Hyundai Eon in India
October 13, 2011 - Today, auto major Hyundai has launched its most awaited model Hyundai Eon in the Indian auto market. The company has set the newHyundai Eon price very competitive with the Rs 2.69 lakh price tag for its base variant and Rs 3.71 price for the top end variant.
Hyundai Eon Review
The South Korean automobile maker has once again proved well on the expectations with the launch of its new hatch, the all new Hyundai Eon. The dazzling hatch has many exciting and advanced features to wrap up with the overall style and comfort the car has to offer. The Hyundai Eon has been placed at a price range that spreads between modest Rs. 2.7 lacs to round about 3.7 lacs. The all new small wonder has been powered by 814 cc engine that delivers a fair power and yes of course the mileage offered is something very attention grabbing. Being an economical city hatchback, the Eon seems to play a crucial play as far as the commercial image of the company is concerned in the country.
Some exciting features like the integrated HMSL, dual tone interiors, clear all round glasses resembling the Hyundai Verna Fluidic along with cluster assembly signals and the unique gear shift signal together with the outstanding ergonomics central console makes the all new Eon a marvel to count for.
The all new Hyundai Eon is loaded with many other special interior features to satisfy its passengers in many ways. The Car has a soothing sense to the eyes and pleases from every side. This unique hatch is loaded with high technique gadgets & features to comfort the driver as well as its passengers in several ways.
At the exterior, the Hyundai Eon will be blessed with Hyundai’s new Fluidic design signature, that same design language that blesses the recently launched mid-size sedan Verna. The major attractions at the Hyundai Eon exterior include body colored bumpers, body colored door handles, fog lamps, roof-rails, etc. Inside too, the interior comes featured with high quality material along with a range of comfort & convenience features including multiple trip meters, Air Conditioner, power windows, central locking, remote boot release along with remote fuel filler, and many more. The Hyundai Eon safety features include seatbelts for all passengers, driver airbags, engine immobilizer, front fog lamps, etc.
Hyundai Eon Mileage and Fuel Efficiency
| Models | Mileage (City) | Mileage (Highway) |
| Hyundai Eon Petrol | 17 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Hyundai small cars have always been known for delivering class leading fuel economy, and the upcoming Hyundai Eon is no exception. Powered by a small size light weight engine, the car will be delivering a considerably high fuel economy of 17 to 21 km per liter. While on the congested city roads and in heavy traffic, it will offer a mileage of 17 kmpl; on long highway drives, its mileage can cross the 21 km per liter mark. The fuel economy of the car will be a crucial factor in its sales in the Indian market, considering the high mileage consciousness of the Indian buyers. The mileage of biggest rival of the Hyundai Eon, the Maruti Alto, falls in the range of 18 to 21 kmpl.
At a time, when fuel prices are skyrocketing in the Indian market, a fuel efficient car like Hyundai Eon can prove a real money saver for your pocket. The ARAI certified mileage figures of the car are yet to be revealed in the country, which is expected to be over 20 kmpl. The car will also be launched in a LPG version, specification of which will soon be revealed by the firm.
Hyundai Eon Engine, Power and Performance
As mentioned above, the Hyundai Eon model will come powered by a 814 cc engine which is expected to deliver a Maximum power of around 48 Bhp and a Maximum torque of around 50 Nm. It will be a light weight 3 cylinder engine, which will be ultimately contributing in making the car light weight, resulting in low fuel consumption. Initially, the car will come coupled with a five speed manual transmission version only, which will probably be later on followed by a four speed automatic transmission version after a few months. The same strategy, Hyundai had adopted with its i10 hatchback.
So far, the company has maintained that it will only roll-out the small car in petrol version, and is not planning to launch the Hyundai Eon diesel in near future. As the car will be based on its Sibling Santro’s platform, the suspension and braking system are expected to be directly borrowed from it.
With this the company will also roll-out an LPG version of the car that will come with factory fitted LPG kit. However, the Hyundai Eon LPG will not find a place in the initially rolled-out variants. Stay tune with us for more specification details of the car that will be revealed very soon. As mentioned above, the car will be launched three variants and all of these variants will be having the same specification details.
Hyundai Eon Pick up and Acceleration
As mentioned above, the Hyundai Eon will be blessed with a 3 cylinder 814 cc engine that is expected to deliver a peak power of 54 Bhp and a Maximum torque of around 76.5 Nm. The car will be blessed with a sophisticated 5-speed manual transmission gearbox that offers an instantaneous performance to the car in bumper to bumper traffic conditions. Its acceleration and pick-up are expected to be higher as compared to the older version of Alto that takes almost 20 seconds to reach a speed of 100 km per hour from a stand still position. The Hyundai Eon is expected to take just 17 to 18 second to break the speed barrier of 100 km per hour, carrying the fastest pick-up in its segment.
Hyundai Eon Colours
It is expected that the Hyundai Eon model will be launched in six exciting colours including White, Diamond Black, Silver, Grey, Sports Red and Blue.
