Hyundai i10 compact hatch launched in Malaysia
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Hyundai Sime-Darby Motor has launched the new Hyundai i10 5-door hatchback in Malaysia. The i10 replaces the Atos in the Hyundai global line-up but in certain countries like India, both the Atos (Santro) and the i10 is offered, with the latter being the more premium product. In fact, the i10 we get here comes from India where both the Atos and i10 are very very popular products, instead of Korea.
All the basics that will make the new Hyundai a popular runabout are there: a small luggage space extendable via the foldable rear seats and a 4-speed automatic. It chugs along via a 1.1 liter Epsilon family engine (sadly not the new Kappa 1.2 liter) putting out 65.8 horsepower at 5,500rpm and 99.1Nm of torque at a lower than usual 2,800rpm which should allow it to feel pretty zippy around town.
Safety features include a 4-star Euro NCAP body, dual SRS airbags and anti-lock brakes. In-car entertainment is an integrated 2-DIN audio CD player with MP3 and aux input support. The interior is rather monotonous and basic with endless fields of grey but there is a slight touch of “high-end” thanks to the dash-mounted shift lever instead of it being in the conventional position between the two front seats.
So you have decent safety specs, an acceptable level of in-car entertainment, an automatic gearbox, an engine that puts out peak torque at a low-mid RPM, and a price under RM50k. This should theoretically be very popular with city dwellers, especially since its claimed to have a 17.2km per liter combined fuel economy. It’s also got nice styling, being the first Hyundai car in Malaysia with the new naming scheme and design language that debuted with the i30. But Malaysians are just too brand conscious.
The 4-speed auto model retails for RM48,888 OTR with insurance and comes with a 5-year (300,000km) warranty. It is available in five colours: alpine blue, blushing red, stone black, sleek silver and champagne gold. A 5-speed manual version (that is claimed to get 20km per liter) is also available but strangely Hyundai’s press kit does not mention its price. This story will be updated later when the price is available.
The badging on the car is a little confusing but somehow expected. It has a combination of both Inokom and Hyundai logos and badges around the car.
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August 2, 2008 @ 12:26 am
Sime-Darby is working so hard. Hope that i10 will snatch more sales from Perodua.
August 2, 2008 @ 12:26 am
That’s cute!!!
Do I hear Perodua lower the Viva price?
August 2, 2008 @ 12:46 am
its a hyundai-nised kia picanto, u could see the lines and all. and frankly, i think the savvy is a better buy than this one, damn ugly rear lights, though i like the front
August 2, 2008 @ 12:56 am
decent design and equipment…..but tad a bit too expensive.
but at least the replacement of atos looks much much better.
August 2, 2008 @ 1:16 am
if priced at 40K, it should pose a strong competitor to smaller K cars in the market.
Good to know it got 4 star for NCAP. A good selling point there!
August 2, 2008 @ 1:23 am
I thought it’s just a major facelift from the Atos. Anyway should snatch Myvi sales man… Damn sooo veli cute…
August 2, 2008 @ 1:24 am
The models are not bad though fyi…
August 2, 2008 @ 1:34 am
So this is the car hyundai was giving away…
August 2, 2008 @ 1:37 am
Kevin Lee said,
August 2, 2008 @ 12:46 am
its a hyundai-nised kia picanto, u could see the lines and all. and frankly, i think the savvy is a better buy than this one, damn ugly rear lights, though i like the front
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Kevin Lee, lucky you said you think - Which doesn’t make much sense. Yeah go buy a Savvy and proof yourself an idiot.
August 2, 2008 @ 1:56 am
im entitled to my own thoughts and stop saying i’m an idiot. if your smart, you won’t be on paul tan’s blog commenting, because u know everything up in ur head.
i’m saying, dollar to dollar, savvy is a better buy than the i10, because its probably as underpowered like the naza sutera. if its the new 1.2 kappa engine, then by all means, this is a better car
August 2, 2008 @ 1:59 am
Hey Paul, any chances of the Hyundai i30 coming to Malaysia? I think tat car will be a big hit if introduce here! Btw, the i10’s Inokom badging and Hyundai emblem at the back is indeed really confusing!
August 2, 2008 @ 2:42 am
I believe the 4-star Euro NCAP crash test ratings is really a good selling point, for every where else except for the majority of Malaysians who are stubborn and ignorant..
Yeah, I’ve heard how MyVi fanatics bragged about their Daihatsu/Toyota counterparts scoring 4-star Euro NCAP crash test ratings, yet I still seen photos of MyVi turned turtle with both A- and B-pillar totally flatten (yeah, the MyVi looked like a slice of cheese cake you can get from Coffee Beans T&L :D). Guess where did the driver’s head goes?
