Paris show date
Hyundai is to preview the second generation of its highly successful i10 city car at the Paris Motor Show at the end of this month.
Designed and developed in Germany and produced in Turkey the new i10 comes with many design refinements including a new ‘cascading’ front grille. It is characterised by its curved, flowing line and will become the new family identity for Hyundai models in the future.
The new i10 will be the first Hyundai with this new design and the layout includes round LED daylight running lights.
Like the original model, the new i10 will come with the choice of two petrol engines: 1.0-litre and 1.25-litre, driving the front wheels through five-speed manual as standard or four-speed automatic gearboxes.
The Korean manufacturer says the BlueDrive eco model, based on the 1.0-litre petrol variant, includes a number of features to reduce fuel consumption.
The new i10 has with the latest connectivity features, all integrated into a new seven-inch touch screen navigation system which gives the interior an upmarket appearance.
In order to be up-to-date at any time, the new i10’s navigation system comes with a seven-year free subscription to LIVE Services, offering real-time traffic conditions, local weather and points of interest as well as the position of speed cameras in countries where this is allowed. The new i10 includes tried and tested equipment such as automatic air conditioning, a heated steering wheel and front seat warmers and Hyundai says that up to five people can fit into the cabin. The boot is the largest in the city car sector at 252 litres. 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 impressive package has made the i10 one of the best-selling cars in its class and popular with customers across the UK – a success story that the new i10 is set to carry on.”
Prices and a release date for the new model have still to be confirmed.