Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Drive with confidence and style – HYUNDAI EON

- Outer Specificat­ions & Exteriors: Engine, Performanc­e, Capacity, Mechanical Components: Interiors & Features:

The Hyundai Eon is the most affordable and stylish offering in the small car segment in Sri Lanka today. Competing with the likes of it’s’ segment, it has gained a good reputation for being a good quality, comfortabl­e, feature-laden compact hatchback. The Eon is popular because of the performanc­e it offers for the price that is within meansof itscustome­rs. Built on a new platform, specifical­ly designed to compete in the small car segment the Eon has a fluidic sculpture design with a bold front fascia, sweptback headlights and prominent fenders.

The grille amplifies its stylish seams, providing it an aggressive stance. The headlamps are stretched backwards which appears to be greatly classy, offering all round illuminati­on. Boomerang & curvaceous tail lamps deliver large illuminati­on visibility, enhancing safety in the vehicle.

Integrated spoiler adds to its sporty look, which continues to be developed around the aerodynami­c concepts, providing greater manage at greater speeds. Its complete wheel protect enhances the side seems to be & offers an incredibly cool glance while the auto is cruising about the street. Hyundai Eon includes a wheelbase of 2380mm, aided by the height of 3495mm, width of 1550mm, floor clearance of 170mm, kerb bodyweight of 725kg & the length is 1500mm. The front legroom is 1010mm even though the rear a single is 835mm, by these specificat­ions, it's clearly computable that it can be taller & wider than its competitor models.

To present an easy entry & exit in the car, EON has the doors which open, creating an angle of 90 degrees. The expected tyre specificat­ion is 155/seventy R13, on 13-inch rims or 145/80 R12 on 12-inch rims. It is new in styling & equipped with most up-to-date technologi­es giving an incredibly current & interestin­g look.

The Eon was designed at Hyundai’s Namyang R&D centre in South Korea and features the latest interpreta­tion of the company's 'Fluidic Sculpture' styling language.

Hyundai has continuall­y tried to generate protected vehicles with high fuel efficiency & EON is no exception. Vehicle may be very adequate, both with regards to mileage & eco friendline­ss as it has mileage at the same time as eco pleasant engine. EON is accessible in 6 variants. EON is possessing an SOHC, 3-cylinder, 9-valve engine while using capacity of 814cc, which is intended to give optimum fuel efficiency in all conditions. It has 5-velocity manual gear transmissi­on. Maximum energy that is often churned out from the car is 75Nm @ 4000rpm though the torque is 56PS @ 5500rpm. The mileage produced from the city is close to 15 km/l although that for the highway is 18 km/l making a regular mileage of 21.1 km/l, producing it one of the most fuel effective automobile from the segment. The boot capacity is 32lts although the trunk capacity is 215lts. It features a power assisted rack pinion steering wheel.

Hyundai Eon has well appointed dashboard controls & unique attention has become specified to complete & top quality of interiors. It offers luxury think by its sporty steering wheel, garnishes & trimmings. Hyundai Engineers & Designers have worked quite hard on EON to provide roomy interiors & space, creating it a widest car inside the class while using longest wheelbase. It presents very good quantity of legroom, both in front & back, producing it able to carry household in one go. The curvy console inside the center with highlights appears really stylish. Inside instrument panel it has central circular dial projecting in the direction of the driver, giving important details & parameters whilst on the move. Over the instrument panel, existing is 3-spoke steering wheel.

In terms of comfort & convenienc­e, it has all of the characteri­stics intended & positioned at an arms attain. These characteri­stics contain powerful AC ensuring the within temperatur­e is continuall­y cool, 2DIN audio with AUX & USB port, letting us engage in our favorite music, tilt steering which may be adjusted as each the driver’s convenienc­e, & central locking aiding us to lock/ unlock doors from a distance or whilst we're from the cabin, triangular fog lamps that not simply supply additional visibility in foggy problems, but also adds to its seems. Its exclusive electronic shift indicator will help us in shifting proper gear at suitable time & on suitable velocity. This leads to optimal gear usage which additional maximizes the fuel efficiency.

Other storage area includes pedestal area for accessorie­s, devices, idols, dashboard house for keeping spectacles, keys, cellular phone, and map pockets with bottle holders for storing vital papers, though on transfer, floor console space assisting to maintain i-pods, wallet within effortless reach, rear parcel tray. Last but not the least, it features a massive boot house, producing it capable to carry everything that is essential by household with a weekend trip. Some safety features include absorb child safety locks and seat belts among many others.

These great value propositio­ns undoubtedl­y helped Hyundai EON to make that final push towards becoming the king of its’ class in Sri Lanka.

 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Sri Lanka