BINGO! It made a hole on the tar road, being such ‘keras kepala’ he ‘was’.
Seeing that the i10’s crash test was done with the unit supplied by the Indian manufacturer, its result wouldn’t be far off from what we are getting here on our shore, unlike some manufacturers who uses ‘tin milo’ for your Viva’s body panel and … God forbids, the chassis itself.
To those who thinks that Savvy, being a 1.2 over i10’s 1.1 yet cheaper. Think again, you are compromising your life, whenever you are IN the car on the road, with 1-star less, it could make a different.
Alrighty, I started to sound like an advocate for accidents. I’ll go for the test drive tomorrow, woohoo!
August 2, 2008 @ 5:03 am
Looks a bit tight in the back seat.
Can someone comment on that vs say Viva?
August 2, 2008 @ 7:21 am
with ABS,Airbags and 4-star NCAP rating.. im sure it will be a hit on the road with young ladies but i dont agreee with the price. i think it should be much lower as this car is made in india as the cost of making is less compared to korea and japan.
August 2, 2008 @ 8:24 am
I cant understand the obsession with the ncap ratings.. ncap is just one of many crash ratings in the world. they are by no means an industry benchmark. a car with a 5 start ncap may not necesarilly do well in a US crash test(which is even more stringent) for example, because they all have different measurements, and criteria.
But the end of the day, would you still buy a hyundai just because its got ncap 4 star rating? There are many more criteria to look at.. would you totally ignore the possibility of poor 2nd hand price, suspect reliability and expensive spare parts?
look at the peuqeots and renaults, they all have 5 star ratings and they’re still not selling.
also.. dont forget, the european spec car probably has side airbags as well, which contributes to the 4 star rating. does the malaysian model have side airbags?
August 2, 2008 @ 8:54 am
All i can see is more Hyundai badges in the car than Inokom
And if the pricing is well below the 45K mark, sure it will be a hit and a great compettitor to Myvi.
Heck, it looks kinda cute too.
August 2, 2008 @ 9:15 am
i don’t think it’s the same league as a Myvi, maybe the Viva, but i does give ppl more choice than the usual local variants
August 2, 2008 @ 9:31 am
K-cars have dominate the market here nuff said.
This car is cute.
(cute means adorable but ugly)
August 2, 2008 @ 9:43 am
for a small car it is kinda expensive
mayb all the goodies it has will justified the price
savvy vs viva vs i30 vs myvi 1.0
any1 care to do d comparison?
:p
August 2, 2008 @ 9:47 am
this is how u design a small compact car
definitely not wit a UGLY butt!!
wait for the test drive up to genting
wot after this?
i30?kia koup?
August 2, 2008 @ 10:32 am
Is this imported or local inokom? Are they having identity crisis?
Paul, can you verify whether this is the same engine and gearbox as the old atos? The old one is quite slow on acceleration.
August 2, 2008 @ 10:42 am
Overall styling is cute and should appeal to urban ladies. The Indian version comes wtih a beige color interior, instead of grey.
However the pricing is a bit too steep, even with a decent equipment level and safety features for a car this range. I think a price of around 40k is more reasonable. And as someone commented, the spare parts price and availailbilty plus poor resale value would decide its fate here.
Does anyone knows when the i30 will be coming to our shores?
August 2, 2008 @ 10:49 am
charger, no offence, but u must definitely haven’t been on paul’s blog long enough.
take a look at this and see how good the savvy is
http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/24/proton-savvy-accident-in-singapore/
i mean, like everyone say, ncap doesnt mean shite. the savvy is tuv certified. the germans wont give that if they dont see a product qualify. as i agree proton’s quality is shoddy, not all cars are free from defects, its totally up to ur luck. but i think its way safer than a viva! think about it
August 2, 2008 @ 10:50 am
Hmm…
Wow inokom is too lazy to design its own badges and detach hyundai’s! Can they claim to the gov’t that this is a local car and claim lower taxes with just 2 inokom badges stuck on it? If this is local assembled can’t they just leave out the hyundai wordings?
August 2, 2008 @ 11:22 am
finally we get proper hyundai’s, the first of the i versions
August 2, 2008 @ 11:39 am
Paul,
Do you have the dimensions? Would appreciate it.
August 2, 2008 @ 12:51 pm
the radio looks good for a car of that price.