Hyundai Eon Interiors and Features
Hyundai Eon typical of its esteem comes with stylish dual tone interiors with outstanding upholstery that casts enchantment from every sight. The new age neo advanced dual tone beige interiors along with the blue illumination display with chrome accents speak much of the feel of the car. The Interiors have close to luxurious fittings that include the beautiful centre based integrated console and a modern dashboard. The three spoke steering wheel is quite handy and well positioned to the utmost comfort of the driver. Fabric accents and chrome finishing on the side windings of the dash, doors and seats is yet very attractive. The display and design of the instrument cluster is very impressive. The Console is well equipped with AC, integrated audio console and panel that is equally appealing and innovative. The audio system speakers are very sharp and deliver distinct and quality sound.
Apart from the instruments, Hyundai Eon is equally spacious and can easily accommodate four people. The legroom and roof space are very comfortable, although the car lacks positioning of head rests on the rear seats and even the people sitting in the front portion of the cabin will find some amount of discomfort on long journeys due to fixed head rests. However, some remarkable features like the motor driven electric steering, electronic trip meter, AC, warning lamps and an internally adjustable ORVM make the car efficient and comfortable. The Car also has a significant volume of boot space that can hold most of the luggage.
Hyundai Eon Exterior and Features
Hyundai Eon is truly a marvel when it comes to the looks, with a mark of ace in its finishing and aggressive design combined with sleek and elegant style, the car is a hatch back wonder. The large air dam in the front with the chrome grille and the significantly carved out slope gives an upfront. The grille design in the shape of a smile looks beautiful. Aggressive angular headlights are marvelous. The car often looks funky and sporty but most of the time offers a bold and imposing look. The rear finishing of the car is equally impressive and stylish with the tail lamps perfectly carved and the finish rendered with utmost passion. The sleek and stylish Outside Rear view mirrors look good and the side winding on the body is quite matchable.
The metal and chrome finish looks stunning with the front fascia where the radiator grille houses the chrome emblem of Hyundai. The effortless and matchless beauty of the Eon is too tempting to resist and you cannot help but believe how adorable this hatch can be when it comes to styling it with utmost passion that has been rendered in the craftsmanship. The Eon impresses from all angles and grabs hold of your eye for a longer time.
Safety Features in Hyundai Eon
The Hyundai Eon comes well equipped with advanced safety features. The Instrument cluster comprises of many warning lamps such as the airbag warning lamp and ABS warning lamp. The car comes with dual front airbags. The Braking system is very effective with ABS and front disc brakes. The Car also has the support of multi reflector fog lamps. All these features provide optimum safety and precaution for the well-being of the driver as well as the passengers. The EPS control, child locks, central locking are other impressive yet usual features regarding the safety aspects of the car.
Driving and Handling
After a considerably market study and research of over two year, Hyundai India has developed a model that will be perfectly fit into the Indian road conditions. While the quick response of breaking system will east the driving experience in heavy traffic conditions, the superior suspension system will not let the bad road conditions to pass on to passengers. With a wider stance, the Hyundai Eon will be an easy to handle and easy to drive car. The features like rear spoiler, power steering will further add to the handling and driving experience.
Hyundai Eon Performance
Hyundai Eon will surely prove a smart performer on the Indian roads, considering its new age performance enhancing features like power steering, rear spoiler, etc. The 814cc engine of the car is expected to be delivering a peak power of 48 Bhp and a Maximum torque of around 50 Nm. While the superior acceleration and pick-up characteristics helps in easing the drive, the sophisticated braking and suspension system makes the handling of the car a cake walk. With this, the fuel economy of over 20 kmpl makes it an economical performer on the Indian roads.
Hyundai Eon Price Range
As mentioned above, the Hyundai Eon price fall in the range of Rs 2.69 lakh to 3.71 lakh. As the car will be available in six variants such as D-lite, D-lite (O), Era, Magna, Magna (O), and Sportz. While the Base model's price at an ex-showroom Rs 2.69 lakh. The feature packed top end model – Hyundai Eon Sportz price is Rs 3.71 lakh.
Considering the features and stats mentioned in the large descriptive review above, the Hyundai Eon will be a complete package in terms of performance, looks and passenger comfort. The car is expected to be well received by a large number of Indian buyers, who are ready to upgrade from two-wheeler to four wheeler segment. Once launched, it will be the best small car for the first time buyers. Stay tuned on this page for latest updated on Hyundai Eon, we will update you as soon as we get our hands on any further information on the model.
The USP of the Hyundai Eon is its perfect combination of low cost, high mileage and a range of segment exclusive features. The new Hyundai Eon, with its futuristic looks and advanced features, is expected to be biggest threat to the supremacy of the segment leader Maruti Alto. The car is expected to not only to repeat the success of Hyundai Santro in the Indian market, but is also expected to establish itself very quickly in the small car segment.
