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Really how good is the Eon?

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The word "Eon" literally means "life", or to "live forever." Whether the Hyundai group will really succeed in making this model immortal, is for time to see. Hyundai has stated that this model is not in competition with the i10 or Santro, but in a league of its own. And it isn’t extremely hard to understand why. The Eon comes with a styling quotient that is far superior to other cars in the same class. Design cues are sharper that the Maruti Alto K10, which really pales in comparison, despite the latter being  the market leader. Hyundai’s now famous “fluidic sculpture design” is clearly visible, with a plethora of light-catching creases and lines. The front bumper seems to flow into the wheel arches, with wheels having smart wheel covers, making them appear as alloys. Headlights on the vehicle are in the usual hexagonal shape, but what is noteworthy on its dashboard is a first-of-its-kind “Gear Shift Indicato