At least it’s not a jvc player slapped into a hole in the car. (eg. proton)
August 2, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
BanyakMasukWorkshop said,
August 2, 2008 @ 8:24 am
I cant understand the obsession with the ncap ratings.. ncap is just one of many crash ratings in the world. they are by no means an industry benchmark. a car with a 5 start ncap may not necesarilly do well in a US crash test(which is even more stringent) for example, because they all have different measurements, and criteria.
But the end of the day, would you still buy a hyundai just because its got ncap 4 star rating? There are many more criteria to look at.. would you totally ignore the possibility of poor 2nd hand price, suspect reliability and expensive spare parts?
look at the peuqeots and renaults, they all have 5 star ratings and they’re still not selling.
also.. dont forget, the european spec car probably has side airbags as well, which contributes to the 4 star rating. does the malaysian model have side airbags?
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brader, inokom spareparts are not expensive lar… unless u compare with a motorbike la.
i drive a hyundai getz for 2 years already…replacement parts i mostly use inokom (local) parts since they are compatible with the korean parts. on average parts are about 10-15% more expensive than perodua. but then again i already save easily 30% more fuel than fuel guzzling myvi.
August 2, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
test drove the i10 already,
pros:
-overall good build quality especially the centre console looks luxurious compared to myvi’s third world quality centre console and cd player.
i really like the centre console especially the big display and lighting at night.
-pick up is not bad for 66hp…easily on par with myvi 1.3A. No kidding.Test drive yourself. Only at speeds above 100kmh then really hard to go any faster.
- auto box gearchange is smooth and not jerky
-good fuel consumption (claimed) yet to be tested.
cons:
-interior is small compared to myvi…more comparable to viva.
-no tachometer, no mileage calculator
-engine abit loud when revving.
-door is quite light and not solid …more like p2 cars.
Conclusion: good alternative to the boring endless sea of myvis and vivas out there.
The branch manager told me the first 100 or so units are CBU india. thereafter sime darby plans to make it CKD. So that explains why the 2 badges. They do not want to come out with different specs and the need to revise pricings again.
August 2, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
wot i hears was 1st 1000 unit is cbu then ckd unit
August 2, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
mad people only spend 50k on such a car…
finally launch after being stuck at the port for so long
August 2, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
intersted to view the car,especaily cbu frm india, but it’s picanto actualy…. these r common nowdays many car maker like to cut n paste only, like vios dugong similar wt altis n camry..shame on big player..
August 2, 2008 @ 4:11 pm
@banyakmasukworkshop
IIANM, euro ncap always pride themselves as the strictest crash test in the world, so it is true US’ crash test is stricter?
Anyway, msian drivers hardly ever belt up, n yet get obsessively concerned abt airbags n abs n crash test rating. it won’t work la
August 2, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
Look very much better than Altos. Simple interior and better fuel consumption. I believe it could fetch good sales.
August 2, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
If Perodua doesn’t wise-up and give a 5-year warranty themselves, then the Hyundai will kill the Viva for sure..
August 2, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
viva already not a good buy since its better to buy a Myvi instead. This may dent viva’s sales
August 2, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
Good car for city drive. especially that fuel consumption. But whether true or not! we need to see
August 2, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
interior design is nice BUT ITF look very cheap ala Viva (but Viva look even cheaper).
Price should not exceed RM45k if they want to steal some P2 sale.
August 2, 2008 @ 11:43 pm
Exterior wise the Hyundai/Inokom i10 looks quite plain. Interior wise it looks inviting and most of the time you’ll be inside the car driving it, at least you’ll be pleased with it.
August 3, 2008 @ 2:01 am
well,put it side by side with its cousin Picanto, you could find the resemblance at the rear door, and not to forget the same engine displacement…
August 3, 2008 @ 2:16 am
How to sell below 45k, my friend? AP is not RM2 per piece lah!
August 3, 2008 @ 8:14 am
hi king, your point is very valid. i’m just saying that, there are more than 1 criteria to think about before buying a car, and not just an ncap crash rating.
August 3, 2008 @ 4:29 pm
Another junk that filling up the roads. What a crap looking car.. actually calling it a car is an overstatement. It’s just another appliances with wheels.
