Apart from new launches another strategy to keep the one’s hold over its market share is to keep introducing redesigned and facelifted models of their existing cars as selling the same car over and over becomes monotonous for the company as well as the buyers as well.

Hyundai is a big name and recently presented its Hyundai Verna Facelifted globally in order to attract the masses and we just came to know something fishy about the brand, which is the spied pictures of the speculated Hyundai i10 Facelifted.

Examining the front we have noticed that the headlamps look a bit sportier and are well distinguished from the indicators by the blackened area.The grille gets a hexagonal outline with the shape of a camouflage and the indicators have been integrated into the side view mirrors.

From the back only the tail lamps are visible which have been redesigned to make it appeal more and rest of the body is hidden. The doors of the car have not been covered which could be assumed that the car will feature only a few cosmetic changes so as to retain the title for the second largest selling model after the Maruti Alto .

We feel that this small cosmetic touch will be enough for a good number of sales and this refreshment will certainly be appreciated by the masses and we do expect Hyundai to surprise us with technical transformations also.

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The Santa Fe will be priced competitively between Rs. 20 Lakhs onwards. Its a fresh new offering from Hyundai and is expected to give a tough competition to the SUVs of this segment including the upcoming Skoda Yeti, Honda CRV etc.

Hyundai Santa Fe Complete Specifications Features & Price In India

With dropping sales and low demand, Hyundai has eventually planned to phase out Hyundai Getz Prime from Indian Markets. This segment of a luxurious mid size hatch back has been well taken care of by Hyundai i20 which is a good competitor to many other cars of this segment. With powerful Kappa engine and better furl efficiency, i20 was bound to replace the Getz prime.

There are many who own one and enjoy one, but like everything else, many good products have to move out to make way for the better ones.

Hyundai Verna Transform Specifications In India

The specifications of new Hyundai Verna Transform 2010 model are :

Hyundai Verna Transform Petrol Variant

• 1.6 Litre MPFI Petrol Engine
• Max Power – 103 BHP @ 5500 RPM
• Max Torque – 150 Nm @ 3000 RPM
• Fuel Efficiency – 12 to 14 KMPL
• 5 Speed Manual Transmission
• VVTI – VTVT Technology

Hyundai Verna Transform Diesel Variant

• 1.5 Litre CRDI Diesel Engine
• Max Power – 109 BHP @ 4000 RPM
• Max Torque – 240  Nm @ 2750 RPM
• Fuel Efficiency – 18 to 20 KMPL
• 5 Speed Manual Transmission / Auto Transmission Optional
• CRDI with Variable Geometry Turbocharger

Steering

• Type :: Power assisted Rack & Pinion
• Minimum Turning Radius :: 4.92 (5.05) m

Suspension

• Front :: MacPherson Strut with coil springs and anti roll bar
• Rear :: Coupled torsion beam axle
• Shock Absorbers :: Gas type

Brakes

• Front :: Ventilated Discs
• Rear :: Drum / Disc (ABS)

Dimensions

• Length :: 4310 mm
• Width :: 1695 mm
• Height 1490 mm
• Wheelbase :: 2500 mm
• Ground Clearance :: 170 mm

Hyundai Verna Transform Features In India

The features of New Verna Transform in India include :

• New face lifted front grille
• New crystal clear headlamp
• New Alloy wheels
• Improved aerodynamics and side styling
• Turn indicators on the outside mirrors
• New Side scratch shield strips
• Improved interior styling
• ABS
• Automatic Climate Control
• Classy Beige Interiors
• Tachometer
• All Power Windows
• 2-Din Stereo System
• Electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors
• Dual tone interiors
• Power Door Locks
• Power Steering
• Cup Holders
• Folding Rear-Seat
• Tubeless Tyres
• Central Locking
• Steering Adjustment
• Child Safety Locks

New Hyundai Verna On Road Price In India

The price of Hyundai Verna Petrol is between Rs. 6.55 Lakh to Rs. 7.5 Lakh Ex-showroom. The on road price for Petrol variant will be approx between Rs. 7 Lakh to Rs. 8 Lakh

