Really how good is the Eon?
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 Indicator”, the small screen that suggests ideal shift points to obtain
best fuel economy. The glove box in the dash is also rather large, and front
door pockets have bottle holders. Additionally, the boot space is good, at 219
litres.
The engine in this hatchback is 1.1 litre petrol, same as
the i10 but with a cylinder less. It delivers maximum power output of 55 bhp.
However, after driving, one feels that this isn’t really a car that likes to be
revved. Though the ride quality is good due to Mc Pherson struts on the front
suspension, one really has to plan in advance in order to overtake slower
vehicles on the highway.
Mileages delivered by this hot hatch are 21
kmpl on the highway and 15 kmpl in the city, as per ARAI. To deliver this, the
Eon is equipped with an Alternate Management System(AMS), targeted at Indian
customers for fuel efficient driving, At
prices ranging from Rs 3.25 lakhs (on road, Mumbai) to Rs 4.25 lakhs (on-road,
Mumbai), Hyundai sure has a mouth watering deal in its kitty. At this price, it
sure seems to be giving Maruti and other small car players sleepless nights.
The Hyundai Eon is available in 6 variants- D-Lite,
D-Lite Optional, Magna, Magna Optional, Sportz and Era.
Photo
Credit- www.zigwheels.com
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