BOSTWANA car pics

I was in Botswana recently on business, partly that explains my absence from this blog. If you visit a country and you want to know the standard of living there, the first thing you do is look at the cars on the road, it may sound silly but thats the first thing you see after the airport. You will be picked up in a car and you will see numerous cars on the road. thats exactly what i did in Botswana. I arrive at the airport in the evening, the airport itself was so disappointing, tiny and old. I didnt expect much after that. I went through the immigration and met the lady who was picking me up, i didnt complain... We got out and walked to her car guess what, this lady was driving, a black 2007 Jeep Cherokee Renegade, Campas tuned with large wheels, i can swear they were 21"! Botswana just began to impress me. Then we left the airport and headed to the hotel, the first thing i noticed was that there were not many japanese cars on the road, all i could see were alot of Mercedes', BMWs, Volvos, Golfs and Polos.

Lifan Car pics

lexus car pics

new car launched in 2013

alto K series

After a slew of spy shots and the teaser video of the Alto K10, what we have here now is the official commercial video of the 2011 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10! Whats more, the video reveals a few new details:

- The 1.0-litre K-series engine is expected to propel the new Alto K10 from naught to 100 km/h in 13.3 seconds (the older Alto did a 0-100 km/h in more than 20 seconds!)

- The new car claims to deliver an overall fuel efficiency of 20.2 kmpl which is more or less similar to the older Alto. This is in fact a great value addition considering the Alto still maintains its fuel efficiency in spite of a higher capacity engine and a 7-odd seconds quicker naught to 100 km/h sprint.

- The interiors will get a two-tone finish

- Front power windows on the top end model

- Tachometer on, you guessed it right, the top end model!

- Digital read-out for the fuel-gauge, odometer and trip meter

- MP3/WMA/AAC – AUX/USB compatible Blaupunkt entertainment system and a remote central locking as optional accessories

Stay tuned to Motoroids tomorrow for the live coverage of the launch function of the 2011 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10! 

cars in india

bmw pics

Hyundai Eon Launch Date in India / Price / Specifications

Hyundai, the Korean automobile manufacturers, has come up with the next small carHyundai EON, as they have tasted success and have seen a drastic pace in the growth with launch of their first small car Hyundai Santro and then leading to Hyundai i10,Hyundai i20 and Hyundai i30.

Hyundai Eon will be a good and strong addition to the small car segment, says car experts.  The main and highlighting feature of Hyundai Eon, is the looks. The car is the percussingfeatures, as the car features Hyundai's latest  Hyundai FluidicDesign.

People also believe that the new Hyundai Fluidic Design which was featured first in the Hyundai fluidic verna, was a mass hit in the market. The price of the new hyundai fluidic verna was also one of the additional feature of the car to be a great hit in the Indian market.

Hyundai Eon Launch Date in India : 
The car is expected to be released in the month of October 2011.

Hyundai Eon will be available in five different shades viz White, Black, Silver, Grey and Red. The car will be available in three different variants Hyundai Eon base, Hyundai Eon GL and Hyundai Eon GLS. The top variant Hyundai Eon GLS features power steering, power windows, air conditioner, central locking, rear defogger, one airbag, ABS and music system. The interiors of the Hyundai Eon is too good to resist.

Read Hyundai Eon Review

Hyundai Eon Price in India : 

- Hyundai Eon base - Rs. 2,50,000
- Hyundai Eon GL - Rs. 3,00,000
- Hyundai Eon GLS - Rs. 3,50,000 (Expected)

Hyundai Eon Colors:

- White
- Black
- Silver
- Grey
- Red
Design and Styling of Hyundai Eon

- Fluidic design theme like new Hyundai Verna
- Chrome finish front grille
- Crystal clear front fog lamps
- Tall clear lens tail lamps
- Body-colored bumpers and door handles
- Stylish wheel covers

Interiors and Comfort Features of Hyundai Eon

- Power steering and front power windows
- Manual air-conditioner system
- Option of factory fitted music system
- Remote central locking
- Dual-tone shades for central console

Volvo Car India

To tap the growing automobile market of the country, Volvo Car India is expanding its dealership network with plans to open 7-9 dealerships during the current year.

The company currently markets its products through 3 dealerships, one each in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh.

The company is looking at setting up dealerships in 8 cities - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Apart from these, the company is also in the process of launching six new models in the Indian market in phases.

The new models are V50 and V70 (station wagon), C30 (3-door coupe), C70 (2-door coupe convertible), XC60 and XC70 (both crossovers). The company expects to sell 500 cars in the current year.

The company also plans to launch its sports utility vehicle XC60 in India next year.

Volvo Car India, a division of Ford Motor Company, launched two of its flagship models -Volvo S80 and Volvo XC90 in the country in September 2007.

