Good but can be better

When i saw the i10 first in November,i had mixed feelings.This is is not a car that you fall in love with at the first sight.It is like those good things in life that kind of grow on you.

The front view looks good.It does not look puny & does not have a stupid grille.The wide black air dam & fog lamps make it look posh & the swept back lamps add to its good looks.

The side profile looks good in the Magna.Hyundai should have provided alloys here,they would have elevated the side profile to a different level .Believe me when i say so as i have added alloys to mine.

The rear view mirrors are wide & give you a good view.

However the designers lost their inspiration by the time they got to the rear.You would have expected the rear to have more character.The tail lamps too do not do anything great to the rear.

Seating position is good .The seats in the front & rear offer good thigh & back support,The mystery is why did Hyundai not keep adjustable headrests in the front.

Another,in the line of surprises is that the boot cannot be released internally.Boot space is adequate for small trips for a small family.

Good engine ideal for  city drives,this car does not pretend to be a highway runner.This vehicle surprises you with its maneuverability.Steering response is on target & the car behaves just as you want it to.

Stiff suspension ideal for city but not the highways & the vehicle needs larger tyres.Mine has Bridgestone R13 tubeless.

Surprisingly good music system with good speakers for a factory fitted system.Good AC.

The car is solid in feel.The dash has a vast & uncluttered look & the positioning of the gear stalk frees up alot of space.The gearshift itself is smooth.However Hyundai should have provided a dead pedal for the driver to rest his feet.

WHAT DOES IT LACK THEN?Guess a larger capacity petrol doing 70-75 bhp & a crde diesel doing 90.Now that would have people worried.

oh & one more thing.Mine is champagne gold in colour .Has 825 kms on the odo & does 12 kpl in Calcutta.

 

seats 5 persons comfortably,steering,light & interiors,good city carThe magna version should have alloys as standard,uninspired rear,fatter tyres