Nobody could have ever thought in 1996, that a foreign car maker who entered India with a small car (Santro) would turn out to be the second biggest car maker of India within a decade. Hyundai’s cover story in India is a perfect example of the saying €every small thing makes a huge difference’. After outdoing Daewoo from small car competition, Hyundai outdid almost all other car makers of India in terms of car sales volume except Maruti Suzuki. Hyundai’s portfolio of cars extends from smallest cars to grand luxury SUVs and the carmaker has created its own benchmark in almost every car segment of Indian automotive market.
Hyundai Eon is another gem from this extended profile. The car entered Indian market in 2011 and was met with a warm round of applause and positive reviews as complete car was designed with Indian perspective. Some of the best things for which Eon gets an edge over other cars in its segment are ample number of features, better ride quality, and an affordable pricerange. Hyundai Eon can be availed in both petrol and LPG versions in a price range of Rs.2.9 lakhs – Rs.3.9 lakhs. The on-road price range of the car is a bit extra but worth it as the resale value of car is pretty good. Hyundai mainly aimed at Maruti Suzuki Alto when it launched Eon which is why the powertrain, design, and features of this car have been kept at par with all market standards.
The petrol version of Hyundai Eon is powered by a 0.8-litre petrol engine that delivers an excellent mileage of 21.1kmpl. The LPG version of the car offers a bi-fuel power train where you get a LPG kit along with the very same 0.8-litre petrol engine. This version offers exceptional fuel efficiency of 21km/kg. The design front of the car proudly boasts of Hyundai’s signature mark €Fluidic philosophy, which gives this car a smart trendy look. In terms of style and looks Hyundai Eon gets an edge over all other cars of its segment including Maruti Suzuki Alto. Comfort features list includes central lock, power windows, power steering, integrated 2-DIN music system, USB port, digital gear shift, powerful air conditioner and a few others. The safety aspect has been taken care of with features like ABS, EBD, central lock, and others. Hyundai Eon is a car for those looking for a reliable, price friendly option in small car segment.