Mitsubishi Pajero Price & Specification

Mitsubishi Pajero Review

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is the new generation of Pajero launched in 2012. The rugged SUV competes with Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Sante Fe, Ford Endeavour and other humongous SUVs in India, although, Mitsubishi unlike Toyota is not that active in luring customers through the means of pricing, marketing and dealerships across the country. Mitsubishi has tagged this SUV a notch too higher and this would definitely not wash with Indian customers. 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero is pitched for South East Asian, South American, Latin American, South African and Russian markets.

Mitsubishi India which works in collaboration with Hindustan Motors launched Pajero in India back in 2002. Over the year, Pajero has proved its worth by winning the world’s toughest driving contest: the Dakar Rally. The new Pajero Sport has undergone a sea change from the previous Pajero. The new Pajero is basically built on Triton pick-up truck platform. Its competitor Toyota Fortuner is based on Hilux pickup platform. The SUV Pajero SFX assembles in India (Chennai) through completely knocked down units from Thailand. However, the Pajero Sport is brought as CBU. The pick-up truck derived body on ladder frame, high ground clearance, high riding double wishbone with coil springs and a stabilizer bar suspension set-up at front and three-link set-up with coil springs and stabilizer bar suspension at rear and the gap between the rear wheel arches and the tyres give it a raw SUV look.

Pajero Sport has Mitsubishi's old family grille flanked by a set of attractive clear-lens headlamps with projector beams with self-levelling. The SUV looks supreme with its tight haunches and distinctive wheel arches enclosing 17 inch wheels. Rear of Pajero Sport is dominated by Alfa Romeo-esque tail lamps. Chrome door handles complement the lushness of Pajero Sport. Even the new front chrome grille with slashed bars or either side of the Mitsubishi logo looks amazing. Round fog lamps look like two eyes and skid plate looks like the smiley face. Ground clearance of 215 mm is more than desired and gives a macho look to the SUV. Side silver step helps in easy ingress and exit from of high held Pajero Sport.

Safety gets due advantage in the new generation SUV. While driver and passenger side airbags are much expected features, Pajero is also stuffed with Anti Lock-Braking system, EBD with brake boosters, rear parking sensors, rear wash wiper and defogger. Interiors are refurbished and made similar to Outlander. The steering gets integrated audio controls and cruise controls. Electrically adjustable leather seats, rear aircon and a touch screen navigation interface are well appreciated in the Mitsubishi’s new SUV. The black and beige dual-tone colour scheme along with beige leather upholstery looks deluxe and everything including the finish of plastics is upmarket. Three rows of seat can make space for 7 passengers. An MP3 player with USB slot with a multi-trip function display that shows altimeter, barometer, outside temperature, fuel information and audio information. AC with automatic climate control for front passengers and manually controls for blower is given in the SUV for the rear passengers.  

The sole variant of Pajero Sport doesn’t uses a full time four-wheel-drive like Fortuner, it is equipped with the Super Select 4WD system similar to that on the existing Pajero which allows shifting between rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive at speeds of up to 100kmph. There is an option of locking the centre differential by which all four wheels move with similar speed and thus torque is sent the most to that wheel which has most traction. 36 degree approach angle, 23 degree break-over and 25 degree departure angles. 

The 2012 Mitsubishi Sport runs on a 4D56 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder common-rail turbodiesel engine. The rugged engine churns out 175 bhp of power at 4000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 2000-2500 rpm. The engine in this off-roader is mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. Mitsubishi has certainly missed on an automatic variant. The giant competitor-Fortuner, not just comes with auto gearbox but also charges less amount to customers.  So, it is going to be a tough journey for Mitsubishi to sell it Pajero in a price sensitive country like India. If at all it comes with an automatic variant and reduces the price in future it can manage to grab a few customers for itself.

Mitsubishi Pajero Mileage

The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is available only as a diesel variant. It offers an average mileage of 11 kmpl and the fuel tank capacity is around 75 liters. The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is powered by a 2.5 liter common rail diesel engine that produces a maximum power of 175BHP and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. This SUV certainly offers high engine performance with better fuel efficiency as compared to the previous generation of Pajero.

Power of Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is available only as a diesel model with an impressive 2.5-liter engine.  This 16-valve intercooled turbocharged engine produces a maximum Power of 178 PS at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 2000 - 2500 rpm. The DOHC Common rail DI-D (4D56) Engine uses an electronically controlled injection technique that optimizes fuel dispersion within the combustion chambers. The system makes adjustments to always run at peak efficiency. The resulting controlled power output and minimum exhaust emissions ensure a superior quality of performance with outstanding fuel efficiency. The variable geometry turbo (VGT) ushers healthy power while maintaining fuel efficiency by achieving an optimal turbo aspect ratio at any given speed. The VGT reins in the power of the exhaust emissions, ensuring a constant delivery of fresh air to the engine for perfect output and performance. The intercooler allows more air to be pumped to the cylinders for more complete combustion and greater power. Positioned at the front of the radiator, this design gives Pajero Sport improved air-cooling performance.