August 3, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
hyundai’s “i” series of cars have been making waves internationally, it’s like a renaissance for them, so i have a feeling this is going to be good. after all i remembered a Top Gear reviewer testing the bigger i30 and saying “i can’t make jokes… it’s not funny anymore!” heehee
ps: looks cute
August 3, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
nice but not at that price though. remember that this is just a re-hashed picanto/suria. if it can be sold at this price, the picanto/suria should be flying out the showroom doors!!
plus side - it has a temperature gauge!! a lot of new cars (plus one popular japanese brand i know of that starts with ‘H’ too) these days don’t have a temperature gauge. why? i don’t know. IMHO, i’d rather be able to see the temperature slowly climb and know something’s wrong rather than some stupid little light telling me i have to stop the car without earlier warning.
August 4, 2008 @ 8:51 am
i hate inokom logo. it resemble male sex organ. very “lucah” maaa..
August 4, 2008 @ 9:35 am
Minus side, it lacks RPM meter. I would rather have RPM than temperature gauge. Plus most new cars even “T” brand doesn’t have the temperature gauge.
August 4, 2008 @ 10:13 am
ingolstadt said,
Kevin Lee, lucky you said you think - Which doesn’t make much sense. Yeah go buy a Savvy and proof yourself an idiot.
I think Kevin has his own right to his opinion and thought. Kevin Lee opinion is reasonable and matured.
dear ingolstadt, pls don’t feel offence when some bloggers compare Savvy with others and give Savvy slightly more positive comments. never always think proton car are more inferior to others. i support Kevin Lee opinion and thought after visit proton technology week on sunday.
ps: by the way, i also don’t like national car and doesn’t own any national car.
August 4, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
the gear knob position looks more comfortable than my MyVi
with ABS some more, and also lower interest rate, this is definately a threat to perodua.
August 4, 2008 @ 8:15 pm
Oh goosh, Hyundai launched this car in India in 2007. We are already one year late, yet we still don’t get the Kappa engine!!!
BTW, i10 with the 1.1 litre engine is available in India from RM 25,000 to RM 31,000. Here even though its a national car under the Inokom label we are paying RM 48k….
Bloody reaped off from the Gov and Sime Darby!!!!
August 6, 2008 @ 12:18 pm
The 1.2 engine is not due to released until September laaaaaaa….
Why complain?
Wait la, see if the 1.2 variant gonna make it here.
August 9, 2008 @ 10:51 pm
Already went to look at the Hyundai i10. Very2 satisfied with the safety equipment. They re now offering a Rain Sensor and Light Sensor which usually available on more expensive car such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord.Some usual features such as electric side mirrors,rear power window, reverse sensor are missing to cut cost down. However they did not ditched the safety equip which i think are much more important. GO HYUNDAI!!!
August 11, 2008 @ 3:16 pm
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/Hyundai_i10_2008/323.aspx
The ncap test i10 has side body airbags too but we only have driver and front passenger airbag.
August 25, 2008 @ 11:40 am
Pros : i10 offer dual front & side air bags, ABS with EBD.
top class safety, stylish inside & generous equipment.
Cons : the 1.1L engines & transmissions was mediocre, sluggish acceleration & the suspension was too soggy espceially on pot-holed & bumpy roads in Penang.
auto version a bit underpowered, manual could be okay.
September 20, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
I’ve using this car for 3 weeks so far it is comfort to me & also its good performance. This is definately a good car compared to my previous Iswara.
The fuel comsumption initially is around 10km/L which is far away from what its advertised 17.2km/L. This could be due to the usage in city & traffic jam. There is improvement after the first service & overall I feel this is a good car than proton. (start & off car often can see the fuel comsumption utilized more)
October 16, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
hi ng_gt ..
may i know the i10 that u bouhgt is comes with inokom logo / hyundai logo ?
October 17, 2008 @ 9:04 am
It was inokom logo but I’ve changed it back to hyundai logo….u can check with d sales rep. for the above arrangement.
October 24, 2008 @ 8:11 pm
I have been using for 2 months already.. For me the car overall is good. But the main thing I hate the most is fuel consumption. Very very very bad for 1.1L car. It is like you driving 1.8L honda. I think 1.8L honda still better fuel consumptioncompare to i10. Very angry with their advertising saying 1 liter /20km. It is like lying to consumer. If they don’t have this fuel consumption technology. Just be honest la. Don’t play this type advertising.
October 28, 2008 @ 12:20 am
funny how those salesmen can lie thru their teeth smiling trying to befriend us, its disgusting.
November 24, 2008 @ 11:37 am
any I10 user here ?
Me too used it for few weeks.
FC dammmmm high.
Not satisfied at all and oledi email to Hyundai HQ.
December 1, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
I10 users please take note.
I got the reply from Customers Service to investigate on the FC.
If you guys wana know more detail on it do email me : soloubruce@hotmail.com