Hyundai reveals the new i10 for the international market

Hyundai Motors has revealed the second-generation i10 hatchback for the international market. The Korean automaker will showcase the production ready model at the Paris Motor Show 2016. The new i10 which is designed, developed and produced in Europe will get fresh design and feature upgrades, while mechanically it will continue to be powered by existing engine options. 

Going by pictures, the new Hyundai i10 will sport a revised front in the form of a new bumper, cascading grille with new round LED daytime running lights at the edges. The sides sport new sleek well contoured designed with newly designed 14-inch steel or alloy wheel. The rear section gets new black inlay with round rear foglamps that mirrors the new front design. As for the interior, the new model gets a new shade of red cloth covering. Customers can also opt from either blue or black interior colour options on all trims.

As for features, the higher variant comes with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and LIVE Services in a single infotainment system in the higher variant. As for safety, it comes with Front Collision Warning System (FCWS) and an optional Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) along with regular safety features like airbags and ABS. Under the hood, the new Hyundai i10 will continue to be powered by 1.0-litre and 1.25-litre petrol engine options. The engine comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission as standard and also gets four-speed automatic gearboxes as optional.

Speaking about the upcoming model, Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO Hyundai Motor UK Ltd said, “New i10 showcases strong build quality and our passion for detail, while also including many features from the segments above. The impressive package has made the i10 one of the best-selling cars in its class and popular with customers across the UK - a success story that the new i10 is set to carry on.”

By next year, Hyundai India will introduce a facelift version which will get mild design upgrades while mechanically it will continue to be powered by existing petrol and diesel engine options. Currently, Hyundai sells the Grand i10, which is an upgraded version of the older i10. The vehicle offers more space and style than the older model. It is just a matter of time before we can tell whether the upcoming facelift model might get additional feature upgrades.