A broad clear angle maximizes eyesight on rainy daytimes while a washer provides a rear view clean and clear. Stylishly designed internals are not only lavish but also give luxurious feel. Double Tone Beige Interiors features three-spoke steering wheel making managing easier and rapid. The new Hyundai i10 Sportz variants offered with latest interior-a red fabric selection on door, dash, and seats on the beige interiors providing it the bright look. Dash design is exciting and attractive.

All stuffs including the AC, instrument cluster, and audio system have been installed and placed suitably on console. The Kappa i10 features completely integrated Two-Din audio system with the CD player/MP3 compatibility delivering clear and exact sound.

The seats provide excellent comfort like the legroom, a knee support and flexible headrests on each seat for extra neck support. Person may find a lack of complete back support somewhat itchy on long drives. Typical interior features: power steering attached with the i-shift gear shift on a Kappa i10, the electronic trip-meter, electronic odometer, fuel warning lamp (low), AC with a heater, and internally flexible ORVM. The car is offered with the safety features like door locks for child safety, seatbelts, ABS, dual air bags, and the crumple zones.