Hyundai Eon is a compact car launched in 2011 by the Indian arm of the Korean carmaker Hyundai Motors. Eon, a perfect small car for the family, has since then performed very well and created a niche for itself in the Indian auto industry. It is a popular choice among first time car buyers who want to graduate from two wheelers, but cannot afford flashy and stylish sedans or big hatchbacks.
Many factors work in favour of the Eon. It comes in a pleasing design and is the best-looking car of the lot. The fluidic design language that is a part of the Hyundai legacy is offered on the Eon as well, making it one of the peppiest cars around. It also adds a premium feel to the vehicle.
Though Eon is targeted at the youth of the country, it has become the favourite small car of the families across the country. The smartly designed exterior and the detailing given to every feature have given the car a first-class feel as well as desirability.
The interiors of Hyundai Eon are quite spacious and airy. Despite being a small car, it does not feel congested inside. The interiors are decked up aesthetically to give a pleasant feel to the passengers. The console and the color tone also offer a feel of excellence. Hyundai has packed the car with features like multimedia system comprising of CD MP3, Aux-in port and USB, which are not available as standard in the cars falling in the same segment.
Hyundai Eon is powered by a small 814cc petrol engine, which delivers a maximum power of 56 PS. The engine is mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is an ideal vehicle to navigate the busy streets of city traffic and performs reasonably well in the highways as well. The Eon offers a massive mileage of 21.1 km per liter, which has been certified by ARAI.
Some of the features that enhance the look of the Eon are long sweptback headlamps, the well-designed fog lamp scoops in the bumper, cool looking grille, creased bonnet and muscular body with design lines flowing right from the headlamps to the tail among others.
Eon comes with the standard safety features of the Hyundai cars, which makes it one of the safest cars in the segment. It comes in several colour schemes like Pristine Blue, Maharaja Red, Sleep Silver and others, along with body colored bumpers. Hyundai Eon is offered in six variants – D Lite, D Lite Plus, Era (base and mid range models) Magna, Magna Plus and Sportz (top-end models).
If one is looking for a compact and easily maneuverable car, one need not look beyond the Hyundai Eon.
