Hyundai i10
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The Hyundai i10 is a 5-door hatchback
subcompact
produced by the Hyundai Motor Company
. It was launched in October 2007, replacing the Hyundai Atos
in some markets.
The i10 is produced in India
at Hyundai's Chennai
plant for the domestic and export markets. It is positioned at the lower end of Hyundai's hatchback subcompact range.
, also known as the Santro. The development for the concept was code-named Hyundai PA. The car was targeted primarily at the Indian market and intended for production in India, given the popularity of hatchback subcompacts in the country.
The tailgate has a chrome-lined boot-release handle and an integrated roof spoiler on the top- end versions.
Overall length (3565 mm) and wheelbase (2380 mm) are identical to the Santro with slightly more interior space; Ergonomic design was intended to accommodate tall drivers and increasing rear knee room. The width has been increased (and front and rear track) by 70 mm (2.8 in) for more shoulder room. The height has been reduced by 40 mm (1.6 in). Boot space at 225 litres (7.9 cu ft) is significantly lower than that of Getz.
The gear lever is built into the centre console, leaving space between the front seats for a couple of cup holders.
It also features a micro roof antenna, body colour door handle and the side indicator lights incorporated on the outside rear view mirror. The rear of Next Gen i10 boasts of sleek and elongated tail lamps, bold rear bumper with body coloured inserts as well as rear bumper reflectors and trendy full wheel cover.
Apart from this, the Next Gen i10 brings in a host of highly innovative design features like first- in-segment gear shift indicator display (M/T only), digital fuel indicator, Bluetooth, steering mounted audio & bluetooth controls and multiple power outlets
engine - the same motor used in the Kia Picanto/Hyundai Atos Prime/Santro Xing
. However, it produces less CO2 emissions than the Picanto.
), with the same CO2 emissions as the 1.1 litre version. The spark plug of the 1.2L is non-standard.
in Delhi Auto Expo
and is expected to be available in India by 2011. The i10-based electric car is called BlueOn
.
also has an i-VTEC head but is a segment higher). This system, working on the intake side, helps in altering the valve timing and lift according to the situation and thus improves low-end responses and fuel efficiency. VTVT hasn’t increased the horsepower and it is still rated at 80 PS. However the engine is reported to feel more refined and show very little vibration at higher revs
In Malaysia the Hyundai i10 has also earned recognition through many awards such as the Best People's Car in the Asian Auto – VCA Auto Industry Awards 2009 , 1st Place in Asian Auto-Mudah.my Fuel Efficiency Awards 2009 in the Compact City Cars Category with a combined fuel efficiency of 5.0l/100 km, which is not only the best performance in its category but also throughout all the participating vehicles in Malaysia. The Hyundai i10 also won the New Straits Times / Maybank Car of the Year Award in the Entry Level Car category two times consequtively in 2009 and 2010.
In 2008, Hyundai commemorated 10 years of operations in India by initiating a transcontinental drive from Delhi to Paris in two of its i10 Kappa cars. The drive covered a distance of 10000 kilometres (6,213.7 mi) in just 17 days after which the i10s were showcased at the Paris Motor Show in October. At the Paris Motor Show Hyundai unveiled the Hyundai i20
.
The amount of safety features varies from market to market. While most countries have the i10 equipped with airbag
s for all passengers, the entry-level 1.1 manual transmission
model in the Philippines
can be sold without airbags.
Since launch and as of August 2009, electronic stability control
(ESC) is still a special-order option for UK spec cars which prevents a full 5-star EuroNCAP score.
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 takes place between Hyundai Santro and Hyundai Getz
. Offering quality and equipment for the customers is the key priority of Hyundai i10.
In India
Hyundai i10 is available with nine variants, and with two different engine options. Two variants (D-lite and Era) of Hyundai i10 are equipped with 1.1L, 1086 cc, IRDE (Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine) petrol engine with manual transmission gearbox. This engine produces 66.7 PS of maximum power at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 10.1 kgm at 2500 rpm. HMIL (Hyundai Motor India Ltd) makes the Hyundai i10 price very competitive in the Indian auto market. Car is available in 3.5 to 5 lakh range and it is giving very tough competition to all other cars of this segment.
The rest seven variants of Hyundai i10 are powered by its popular 1.2L, 1197 cc, Kappa engine produces the 80 PS of maximum power at 5200 rpm and 11.4 kgm of maximum torque at 4000 rpm. This Kappa engine is well known for offering high engine performance with better fuel efficiency.
Hyundai i10 Models
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
subcompact
Subcompact car
Subcompact car is a North American term used to describe automobiles whose class size is smaller than that of a compact car, usually not exceeding in length, but larger than a microcar...
produced by the Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
. It was launched in October 2007, replacing the Hyundai Atos
Hyundai Atos
The Hyundai Atos is a city car produced by Hyundai. The original Atos was introduced in 1997. In 1999, it was joined by the less controversially styled Atos Prime. It uses the G4HC Epsilon straight-4 engine. The second generation Atos Prime was launched in 2004...
in some markets.
