The well-equipped i10 is an affordable small car and a perfect combination of superior technology, roomy interiors, and the stamp of reliability. It was the most talked about car in small car segment before its launch and it is sure to gain the confidence of car enthusiasts with its aerodynamic design, array of standard convenience and comfort features, and luxurious fittings. It comes with all elements that would please a buyer looking for a small family car at an affordable price.
Under the hood, the i10 boasts of a 1.1-litre Inline-four Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine (iRDE) that churns out 66 bhp at 5,500 revs and 99 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The new 1.2L 16V DOHC Kappa engine delivers 79 bhp at 5200 rpm and 114 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm.
The all aluminum Kappa engine, the first in its class, delivers an all time low NVH levels (noise vibration and harshness) with low emission output. Hyundai's intelligent responsive technology strengthens and powers the engine to improve performance and mileage. The 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive that comes standard across all variants is quick and responsive. However, a 4-speed automatic is also available on the i10 powered by Kappa engine. It is designed with ventilated discs in the front and self-adjusting drums in the rear.
Five persons can comfortably fit in its spacious interior. The seats are supportive and offer good comfort like legroom, knee support and adjustable headrests on all seats for added neck support.
The occupants may find the lack of whole back support slightly uncomfortable on long journeys. Standard interior features include a motor driven power steering coupled with i-shift gear shift on Kappa i10, electronic trip-meter, an electronic odometer, a low fuel warning lamp, an air conditioner with heater, and an internally adjustable ORVM. It is packed with safety features including child safety door locks, seatbelts, front air bags, ABS, and crumple zones.
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