Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Hyundai i10 New Price In India - Review - Models - Colour Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

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The second largest car maker in India, Hyundai Motor India, on Thursday launched facelifted new Hyundai i10. The new Hyundai is now available with a new mighty engine and with a great amount of cosmetic change at front and rear side along with a few interior modifications with a price tag of Rs 3.48 lakh to 5.91 lakh (Ex-showroom,Delhi). The new Hyundai i10 christened 'Next Gen i10'  houses the same existing powertrains but with a newly added technology that is Variable Variable Timing Valve Train (VTVT), incorporated to enhance power and performance of the heart of the car. The cosmetic changes include round headlights, lower but wider air-intake, single chrome finished horizontal slat at front radiator grille that houses company logo and a new design front bumper. The new Hyundai i10 now has stylish ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, height adjustable driver seat, full wheel cover and foldable key with keyless entry. The side view is contributed by body colour door rubber moulding and VTVT and Kappa2 logos. The rear side of the car has reserve parking sensors and new design bumpers. The cabin of the Hyundai i10 now has steering mounted audio controls and bluetooth control; the cabin has been equipped with USB port and AUX connection, instrument console is now vibrant blue instead of light green, two-tone dashboard, silver casing for audio, a digital fuel meter and a up shift-down shift indicator, etc are some other features. The company claims a mileage, for the 1.1 litre engine, to be 19.81 kmpl and 20.36 kmpl for 1.2 litre engine.

Hyundai i10 Description

After the huge success of Hyundai Santro, India’s second largest auto manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co launched Hyundai i10 in same hatchback segment and it has gained much popularity in Indian market since its launch in 2007. Hyundai i10 is a premium hatchback segment model that finds its place between Hyundai Santro and Hyundai Getz. Offering quality is the key priority of Hyundai i10. Its styling features with standard AC system are very effective make it a fun car to drive. Equipped with standard features, Hyundai i10 proves to be high class car, some standard features are also available on the instrumental panel, Also some of these include tachometer, electronic trip meter, electronic odometer, low fuel warning lamp, digital clock etc. For the comfort and convenience, Hyundai i10 is availed with i-Relax front seats, front and rear power windows with child lock, AC with heater, 4 speed blowers, internally adjustable ORVMs, and many more.

The new facelifted Hyundai i10 looks more aggressive and sporty than its older version; the most of the alteration has been done on the front fascia. The nose of the car is now replaced with round headlamps, wider air intake, central radiator grille with a single horizontal chrome slat with centrally positioned Hyundai logo and new bumper style. The most fascinating exterior change is turn indicators integrated with ORVMs; the mirrors are now powered and electronically heated that add luxury to the comfort and style. The sides of the Hyundai i10 has got body colour waistline moulding and VTVT and Kappa2 logos that speak a volume about the re-birth of the hatchback. The front side roof tip has got a small antenna that also give it a sporty look. The rear side of the Hyundai i10 has got only two major changes that are reserve parking sensors and new design bumpers. The interior of the popular hatchback now added with mounted audio and bluetooth controls on steering wheel that height adjustable as well as height adjustable driver's seat. The seats are furnished with more cushion as well. Other new interior features include USB port and AUX connection, instrument console is now vibrant blue instead of light green, two-tone dashboard, silver casing for audio, a digital fuel meter and a up shift-down shift indicator, etc.

The Hyundai i10 now comes loaded with two petrol engines- 1.1 IRDE2 and 1.2 Kappa2; the former variant is available in three variants such as D-Lite, Era and Magna while the latter comes with five additional variants like Magna 1.2, Sportz, Sportz (O), Sportz AT, Asta and Asta (O) AT.

