Hyundai i10 gets excellent reviews

Previous update:- Tech spec and comparision of Hyundai i10

I watched about couple of car and Auto shows last week and almost every show including the CNBC AutoShow, NDTV Profit Car and Bike show, Aaj Tak Chakke pe Chakka, Zee wheelocity reviewed the new car from Hyundai, the Hyundai i10. All them had really good reviews for the i10. Looks like Hyundai is about to change it all once again just the way it did with the launch of Santro with quite a few segment firsts then.
The i10 is said to be way better than its competition that is the Spark, Estilo, Wagon R, Santro and almost touching the Swift with the top end Magna version.
Pictures , images of Hyundai i10
Technical specification and comparison of the Hyundai i10 click here
Some plus points:-

• Engine packs a lot more punch and is much refined than Santro.
• Comfortable cruises past 140 with max going up 160 kmph.
• Good ABS, works extremely well at tops speeds.
• Well designed all beige interiors. Innovative place for the gear lever, freeing up a lot of space in the front.
• Comfortable seats in front as well as back with decent leg room.
• Dash mounted music system.
• Air bags and Sun Roof optional.
• Electric power steering much better than that on Santro.

Negatives:-

• Shorter than Santro, loosing on the tall upright position.
• Ride quality has not been significantly improved.
• Top end magna is as expensive as a fully loaded swift
• Rear seat uncomfortable for 3. (not as wide as getz)
  
• Brake pedal bites back.

Now having heard all that i am sure i wont be able to resist myself from taking a test drive myself. So stay tuned, will update you soon.

p.s. The news is that i10 Diesel will also be made available by mid 2008.

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