Acceleration & Pick-Up

The 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 15.5 kmph and can reach a top speed of about 190 kmph. This is good for a 2.5 litre diesel engine. However, the figures are not that impressive in comparison to Toyota Fortuner will adorns a 3.0 litre powerful engine. The engine is mated to just 5 speed manual transmission which is nowhere in competition to the rugged SUVs of India. However, the Super select 4WD offers the convenience of smoothly shifting between drive modes.

Mitsubishi Pajero Exteriors

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a pleasant SUV to watch at. For any SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle), the exterior appearance matters a lot. Mitsubishi Pajero does not compromise on that front and boasts of a sturdy look on its exteriors. The new projector headlamp cluster with levelling looks very stylish and flanks the front chrome grille with slanting bars. The chrome plated vertical bar-type front grill divided in two halves to let the elevated Mitsubishi logo shine in between. The chromed outer door handles add to the beauty of the SUV. Mitsubishi has put some real effort and innovation in designing exteriors of Pajero Sport to make it a solid build SUV that does not look rugged at all. Right below this is the license plate slightly overlapping with the bumper. The headlamps are uncluttered and separated from the fog lamps below. The silver front skid plate not only provides robustness to the vehicle but also slyly enhances the elegance. It has chrome plated power door mirrors for a finished aggressive front look.

On the rear, an intermittent wiper-cum-washer and a high mounted stop lamp not only contribute to handiness but also to back beauty. The chrome plated and garnished rear license plate adds to the beauty. On the sides, black roof rails and sidesteps for all doors highlight its SUV status while power windows, metallic door handles, keyless entryand illuminated ignition key cylinder lay the impression of luxury. The choice of 17-inch light alloy wheels with front and rear mudguards is perfect for this SUV. The six choices of unique colors give some excitement to buyers. Though overall the thought put in front design does not seem the same for rest of the vehicle.

Exterior Measurements

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been sized as a standard SUV. It extends up to 4695 mm in length, 1815 mm in width and 1840 mm in height. The ground clearance is a 215 mm while the wheelbase is 2800 mm.

Mitsubishi Pajero Interior

 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has been blessed with great interiors and exteriors. The interiors have been done carefully and the firm has made sure that passengers get a perfect and pleasurable experience during the ride. The front cabin is spacious and loaded with tons of latest features. Starting with the infotainment segment, the SUV has been equipped withMulti-mode center information display, which shows the time, date, temperature and music info. The 2 DIN touch screen stereo is fantastic accompanied with evenly spread 6 speakers for perfect music and entertainment. The air conditioning system has been installed with the smart climate control system. The AC vents have been spread out evenly so that the rear seat passengers are also be relaxed even in hot summers of India. The seats have been covered in high quality leather, which provides the entire interiors a very posh and luxurious feel. The sporty beige color further adds more charm and a lush ambience to the interiors of new Pajero Sport SUV.

Interior Comfort

There are so many features in the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV, which add on more comfort to the SUV. The list is pretty long, but the major highlight is the Multi-mode center information display, which is a touch screen display showcasing the music information along with time, date and temperature. The SUV is accompanied with accessory socket inside floor console box, front cup holders on floor console, front door pockets with bottle holders, vanity mirror with lid for sun visors, removable cup-type ashtray, front room lamp with map lamps, sunglass pocket on ceiling that is extremely stylish and convenient, door Courtesy lamps present on all side doors and a very smart and intelligent AM/FM radio and CD player for perfect entertainment. In addition to these, Pajero Sport SUV also comes blessed with windshield sunshade, beige leather upholstered seats and rear sensors. Plenty of headroom and legroom has been provided so that tall persons don’t have any issue while driving and riding. Therefore, it can be said that the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV not only scores high marks in its exterior and engine segments, but also manages to combine luxury with style and practicality on the inside.

Mitsubishi Pajero Engine and Performance

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport comes with a 2.5L diesel engine with a displacement of 2477cc. The DOHC Common rail direct injection feeds a high-pressure fuel supply to the cylinders in exactly the same amounts.  The fuel injection is electronically controlled and thus offers better combustion which results in the better performance of the engine. The 16-valve intercooled turbocharged engine drives a maximum power of 175 BHP at 4000 RPM and a peak torque of 400 Nm at 2000-2500 RPM which is better than the 168 BHP of maximum power and 343 Nm of maximum torque produced by the Toyota Fortuner. The 16 valve arrangement creates a more complete air/fuel mixture and steadier flow for consistent high performance. The precisely balanced roller-rocker arms and scissor gears provide exact valve timing for more powerful combustion. The engine ensures minimum exhaust emissions with a smooth drive on any kind of terrain. The average mileage of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is 11kmpl whereas its biggest competitor Toyota Fortuner has a maximum mileage of 11kmpl.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport achieves 0-100kmph speed in about 15.5 secs only. This powerful off-roader is packed with super select Four Wheel Drive System and a five speed manual transmission and ensures a better handling than its predecessor.  It is surely an outstanding performer on all kinds of roads. The intercooler allots more air to be wired to the cylinders for complete combustion and greater power output. Laid at the front of the radiator, this design gives Pajero Sport an improved air-cooling performance.

