May 2008, I bought my first car in my life .A brand new i10 ERA, Silky Silver .My First comment on MY10 is - 6.1 feet tall person like me could get in easily in this beautiful car and drive comfortably .Yes that was the high priority option I was searching for, in mid segment Car community.
I did test drive , SWIFT and Santro before the decision on this car . SWIFT- The entry and exit for a person like me was really difficult and when I drove, putting a brake was holding the steering for a moment . Because my thigh touches the steering and holds it . I felt it’s not safe to have such driving experience.
SANTRO -was giving a smooth comfortable entry and exit.. But the design/look/shape when I compared with i10 is not upto the mark.
So the final decision was i10 . And I feel I took the right decision . The common comment on the mirror reflection of beige colored interior has been noticed but I felt its ignorable .
Being an NRI , I could do all deals with dealer through internet and an spectacular service been received from the dealer. The best ever .. So I should thank my dealer for providing me such a wonderful treatment. As promised , I got the door handles , side mirrors body colored and key less entry .
But little disappointed on the side mirror its looks different from normal i10 . I am currently checking with them what went wrong or did they put the wrong one. But the new style of mirror suits My10;)… I felt it looks like a Honda Product ;) So not yet started fighting with them
The Mileage is OK and I do get between 12-15 . Never gone for a long drive , but so far my driving experience is really great . The adjustable Steering is too good and we can manage the seating position for comfy ride . The gear shift in i10 is special. It is so convenient to change the gear in a race and its really sporty .The space inside can comfortably accommodate 5 persons and was traveling with 5 adults and two kids . So I would say the i10 is commodious enough .
The rear luggage room is OK but may not be able to fill with BIG . But when you want to carry heavy items and make your car as a luggage van, you have an option to fold the rear seat . So two persons with big luggage can travel in style. No doubt if Hyundai is having Service network like Maruthi, Hyundai would have been the NO 1 Car makers in India by this time.
Engine is very smooth and silent , many times I was sceptical on whether engine is ON or OFF, The power generated from 1.1 Litter refined engine is very good . Even though I never drove more than 80 Kms /hour since car yet complete first service, I still feel we will be able to reach 120 KMs/hour within few secs.
I feel really happy when I am onboard , as interior looks rich and never feel I am in a mid segment car. So for a Middle class TALL family who is dreaming about a FIRST class travel experience onboard on road , the option now available in the market would be Hyundai i10 .
But there are many cars on the way, so you may have more choice if you can wait. At the moment you can try hyundai i10 and it is honest :) Thank you for reading my review on My i10 ERA ... But you are the best Judge !! And if time permits , read My another review on my Bike "1998 a Love story and still goes on ..... "