The price of Hyundai Verna Diesel is between Rs. 7.87 Lakh to Rs. 9.21 Lakh Ex-showroom. The on road price for Diesel variant will be approx between Rs. 8.5 Lakh to Rs. 9.5 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price Delhi for different variants of Verna Transform are :

Price Of Hyundai Transform VTVT w/o Audio is Rs. 655,896
Price Of Hyundai Transform VTVT w/ Audio is Rs.674,321
Price Of Hyundai Transform SX VTVT Rs.750,384
Price Of Hyundai Transform VGT w/o Audio CRDi is Rs.787,881
Price Of Hyundai Transform VGT w/ Audio CRDi is Rs.806,404
Price Of Hyundai Transform VGT SX CRDi is Rs. 857,140
Price Of Hyundai Transform VGT SX AT CRDi is Rs. 921,522

Nissan Micra Vs Hyundai i10 Kappa Exteriors

Styling of both these Japanese cars is really cool and trendy. Its been more than 2 years of the release of Hyundai i10, but the looks still look fresh to compete with newly launched Nissan Micra. The exteriors of Micra looks more rounded and pleasing to eyes compared with Hyundai i10.

Nissan Micra Dimensions :

Length = 3780mm; Width = 1665mm; Height = 1530mm;

Hyundai i10 Dimensions :

Length = 3595mm; Width = 1595mm; Height = 1550mm;

Considering the dimensions, Micra is considerably taller and slightly wider compared to the Hyundai i10 whereas the height of Micra is lower. The elbow room, especially for the rear passengers in Nissan Micra is better and seating is more comfortable. So for exteriors, my vote goes to Micra.

Nissan Micra Engine Vs Hyundai i10 Kappa Engine

Engine Specifications of Nissan Micra:

• 3 Cylinder HR 12 Nissan Engine
• 1198 CC / 3 Cylinder / 12 Valve DOHC
• Max Power output of 75 BHP @ 6000 RPM
• 104 Nm Torque @ 4000 RPM
• 5 Speed Manual Transmission

Engine Specifications of Hyundai i10:

• 4 Cylinder Kappa Engine
• 1.2 Litre / 4 Cylinder / 16 Valve SOHC
• Max Power output of 79 BHP @ 5200 RPM
• 111 Nm Torque @ 4000 RPM
• 5 Speed Manual Transmission

Considering the max power and the ROM at which it is delivered, and also the torque ratings, the i10 Kappa Engine comes as a clear winner in terms of engine performance comparison between Hyundai i10 and Nissan Micra.

Nissan Micra Vs Hyundai i10 Kappa Interiors

Nissan Micra Interiors are grayish in tone and look really elegant, whereas the Hyundai i10 interiors in Beige color and dual tone looks equally good. The good thing about Micra compared with i10 is the additional width, integrated climate control (comes with top variant only) and a modern look.

Nissan Micra Interiors

Hyundai i10 Interiors

Hyundai i10 interiors also look very classy but its been a long time and does not look as attractive as Nissan Micra. I like Micra interiors slightly better in terms of looks and features.

Nissan Micra Price Vs Hyundai i10 Kappa Price

Price Of Nissan Micra In Delhi (Ex-Showroom)

• Nissan Micra XE – Rs. 3.75 Lakhs
• Nissan Micra XL – Rs. 4.25 Lakhs
• Nissan Micra XV – Rs. 4.65 Lakhs

Price Of Hyundai i10 In Delhi (Ex-Showroom)

• Hyundai i10 Kappa Magna Metallic – Rs. 4.10 Lakhs
• Hyundai i10 Kappa Sportz GLS Metallic – Rs. 4.37 Lakhs
• Hyundai i10 Kappa Asta GLS Metallic – Rs. 4.97 Lakhs
• Hyundai i10 Kappa Asta WS GLS Metallic – Rs. 5.12 Lakhs

Considering the price, the Hyundai i10 seems slightly pricier, but comes with a more powerful engine. Nissan Micra on the other hand looks like a better deal in terms of price.

