The Hyundai i10 is a city car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2007. It replaced the Hyundai Atos in the model line-up, and was initially available only as a five-door hatchback body style. The third generation i10 was unveiled in India on 7 August 2019 and launched on 20 August 2019, offered in 10 variants across petrol and diesel engines as well as manual and automatic transmissions. There are also sedan derivatives, the Hyundai Xcent and the Hyundai Aura.
First generation (PA; 2007)
The first generation i10 was announced on 31 October 2007 in New Delhi, India.[3] It was produced in India at Hyundai's Chennai plant for the domestic and export markets.
In India, it originally had three different variants: D-Lite, Era and Magna with only 1.1L iDREZ engine. Integrated CD music system, Electric sunroof and Remote key are optional only in Magna Variant. In July 2008, Hyundai added two variants Sportz and Asta and an additional engine: 1.2-litre Kappa engine.
In Europe, it has four different versions: Classic, Style, Comfort and Eco Blue Version, with a 1.0 liter engine. All versions come with four airbags, ABS, front electric windows, air conditioning and an RDS radio/CD player. Higher versions have heated front seats, electric sunroof, start-stop system, and, optional, there is ESP.[4]
Background
Hyundai started development of the i10 to replace the Hyundai Atos. The development for the concept was codenamed Hyundai PA. The car was targeted primarily at the Indian market and intended for production in India, given the popularity of hatchback subcompacts in the country.
Styling
The i10 has a large air dam, pulled-back headlamps, chrome lined grille, fog lamps, and a rear window with an up swept kink.
The tailgate has a chrome lined boot release handle, and a roof spoiler on the top end versions.
Overall length (3,565 mm) and wheelbase (2,380 mm) are identical to the Atos with slightly more interior space; Ergonomic design was intended to accommodate tall drivers and increasing rear knee room. The width has been increased (and front and rear track) by 70 mm for more shoulder room. The height has been reduced by 40 mm. Boot space, at 225 L, is significantly lower than that of Getz.
Interior
The interior has a plastic dash housing with an optional integrated stereo. The instrument binnacle has a large white faced speedometer, flanked by the tachometer and fuel and temperature gauges.
The gear shifter is built into the center console, leaving space between the front seats for two cup holders.
Second generation (IA/BA; 2013)
Originally planned for release in the beginning of 2014, the development of the new i10 started in India in 2012, using the Kia Picanto as a test mule for individual parts.[31]
In August 2013, the i10s redesign was revealed by Hyundai's European design team led by Thomas Bürkle. The new car was 80 mm longer, 65 mm wider and 50 mm lower than the previous model. The new dimensions result in a trunk space increase by 10%, totaling to 252 liters.[32] Most versions can seat five occupants.
The new car made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.[33] The i10 arrived in European showrooms in January 2014.[34]
Production of the i10 commenced at Hyundai Assan Otomotiv's plant in İzmit, Turkey, in the end of September 2013, at an annual capacity of 200,000 units.<
Third generation (AC3/AI3; 2019)
The third-generation model debuted in India as the Grand i10 Nios on 7 August 2019. The Grand i10 Nios, codenamed AI3, is longer than the previous-generation Grand i10 by 160 mm, or 40 mm.
The European i10 (codename: AC3) was revealed a month after the Indian model, just ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2019. This model has been designed, developed and built in Europe. The roof has also been lowered by 20 mm and the width has been increased by 20 mm.<[61] It is powered by a 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine, in addition to the 1.2-litre MPi.<[62] Both the engines get Idle Stop and Go (ISG) as standard, which helps improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. The i10 N Line was also unveiled with a sportier exterior design.
The Euro-spec i10 production started at Hyundai Assan Otomotiv in January 2020,<[63] until January 2026.<[64]
Facelift
Sales
See also
- List of Hyundai vehicles
External links
- (International)
- (N Line)
References
- About Us Handal Indonesia Motor, retrieved 2023-06-03^
- Thomas Bürkle Hyundai Motor UK Ltd., retrieved 12 August 2013^
- Hyundai Unveils i10 Hyundai Motor Company, 31 October 2007, retrieved 25 July 2013