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Hyundai i10 is set to become even more appealing from 2011, benefitting from a comprehensive series of enhancements to offer customers greater value for money than ever before.
This new and improved version of Hyundai's entry-point model represents a significant step forward compared with the outgoing i10, which has received consistent praise from press and public alike since its launch in 2008. By mixing unexpected quality with a high specification and affordability, the i10 helped drive a dramatic shift in the public's attitude towards Hyundai - it quickly became the brand's biggest-selling model in Europe in 2009, and has picked up numerous awards worldwide. Hyundai intends to build on its success with this refreshed 2011 model.
The latest Hyundai i10 offers a comprehensive series of improvements while retaining all the attributes that made it so popular in the first place. Chief among the changes are enhancements to the i10's design - both in the cabin and on the exterior of the car - which gives the latest model a more upmarket presence than any rival at a similar price point. These important design changes are in keeping with the brand's bold and progressing design language, bringing a clear family resemblance between the new i10 and other recently launched Hyundais, including the sleek ix35 and ix20 models.
- To make the most of this efficient new 1.0-litre engine, Hyundai has introduced an all-new model - the i10 Blue. This special 'eco' edition of the i10 emits an astonishingly low 99g/km CO2, so it gains exemption from VED and the London Congestion Charge. It is currently the only sub-£10k five-seater car on the market to achieve this, and the first of a family of Blue models that will underscore Hyundai's commitment to environmental technology.
- Equipment specification across the Hyundai i10 range remains impressive, with usually optional features, such as air conditioning and the addition of an iPod plug-in, standard fit on all new i10s. As part of a class-leading equipment list, customers will also find four airbags, a six-speaker stereo, 14-inch wheels, electric windows and central locking all as standard on all models.
- In ascending order, the trim levels are Blue, Classic, Active (which replaces Comfort for the 2011 model), and Style. Each trim level offers features and technology unheard of on a car at this price point, for example smart 14-inch alloy wheels and heated front seats on the Style trim. Choosing the right i10 is simple for UK customers too, with straightforward price gaps between trim packages and no hidden extras.
- And, importantly, the Hyundai i10 still has the longest wheelbase in the class, meaning exceptional interior space - it's a full five-seater with room for luggage.
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- That long wheelbase also gives the ride and handling characteristics of a far larger car, meaning the i10 needn't just be confined to the city limits. Combined with a modern front and rear suspension design, electric power steering and all-round disc brakes, the i10's specification could embarrass some cars in the class above.
- And of course all i10s come with Hyundai's world-beating five-year unlimited mileage warranty for total peace of mind. This has been extended for the new 2011 model to include Five Year Triple Care, which includes five years' roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks. It's an offer that is yet to be matched by any of Hyundai's rivals.
- All in all it means that buyers who want a small car with small bills needn't put up with big compromises.
- A special 'Blue Drive' badge is fitted to mark the car out as one of Hyundai's most efficient, environmentally friendly models. This will appear on other Hyundais in the near future. Unlike rival models that are designed to maximise fuel economy, heavy but still important items such as the spare wheel have not been sacrificed from the i10 Blue in the pursuit of low emissions.
- Hyundai intends to be a global leader in environmental technologies, and the Hyundai i10 Blue, as part of the Blue Drive initiative, will contribute significantly to a reduction in the company's European average emissions figure.
- As this table illustrates, it is currently the only five-seat car on sale in the UK that achieves less than 100g/km CO2 and costs less than £10,000.
Powertrains - new, ultra-modern Euro V petrol engines...
A new and improved range of Euro V compliant engines blend clean performance with excellent fuel economy and ultra-low emissions. The latest Hyundai i10 introduces the all-new 1.0-litre 'Kappa' engine, which replaces the old 1.1-litre 'Epsilon' unit. This cutting-edge three-cylinder engine achieves a remarkable 67.3mpg combined: the sort of cheap-to-run credentials that will resonate with customers as the cost of motoring continues to rise.