All the variants boast of dual tone beige interiors. The ample dimensions of Hyundai i10 - 3565 *1595*1550mm (L*W*H) with the wheelbase of 2380 mm gives it the additional stability and added cabin space. The cabin is well insulated from the engine noise. Hyundai i10 comes with front and rear door full size arm rest, rear parcel tray and seat back pocket in magna and magna option pack. Hyundai i10 is equipped with front power windows and air conditioner with heater in all variants. Rear wiper, rear power windows and defogger only in i10 magna family. While the key-less entry is offered only in Hyundai i10 magna option pack. Uniform door space and controls are there for all the occupants. The sharp MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) and the suspension set-up provide everything for you to drive in the traffic with ease. 165mm ground clearance for this city areas another advantage. The Hyundai i10 offers top-end safety features like Anti-lock Braking system (ABS), seat belts with pretensioner, dual airbags for the driver and the front passenger, auto-unlocking doors which automatically unlock on sensing an impact and a high-mounted rear stop lamp.

Hyundai i10 Models
Hyundai i10 D-lite     It is the base variant of Hyundai i10 that comes with 1.1L, IRDE engine but it does not offer few standard features like Adjustable Steering Wheel, Central Locking, Power Windows, Wheel Covers, Tachometer, CD/MP3 Player, Fog Lamps and Body Colored Bumpers.

Hyundai i10 Era     This variant also comes with comes with 1.1L, IRDE engine it also carry few additional features that are Central Locking, Power Windows (Front) and Body Colored Bumpers.

Hyundai i10 Magna     This variant comes with new Kappa engine. It also carries few additional features like Adjustable Steering Wheel, Wheel Covers and Tachometer.

Hyundai i10 Magna AT     This variant of Hyundai i10 carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Magna offers, only the difference is that it comes with automatic transmission.

Hyundai i10 Sportz     This variant of Hyundai i10 also carries Kappa engine and the additional features that this variant offers are CD/MP3 Player, Rear Defogger, Rear Wash Wipe etc.

Hyundai i10 Sportz AT     This variant of Hyundai i10 carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Sportz offers, only the difference is that it comes with automatic transmission.

Hyundai i10 Asta     This variant also carries the advanced Kappa engine. The additional features that this variant offers are Remote Locking, Fog Lamps, ABS and Dual Front Airbags.

Hyundai i10 Asta w/Sun Roof     It is the top end variant of Hyundai i10 that carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Asta offers, only the difference is that it comes with Sun Roof.

Hyundai i10 Asta AT     This variant carries the same feature that Hyundai i10 Asta w/Sun Roof offers, only the difference is that it comes with automatic transmission.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Hyundai i10 is available with two different powered engines and thus the mileage they offer also differs. As we already mentioned, Hyundai i10 is available with nine variants out of which its two variants (D-lite and Era) are equipped with 1.1L, 1086cc, IRDE (Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine) petrol engine that offers good engine performance with good fuel efficiency. These two variants of Hyundai i10 gives mileage around 14kmpl in city while 19.8kmpl on highway.

On the other hand, its five variants (Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta W Sunroof) are powered by the new 1.2L, 1197 Kappa petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox. This engine is well known for delivering high engine performance with increased fuel efficiency. These variants of Hyundai i10 powered by the Kappa engine provide mileage 15.4kmpl in urban areas while on highway it gives 19.2kmpl. And the rest two variants (Magna AT and Asta AT) of Hyundai i10 equipped with the same capacity of Kappa engine but comes with the automatic transmission gearbox, giving mileage around 15.4kmpl in city and 20.3kmpl on highway.



The new family members in the Hyundai i10 are 1.1 iRDE2 and 1.2 Kappa2 petrol engines. The refreshed 1.1 iRDE2, 4 cylinder, SOHC powerplant develops a top power of 69 Ps at 5500 rpm and lays out a top torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm while the top end 1.2 Kappa2, 4 cylinder, DOHC with VTVT mill smartly generates maximum power of 80 Ps at 6000 rpm and churns out a top torque of 11.4 kgm at 4000 rpm. The new Hyundai i10 VTVT technology works to provide the engine more power, performance and fuel efficiency; the company claims a mileage of the vehicle is 20.36 kmpl that is ARAI certified.