Car Blog India verdict – Nissan Micra Vs Hyundai i10 Kappa

This one is a tough pick, if I were to pick a car between Hyundai i10 Kappa and Nissan Micra, I will pick Hyundai i10 Kappa because of its power and torque ratings. It runs so smooth and powerful that I can ignore the Micra with better interiors. But if you want more comfort and looks and slightly lower power ratings don’t bother you much, I would say that you will be happier driving a Micra.

For complete specifications of Nissan Micra and Hyundai i10 Kappa , check out -

Nissan Micra Specifications, Features, Colours, Variants And Price In India

Hyundai i10 Kappa 1.2 Vs Hyundai i10 iRDE 1.1

To retain its sales numbers, its essential for Hyundai to come up with new variants and a diesel variant to compete with the Diesel engine cars of its segment. There is no announcement of the timeline for launch of a Diesel variant, but it can be launched sooner than we expect. Hyundai is already doing research and development for a 800 cc car – Hyundai 800 expected to be ready by 2012.

There is a high probability that Hyundai will use the 1.4 Litre CRDI Diesel Engine used in Hyundai i20 for the Diesel variant of i10 also.

Expected Specifications of Hyundai i10 Diesel

The specifications of 1.4 Diesel engine are as follows :

• 4 Cylinder 1396 cc DOHC Engine
• 16 Valve Engine – 4 valves per cylinder
• Max Power – 90 BHP @4000 RPM
• Max Torque – 200 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
• 5 or 6 Speed Manual Transmission
• Expected Mileage of over 20 KM per litre of Diesel

With the kind of power output and superb torque along with  a whooping mileage of over 20 KM per litre of Diesel, the Hyundai i10 Diesel may become a game changer in the compact car segment and add more feathers to Hyundai’s cap.

Expected Price Of Hyundai i10 Diesel

With a 1.4 Litre Diesel engine and competitor’s pricings, its likely to be placed between a range of Rs. 4.2  Lakhs to Rs. 5.5 Lakh. Sales number of Hyundai i20 diesel suggest that people like the diesel variant of i20 which also supports the likely chances of Hyundai i10 Diesel to be a success.

Since the launch, there is no looking back. Recently Hyundai announced i10 as its flagship model instead of the previous best seller, the Hyundai Santro. The demand of Hyundai i10 is very strong both in India and other countries where it is exported. The sales number of Hyundai i10 in last financial year has been close to 1.5 Lakh units, this is a great number and proof of people’s liking for the car.

Adding another feather in Hyundai’s cap, Hyundai i10 with 1.2 Litre Kappa Engine, which is BS4 compliant, has been rated as the Most Fuel Efficient Car in Over 1 Litre Petrol Engine Car Segment with ARAI Rated fuel efficiency of 19.81 KM per kilometer of petrol. This not only means that it is cheaper to run, but also pollutes less and contributes less to the global warming.

Not only the engine and the efficiency, but also the comfort of ride and driving along with beautiful interiors also make it one of the best seller compact cars in India. I drive a Hyundai i10 1.1 Litre iRDE and I quite like the ownership experience I have had in past two years.

The Busan Auto Show took place in Korea and has encountered the launch of this amazing car which gives you a glimpse of the design considerations of the future cars and most importantly if this car comes to the Indian Automobile Market,it is definitely going to give the vehicles belonging to the same segment, a run for their money.

Steve S. Yang, President and CEO of Hyundai’s Global Business Division has said, “The new Avante encompasses Hyundai’s latest ambitions, featuring the best styling and performance in its class. We’re confident that it will once again redefine the compact segment worldwide.”

Hyundai Avante/Elantra 2011 Specifications & Features

Hyundai Avante/Elantra 2011 Design

The base for the design of Hyundai Avante and Verna has been derived from the Hyundai Sonata YF and features a completely new design. With no surprise the Fluidic Sculpture Design which was earlier seen in Hyundai i-Flow is really doing wonders for such upcoming models. Adding to the beauty of the car are the HID Xenon Headlamps and LED Tail lamps.

Taking a look at the front of the car from a distance,leaves the viewer with an inexpressible appeal because of those “Brutal Eyes” sort of headlamps.The front grille protrudes outwards, unlike most of the recently launched cars, making the face look a bit pointed.

Alloys as seen in the image above are also new and attractive to look at.From the back the tail lamps yet again bring an entirely different look and summarizing it we can say, the car has been styled to meet the evolving appearance wishes of the customers.

