Hyundai launches new i10 with 1.2L Kappa engine
16 Jul 2008 12:49 AM  by Rameshwar in New Arrivals ,

Hyundai Motor India Ltd , rolled out the i10 powered by the all new 1.2-litre Kappa engine and the inauguration of the engine and transmission plant held at its Sriperumbudur plant in chennai. The in-line , four-cylinder , 1.2 litre engine favours the greater operational efficiency in terms of both fuel consumption and emissions.

H S Lheem , managing director , HMIL , said , “Efficiencies in fuel consumption and environment are the prerogatives for any automobile manufacturer. And Hyundai , as a conscientious global corporate citizen , prioritises these with continuous innovation in technology and design. Our new Kappa engine is the best in class today , with more power , less fuel consumption and a lower CO2 and overall emissions. The current 1.1L engine has proved to be One of the very successful engines for Hyundai and it will continue to power both the Santro and the i10 , but the new Kappa engine will significantly raise the bar in this segment and redefine the expectation from this class of cars.”

The aluminium block , first in its segment Double Overhead Cam Shaft (DOHC) , 16 valve with 32 bit microprocessor Kappa engine delivers a class leading 80PS/5200rpm and 11.4Kgm/4000rpm torque and a four speed 4-speed , automatic gearbox offers excellent driveability both in city and the highway. The engine has Euro 5 emissions standard and emits only 119g/km of CO2 which is the lowest for this class of cars , the company said.

The Kappa i10 will be launched in three variants the Magna , Sportz and the Asta with all top-end features like the sunroof , 2-Din audio system , a unique red pack for the Sportz interiors and some class leading safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dual airbags. The new kappa i10 will be sold along with the existing Epsilon 1.1 litre engine variant and will be available in a range of 10 colours.




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