Hyundai Eon, Santro Xing, i10, i20 outperform in May 2012

The country's second largest maker and the largest passenger car exporter, South Korea based, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) reported a rise in sales of Hyundai cars in India in May 2012. During the month the company reported a growth of 16.6 per cent at 55,670 units sold in May this year as compared to total sales of 47,762 units in same month of previous year.


Hyundai Eon, Santro Xing, i10, i20 hatchback pushed the sales of company in last and emerged as the best selling models. Domestic sales of the company stood 32,010 units and reported a growth of 2.8 per cent against the total sales of 31,123 units in the month of Many 2011. Exports of the company reported a growth of 42.2 per cent at 23,660 units sold in May 2012 as compared to 16,639 units same month of last year.


The segment wise total sales of Hyundai cars in India in May are: 2 segment (including Eon, Santro, i10, i20) 48,250 units, A3 segment 7,306 units ( including Hyundai Accent and Verna), the company 43 units of Sonata and 71 units of Santa Fe SUV which come into the A5 segment. Currently, Hyundai Eon is reporting overwhelming response and emerging as the best selling small car in the country.


In addition to beat the Maruti Alto, Chevrolet Spark and Tata Nano; Hyundai Eon price has also been at competitive range while Hyundai Eon features are premium. It is highly sophisticated and stunning body designed small car and only Hyundai Eon pictures are enough to all about it. Its power, performance, mileage and great variant choice are very well admired by every enthusiast the Hyundai Eon review.

Hyundai Eon will go for export by next month

Hyundai Motors India Limited, the country's largest passenger car maker has planned to export its popular entry level small car Hyundai Eon to other Asian countries very soon. It is reported that the Korean auto major will be exporting the Hyundai Eon small car to many of Asian countries by next month. With a large series of passenger cars in India the company manages the numbers second position whereas MSIL is the numero uno.

India has been a export hub for Hyundai cars because, already company is exporting its hatchbacks Hyundai Santro Xing, Hyundai i10, Hyundai i20, sedan Hyundai Accent and So On to other Asian countries from here. Right now, Hyundai India is exporting its cars to a total of 115 countries across the world. And now, the Eon will also be offered to these countries by next month.

With launch of Hyundai Eon in these countries the company seeks to grow its export capacity because, the company is speculating a drop of 10 per cent this year with total sales of 220,000 units as compared to 242,330 units last year. Beside this, the demand for Hyundai cars in Europe is also expected to a downfall. On the other hand, Hyundai India seeks to achieve 10 per cent increase in sales this year with total sales of around 410,000 units.

With a starting price tag of Rs 2.74 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi, Hyundai Eon has done very well in India and ever since the launch it has been reporting the sales of round 11,000-12,000 unit. Whereas, Hyundai Eon price in various Asian countries will be different. Beside this, Hyundai Eon features might also see minor changes. Hyundai Eon review written on exporting title is reporting that Hyundai Eon pictures are indicating some changes in body design for exporting version.

New Hyundai Eon review

Hyundai is one of the newly launched most popular entry level small car in India. After launching its petrol model, the Korean auto major has also offered this popular small car in LPG fuel option too as well as some of extra premium features. With offering some of new features Hyundai Eon price has also been increased along with enhancement of variants. Now the number of available Hyundai Eon variants is eight like five in petrol and three in LPG model.

All the variants of Hyundai Eon are available between Rs. 2.69 lakh to Rs. 3.70 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. It is the most beautiful small car in India which has aggressive front and sporty rear which attract everybody. It has specious interior along with premium look. As standard features Hyundai Eon features are admirable which give it premium small car image in its segment. From features wise the available Hyundai Eon variants are given bellow:-

Hyundai Eon D-Lite:

It the base variant of Hyundai Eon petrol model carries basic features. It is available at Rs. 2.69 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. It comes equipped with Integrated Spoiler, Rear Child Safety Door Lock, Reinforced Body Structure, Engine Immobilizer etc. special features.

Hyundai Eon D-Lite Plus:

D-Lite Plus is the base variant of petrol model of Hyundai Eon LPG which has price tag of Rs. 2.98 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. It comes equipped with special features of Air Conditioner, Power Steering, Body Colored Bumpers etc.

Hyundai Eon Era:

Era is the mid variant of Eon's petrol model carries a price tag of Rs. 3.12 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. Its special features are Power Windows front, Tinted Glass, Front Door Full size Armrest, Central Locking and so on.

