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Hyundai EON Review

17th-Nov-2011: Hyundai India launched the stupendously awaited small car-Hyundai EON in India on October 13th, 2011. Hyundai actually switched ‘India ON’ when it launched its cute hatch Hyundai EON in Gurgaon at Kingdom of dreams. Hyundai EON is the cheapest car from the Korean car manufacturer with its base variant priced very affordably at Rs 2.69 lakh, while the top end variant costing Rs 3.71 lakh to one’s pocket. However, Hyundai EON was launched only in petrol variant and the fuel is no longer the fuel for masses. Therefore Hyundai India is mulling to introduce an LPG variant of the car. The Hyundai EON LPG was spotted near Chennai undergoing the tests and speculations point towards a launch in mid-2012. Hyundai Motors will equip the small car EON with LPG kits with the compatibility to switch between the petrol and the LPG option. Since diesel technology is expensive, LPG is the best way to keep the price of Hyundai EON stable and low. Even maintenance of the hatchback will become easier for customers who will also get better fuel efficiency and a suitable option alongside Maruti Alto which already offers a LPG variant.

Hyundai EON Overall

South Korean car maker Hyundai, claimed to be world’s fastest growing automaker and fourth largest car manufacturer across the globe, has introduce the eight car and fourth hatchback-Hyundai EONin India. Within no time after its incorporation in 1996 in India Hyundai Motor India Ltd. become India’s second largest car manufacturer and it offers seven Hyundai cars in India including three hatchbacks, three sedans and one SUV. The eight addition hatchback was also lately known as Hyundai HA and Hyundai 800. However the company started publicizing the name-EON soon after that. Hyundai EON is blowing trumpet left, right and centre with this name EON which means ‘long period of time’. According to Hyundai India will be ‘ON’ now with the advent of this bug-eye hatchback.

Produced at Hyundai’s Chennai plant, the EON car has been conceived, designed and developed over four years, keeping the Indian consumer’s preferences in mind and is not a hurried result. Chennai-based Hyundai’s research and development team in Hyderabad worked in tandem with Hyundai’s R&D engineers in Korea to develop the Eon exclusively for the market in India. The new Hyundai small car is sure to stir competition in the under Rs 3 lakh price range. It yells be a close rival of top player Maruti India and homegrown Tata Motors. It will be the arch enemy of Maruti’s best selling car ‘Maruti Alto’ and will no doubt sit over Tata Nano. Being priced affordably, it will also prove to be an excellent option of people’s hatchback Maruti 800 that is supposed to be on the brink a phase out.

A hatchback by body built-up, EON is the lowest priced car by Hyundai in India running on and on and on at 21.1 kmpl mileage. It is powered by 814cc engine. The mighty petrol engine will house all 6 variants released and will mange to deliver maximum power of 56 bhp at 5,500 rpm which is quite enough to power for a small hatch. Hyundai EON inherits its looks from Hyundai i10 but it is relatively smaller. On the other hand, it has some things in common to Hyundai Santro also. The new Hyundai car is much inspired by the company’s new Fluidic design platform also used in other cars of Hyundai. The front of Hyundai’s small car EON, similar to Hyundai Verna Fluidic, is much satisfactory with hexagonal grille, sweeping headlamps slanting towards back, while it has a side similar to Hyundai i10. The wheel arches and shoulder line parallels Mercedes CLS Class in appearance. It shows-off an exclusive curvy rear with half-moonlike tail-lights to lure youngsters. The design revolution continues on the roomy interior front also, where there is a comfortable seating option for four persons.

In order to keep pricing in control, not plethora of feature are given on EON but the list is certainly not condemnable. The higher end variants Magna and Sportz houses advanced features such as power steering and power windows that can be operated with the touch of a button. Safety features including Anti-lock Braking System, EBD etc are missing from Hyundai EON although driver side airbag on EON Sportz ensures that EON is the safest car in its class. Following its low price, Hyundai has cut some features but surely stands on pedestal in front of Maruti 800 and Tata Nano who can be treated as mere audience in front of EON. The unique digital gear shift indicator helps attain maximum optimum gear usage and best possible fuel efficiency. Alternate Management System allows control of power supply to a battery depending on the load and thus reduces fuel consumption and improves entire performance. Now, what else an Indian buyer wants.

