While power units are unchanged, Hyundai says it has improved the i10’s ride and handling thanks to modifications to the steering and by adding a larger front bump stopper.
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It’s exactly three years since the new Hyundai i10 was rolled out at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, which means it’s about due for a bit of a titivate. For 2017, there will be a few noticeable changes.
As for the interior, there’s now a choice of red, black and blue trim, while a new 7in touchscreen interface takes pride of place on the dashboard. An efficient BlueDrive version is focused on saving fuel. The bumper design is revised and new round LED daytime running lights added.
Hyundai has revealed the facelift for the second-generation i10 ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show to be held in September 2016.
Tony Whitehorn, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor UK, said: “The new i10 showcases strong build quality and our passion for detail, while also including many features from the segments above”. The side profile and silhouette of the vehicle remain identical to that of the current model, though it gets a new set of alloy wheels, which look similar to the one offered with the Xcent compact sedan in India. It also gets safety equipment like front collision warning system and lane departure warning system.
It has gotten new rear lights too, with new rear fog lamps that match the front design. It will continue to be powered by 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.1-litre diesel engine with the power generating capacity 81bhp and 70Bhp respectively.
The navigation system comes with a seven-year free subscription to Live Services, providing access to real-time traffic conditions, local weather and points of interest, and other information such as speed camera locations. Front Collision Warning System (FCWS) and a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) both use front camera sensors and work up to speeds of 60 km/h. In addition, the LDWS can sound an alarm to alert the driver if the auto moves over lane markings.
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Two petrol engines, 1.0-litre and 1.25-litre, drive the front wheels through five-speed manual as standard or four-speed automatic gearboxes.
