The Hyundai Eon is a city car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It was launched on 13 October 2011 in India, March 2012 in the Philippines,[7] June 2012 in Vietnam,[8] and June 2014 in Sri Lanka. It was also sold in Honduras, Nepal, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Chile, Peru, Panama, and Colombia. It was discontinued in India and other markets in 2019. It is also called the Hyundai Atos Eon in several markets.
| Hyundai Eon | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Also called | Hyundai Atos Eon[1] |
| Production | April 2011 – May 2019 |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia SA |
| Related | Hyundai i10 Kia Picanto |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 0.8 L Epsilon I3[3][4] 1.0 L Kappa II MPi I3[5][6] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm (93.7 in) |
| Length | 3,515 mm (138.4 in) |
| Width | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) |
| Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 715–790 kg (1,576–1,742 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Atos/Santro |
| Successor | Hyundai Atos/Santro (AH2) |
The Eon was produced in India at Hyundai's Chennai plant for the domestic and export markets as the company's entry level city car, positioned below the Hyundai i10 and Hyundai Atos.[9] It was only exported throughout Latin America, Africa and several Asian countries.
Overview
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The Eon was designed jointly between the Hyundai R&D centers in Namyang, South Korea, and Hyderabad, India.[10][11] It was offered with an 814 cc three-cylinder petrol engine that generates 41 kW (55 bhp) and 75 N⋅m (7.6 kg⋅m) torque. According to Hyundai's Philippine distributor, the Eon has a fuel economy rating of 3.80 L/100 km (26.3 km/L).[12] The car is equipped with 13-inch wheels fitted with 155/70 R13 tires.[3]
In January 2012, Hyundai India announced LPG models of Eon as well. These models have a 34 L toroidal tank[13] with an additional cost of approximately INR 27,000 to the available models.
In May 2014, Hyundai released a variant of the Eon with the 1.0-litre Kappa II three-cylinder engine also found in the European Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto. The motor generates power of 51 kW (69 PS) at 6,200 rpm and peak torque at 94 N⋅m (9.6 kg⋅m) at 3,500 rpm.[5][6]
In April 2017, Hyundai Asia Resources Incorporated (HARI) opened its Hyundai Assembly Center (HAC) in Santa Rosa to meet the increasing demand of the Eon in the Philippines. The plant also produces the Hyundai H350.[2]
Facelift
editAs monthly sales had reached 10,000 units in India, Hyundai gave the car a facelift for the 2014 model year.[9]
2017 marked the introduction of the Eon 'Sports Edition'. The 0.8 L limited edition model added more equipment and styling enhancements over the Era+ and Magna+ variants that it is based on. Sold only in Polar White, exterior enhancements include side body moldings and roof rails, while the interior gains a 160 mm (6.2 in) touchscreen infotainment system with Phone-Link.[14]
Engine
edit| Models[15] | Displacement (engine model) | Power | Torque | ARAI Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 L | 814 cc (49.7 cu in) I3 (G3HG) | 56 PS (41 kW)@5500 rpm | 75 N⋅m (7.6 kg⋅m) @ 4,000 rpm | 21.1 km/L (50 mpg‑US) |
| 1.0 L | 998 cc (60.9 cu in) I3 (Kappa II) | 69 PS (51 kW)@6200 rpm | 94 N⋅m (9.6 kg⋅m) @ 3,500 rpm | 20.3 km/L (48 mpg‑US) |
Safety
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Models available in the Philippines (before 2016 MY) are sold with airbags on the top-spec GLS variant but not on the GLX (starting 2016 MY) and GL variant. However, in the Indian market, a driver's side airbag is standard on Sportz and Magna+ (1.0 L) variants, and optional on Era+ and Magna+ (0.8 L) models.[16] In 2016, tests conducted by Global NCAP awarded the Eon for India (without airbag and with no ABS) with a 0-star rating (similar to Latin NCAP 2013). Many entry-level competitors sold in the Indian market also achieved this rating. Driver protection was rated as poor and front passenger protection was rated marginal (albeit with possible danger of knee impact).[17][18]
| Test | Score |
| Adult occupant protection: | 
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| Child occupant protection: | 42% |
| Bodyshell Integrity: | Unstable |
Discontinuation
editIn August 2018, Hyundai Motor India Pvt. Ltd announced that the Eon will be discontinued by the end of September 2019, as the car is not compliant with new safety regulations that will be implemented in October 2019 and the Bharat Stage VI emissions regulations that will be enforced in April 2020. Its replacement, the third generation Santro, had been released before the festive season of 2018.[19]
The last Hyundai Eon rolled off the line on May 3, 2019, at the Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. Manufacturing Plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The China-built Reina sedan serves as the Eon's replacement in the Philippine market.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ a b "HARI opens new Hyundai Assembly Center in Laguna". Autoindustriya.com. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ a b Tamayo, Niky (2012-05-09). "Review: 2012 Hyundai Eon, Southeast Asia Spec". The Truth About Cars. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
- ^ "Hyundai Eon". CarSingh. Archived from the original on 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-04-10.
- ^ a b Yogi, Vikas (2014-05-06). "Hyundai Eon now gets a 1.0-litre engine; prices revealed". NDTV. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
- ^ a b Greeshma m (2014-05-07). "Hyundai Eon 1.0-Litre Launched in India; Price, Features Details". International Business Times. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
- ^ "MIAS 2012: HARI Launches Hyundai Eon". Top Gear Philippines. 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ "Hyundai Eon - ôtô "tí hon" tại Việt Nam". ViệtBáo.vn. 2012-06-15. Archived from the original on 2014-05-26. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
- ^ a b Ravi, Anjan (2013-08-01). "Spied – Hyundai Eon facelift tests alongside the 2014 i10". Indian Auto Blog. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
- ^ "Hyundai India to Open Eon Bookings Saturday". The Wall Street Journal. 2011-09-30.
- ^ "Hyundai's Alto challenger Eon bookings to open from October 1". The Economic Times. 2011-09-30.
- ^ "Hyundai Eon's Mileage in Philippines 26.3kmpl". DriveSpark. 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "Hyundai Eon Brochure" (PDF). India: Hyundai. Retrieved 2014-08-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hyundai Eon with touchscreen AVN launched in India". Indian Auto Blog. 2017-04-11. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
- ^ "Hyundai Eon Brochure" (PDF). India: Hyundai. Retrieved 2014-08-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hyundai Eon Brochure" (PDF). Hyundai India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-05-17. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
- ^ "Zero Stars For All Cars In Latest Global NCAP Crash Tests". Global NCAP. 2016-05-17. Archived from the original on 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- ^ "Hyundai Eon - Crash Test" (PDF). Global NCAP. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
- ^ Ghosh, Malyaban (2018-08-01). "Hyundai to discontinue Eon, replace it with new small car by Diwali". Mint. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
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