The i10 is produced in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
at Hyundai's Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
plant for the domestic and export markets. It is positioned at the lower end of Hyundai's hatchback subcompact range.
Background
Hyundai started development of the i10 to replace the Hyundai AtosHyundai Atos
The Hyundai Atos is a city car produced by Hyundai. The original Atos was introduced in 1997. In 1999, it was joined by the less controversially styled Atos Prime. It uses the G4HC Epsilon straight-4 engine. The second generation Atos Prime was launched in 2004...
, also known as the Santro. The development for the concept was code-named Hyundai PA. The car was targeted primarily at the Indian market and intended for production in India, given the popularity of hatchback subcompacts in the country.
Styling
The i10 has a large gaping air-dam, pulled-back headlamps, chrome-lined grill, integrated clear lens fog lamps, a bonnet that has a clam shell hint and a rear window with an upswept kink.The tailgate has a chrome-lined boot-release handle and an integrated roof spoiler on the top- end versions.
Overall length (3565 mm) and wheelbase (2380 mm) are identical to the Santro with slightly more interior space; Ergonomic design was intended to accommodate tall drivers and increasing rear knee room. The width has been increased (and front and rear track) by 70 mm (2.8 in) for more shoulder room. The height has been reduced by 40 mm (1.6 in). Boot space at 225 litres (7.9 cu ft) is significantly lower than that of Getz.
Interior
The interior has a plastic dash housing with an optional integrated stereo. The instrument binnacle has a large white-faced speedometer, flanked by the tachometer and fuel and temperature gauges.The gear lever is built into the centre console, leaving space between the front seats for a couple of cup holders.
Next Gen i10
In September 2010 Hyundai introduced Next Gen i10 – the all new version of its premium compact i10. Sporting an innovative design look and an array of contemporary features.Exteriors
The Next Gen i10 sports an all-new front-end design. Its centerpiece is a new chrome radiator grill which features chrome detailing. It also boasts of a bracing set of 3D wraparound headlamps with multi-reflector chrome surround fog lamps. The bumpers have also been redesigned with a new front grille to lend a more aggressive look.It also features a micro roof antenna, body colour door handle and the side indicator lights incorporated on the outside rear view mirror. The rear of Next Gen i10 boasts of sleek and elongated tail lamps, bold rear bumper with body coloured inserts as well as rear bumper reflectors and trendy full wheel cover.
Interiors
The new i10 has a two-tone beige and light brown colour. To impart a more aesthetic appeal, the interiors have been accentuated with chrome and silver accents at multiple points. Other interesting design features like metal finish centre console, new instrument cluster, blue interior illumination etc. have been added to offer a more luxurious and ergonomic experience.Apart from this, the Next Gen i10 brings in a host of highly innovative design features like first- in-segment gear shift indicator display (M/T only), digital fuel indicator, Bluetooth, steering mounted audio & bluetooth controls and multiple power outlets
i10 iRDE 1.1
The i10 was launched with a 1.1 litre (called iRDE engine) 65 bhp I4Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
engine - the same motor used in the Kia Picanto/Hyundai Atos Prime/Santro Xing
Hyundai Atos
The Hyundai Atos is a city car produced by Hyundai. The original Atos was introduced in 1997. In 1999, it was joined by the less controversially styled Atos Prime. It uses the G4HC Epsilon straight-4 engine. The second generation Atos Prime was launched in 2004...
. However, it produces less CO2 emissions than the Picanto.
i10 Kappa 1.2
The i10 also comes with a 1.2 litre petrol Euro-5 compliant engine (called the Kappa engineHyundai Kappa engine
Hyundai's Kappa engine is a small straight-4 automobile engine.-1.2 Liter Variant:The 1.2 Liter Variant is currently the only Kappa engine produced. This engine is gasoline powered, all-aluminum, and utilizes a DOHC 16-valve design, as opposed to the SOHC 12-valve design of its predecessor, the...
), with the same CO2 emissions as the 1.1 litre version. The spark plug of the 1.2L is non-standard.
i10 Diesel
A 1.1 litre diesel variant is available but has not yet been introduced into the UK and Indian market.i10 Electric
Hyundai recently launched i10 ElectricElectric vehicle
An electric vehicle , also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion...
in Delhi Auto Expo
Auto Expo
The ' is a biennial trade fair of automobile and auto component manufacturers organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.Organized jointly by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association , Confederation of Indian Industry and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers ; it is the Asia's...
and is expected to be available in India by 2011. The i10-based electric car is called BlueOn
Hyundai BlueOn
The Hyundai BlueOn is a subcompact 5-door hatchback electric car to be produced by Hyundai Motor Company. According to the manufacturer, the Blue-on all-electric range is and has a top speed of over...
