HYUNDAI i10
It’s the most important launch from the Hyundai stable since flagship Santro rolled out nearly ten years ago. The i10, which was codenamed PA, had been creatign a buzz for a while and there was a lot of market interest in the new small car from the Hyundai stable. As it turned out, the new i10 proved to be both a cool package of features, well styled and designed and at a very aggressive price to boot.
Powered by a 1.1 litre iRDE petrol engine (a diesel version will debut first in the export market and later in India), the i10 offers nearly 67 PS A@5500 rpm and a peak torque of 10.1kgm@2800 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with a console mounted ergonomic, short throw, i-shift gear box which frees up the space between the driver and the passenger seat and also offers a new look. An electric power steering makes it easy for i10 to negotiate city traffic.
The i10 has very decent cabin space. All the models have AC/ heating, folding rear seats, dual tone beige interiors, rear seat belts and an electronic trip and odometre as standard fitment. The top end model comes with features like a panoramic sun-roof (a first in the B-seg), rear spoiler, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, keyless entry and 2DIN audio system.
The flowing contours and large clear eyed headlamps and the new style front grille give the car a distinctive look. The light weight steel body is reinforced by body coloured bumpers with detachable inserts and an integrated air dam for the front bumpers. The suspension set up with Macpherson struts in the front and coil springs coupled with torsion bar in the rear ensures that the ride is smooth.
Features like full front and rear arm rest, plenty of leg and shoulder room for the rear seat and a tilt steering wheel all help make the drive smoother and more comfortable. A wider wheelbase of 2380 mm offers more cabin space.
Tubeless tyres are standard on all trims. The i10 also offers top end safety features like the ABS, seat belts with pretensioner, dual air bags, impact sensing autodoor and high mounted stop lamp in the rear.
The car is available in 10 colours. The company is offering the i10 with a two year unlimited warranty.
Hyundai i10 D-Lite 3,55,438
1086 cc, Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater
Hyundai i10 Era 3,92,639
1086 cc, Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater
Hyundai i10 Magna 4,17,805
1086 cc, Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater
Hyundai i10 Magna (O) 4,97,733
1086 cc, Petrol, Manual transmission, 5 seater
Hyundai i10 Magna (O) with Sunroof 5,14,21
The Complete Automotive Show
Asia’s largest auto carnival begins in Delhi:www.autoexpo.in
Preparations are Done on a war-footing at Pragati Maidan here, which will host Asia’s largest automobile carnival “Auto Expo 2008” from Thursday.
Apart from the much-awaited unveiling of Tata Motors’ Rs.1-lakh “people’s car,” all auto majors Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Hyundai, Skoda, Fiat, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Daimler, General Motors, Audi and Porsche — are ready to showcase their future products.
Being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the theme of the eight-day event is “Mobility for All.” The exhibition will also feature green and future technologies, concept vehicles and robots. Major bike-makers, three-wheeler players, auto parts manufacturers and heavy vehicle manufactures will also participate.
The exposition will see the participation of more than 2,000 exhibitors against 1,200 in 2006. Over 10 lakh people are likely to visit the fair, which will also have special pavilions on accessories and car decor, garage equipment and automation. It will host the largest-ever overseas participation with pavilions from Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Major cars and concept vehicles to be unveiled at the show include Maruti Suzuki’s A-Star, Splash, Swift sedan, Kizashi and Suzuki APV (light commercial van); Hyundai Motor India’s “i20” concept car, HND Veloster, Genesis and Qarmac; Tata Motors’ concept car Elegante; Fiat’s Grande Punto, Linea and the new Palio; Honda Siel’s advanced hydrogen concept car FCX and its F-1 racing circuit concept Earth Car; and German major Volkswagen’s Jetta and “UP!”.
At a press conference on Tuesday, SIAM president Ravi Kant urged the government to take steps to rationalise interest rates and stimulate consumption level.
“The government should create an environment for consumption by checking interest rates, which have been rising from the last one year making it tough for consumers,” he said.
Stating that banks had also reduced funding for automobiles, which was hurting the industry, Mr. Kant said: “All these issues have already been discussed with the Finance Minister and hopefully the government will announce some positive measures soon.”
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Fact sheet
Dates : Thursday 10th to Thursday 17th January, 2008
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Exhibition
Timings: Weekdays: 1000 Hrs to 1900 Hrs; Weekends: 1000 Hrs to 2000 Hrs
First Day : January 10th 2008 (Media Day) – No General Visitors
Frequency: Biennial
BACKGROUND
Auto Expo is the Complete Automotive Show in this part of the world, organized jointly by Automotive
Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The first Auto Expo was held in 1986, the
second in 1993, and the third in 1996. Since then, Auto Expo has been institutionalized as a biennial
show.
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Spread over 70,000 square meters• Over 1200 participants • Focused Fair – Auto Enterprise • Vehicle Pavilions• Components/Accessories Pavilions • Conferences & Allied events
•International Participation from 25 countries • International Delegations • New Vehicle/Product launches • Theme Pavilions • Vehicle Design/CAD/CAM Pavilion• Over one million visitors • 1,50,000 business visitors
DISPLAY HIGHLIGHTS
• Vehicles • Components, Auto Electricals • Accessories • Theme Pavilion • IT for Auto Industry • Garage & Workshop Equipments • Oil & Lubricants • Audio, Video. Auto Electronics, Navigation Systems • Leasing/Financial Companies • Insurance Companies • Battery Operated Vehicles • CAD/CAM Solutions • CNG UNITS • Coach Builders / Design Vehicles • Design Concepts
VISITOR PROFILE
• Overseas buyer delegations • Int’l Business Visitors • Dealers Delegation • Senior Executives of PSUs • Garage & Workshop Owners • CEOs / Decision Makers • DivisionHeads •Technicians, Mechanics, Drivers • Government Officials •Managers / Department Heads• Engineers, ConsultantsCompanies •Delegation from State Transport •Delegations from Technical Institutions •General Visitors
SPECIAL FEATURES
International Business Lounge, Exclusive Media Lounge, Exclusive Five Star
Restaurant, Meeting / Conference facilities within the venue
