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Hyundai Eon review, test drive

Hyundai is gunning for the Alto with the Eon. How good is it?

Dec 5, 2011
RATING
8 / 10
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The Eon doesn't look built to a cost Good plastic quality and excellent fit and finish make Eon cabin a nice place to be Eon's three-cylinder, 814cc petrol engine.
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Hyundai Eon review, test drive

What it costs

Ex-showroom (Delhi) 3.71 lakh
Warranty 24 months/unlimited km

Engine

Fuel Petrol
Installation Front, Transverse
Type 3-cyls in-line 814cc
Bore/stroke 67.0/77.0mm
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Valve gear 3 volaves per cylinder, SOHC
Power 55bhp at 5500rpm
Torque 7.6kgm at 4000rpm
Power to weight 71.2bhp per tonne
Torque to weight 9.8kgm per tonnne

Transmission

Type Front-wheel drive
Gearbox 5-speed manual

Dimensions

Length 3495mm
Width 1550mm
Height 1500mm
Wheel base 2380mm
Boot volume 215 litres
Ground clearance 170mm

Chassis & Body

Construction Five-door hatchback, monocoque
Weight 725-772kg
Tyres 145/80 R12 (D-Lite and Era), 155/70 R13 (Magna and Sportz)
Spare Full size

Suspension

Front Independent, MacPherson strut coil springs
Rear Non-independent, torsion beam, coil springs

Steering

Type Rack and pinion
Type of power assist Electric
Turning circle 9.1m

Brakes

Front Discs
Rear Drums
Anti-lock No

Performance

0-20 1.19sec
0-40 3.48sec
0-60 6.46sec
0-80 11.14sec
0-100 17.60sec
0-120 29.62sec
0-140 52.03sec

Range at a glance - Engines

Petrol 0.8, 55bhp, Rs 2.69-3.71lakh
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Hyundai Eon review, test drive

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The Eon doesn't look built to a cost Good plastic quality and excellent fit and finish make Eon cabin a nice place to be Eon's three-cylinder, 814cc petrol engine.
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