Power

Hyundai i10 Engineis available with two different capacity engine and with nine variants. Its two variants are powered by the 1.1L, 1086cc, IRDE petrol engine is able to produce the maximum power of 66.7PS at 5500rpm and maximum torque of 10.1kgm at 2500rpm. This IRDE petrol engine delivers high performance and offers good acceleration so that the car never vibrates even after the crossing the mark of 100kmph. The rest seven variants of Hyundai i10 are powered by its popular 1.2L, 1197cc, Kappa engine produces the 80PS of maximum power at 5200rpm and 11.4kgm of maximum torque at 4000rpm. This Kappa engine is well known for offering high engine performance with better fuel efficiency.

The newly added Hyundai i10 engines are now refined and give more engine output with advanced technology; as a result engine power and performance are bettered accordingly. The new 1.1 iRDE2, SOHC, 4 cylinder powertrain lays out maximum power of 69 Ps at 5500 rpm and delivers maximum torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm while the 1.2 Kappa2,DOHC, VTVT, 4 cylinder mill generates a peak power of 80 Ps at 6000 rpm and produces a top torque of 11.4 kgm at 4000 rpm.

Colors

Hyundai i10 is available in ten vibrant colors that are Electric Red, Virtual Yellow, Oyster Grey, Stone Black, Crystal White, Deep Ocean Blue, Champagne Gold, Blushing Red, Sleek Silver, Alpine Blue.

Electric Red     Virtual Yellow     Oyster Grey     Stone Black     Crystal White     Deep Ocean Blue     Champagne Gold     Blushing Red     Sleek Silver     Alpine Blue

Acceleration and Pick Up

Two variants (D-lite and Era) of Hyundai i10 are equipped with 1.1L, 1086cc, IRDE (Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine) petrol engine with manual transmission gearbox. This engine produces 66.7PS of maximum power at 5500rpm and maximum torque of 10.1kgm at 2500rpm. This IRDE engine of Hyundai i10 delivers high engine performance with good acceleration and crosses the mark of 100kmph in just 15.55 seconds and to touch the top speed mark of 149kmph.

The other four variants (Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta W Sunroof) of Hyundai i10 are powered by the new 1.2L, 1197 Kappa petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox. This engine is more powerful in comparison to IRDE engine, hence the acceleration of these variants are also good enabling them to cross the 100kmph mark in just 13.02 seconds and can achieve the top speed mark of 151kmph.

The rest three variants (Magna AT, Sportz AT Asta AT) of Hyundai i10 that are also powered by the Kappa engine but comes with automatic transmission gearbox offers a bit lower acceleration. These two variants can touch the 100kmph mark in 16.27 seconds and can achieve top speed mark of 144kmph.



The Next Gen Hyundai i10 comes with two petrol engine choices, one is 1.1 iRDE2 and second one is a 1.2 Kappa2 mill coupled with DOHC and VTVT technologies. The upgraded 1.1 iRDE2, SOHC., 4 cylinder engine develops a top power of 69 PS at 5500 rpm and belts out a peak torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm. The 1.2 Kappa2, DOHC, VTVT, 4 cylinder, petrol engine generates highest power of 80 PS at 6,000 rpm and pumps out top torque of 11.4 kgm at 4,000 rpm.
 
Hyundai i10 Exteriors
Exterior Appearance


Hyundai i10 ExteriorThe Hyundai i10 is equipped with nice clear headlamps which stretch towards the rear of the front end which give it the best look so far and confrontationally the i10 looks reasonably daunting. The grille section is done in chrome adds a finish to the overall appearance.The back, in unadorned and undemanding words, is boring. The tempting facades just fall short to get goes together by with the rear. The tail-gate has utterly zilch to show off about, on the appearance of front and even with the huge tail-lamps trying firm to add flash; the rear is basic and mind-numbing. The little tyres drop short to inhabit the wheel archway fine which offer the Hyundai i10 an under-tyred look. The conservatively placed boot-release lever appears fashionable though. In addition, class use of black plastic moulding upfront, on the sides and at the rear makes for a pleasurable spectacle for the eyes. The rear of Hyundai i10 is inappropriate when you think of its anterior plea. Generally the car looks fresh and appealing.

