2008 HYUNDAI i10

[RVRSSG2.0]

Ayos!! 1.2 AT -- na excite ako mag 5000kms na. Sir, city with (light/moderate or heavy) traffic?

moderate traffic lang every 4pm (uwian ng employees) , dito kasi kami sa Angeles city.

[techillajoe]

Just had my i10's 5K PMS today sa Hyundai e.rod, qc run by Wheels, Inc. ok ang service, personalized, courteous service advisers. nice lounge, brewed coffee to sawa. spent P. 1,520 for PMS (semi synthetic oil). nilinis na rin nila A/C, malakas na ulit A/C ko. Sad part is, I have to wait for the (warranteed) replacement ng dome lamp ko, the switch is loose. It was broken when the car was 5 days old. BTW, they still have 1.2 i10s, lowest DP * 34K. Good luck sa monthly.

[cktlcmd]

Just had my i10's 5K PMS today sa Hyundai e.rod, qc run by Wheels, Inc. ok ang service, personalized, courteous service advisers. nice lounge, brewed coffee to sawa. spent P. 1,520 for PMS (semi synthetic oil). nilinis na rin nila A/C, malakas na ulit A/C ko. Sad part is, I have to wait for the (warranteed) replacement ng dome lamp ko, the switch is loose. It was broken when the car was 5 days old. BTW, they still have 1.2 i10s, lowest DP * 34K. Good luck sa monthly.

Di ba nabaha yan E. Rodriguez? Baka nabaha yun mga tinda nila. Wag na lang kayo sa branch na yan bumili.

[harold13]

ingat ingat tayo sa nabahang branch pero sa e rod i think hanggang 3rd floor ata yung building nila so mataas naman sila kasi may sarili silang parking lot. ingat lang palagi. kami din nagiingat sa pagpili ng dealer ng Hyundai.

[tidus1203]

Binaha ang E. Rod pero hangang showroom lang naman which is the 1st floor so buying new units shouldn't be a problem. Hyundai Quezon Avenue di sila binaha so kung nasa QC area ka you can try them also. Mas bulok lang lounge nila sa E. Rod pero sa service top notch din!

[harrissuy]

*techillajoe sir san po ba banda yung dealer sa e.rod? may 1.1gl standard model kaya sila? kung meron paki pm po sa akin yung s.a. nyo thanks

[trackers888]

*techillajoe sir san po ba banda yung dealer sa e.rod? may 1.1gl standard model kaya sila? kung meron paki pm po sa akin yung s.a. nyo thanks

Marlyn ng Hyundai E Rod #09209511311

[harrissuy]

*trackers888 thanks sa info sir, nagkausap na kami kanina check nya bukas sa planta kung may unit na gl standard

[C#@RD]

Just finished my 10k pms in hyundai pasig total charge was 3,400php.

[C#@RD]

watch jeremy clarksons special - duel.

The I10 was featured through an auto test/demolition derby nakakatawa.. The stig and tiff needell drove the I10.

[ronallandottk]

Just reserved a silver 1.2 GLS i10, will take delivery next week from Hyundai Commonwealth. Managed to wring out the following freebies:

Standard freebies:

3 year LTO registration
Comprehensive insurance (with acts of God included)
Chattel mortgage
Seat covers/floormats/tint

Extra freebies:

DVD Touchscreen audio system (unbranded unfortunately as far as I can tell, standard head unit is the JVC with iPod cable)
Rain gutters
Reverse cam
Rear spoiler
3M Tint Upgrade

If you're getting one, be sure to ask for the extra freebies. If not, they may not offer them to you.

[ronallandottk]

Just sharing some of my thoughts regarding the i10:

- At first I thought it was smaller than a Picanto. As it turns out, the i10 is actually taller and a little longer, width is the same. Not that surprising, since they were both based on a shortened Getz platform;

- Compared to a Picanto, the interior of the Kia is more to my liking, as well as its exterior. The Picanto is more aggressive in its styling, and the cockpit is no-nonsense, indicative of a driver's car (especially in black). The i10's exterior is "cuter" and the interior is more "welcoming". Given the price difference, between the Picanto and the i10, I don't really mind the "cuteness." Besides, the i10's 1.2 engine is definitely more powerful than the 1.1 in the Picanto;

- The 1.2 Kappa engine is pretty good. I can't comment on the consumption as I have only driven a test unit, but it pulls strongly and revs easily. Chalk it up to having twin cams, 16 valves, multipoint fuel injection, all aluminum construction and a timing chain instead of a timing belt;