Wheels 
Mitsubishi Pajero is adorned with 15 X 7 JJ alloy wheels which gives the car a robust and a claasy look at the same time. Mitsubishi Pajero comes with a puncture proof tubeless tyre for the smooth and comfortable drive. The tyre size is 265 / 70 R 15 112 S Tubeless, which is needed in this big sized car, this kind of size helps to prevent from skidding on slippery roads and is sufficient in controlling this big size car in case of off-roading.
Braking & Handling
The 16 inch ventilated disc brakes in front and 16 inch ventilated drum-in-disc brakes are very much suitable to the SUV’s image. The hydraulic operated brakes on all 4 wheels with 2 circuits in front and split brake type at rear ensures terrific braking performance. This is combined with ABS and EBD. A double-wishbone front suspension (with coil springs and a 3-link coil spring rear suspension, both with stabilizer bars, give unmatched traction and stability as well as a high ground clearance. With on-demand 4WD for sure traction, a torsion-resistant rigid ladder frame for improved stability and durable suspensions for maximum balance, even the most forbidding terrain can be tackled with confidence. Pajero Sport utilizes thinner, lighter steel beams that provide the strength equal to thicker beams with lower weight. Built within the frame, the beams help absorb collision energy before it can reach the cabin interior, providing added protection to occupants. The Pajero Sport is designed to climb over and around the most formidable terrain. Pajero Sport's remarkably tight 5.6m minimum turning radius gives you the ability to maneuver through tight spaces with ease.
Handling & Safety

The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV 4x4 Manual gets a thumbs-up in handling and safety department as well. The SUV is well-resourced with numerous safety features, which not only protect the car but also make sure that passengers are unharmed in case of any accident or collision. The firm has made use of high tensile steel at main locations, which create an additional rigid frame of beams along with support pillars encircling the cabin. These rigid beams save the car interiors from any damage.The Anti Lock Braking System or better known as ABS is present to control the SUV and prevent the wheels from locking up in case of emergency braking, which in turns averts skidding. The EBD or Electronic Brake Force Distribution helps the SUV by reallocations the braking force to the rear brakes whenever needed thereby facilitating swifter stops even with heavy load and passengers.

Keeping in mind passengers’ safety, Mitsubishi has smartly provided dual front SRS airbags, which means airbags have been provided for both driver and front co passenger. The three point ELR seat belts further proffer an ideal degree of crash safety. In the nutshell, the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV 4x4 ensures complete safety of the car as well as the passengers.

Stereo & Accessories in Mitsubishi Pajero
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is well equipped with a multi-mode center information display showing audio settings. It gets a double-DIN touch screen stereo for all the entertainment requirements. A MP3 CD player with AM/FM radio helps to tune in to your favourite number in your favourite SUV. The integrated stereo is surrounded by wooden insert which looks fabulous. Utility vehicles are mainly used for long drives and 6 speakers with 2 tweeters make the ride happy go lucky. The lather wrapped steering wheel is also provided with audio controls. USB port which is gradually becoming very common these days is also present in the glove box.
Pros & Cons

Mitsubishi Pajero Pros :

Terrific engine performance, looks, plush interiors, super select four wheel drive system.

Mitsubishi Pajero Cons :
No automatic variant, price, lack of dealerships

Hyundai i10 Cars Specifications

After the huge success of Hyundai Santro, India’s second largest auto manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co launched Hyundai i10 in same hatchback segment. Hyundai i10 is a premium hatchback segment model that finds its place between Hyundai Santro and the phased out Hyundai Getz. Offering quality is the key priority of Hyundai i10. Its styling features with standard AC system is very effective make it a fun car to drive. Equipped with standard features, Hyundai i10 proves to be high class car, some standard features are also available on the instrumental panel including tachometer, electronic trip meter, electronic odometer, low fuel warning lamp, digital clock etc. For the comfort and convenience, Hyundai i10 is availed with i-Relax front seats, front and rear power windows with child lock, AC with heater, 4 speed blowers, internally adjustable ORVMs, and many more.