Hyundai Avante/Elantra 2011 Engine

The car is striking if peeped inside the inside the hood as well since it sports a 1.6 Litre MPFI Gamma Gasoline GDi, 4-Cylinder engine generating a maximum power of 138BHP and a maximum torque of 167Nm. This drive train comes coupled with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission gearbox to complete this mouth watering package. Fuel efficiency is either no big deal for this vehicle as the intelligent GDI along with the valve timing returns an astonishing 10% fuel economy as compared to its competitors.

Hyundai Avante/Elantra 2011 Interiors

For the timing no official details have been revealed by the company but as per the brief information available, the car will present some advanced features, which are not seen in its nearest foes. Some of them are listed below:-

• Multi-information TFT LCD screen
• Ambient Lighting
• Heated Rear Seats

2011 Hyundai Avante/Elantra On Road Price In India

The car is expected to come with price tag falling between Rs.9 Lakh to Rs.11 Lakh.

The car is the result of a 5 year extensive research including exhaustive surveys and trend studies to meet the local requirements of the Chinese market and is targeted at the China’s most important C1 segment.

Euisun Chung, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor said at the 2010 Beijing auto show,”Today is a really special day for us, not only because we’re launching a new car, but because it’s one of the very few times we’ve done a world-premiere outside of Korea: And we chose to do it right here in China because it’s our way of recognizing how important our Chinese customers are to us.In 2009 we posted a 94 percent Year-on-Year growth in China and have sold over 2 million cars since arriving in 2002. We are not losing any momentum, continuing to expand our lineup in China with our most stylish and advanced models like the all-new Verna and our compact SUV,”

2011 Hyundai Verna Specifications And Features

Design

The car has been built on a completely new platform having a very eye-catchy roofline and projects the looks of a coupe along with sportiness and a futuristic design.

Engine

The 2011 Hyundai Verna is powered by an new generation MPFI Gamma Gasoline Engine(complying with China’s Step 3 fuel economy regulations) evolved to make the vehicle fuel efficient without sacrificing the performance and provides best-in-class fuel economy.

Each and every part of the engine is constructed of Aluminium to minimize weight. Technically speaking the 1.6 Litre DOHC Gamma Gasoline engine develops a maximum power of 90.4kW @ 6300 rpm and a maximum torque of155Nm @ 4200 rpm and is coupled with a 4-speed Automatic Transmission gearbox.

Making the car a bit more affordable the base model will come equipped with a 1.4L DOHC edition generating  78.7kW @ 6300 rpm and 135.4Nm @ 5000 rpm and comes with five-speed manual gearbox or four-speed automatic choice and Fuel efficiency has been estimated as 5.7l/100km for the manual & 6.2l/100km for automatic variant (1.4L with Fuel Economy Package).

Dimensions

The car is more stylish and stable owing to the low overall height and ‘longest-in-class’ wheelbase without having sacrificed even an inch for the passenger cabin.The cabin is in fact bigger than any of its foes and it has a 454Litre of boot-space which could accommodate atleast 4 golf bags.

Safety

The credit for the extremely stiff structure goes to the Special ultra-high tensile strength steel adopted for superior protection from crash situations. Due to the rigid structure the suspension has been fitted well and imparts better ride and handling characteristics and eliminates vibration and noises.

2011 Hyundai Verna Price

No price details have been disclosed by the company yet, so we hope to bring the details to you as soon as we obtain them.

Who would not wish to drive such a well equipped and beautiful car, but for that to happen we will have to wait for a while since the company will launch it in China presently and will later move to other regions of the world.

Now after a long time Hyundai is back with another chunky and massive product targeted at the SUV segment, the new generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The car is already popular in the west and now is expected to help Hyundai make a mark in the desired segment.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2010 Detailed Technical Specifications

These are the specification of the existing line-up of Santa Fe in USA, the variants are expected to be similar to these variants below.

Price Of 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe is expected to be priced near Rs. 20 Lakh in order to let it compete with other cars in the same segment like Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CRV and rest. So we must wait and watch what wonder the car does for the brand and wish them luck.