Just Can't Get Enough
Introduction: Oh, my goodness, what a delightful
and endearing compact hatch of a car! The test unit I drove came with my new
favourite colour from Hyundai, called Spark Green. Every single person that I
introduced the i10 to, commented on how divine the colour was! Maybe it’s the
green in me as in conservation or because the colour just goes like an ice cold
refreshing Flying fish beer and lemon mix, but whatever the reason is, I am
certain that if there was only one reason, it will be simply, because it’s a mighty
fine set of wheels! I absolutely loved cruising around the leafy suburbs of
Westville, running various errands in preparation of the historic RWC Final
that we hosted at our home on Saturday. I even did a drive around Westville and
then to the Berea with the SA Flag flying out the window, bringing the wanted attention
to our country, the Springboks, the i10 and sort of to my daughter, well not
entirely, when I picked her up from school!
Engine/ Economy/ Drive/ Comfort: The 1.2-litre,
4-cylinder petrol unit, delivers a healthy 61 kW and 114 Nm of power. This unit
came with a smooth 5 speed manual gearbox, but there is also an automatic
transmission on offer. With a fuel tank size of 37 Liters and a claimed 5.5
Liters per 100 kms, this is a winner for anyone wanting a reduced fuel bill from
a car that can get you to Jhb with one tank. My economy was a tad thirstier,
like me when I was watching the RWC Final, at 7 Liters per 100 kms, but
expected as I put the i10 through its paces between robots to check acceleration
and braking. I am pleased to say that the i10 drove well, was comfortable, stuck
well to the tar on corners with the lovely 15-inch alloys and an all-round solid
feel.
Features: The 20 cm touch screen Bluetooth, infotainment
screen is well positioned on the user-friendly dashboard and comes standard
with Android Auto and Apple Car play with voice control too. I liked the C type
and A type USB ports on the front dashboard, along with the 12 V socket and the
A type USB connection in the rear. Other nice to haves include, Cruise control,
a rear camera, Ambient mood lighting, Vanity mirrors for the driver and
passenger, Cargo screen, luggage net, heated electric side mirrors, drivers auto
window, excellent air-conditioning, remote key entry, transponder immobiliser, alarm,
and floor mats.
Interior/ Exterior/ Boot: I found the i10 to have
ample cabin space with the interior having a robust yet elegant feel, with a well-designed
and ergonomically presented dashboard. The i10 from the outside, is visually
appealing and is a crowd favourite especially with this stunning new colour! The
revised front bumper and grille looks superb with new LED daytime running
lights as standard on this model. I like the elongated rear stop light that looks
great on the boot, which has a decent size of 360 Liters, which is standard for
this size of a vehicle and was more than adequate for a few bags, packets of
groceries and a cooler box.
Price/ Warranty/ Service Plan: R285500, with a
7-year/ 200000 km manufacturer warranty and a 1 year 15000 km service plan
In Summary: I thoroughly enjoyed driving this well
priced little beauty all around Durban this past week – the week that history was
made with the Bokke’s back-to-back RWC Final win, against their arch-rivals, New
Zealand! Well done to the Springboks - another 4 years of being the RWC
Champions and 4 more years of good reasons to Braai and celebrate our gorgeous
country! If you are looking for a cool car, that is economical, spacious, drives
very capably and you are wanting something that you Just Can’t Get Enough
of, then have a look at the Hyundai Grand i10.
*This article is written in my opinion only. For
detailed information on the specs, please contact Hyundai Automotive SA*