Lately a facelift version of Hyundai i10 was released in the Indian car market. This face lifted Hyundai i10 has more aggressive and sporty look than its older version; and most of the alteration has been done on the front fascia. The nose of the car is now replaced with round headlamps, wider air intake, central radiator grille with a single horizontal chrome slat with centrally positioned Hyundai logo and new bumper style. The most fascinating exterior change is turn indicators integrated with ORVMs; the mirrors are now powered and electronically heated that adds luxury to the comfort and style. The sides of the Hyundai i10 have got body color waistline molding and VTVT and Kappa2 logos that speak a volume about the re-birth of the hatchback. The front side roof tip has got a small antenna that also gives it a sporty look. The rear side of the Hyundai i10 has got only two major changes that are reserve parking sensors and new design bumpers.

The interior of the popular hatchback now added with mounted audio and Bluetooth controls on steering wheel with height adjustable driver's seat. The seats are furnished with more cushions as well. Other new interior features include USB port and AUX connection, instrument console is now vibrant blue instead of light green, two-tone dashboard, silver casing for audio, a digital fuel meter and a up shift-down shift indicator, etc.

The Hyundai i10 now comes loaded with two petrol engines- 1.1 IRDE2 and 1.2 Kappa2; the former variant is available in three variants such as D-Lite, Era and Magna while the latter comes with five additional variants like Magna 1.2, Sportz, Sportz (O), Sportz AT, Asta and Asta (O) AT. Hyundai has also launched LPG variants on two models Hyundai i19 Era and Hyundai i10 Magna. The new LPG version of i10, christened i10 ‘blue drive’ (blue drive is Hyundai’s eco-friendly and fuel efficient range) comes with a factory-fitted LPG kit and boasts of features that meet global standards in performance and safety. The i10 LPG is powered by the 1.1 litre iRDE2 engine. The factory-fitted LPG system in i10 enjoys full 2 year manufacturer warranty benefits -- ensuring enhanced safety and peace of mind for its customers.

All the variants boast of dual tone beige interiors. The ample dimensions of Hyundai i10 - 3565 *1595*1550mm (L*W*H) with the wheelbase of 2380 mm gives it the additional stability and added cabin space. The cabin is well insulated from the engine noise. Hyundai i10 comes with front and rear door full size arm rest, rear parcel tray and seat back pocket in magna and magna option pack. Hyundai i10 is equipped with front power windows and air conditioner with heater in all variants. While rear wiper, rear power windows and defogger are equipped only in Hyundai i10 Magna family, key-less entry is offered only in Hyundai i10 Magna option pack. Uniform door space and controls are there for all the occupants. The sharp MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) and the suspension set-up provide everything for you to drive in the traffic with ease. 165mm ground clearance for this city car is another advantage. The Hyundai i10 offers top-end safety features like Anti-lock Braking system (ABS), seat belts with pretensioner, dual airbags for the driver and the front passenger, auto-unlocking doors which automatically unlock on sensing an impact and a high-mounted rear stop lamp.

Hyundai i10 is available with two different powered engines and thus the mileage they offer also differs. As we already mentioned, Hyundai i10 is available with nine variants out of which its two variants (D-lite and Era) are equipped with 1.1L, 1086cc, IRDE (Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine) petrol engine that offers good engine performance with good fuel efficiency. These two variants of Hyundai i10 gives mileage around 14kmpl in city while 19.8kmpl on highway.

On the other hand, its five variants (Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta with Sunroof) are powered by the new 1.2L, 1197 Kappa petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox. This engine is well known for delivering high engine performance with increased fuel efficiency. These variants of Hyundai i10 powered by the Kappa engine provide mileage 15.4kmpl in urban areas while on highway it gives 19.2kmpl. And the rest two variants (Magna AT and Asta AT) of Hyundai i10 equipped with the same capacity of Kappa engine but come with the automatic transmission gearbox, giving mileage around 15.4kmpl in city and 20.3kmpl on highway.

The new family members in the Hyundai i10 are 1.1 iRDE2 and 1.2 Kappa2 petrol engines. The refreshed 1.1 iRDE2, 4 cylinder, SOHC powerplant develops a top power of 69 Ps at 5500 rpm and lays out a top torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm while the top end 1.2 Kappa2, 4 cylinder, DOHC with VTVT mill smartly generates maximum power of 80 Ps at 6000 rpm and churns out a top torque of 11.4 kgm at 4000 rpm. The new Hyundai i10 VTVT technology works to provide the engine more power, performance and fuel efficiency; the company claims a mileage of the vehicle is 20.36 kmpl that is ARAI certified.

Seeing the skyrocketing petrol prices, the company has also launched two LPG variants on Hyundai i10. The 1.1 litre IRDE2 LPG engine is fitted in Hyundai i10 Era and Hyundai i10 Magna. The Alternator Management System (AMS) in the LPG variants controls delivery of power to the battery. Hyundai i10 LPG comes with easy petrol to LPG shift that offers customers a unique combination of reliable performance and unmatched fuel economy. The Manual Shift Indicator which is a first-in-class feature available in the i10 helps to achieve maximum fuel efficiency by optimum gear usage.

