The best small car in the Indian market right now.

Got my i10 (Asta with sunroof) just 2 days back and am already in love with this beauty. Though initially I felt the 6lac price was a tad too much, once inside the vehicle I forgot about it.

The console integrated gear box makes the vehicle looks cooler, though it'll take time to get used to. Certainly a first in Indian cars I guess. The 1.2 Ltr. Kappa revs as smoothly as scotch. Even at night I failed to realise whether the engine is on.

Hyundai sticks to it's trademark, small on the outside, big on the inside. It's as spacious as the Getz. Only engine and boot space have been reduced to give it the compact look. However small the car looks, it's no tortoise by any means. Thought not as perky as the Getz, the pickup and driving experience is quite good at 79 BHP.

Though the boot is small they've still added a lamp. Wonder whether that was necessary. Also, The i10 being a city car, the dual airbags & ABS seems like a fancy addition rather and a practical one as it would hardly be used in our stop and go city traffic. Others may differ here. They should have rather included alloy wheels which is beneficial in all driving conditions.

Also, the tinted windows are a waste as they are too light and you still need to put a sun control film anyway. They could have easily knocked off upto 30k without the above features or at least should have made them optional.

PROS:
An ergonomically designed dashboard, Leather covered steering wheel, keyless entry, tubeless tyres, beige interiors all add class to this car. The integrated stereo is nice but the speakers leave much to be desired. But that's the case in all cars which come with integrated systems, so you can always change the speakers to suit your tastes.

The seat belt warning is a neat addition, it'll save me some money (bribes) as the laws are strict these days. Besides this there's a whole bunch of warnings and indicators, very useful.

Finally the sunroof. Very smooth operation. Love the way it slides back and forth. The build quality looks excellent. Though, not much of use in our country, still a neat addition at just 15k extra. The slide and the tilt function add a sophisticated feeling. It's a great feature to boast to your friends. Though I hope Hyundai has taken care about quality else I'll have to buy another umbrella.

The expected mileage is 12-15 in city but it's too soon for me to comment. Overall I feel it's more of a youngsters car rather than a family car. Those interested in something bigger can wait for the i20 to be launched in Diwali. It'll feature a kappa engine as well.Excellent styling(inside-out), console integrated gearbox, ABS, tubeless tyres & sunroofNone at the moment