The all-new Hyundai i10 has been unveiled at the
Frankfurt Motor Show with an adorable look and the promise of being vastly
superior to its predecessor. Hyundai has developed and will build the new i10 in Europe.
Three
engines will be offered to customers. The first powertrain is a small 1.0-liter
MPi three-cylinder pumping out 66 hp and 96 Nm of torque while
sitting above this powertrain in the family is a larger 1.2-liter MPi
four-cylinder with 82 hp and 118 Nm of torque. Shoppers are offered
the choice between a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automated
manual transmission for both these engines.
In addition to the regular models, Hyundai also
introduced the sporty i10 N Line with a version-specific 1.0-liter
three-cylinder T-GDi engine rated at 98 hp and 126 lb-ft paired exclusively to
a five speed manual.
The example displayed in Germany is painted in a
unique shade of silver and all up, there are 10 exterior colors available.
These are Dragon Red, Brass, Aqua Turquoise, Phantom Black, Polar White, Star
Dust, Sleek Silver, Champion Blue, Tomato Red, and Slate Blue. The city car’s
roof can also be painted in a contrasting shade of Black or Red.
While no one would call the new i10 a ‘sporty’ looking
car, it does adopt a more appealing shape than the outgoing model thanks to it
featuring a 20 mm lower roofline while sitting 20 mm wider. The most intriguing design traits of the car can be found at the front
where there is a large black grille with daytime running lights incorporated
into the corners. The headlights also have a unique shape to them.
