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Hyundai Motors has introduced the new “i10” powered by the 1.2L Kappa engine, in Chennai. The price of the car will be in between Rs 3.99 lakh and Rs 5.43 lakh. The industry has invested $421 million on the new engine and transmission plant at Sriperumbudur.

Mr. Lheem (MD) said that the new engine-transmission plant having capacity of 2.5 lakh units yearly, would create new Kappa engine to be fixed in “i10” destined for both a domestic and export market.

Efficiencies in fuel consumption and environment are the prerogatives for any automobile manufacturer. And Hyundai, as a conscientious global corporate citizen, prioritises these with continuous innovation in technology and design. Our new Kappa engine is the best in class today, with more power, less fuel consumption and a lower CO2 and overall emissions. The current 1.1L engine has proved to be one of the very successful engines for Hyundai and it will continue to power both the Santro and the i10, but the new Kappa engine will significantly raise the bar in this segment and redefine the expectation from this class of cars.

- Mr. H S Lheem (MD, HMIL) said.

Kappa engine was exclusively manufactured in India and this showed how Hyundai was committed to make India as a global small car hub.

- He added.

The Kappa engine developed in the 48-months, would be introduced in 5-variants of the ‘i10‘ like SportZ, Magna, Asta, Asta Option and Automatic which will offer with sunroof, two-din audio system and more special features.

According to him the latest Kappa - i10 will be sold along with a existing Epsilon 1.1L engine variant and will be offered with the automatic transmission.