Hyundai Eon

The Eon is Hyundai's latest entry-level hatch. It competes with the Alto and the Kwid. It is the perfect blend of style, performance and economy.

EXTERIOR
Inspired from Hyundai's Fluidic design philosophy, the Eon features fluidic lines running all over, and a sloping roofline with a unique arc style. The front fascia look dynamic due to the dual tone radiator grille and a large air-intake, new sweptback headlamps and fog lamps. The rear of the car stand out due to the high-mounted LED stop-lamp, and a tail-lamp cluster with extra-large reflectors. It also features a roof antenna, electric ORVMs and body-colored door handles.
It features the 155/70 R13 tubeless tyres with a 8-spoke wheel cover.

INTERIOR
Hyundai has loaded the Eon with a lot of features, for an entry level hatch. The interior is a dual tone design which is appealing to the eye. The plush interiors include - ergonomically designed seats, floor and dash console storing, ergonomically designed central console, 3-spoke steering wheel, map pockets with bottle holders, climate control system, and a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The boot also has ample space.

ENGINE, PERFORMANCE, FUEL ECONOMY, RIDE, HANDLING & SAFETY
The Eon comes with 2 options:
The 1.0L 3-cylinder k-series petrol engine produces a power of 69ps and 94Nm of peak torque; and an 800cc 3-cylinder petrol engine which produces 56ps of power and 74Nm of peak torque. Both these engines come mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox.
The pick-up is quite fast and the ride is really smooth. It features a Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) with tilt function, McPherson strut in the front and torsion beam axle suspension in the rear, front disc brakes, and gear shift indicator. But the engine feels ordinary and the steering feels too light at highway speeds.
The safety features include reinforced body strength, improved side door ramming strength and a redesigned upper body for effectively distributing the impact force.
As per ARAI norms, the 1.0L engine gives a mileage of 20.3kmpl and the 800cc engine gives 21.1kmpl of mileage.
It's also equipped with convenience features like - 2 din audio system with Aux-in, USB ports, power windows, rear parcel tray, keyless entry and internally adjustable ORVMs.

CONCLUSION
Considering all the pros and cons of the Eon, and Hyundai's reliability, many segment first features and being overpriced, this car is worth a thought.