Hyundai i10

Interiors:

The designers believe that the car should be full of colors, comfortable and convenient. The height adjustable drivers seat and tilting steering wheel mean you sit and drive in comfort. The metal finished interiors around the gear area are some of the plus point that makes the interior of this compact car on slightly higher ladder. The driver seat can be adjusted in terms of height and thus gives ideal driving position to any one driving the car. The boot space measures 225 Litres that is quite fair in the segment i10 is placed.

Exteriors:

The i10 is stylish. The lines are clean, sculptural and modern. But it is practical as well. The chrome lined tailgate along with rear roof spoilers are made integral to the aerodynamics of both models of this vehicle. The newly designed clear headlight clusters not only look good, they improve both your night vision and your on road visibility. The large gaping air dam is designed in order to improvise the cooling efficiency along with added style in front. The company has also introduced new trapezoid front grill with Hyundai insignia in the middle that further improves the styling of the model. The overall dimensions of Hyundai i10 measure 3585 mm x 1400 mm x 1540 mm (L x W x H) alongside a wheelbase measuring 2380 mm. The car is equipped with 13-inch alloy wheels with tyre size measuring 155/ 70 R13.

Engine, Mileage & variants:

The i10 has three engines to choose from with either 5 Speed Manual transmission or 4 speed automatic transmission. The maximum power delivered by the engine measures 69 PS (1.2-litre Epsilon) at 5500 rpm, 69 PS (1.1-litre) at 6200 rpm, 87 PS (1.2-litre MPI), at 6000 rpm. The maximum torque measures at 99 Nm (1.2-litre Epsilon) at 4500 rpm, 95 Nm (1.0-litre) at 3500 rpm and 120 Nm (1.2-litre MPI) at 4000 rpm. The car will shoot 0 to 100 kmph mark in a time span of 12.2 seconds and the top speed measures 170 kmph. The fuel economy is decent to say the least as the i10 delivers a mileage of 15 kmpl.

Safety, Braking And Miscellaneous:

Hyundai has ensured that i10 gives an individual a road hugging experience while driving it in different terrains and has deployed 4-channel anti-lock along with ABS brakes that improves the passive safety of the car. The body structure of i10 is designed in a manner that ensures light weight of the vehicle by deploying high strength stable materials. The high strength material not only improves the safety of the vehicle but, also enhances the handling of vehicle in complex roads. Hyundai i10 comes equipped with a 13-inch front disc and 7-inch rear drum brakes.

Verdict:

Hyundai i10 is a compact car that offers supreme handling and ride quality, much ahead of its competitors. The looks however are kept simplistic that might lose a few customers.