Hyundai Eon Launched - Starts at 2.7 Lacs

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the car maker that has to its credit, the coveted titles of being the country’s largest exporter and the second-largest car manufacturer, launched the all-new compact car EON today. The EON has been produced on an altogether different platform that is made exclusively for the rapidly growing Indian market.


Hyundai’s latest introduction can undoubtedly be considered as the most reliable product by the company, owing to its unprecedented style, comfort, utility & economy.  On the eve of the launch of the much-awaited entry level car, H. W. Park, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited said, “Hyundai has always led the way when it comes to innovations and with the EON we wish to continue our legacy in India of producing world-class products. EON has been specifically built keeping in mind varied Indian conditions and special requirements of our esteemed Indian customers. The EON will further expand our market share in the fast-growing small car segment in the Indian market.”

South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Co has taken the wraps off its entry-level small car Eon at a price range of between Rs 2.69 lakh and Rs 3.71 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Launched in India as a rival to Maruti's best-selling entry-level car, Alto, the 3,495 mm long, 1,550 mm wide and 1,500 tall car comes with 5-speed manual transmission, ground clearance of 170 mm and a fuel capacity of 32 litres.


The company says the 814 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine car will deliver an ARAI certified mileage of 21.1 kmpl, ahead of 19.7 kmpl and 18 kmpl offered by Maruti Alto and Chevrolet Spark, respectively.
The Eon can produce a maximum power of 56 ps/5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 7.6 kg/4000 rpm, says Hyundai.


As reported earlier by Dailybhaskar.com, the car comes in six variants- Delite, Delite (O), Era, Magna, Magna (O) and Sportz- which will be available at starting prices of Rs 2,69,999, Rs 2,91,869, Rs 3,11,869, Rs 3,36,869, Rs 3,46,869 and Rs 3,71,869. respectively (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
The features of the Eon, which vary across the variants, include air conditioning, 2 DIN Audio with Aux-in and USB ports, MDPS with tilt steering, keyless entry and central locking, power windows, internally adjustable outside mirrors, rear parcel tray, body colour door handles and mirrors and front fog lamps.
The car will be available in five colours namely sleek silver, mushroom, dark grey metallic, pristine blue and maharaja red.



Speaking at the launch, HMIL Managing Director and CEO H W Park said, "Eon has been specifically built keeping in mind the varied Indian conditions and special requirements of the customers here. It will further expand our market share in the fast-growing small car segment in the Indian market."
The launch of the car comes at a time when rival car maker and market leader Maruti has been facing a signiifcant loss of production due to labour unrest at its key production site at Manesar in Gurgaon. In fact, the company has decided to halt production of cars on October 14th and 15th as a result of a severe crunch of engines and transmissions.

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The car maker has taken all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of the vehicle as well as passengers. It has assimilated EON with high-end safety features, thus providing immense security to the occupants. In case of frontal collisions, the airbags provide total safety to the driver as the ideal supplementary restraint system. This car also has front fog lamps that ensure added visibility in low lit areas. Apart from these, Hyundai has also used an immobiliser that does not allow the car to start without the correct key.

  

Keeping sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives in mind, Hyundai Motor India Limited has equipped the car with the unique ‘Alternator Management System’ (AMS). This system was developed by the automotive giant, especially for the customers of India, where air pollution is an issue.

The AMS also regulates the power supply, lessens the engine workload and lowers fuel consumption & emissions whenever the driver stops the car.

Furthermore, its manual shift indicator alerts the driver to shift gears whenever the need arises. Hence, the car delivers optimum fuel economy and extended battery life using the two ace technologies. Hyundai EON has also been awarded the Environmental Certificate in compliance with ISO 14040 standards, as per the results of the life cycle assessment test from TUV NORD, Germany.

Hyundai EON is already on sale in India and is available in 6 attractive colours. Its standard D-Lite variant costs Rs. 2, 69,999, while D-Lite with AC can be acquired at Rs. 2, 91,869. On the other hand, Era, Magna, Magna

(O) and Sportz models are priced at Rs. 3, 11,869, Rs. 3, 36,869, Rs.

3, 46,869 and Rs. 3, 71,869, respectively.

This car will be available in India via Hyundai's countrywide network, which comprises 332 dealerships. With 709 service centres based across India, this manufacturer will be able to provide optimum customer support to Hyundai EON buyers. Hyundai Motor India Limited has exported more than a million cars in the past decades, with its cars running in more than 115 countries. With EON, the auto giant has produced another winner that will increase its business and clientele further.