The new Hyundai i10 is added with new front headlights, new centre radiator grille with horizontal chrome slat, new bumper and triangular front fog lamps. The side view of the hatchback looks more pretty with body match waistline mouldings; the ORVMs are added with turn indicators like most other luxury cars in India. The new facelifted Hyundai i10 has identical VTVT logo and Kappa2 monogram make huge difference in the old and new one. A compact antenna does make it a new machine altogether while the rear side now comes with new bumper and reverse parking sensors. Full wheel covers are offered with the 1.2 Kappa2 variants as standard fittings.

Exterior Measurements

Hyundai i10 is a five seater premium hatchback model with a spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Hyundai i10 are - its length is 3,565mm, width is 1,595mm, height 1,550mm and its wheelbase is 2,380mm with the ground clearance of 165mm and minimum turning radius of 4.75 meters

Hyundai i10 Interiors
Interior Appearance


Hyundai i10 a superb looking car both from inside as well as outside. The Hyundai i10, enhanced and got worn to that 'blushed-look' of yours and smooth talk that would be spray upon, since the interior of Hyundai i10 is damn good-looking to evaluate to any other small-car doing rounds. The two-tone color lends an air of fortune connected with cars superior in the ladder of automotive divisions and the plastics and knobs have a fastidious sense to them as well. One thing that stands out as a single characteristic is the placement of the gear-shift lever housed on the centre console.

The new Hyundai i10 is wrapped in a two tone dashboard while the three spoke steering wheel is added with mounted audio control and bluetooth push button. The dashboard has been gifted with USB port to play your favourite music and AUX connection with a power outlet socket. Apart from that, the dash meters comes with black background and a digital fuel meter along with a up shift-down indicator. The existing MP3/CD player casing is in silver and AC controls come with aluminum touch. The centre dash meters have vibrant blue illumination in place of light green. Other enhancements in the cabin of the Hyundai i10 are deluxe floor console with power outlet, metal grain finish central fascia, chrome finish inside door handles and chrome finish gear knob (comes with AT and Asta variants).

Interior Comfort

This sets free a high-quality of space on the floor which has been exploited stylishly by bestowing it with useful storage space and cup holders. There is enough space to carry things right from your wallet or cell phone to bottles. The luggage space too good but the deep loading-lip can be a cause of distress while loading/unloading baggage. On the placate phase too, the Hyundai i10 gets full marks. The front seats are not quite fashioned in a way to offer you the premium hold in all the exact places. The head-restraints are not poles apart unit as perceived in other cars and are a conservation of the chairs. I missed a dead-pedal at the side of the clutch though. The rear bench is satisfactorily solid and panders you with first-class reassurance and comfort level. The legroom was a wee bit more. Good lumber support both at the front and rear makes it a good car to cover miles.

The gadget board of Hyundai i10 is also quite wide-ranging and is conquered by a huge, white-faced Speedo that dwells in the place of smugness while a tacho, fuel and temperature gauge praises it on each side. The customary range of warning lights for various functions like seatbelt, oil levels, battery, power steering etc are all present there to presage you when something begins to go wrong.  The air conditioner on the car is outstanding so is the upholstery, the dash is ready with an in built mp3 facilitated player too.

The new Hyundai i10 is blessed with a luxurious features- powered and electronically heated outside door mirrors that allow you to adjust and clean them without opening the windows. The seats have more cushion on it that eat up most of the bumps and keep you straight as sitting in a ship. It is also blessed with height adjustable driver seat. The instrumentation now gets electronic fuel indicator and gear shift indicator (with MT versions only).
 