.
i10 Kappa-2 1.2
In 2010 Hyundai launched a facelifted version of the i10 in India which uses a Kappa 2 engine with VTVT Technology to further improve performance of this engine. Hyundai engineers have taken the existing 1.2-litre 4-cylinder Kappa engine and added VTVT (Variable Timing and Valve Train). The i10 is the first small car in the country to receive variable valve timing making it, on paper at least, the most sophisticated 1.2-litre engine in its segment (the Honda JazzHonda Jazz
The Honda Jazz nameplate has been used by Honda of Japan to denote several different motorized vehicles since 1982:*A 50 cc motorcycle introduced in 1986. Such a scooter still exists, and is currently on sale in Canada...
also has an i-VTEC head but is a segment higher). This system, working on the intake side, helps in altering the valve timing and lift according to the situation and thus improves low-end responses and fuel efficiency. VTVT hasn’t increased the horsepower and it is still rated at 80 PS. However the engine is reported to feel more refined and show very little vibration at higher revs
Accolades and Feats
Hyundai i10 was widely recognized as "Car of the Year 2008" by various automotive magazines and TV channels in India like BS Motoring, CNBC-TV18 AutoCar, NDTV Profit Car & Bike India and Overdrive magazine. The car was conferred with the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) by automotive media of the country.In Malaysia the Hyundai i10 has also earned recognition through many awards such as the Best People's Car in the Asian Auto – VCA Auto Industry Awards 2009 , 1st Place in Asian Auto-Mudah.my Fuel Efficiency Awards 2009 in the Compact City Cars Category with a combined fuel efficiency of 5.0l/100 km, which is not only the best performance in its category but also throughout all the participating vehicles in Malaysia. The Hyundai i10 also won the New Straits Times / Maybank Car of the Year Award in the Entry Level Car category two times consequtively in 2009 and 2010.
In 2008, Hyundai commemorated 10 years of operations in India by initiating a transcontinental drive from Delhi to Paris in two of its i10 Kappa cars. The drive covered a distance of 10000 kilometres (6,213.7 mi) in just 17 days after which the i10s were showcased at the Paris Motor Show in October. At the Paris Motor Show Hyundai unveiled the Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20
The Hyundai i20 is a supermini/subcompact car, made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008 and went on the sale in December 2008 in India to fit between the i10 and i30. It is a front-wheel drive car, and is available in three and five door versions. The i20 replaces the Getz in most...
.
Safety
The i10 features ABS, EBD and other safety features, which earned it high scores on the Euro NCAP crash tests.- Adult Occupant: , score 26
- Child Occupant: , score 37
- Pedestrian: , score 21
The amount of safety features varies from market to market. While most countries have the i10 equipped with airbag
Airbag
An Airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly during an automobile collision, to prevent occupants from striking interior objects such as the steering wheel or a window...
s for all passengers, the entry-level 1.1 manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
model in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
can be sold without airbags.
Since launch and as of August 2009, electronic stability control
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control is a computerized technology that may potentially improve the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help "steer" the vehicle where the driver intends to go...
(ESC) is still a special-order option for UK spec cars which prevents a full 5-star EuroNCAP score.
Hyundai i10 in India
After the huge success of Hyundai Santro, India’s second largest autoAuto
Auto, from Greek αὐτο- auto- "self, one's own", may refer to:*An automobile*An auto rickshaw*Auto, an Israeli car magazine*Short for automatic* Auto , a form of Portuguese dramatic play...
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 takes place between Hyundai Santro and Hyundai Getz
Hyundai Getz
The Hyundai Getz is a supermini car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company, sold in most of the world except the U.S. or Canada...
. Offering quality and equipment for the customers is the key priority of Hyundai i10.
In India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
Hyundai i10 is available with nine variants, and with two different engine options. Two variants (D-lite and Era) of Hyundai i10 are equipped with 1.1L, 1086 cc, IRDE (Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine) petrol engine with manual transmission gearbox. This engine produces 66.7 PS of maximum power at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 10.1 kgm at 2500 rpm. HMIL (Hyundai Motor India Ltd) makes the Hyundai i10 price very competitive in the Indian auto market. Car is available in 3.5 to 5 lakh range and it is giving very tough competition to all other cars of this segment.
The rest seven variants of Hyundai i10 are powered by its popular 1.2L, 1197 cc, Kappa engine produces the 80 PS of maximum power at 5200 rpm and 11.4 kgm of maximum torque at 4000 rpm. This Kappa engine is well known for offering high engine performance with better fuel efficiency.
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. |
External links
- Hyundai i10 Micro Site official website
- Hyundai i10 (India)
- Hyundai i10 (UK)
- Inokom i10 (Malaysia)
- i10 from Hyundai
- Hyundai Advice Site (UK)
- Hyundai i10