New Hyundai i10---A Compact Car

Hyundai Motor India Ltd introduced on last Wednesday, 31st/October/2007, its new compact car, 'i10' priced between Rs 3,39,000 lacs and Rs 3,98,000 lacs.The new small car, formerly known only by its 'PA' codename.

This is the first car from Hyundai which makes its world debut in India.The 'i10' will be the first manufactured car that will only be manufactured in Hyundai's Indian plant and exported to over 70 countries.

The new i10 is powered by a 1.1-litre, iRDE gasoline engine that develops 69hp (70kW). The standard transmission is a five-speed manual gearbox, while all versions also come with electric power steering. An automatic gearbox will be available as an option.

In the Indian market, all i10 variants will offer seating for five as well as standard air conditioning, split/folding rear seats, two-tone beige upholstery, rear seat belts and an electronic trip and odometer. A panoramic sun-roof (a first for this class of cars in the local market, the company claims), rear spoiler, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, keyless entry and a 2-DIN audio system are available on higher-spec variants. The bumpers are body-coloured with detachable inserts while there is an integrated air dam at the front.

The suspension consists of Macpherson struts at the front with a coil spring and torsion bar arrangement at the rear.

Hyundai has released only one exterior dimension, stating that the 2,380mm wheelbase is the longest for any vehicle in this class in the Indian market.

The i10 is also available with ABS, seat belts with pretensioners, dual airbags, doors which automatically unlock on sensing an impact and a high-mounted rear stop lamp.

Versions for export markets, as well as a diesel derivative are expected to be launched in 2008. The UK importer said that the new car will go on sale locally in March priced from £6,500 (US$13,504).

It looks Hyundai Motor India is poised to play a very important role not only in India but also in HMC's global plans.

Hyundai expects i10 to be as popular as its Santro and the car will compete with Maruti’s Wagon R, Zen Estilo, and Indica Xeta from Tata.

Compiled By: Saurav Chakraborty
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