Interior Measurements

Hyundai i10 is an ultra spacious premium hatchback model that has the seating capacity of five passengers. Hyundai 10 offers generous headroom of 990mm (Front) and 940mm (Rear) with the front legroom of 1190mm (max.) and 1115mm (min) with the rear knee room of 819mm (max.) and 640mm (min.) and with the shoulder room of 1225mm. The boot capacity of this hatchback car is 225 ltrs.

Engine Capacity and Performance

Hyundai i10 is available with two engine options - its two variants are equipped with a 1.1L, 1086 cc, IRDE engine ensuring high engine performance. Its 1086cc engine capable to produces 66.6 PS power and torque of 10.1 k-gm. There are few more improvements in this new IRDE engine. The rest of the variants come with the newer generation 1.2L, 1197cc, kappa engine that offers high engine performance with better fuel efficiency - it produces 80PS power and 11.4 k-gm torque. The overall performance of this new Kappa engine is very well providing excellent and instant pick up with power.

The new facelifted Hyundai i10 has been added with a new engine technology that is VTVT in view to increase power and performance of the car and it shows when you go through the spec sheet. The car now meets Euro 4 emission norms and claims more mileage. The Hyundai i10 is  available with two petrol engine options i.e. 1.1 iRDE2 and 1.2 Kappa2. The 1.1 litre iRDE2 engine now produces more power and torque figures; max power is 69 PS at 5500 rpm and max torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm. The bigger 1.2 Kappa2 engine churns out a top power of 80 PS at 6,000 rpm and 11.4 kgm at 4000 rpm.

Wheels

As for the wheels, Hyundai i10 is available with 14 inch, 5.0Jx14 fully covered steel wheels adds more style in its exterior looks. Hyundai i10 is packed with puncture resistant tube less tyres with the tyre size of 155/80 R13.

Braking and Handling

Handling and Safety

The new Hyundai i10 now behaves much better with a new powertrain that makes your driving more exciting with great control and comfort; even at high speed you will feel like driving a sports car and why not, there is no vibration or loss of power at any speed. The steering wheel, braking, suspension and gear shifting become more superlative with alteration in engine section.

Hyundai i10 has disc brakes in its front wheel and drum in rear wheel with ABS (Antilock Brake System). In pressure braking situations, the brakes perform well and look planted. Hyundai i10 comes with lots of safety features that ensures that driver and passengers are safe in it. The active safety features that are available with Hyundai i10 includes Dual Front Airbags that provides cushioning in case of front collisions, its flexible membrane or envelopes cover the passengers and thus provide safety in case of collision, ABS (Antilock Brake System) that prevents wheel lock-up during sudden braking condition or braking at wet or slippery road thus it prevents skidding while retaining car stability and steeribility. Front Disc Brakes increases the braking efficiency and de-accelerate the car sooner. The other passive safety features that are available with Hyundai i10 includes Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner, Seat Belt Warning Lamp, Door Open Warning Lamp, ABS Warning Lamp, Seat Belt Reminder, Clear Lens Fog Lamps, Rear Combination Lamps, Tubeless Tyres, Engine Immobilizer, Child Locks and Central Locking.

The Next Gen Hyundai i10 is added with two new features including foldable key with keyless entry and reverse parking sensor.

Stereo and Accessories

Five variants (Sportz, Sportz AT, Asta, Asta w Sun Roof, and Asta AT) of Hyundai i10 comes with an advanced CD/MP3 compatible music system with FM and with Speakers providing best in class entertainment.

Hyundai i10 is packed with powerful refined rotary type Air Conditioner that keeps passenger cool even during the hot summer season. The newly introduced facelifted Hyundai i10 sports AUX and USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity; the audio and Bluetooth controls are now mounted on the steering wheel.
Hyundai i10 Pros :

More spacious, Stylish, Seating position is high compare to Santro, Eye catching interior.
Hyundai i10 Cons :

Very Costly, Engine is not much smooth.

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