Hyundai EON Models

Hyundai EON D Lite	This is the base variant of Hyundai EON and will be powered by 814cc engine. This variant will have no power steering, power windows and is a standard model with heater and 4 blowers, child lock, chrome radiator grille, engine immobilizer, rear seat belts, cup holder, remote tail gate release, low fuel indicator and 2-tone beige and brown interiors.
Hyundai EON D Lite Optional	This is the improved base model of Hyundai EON and has the same engine specifications and same features as D-Lite but has an AC and full wheel cover with Hub cap.
Hyundai EON Magna	Hyundai EON Magna continues the legacy with the addition of central locking, passenger outside mirror, antenna on roof, map pockets and bottle holder in front door, molded door trims and Alternator Management System for optimum fuel utilization. This is supposed to be fairly loaded version as it also covers features like tilt steering. The outside mirrors can be easily adjusted sitting in the car itself. Armrests are provided on front side which has both the windows powered electrically.
Hyundai EON Magna Optional	If you seek front and rear speaker grille, utility options like rear parcel tray, 2 DIN Radio+CD+MP3 Audio with 2 speakers in front, USB Port, Aux-in Port and a digital clock, Hyundai EON Magna is the best option for you.
Hyundai EON Sportz	There are some buyers who cannot just be satisfied without a keyless entry and consider safety to be on priority. For such customers, Hyundai EON Sportz is the suitable choice. This id the high end variant with all the features offered in other models along with front fog, lamps, driver side airbag, keyless entry, body color outside mirror and door handles, metallic finish 3 spoke steering wheel unlike other variants which have 2 spoke steering. It also adorns metallic finish inside door handles which enhances the sport style on EON.
Hyundai EON Era	Tinted glass, body color bumpers are found in this model of Hyundai EON. Other specs are same as predecessor but a metallic finish centre console and electric power steering are introduced in this.

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Hyundai EON Specifications

Hyundai EON Variants

Variants	Transmission	Engine Description	Mileage		Power	AC	Power Steering	Central Locking
Variants	Transmission	Engine Description	City	Highway	Power	AC	Power Steering	Central Locking
D Lite (Petrol)	Manual	814cc 3 Cylinder 9 Valve	17.3	21.1	55 Bhp @ 5500 rpm	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
D Lite Optional(Petrol)	Manual	814cc 3 Cylinder 9 Valve	17.3	21.1	55 Bhp @ 5500 rpm	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Magna (Petrol)	Manual	814cc 3 Cylinder 9 Valve	18.0	22.0	55 Bhp @ 5500 rpm	Standard	Standard	Standard
Magna Optional(Petrol)	Manual	814cc 3 Cylinder 9 Valve	17.3	21.1	55 Bhp @ 5500 rpm	Standard	Standard	Standard
Sportz (Petrol)	Manual	814cc 3 Cylinder 9 Valve	17.3	21.1	55 Bhp @ 5500 rpm	Standard	Standard	Standard
Era (Petrol)	Manual	814cc 3 Cylinder 9 Valve	17.3	21.1	55 Bhp @ 5500 rpm	Standard	Standard	Not Available

Hyundai EON Price

Hyundai EON Variants Price

Variants	New Delhi	Bangalore	Mumbai	Chennai	Pune	Hyderabad	Kolkata	Chandigarh
D Lite (Petrol)	2,69,999	2,73,599	2,83,260	2,74,799	2,75,238	2,74,799	2,72,399	2,69,999	Get On Road Price
D Lite Optional(Petrol)	2,91,869	2,95,761	3,06,023	2,97,058	2,97,461	2,97,058	2,94,463	2,91,869	Get On Road Price
LPG (LPG)	3,00,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Get On Road Price
Era (Petrol)	3,11,869	3,16,027	3,26,993	3,17,413	3,17,844	3,17,413	3,14,641	3,11,869	Get On Road Price
Magna (Petrol)	3,36,869	3,41,360	3,53,206	3,42,857	3,43,323	3,42,857	3,39,863	3,36,868	Get On Road Price
Magna Optional(Petrol)	3,46,869	3,51,494	3,63,691	3,53,036	3,53,515	3,53,035	3,49,952	3,46,869	Get On Road Price
Sportz (Petrol)	3,71,869	3,76,827	3,89,902	3,78,480	3,78,993	3,78,480	3,75,174	3,71,869	Get On Road Price

Hyundai EON Mileage, Average And Fuel Economy

Hyundai EON is parading all round the country to spread the word that the car gives phenomenal mileage that will bring cheers to EON customers this Diwali. An ARAI certified mileage of 21 kmpl is something which can drop many jaws seeing the size and price of the car. The highly awaited Hyundai’s hatchback Hyundai EON comes powered with 814cc, 3 cylinder petrol engine which is capable of producing peak power of 56 bhp@5,500 rpm and 76 Nm of maximum torque at 4,000 rpm. This mighty engine in all 6 variants is coupled to a five speed manual gearbox. The hatchback is quite fuel efficient and the engine is designed in such a way that it becomes most fuel efficient car in its segment. Moreover the Alternator Management System present in top variant reduces fuel-consumption and meliorates overall performance. Hyundai EON possess all ability to beat Maruti Alto which offers a mileage of 20.2 kmpl. Something exceptional like this is enough in a mileage-ridden country like India.

Hyundai EON Power

Hyundai EON, the petite car with 814cc petrol power plant with 3 cylinders and 9 valves is capable of generating maximum power of 56 bhp at 5,500 rpm and produces peak torque of 76 Nm at 4,000 rpm through a five speed manual gearbox. Since the powertrain carries an 814cc engine, the power and acceleration delivered by EON can beat Alto’s 796 cc engine but cannot stay over the newly launched 998 cc K10 engine of Maruti Alto which delivers 68 bhp of power. ‘Very powerful’ term cannot be attributed to Hyundai EON but overall, EON is a city car with a decent engine tuned to perform well in even congested city roads.

Sunday, 20 November 2011

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