Hyundai Eon Era Plus:

Hyundai Eon Era Plus is the successor of mid variant Era which packs standard features like front power windows and central locking. Hyundai Eon Era Plus price is Rs. 3.12 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Hyundai Eon Magna Plus:

Hyundai Eon Magna Plus is high variant of petrol version of Eon which comes equipped with special features of two-din audio system with USB. It is priced at Rs. 3.42 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

Hyundai Eon Sportz:

Hyundai Eon Sportz is the high-end variant of Eon's petrol version which carries Fog Lights Front, Driver Airbag, Keyless Entry etc. along all features of above mentioned variants. It comes at Rs. 3.70 ex-showroom Delhi.

Hyundai Eon D-Lite Plus LPG:

Hyundai Eon D-Lite Plus LPG is the base variant of Hyundai Eon LPG which packs all features of D-Lite Plus variant of petrol version. Its price is Rs. 3.25 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.


Hyundai Eon Era Plus LPG:

It is the mid variant of Hyundai Eon Era LPG from features wise which has same features of Era Plus variant of petrol model. It is available at Rs. 3.39 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Hyundai Eon Magna Plus LPG:

Magna Plus LPG is the high-end variant of Eon LPG which carries all features of Magna Plus petrol variant and available at Rs. 3.69 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi.

Hyundai Eon petrol and LPG model have the same 0.8L, 814 cc engine under the hood which generates maximum power of around 56 PS and a maximum torque of around 76.5 Nm. Hyundai Eon mileage is 17.1 kmpl in city and 21.1 Kmpl on highway for petrol model while LPG model offers fuel economy of 14 km/kg in city and 18 km/kg on highway. Overall, Hyundai Eon offers good variant choice to buyers from features and fuel option wise. The Indian entry level small car buyers are also taking good interest to this small, beautiful and fuel efficient car buying.

Hyundai Eon coming to market today

The all new Hyundai Eon will be launched in the Indian auto market by 13th October, 2011. It has been confirmed by reliable sources that the new Hyundai Eon will officially be launched in India tomorrow which is expected to fall in competitive and affordable price range. Hyundai Motors India Limited (HMIL) has already made announcement that it will launch Hyundai Eon in India as an entry level small car which is expected to take on popular small car models like Maruti Alto, Chevrolet Spark and Tata Nano.

The new Hyundai Eon price is expected to fall in the range of Rs. 2.50 lakh (for the base model) to Rs. 3.50 lakh (for the top-end model) at ex-showroom Delhi. With this expected affordable price range the new small beast would give stiff competition to small car segment leader Maruti Alto. Before official launch, Hyundai Eon features and specifications brochure leaked which proving it decent small car for the Indian roads. To make it one step ahead than rivals the company highly sophisticated features and specs.

Hyundai has developed this new small car, Hyundai Eon on its popular fluidic design concept base which is well premiered by auto enthusiasts. Already, the company has launched two popular car models in India on this popular fluidic design concept base like premium hatchback Hyundai i10 and global sedan Hyundai Verna which reporting buzz response among competitors. Now, Hyundai Eon is ready to foray in Indian entry level small car market along with decent features and specifications.

The new Hyundai Eon uses most advanced comfort and convenience features like dual tone interiors, innovative upholstery, blue illumination display on dashboard, beautiful console and stylish modern dashboard, three spoke steering wheel, impressive instrument cluster, powerful AC, integrated audio console, very sharp audio system speakers, motor driven electric steering, electronic trip meter, AC, warning lamps, internally adjustable ORVM etc. The ABS and front disc brakes, EPS control, child locks, central locking system etc. safety features are also available in top-end model of the car as standard.

The new Hyundai Eon has a 814cc, 3 cylinder petrol heart under the bonnet that generates pinch power of 56ps at 5500 rpm and overstep torque of 7.65 Kgm at 4000 rpm. The engine of the small car is mated with a 5 speed manual transmission gearbox. The expected Hyundai Eon mileage for the petrol model is 21 kmpl on long roads and 19 kmpl in city areas which prove it fuel economical small in the segment. Later this year, an automatic transmission version would also be launched but there is no expectations of diesel model soon.

The company is offering six models in Hyundai Eon features wise which are D- Lite, D- Lite (O), Era, Magna, Magna (O), Sportz. All these new Hyundai Eon models will be available in the six vivacious body colours like White, Diamond Black, Silver, Grey, Sports Red and Blue. The new Hyundai Eon body colour choice is large that ensure to attract customers. Hyundai is launching this new small car in India on this mass festive season of Diwali which anticipated to attain bombilation response.

Beside this, Hyundai Motors India Limited is giving attractive discounts on its India available popular car models which are reporting good sales. On the other hand, this Diwali season bound enough new car models have been launched in India such as Honda Brio, Mahindra XUV500, Nissan Sunny, new Tata Indica Vista, Force One, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, new Tata Indica Xeta etc. which are reporting good growth in sales.