Power of Hyundai i10

Hyundai i10 is available with two different capacity engines and with nine variants. Its two variants are powered by the 1.1L, 1086 cc, IRDE petrol engine is able to produce the maximum power of 66.7PS at 5500rpm and maximum torque of 10.1kgm at 2500rpm. This IRDE petrol engine delivers high performance and offers good acceleration so that the car never vibrates even after the crossing the mark of 100kmph. The rest seven variants of Hyundai i10 are powered by its popular 1.2L, 1197cc, Kappa engine produces the 80PS of maximum power at 5200rpm and 11.4kgm of maximum torque at 4000rpm. This Kappa engine is well known for offering high engine performance with better fuel efficiency.

The newly added Hyundai i10 engines are now refined and give more engine output with advanced technology; as a result engine power and performance are bettered accordingly. The new 1.1 iRDE2, SOHC, 4 cylinder powertrain lays out maximum power of 69 Ps at 5500 rpm and delivers maximum torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm while the 1.2 Kappa2,DOHC, VTVT, 4 cylinder mill generates a peak power of 80 Ps at 6000 rpm and produces a top torque of 11.4 kgm at 4000 rpm.

Two more engines are added making a total of 11 variants for Hyundai i10 buyers. But this time the engines are not powered by petrol but by LPG. Hyundai India has taken eco-friendly initiative and has launched new LPG version of i10, christened i10 ‘blue drive’ which comes with a factory-fitted LPG kit in Era and Magna that meet global standards in performance and safety.

The i10 LPG is powered by the 1.1 litre iRDE2 engine, it comes with easy petrol to LPG manual shift that offers customers a unique combination of reliable performance and unmatched fuel economy. With separate Petrol (35 litre) and LPG (34 litre) tanks, the customers have an option to choose from LPG and petrol modes. The Alternator Management System (AMS) on the LPG variants controls delivery of power to the battery. While decelerating, the power supply to the battery is normal and during acceleration it limits the power – this gives extended battery life and better mileage.

Acceleration & Pick-Up

Two variants (D-lite and Era) of Hyundai i10 are equipped with 1.1L, 1086cc, IRDE (Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine) petrol engine with manual transmission gearbox. This engine produces 66.7PS of maximum power at 5500rpm and maximum torque of 10.1kgm at 2500rpm. This IRDE engine of Hyundai i10 delivers high engine performance with good acceleration and crosses the mark of 100kmph in just 15.55 seconds and to touch the top speed mark of 149kmph.

The other four variants (Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta With Sunroof) of Hyundai i10 are powered by the new 1.2L, 1197 Kappa petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox. This engine is more powerful in comparison to IRDE engine, hence the acceleration of these variants are also good enabling them to cross the 100kmph mark in just 13.02 seconds and can achieve the top speed mark of 151kmph.

The rest three variants (Magna AT, Sportz AT and Asta AT) of Hyundai i10 that are also powered by the Kappa engine but come with automatic transmission gearbox offer a bit lower acceleration. These two variants can touch the 100kmph mark in 16.27 seconds and can achieve top speed mark of 144 kmph.

The Next Gen Hyundai i10 comes with two petrol engine choices, one is 1.1 iRDE2 and second one is a 1.2 Kappa2 mill coupled with DOHC and VTVT technologies. The upgraded 1.1 iRDE2, SOHC, 4 cylinder engine develops a top power of 69 PS at 5500 rpm and belts out a peak torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm. The 1.2 Kappa2, DOHC, VTVT, 4 cylinder, petrol engine generates highest power of 80 PS at 6,000 rpm and pumps out top torque of 11.4 kgm at 4,000 rpm.

Hyundai has also launched two LPG variants on Hyundai i10. The 1.1 litre IRDE2 LPG engine is fitted in Hyundai i10 Era and Hyundai i10 Magna. The Alternator Management System (AMS) in the LPG variants controls delivery of power to the battery. Hyundai i10 LPG comes with easy petrol to LPG shift that offers customers a unique combination of reliable performance and unmatched fuel economy.

Hyundai i10 Exteriors

 The Hyundai i10 is equipped with nice clear headlamps which stretch towards the rear of the front end which give it the best look so far and confrontationally the i10 looks reasonably daunting. The grille section is done in chrome adds a finish to the overall appearance.The back, in unadorned and undemanding words, is boring. The tempting facades just fall short to get goes together by with the rear. The tail-gate has utterly zilch to show off about, on the appearance of front and even with the huge tail-lamps trying firm to add flash; the rear is basic and mind-numbing. The little tyres drop short to inhabit the wheel archway fine which offer the Hyundai i10 an under-tyred look. The conservatively placed boot-release lever appears fashionable though. In addition, class use of black plastic moulding upfront, on the sides and at the rear makes for a pleasurable spectacle for the eyes. The rear of Hyundai i10 is inappropriate when you think of its anterior plea. Generally the car looks fresh and appealing.

