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Hyundai i10 is a compact car. It is also an inexpensive car too. You already know that i10 had its global premiere in India recently. Hyundai is planning to export this car from India to nearly 70 countries around the world. I got a bit surprised to see that i10 was covered quite well in the British media. I did not expect that i10 would create such a buzz in the British media.

Telegraph wrote:

The i10 (pictured) is a five-seat, five-door city car, 3.56m long and 1.59m wide, with wheels pushed out to the corners to maximise interior space. The basic trim level includes air-conditioning, electric front windows, central locking, tinted glass, body-coloured bumpers and an integrated six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo.

All models will be powered by a 66bhp 1.1-litre petrol engine mated to a manual gearbox as standard with an auto option. The gearstick is mounted on the centre console.

Telegraph also mentioned that i10 will come on march 2008 in the UK and it will contain 5 years of warranty. In England, a lot of people of Indian origin live. I am sure that they have already read about Hyundai i10 mainly because Shahrukh Khan was present in the world premiere of the car. Shahrukh Khan is very popular among Indian people living in England. Arsenal recently signed a contract with Shahrukh Khan with the goal to make the club popular among South Asian community in the UK.

Auto Trader UK wrote:

There will only be one engine available, a 1.1-litre petrol plant producing 65bhp and coupled with either a manual or automatic gearbox.

Performance figures haven’t been revealed, but the Hyundai i10 should accelerate from 0-60mph in about 12 seconds and a top speed nudging 100mph.

Hyundai claim the manual i10 will manage a combined fuel economy of more than 60mpg and emit just 119g/km of carbon dioxide.

This means an annual tax bill of £35 and exemption from the London Congestion when the rules change in February next year.

This is nice to know that Hyundai i10 may save some money for its users in the UK. Well, to be sure about that we will have to wait until next March.

icLiverpool wrote:

Even the entry-level model will have air conditioning as standard – unique in this class.

The i10 also has a proper tailgate rather than just a piece of glass, electric front windows, central locking, power steering, tinted glass, 14-inch wheels, body coloured bumpers and an integrated six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo.

As for safety, all models will boast four airbags with a passenger side cut-off switch, allowing a child seat to be fitted in the front of the car if required.

The only engine available is a 67PS, 1.1-litre petrol unit mated to either a manual or optional automatic transmission, while the gearshift is mounted on the centre console to free up space between the driver and passenger seat.

Some other UK website links to visit:

Hyundai releases i10 city car photos and details

Hyundai i10

New Hyundai i10

What is your idea about i10?

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