The new Hyundai i10 is added with new front headlights, new centre radiator grille with horizontal chrome slat, new bumper and triangular front fog lamps. The side view of the hatchback looks more pretty with body match waistline mouldings; the ORVMs are added with turn indicators like most other luxury cars in India. The new face lifted Hyundai i10 has identical VTVT logo and Kappa2 monogram make huge difference in the old and new one. A compact antenna does make it a new machine altogether while the rear side now comes with new bumper and reverse parking sensors. Full wheel covers are offered with the 1.2 Kappa2 variants as standard fittings.

Exterior Measurements

Hyundai i10 is a five seater premium hatchback model with a spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Hyundai i10 are - its length is 3,565mm, width is 1,595mm, height 1,550mm and its wheelbase is 2,380mm with the ground clearance of 165mm and minimum turning radius of 4.75 meters.

Hyundai i10 Interior

Hyundai i10 a superb looking car both from inside as well as outside. The Hyundai i10, enhanced and got worn to that 'blushed-look' of yours and smooth talk that would be spray upon, since the interior of Hyundai i10 is damn good-looking to evaluate to any other small-car doing rounds. The two-tone color lends an air of fortune connected with cars superior in the ladder of automotive divisions and the plastics and knobs have a fastidious sense to them as well. One thing that stands out as a single characteristic is the placement of the gear-shift lever housed on the centre console.

The new Hyundai i10 is wrapped in a two tone dashboard while the three spoke steering wheel is added with mounted audio control and bluetooth push button. The dashboard has been gifted with USB port to play your favourite music and AUX connection with a power outlet socket. Apart from that, the dash meters comes with black background and a digital fuel meter along with a up shift-down indicator. The existing MP3/CD player casing is in silver and AC controls come with aluminum touch. The centre dash meters have vibrant blue illumination in place of light green. Other enhancements in the cabin of the Hyundai i10 are deluxe floor console with power outlet, metal grain finish central fascia, chrome finish inside door handles and chrome finish gear knob (comes with AT and Asta variants).

Interior Comfort

This sets free a high-quality of space on the floor which has been exploited stylishly by bestowing it with useful storage space and cup holders. There is enough space to carry things right from your wallet or cell phone to bottles. The luggage space too good but the deep loading-lip can be a cause of distress while loading/unloading baggage. On the placate phase too, the Hyundai i10 gets full marks. The front seats are not quite fashioned in a way to offer you the premium hold in all the exact places. The head-restraints are not poles apart unit as perceived in other cars and are a conservation of the chairs. I missed a dead-pedal at the side of the clutch though. The rear bench is satisfactorily solid and panders you with first-class reassurance and comfort level. The legroom was a wee bit more. Good lumber support both at the front and rear makes it a good car to cover miles.

The gadget board of Hyundai i10 is also quite wide-ranging and is conquered by a huge, white-faced Speedo that dwells in the place of smugness while a tacho, fuel and temperature gauge praises it on each side. The customary range of warning lights for various functions like seatbelt, oil levels, battery, power steering etc are all present there to presage you when something begins to go wrong.  The air conditioner on the car is outstanding so is the upholstery, the dash is ready with an in built mp3 facilitated player too.

The new Hyundai i10 is blessed with a luxurious features- powered and electronically heated outside door mirrors that allow you to adjust and clean them without opening the windows. The seats have more cushion on it that eat up most of the bumps and keep you straight as sitting in a ship. It is also blessed with height adjustable driver seat. The instrumentation now gets electronic fuel indicator and gear shift indicator (with MT versions only).

Interior Measurements

Hyundai i10 is an ultra spacious premium hatchback model that has the seating capacity of five passengers. Hyundai 10 offers generous headroom of 990mm (Front) and 940mm (Rear) with the front legroom of 1190mm (max.) and 1115mm (min) with the rear knee room of 819mm (max.) and 640mm (min.) and with the shoulder room of 1225mm. The boot capacity of this hatchback car is 225 ltrs.

Hyundai i10 Engine and Performance

Hyundai i10 is available with two engine options - its two variants are equipped with a 1.1L, 1086 cc, IRDE engine ensuring high engine performance. Its 1086cc engine capable to produces 66.6 PS power and torque of 10.1 k-gm. There are few more improvements in this new IRDE engine. The rest of the variants come with the newer generation 1.2L, 1197cc,kappa engine that offers high engine performance with better fuel efficiency - it produces 80PS power and 11.4 k-gm torque. The overall performance of this new Kappa engine is very well providing excellent and instant pick up with power.

The new facelifted Hyundai i10 has been added with a new engine technology that is VTVT in view to increase power and performance of the car and it shows when you go through the spec sheet. The car now meets Euro 4 emission norms and claims more mileage. The Hyundai i10 is available with two petrol engine options i.e. 1.1 iRDE2 and 1.2 Kappa2. The 1.1 litre iRDE2 engine now produces more power and torque figures; max power is 69 PS at 5500 rpm and max torque of 10.1 kgm at 4500 rpm. The bigger 1.2 Kappa2 engine churns out a top power of 80 PS at 6,000 rpm and 11.4 kgm at 4000 rpm.

However, seeing the decelerating demand for petrol cars, Hyundai has come up with a more viable option of LPG cylinders in the boot space of i10 so that customers can choose from petrol and LPG option while driving. The company has launched Hyundai i10 LPG in two of its variants Era and Magna. This initiative will not only boost eco-friendliness, but also offer excellent fuel economy and low cost maintenance of the hatchback. The new LPG version of i10 is christened as ‘i10 ‘blue drive’.  

The Hyundai i10 LPG is powered by the 1.1 litre iRDE2 engine, it comes with easy petrol to LPG shift that offers customers a unique combination of reliable performance and unmatched fuel economy. With separate Petrol (35 litre) and LPG (34 litre) tanks, the customers have an option to choose from LPG and petrol modes. Unlike the conventional spacious LPG-fitted models, the LPG tank in the i10 blue drive has a special ‘Toroidal’ LPG tank that allows intelligent use of space and makes for larger boot space.

Wheels

As for the wheels, Hyundai i10 is available with 14 inch, 5.0Jx14 fully covered steel wheels adds more style in its exterior looks. Hyundai i10 is packed with puncture resistant tube less tyres with the tyre size of 155/80 R13.

Braking & Handling

 The suspension on the Hyundai i10 is Indian customised and takes up odd potholes and bumps easily, but after all this, the ride quality remains unchanged.  Perhaps, Hyundai i10 loves to go around the corners, which means you would not be missing the fun. Talking about the handling and steering of the then Hyundai i10, the steering wheel is good to hold too! Enthusiastic driving though will have you under steer heavily and those skinny tubeless tyres will howl for mercy but the disc/drum combination is that  they are powerful. Deceleration runs saw us coming to a halt from 100kmph in 4.1 seconds covering 56 meters in the process. And this, for a car not outfitted with ABS is quite neat and the car pulled in a maximum of 0.85G in the process. Brakes bid first-class bite and experience but the ABS version has paramount braking.

Handling & Safety

The new Hyundai i10 now behaves much better with a new powertrain that makes your driving more exciting with great control and comfort; even at high speed you will feel like driving a sports car and why not, there is no vibration or loss of power at any speed. The steering wheel, braking, suspension and gear shifting become more superlative with alteration in engine section.

Hyundai i10 has disc brakes in its front wheel and drum in rear wheel with ABS (Antilock Brake System). In pressure braking situations, the brakes perform well and look planted. Hyundai i10 comes with lots of safety features that ensure that driver and passengers are safe in it. The active safety features that are available with Hyundai i10 includes Dual Front Airbags that provides cushioning in case of front collisions, its flexible membrane or envelopes cover the passengers and thus provide safety in case of collision, ABS (Antilock Brake System) that prevents wheel lock-up during sudden braking condition or braking at wet or slippery road thus it prevents skidding while retaining car stability and steeribility. Front Disc Brakes increases the braking efficiency and de-accelerate the car sooner.

The other passive safety features that are available with Hyundai i10 includes Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner, Seat Belt Warning Lamp, Door Open Warning Lamp, ABS Warning Lamp, Seat Belt Reminder, Clear Lens Fog Lamps, Rear Combination Lamps, Tubeless Tyres, Engine Immobilizer, Child Locks and Central Locking. The Next Gen Hyundai i10 is added with two new features including foldable key with keyless entry and reverse parking sensor.

The LPG kit recently added in 2 variants of Hyundai i10 blue drive is impact resistant and is approved by DOE (Department of Explosives). It is tested and certified by ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) -- the country’s premier automobile testing and certifying authority.

Stereo & Accessories in Hyundai i10

 Five variants (Sportz, Sportz AT, Asta, Asta w Sun Roof, and Asta AT) of Hyundai i10 comes with an advanced CD/MP3 compatible music system with FM and with Speakersproviding best in class entertainment.

 
Hyundai i10 is packed with powerful refined rotary type Air Conditioner that keeps passenger cool even during the hot summer season. The newly introduced face lifted Hyundai i10 sports AUX and USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity; the audio and Bluetooth controls are now mounted on the steering wheel.