- Power, on paper, is from 76-80 hp, depending on your reference. I've read that there are actually 2 versions of the 1.2 Kappa engine, a 1197 cc version supposedly for the Indian market only, and a 1248 cc version for export. A local brochure indicates that the local engine's displacement is 1197 cc, so the lower hp figure may apply;

- The i10 is unique in the sense that it has the only 1.2 engine in its class and price range. Even the Picanto, which is more expensive, only has the 1.1 IRdE engine, same as the 1.1 i10. The next Picanto is believed to offer the 1.2 Kappa engine as an option;

- I'm impressed by the power of the 1.2 Kappa, considering that my very first car was a 1983 Ford Laser which only mustered 68 hp from its 1.3l SOHC 8 valve carbureted engine. Performance-wise, the 1.2 i10 felt similar in get up and go to a 1.3 i-DSi Honda Jazz, which produces around 80 hp. Power to Weight ratios must be similar, as the Jazz is a bit bigger with slightly more power. The newer 1.3 VTEC engine in the Honda Jazz/City produces a whopping 100 hp and is the most powerful 1.3 in its class...unfortunately, it's no longer as fuel efficient as the older i-DSI.

- The i10 really doesn't feel like a small car when you're driving it. It actually feels more rigid than my 1994 1.6 Sentra. Then again, my Sentra is in need of a fresh set of shocks and bushings...The ride quality of an i10 is a bit stiff, but its well damped, so its quite comfortable;

- Exterior visibility while in the driver's seat is very good. Unfortunately, you can't seem to see the end of the hood, despite the high driving position, so it'll take a little getting used to. This isn't unique to i10 however. I've driven a newer Vios and an Altis, and I can't seem to see the end of the hood of either as well, though you seem to sit lower in both. I'm 5'9" by the way, so I shouldn't be that short.

- It has a real temperature gauge. Not really a big deal, but strangely, late model Citys, Jazzes, Vioses and Picantos seem to have dispensed with it. Call me old fashioned...but I like having a temperature gauge.

- Compared to a Suzuki Celerio, a Celerio has standard dual airbags and ABS, but is more cramped than a i10, and the engine is weaker. The plastic dashboard is of a lower quality, and the rear windows are not powered. Safety-wise, the Celerio seems better, but for practical everyday use, the i10 is probably the better car.

- The i10 has an NCAP rating of 4 out of 5 stars, so its reasonably safe in the event of a collision, if not class-leading. I still wish it had dual airbags and ABS though;

- The seats recline via a lever on the inside (near the handbrake). Takes a bit getting used to.

- The only thing that really turns me off the i10 (or any other small car for that matter) are the steel rims and plastic hubcaps. After some research I think the ideal compromise would be some 14"x5.5" alloys with +42 or +43 offset with 185/55R14 tires. Any bigger and some compromises may have to be made. I would probably look into replacing the wheels/tires after using up the stock tires. I've read somewhere on the net that the standard rims are 14"x5" with a +46 offset. Use this when calculating the optimum wheel upgrade.

Hope some of you would find this helpful. If I'm wrong with any details, don't hesitate to correct me.

[karsa7]

ronallandottk,

Thanks for your posts, pre. Very helpful and much appreciated. I'm getting a 1.2L I10 pretty soon as well.

[harrissuy]

*ronallandottk. same dealer tayo pinag kuhanan ng unit sir. sana next week marelease na rin yung unit ko. 1.1gl standard silver yung unit na kukunin ko jan

[harrissuy]

delete delete delete

[karsa7]

ronallandottk,

The package you posted, that's for in-house financing? Thanks.

[ronallandottk]

ronallandottk,

The package you posted, that's for in-house financing? Thanks.

Yup. If you opt for your own bank, You lose the extra freebies and the insurance, but you get a 30K discount. You still get the LTO reg, free chattel mortgage, tint and floormats though.

[farmville]

ronallandottk,

How much to add to take the extra freebies

DVD Touchscreen audio system (unbranded unfortunately as far as I can tell, standard head unit is the JVC with iPod cable)
Rain gutters
Reverse cam
Rear spoiler
3M Tint Upgrade


Thanks

[ronallandottk]

ronallandottk,

How much to add to take the extra freebies

DVD Touchscreen audio system (unbranded unfortunately as far as I can tell, standard head unit is the JVC with iPod cable)
Rain gutters
Reverse cam
Rear spoiler
3M Tint Upgrade


Thanks

None, as long as you stick to in-house financing. If you buy cash, or use your own bank, you may not get the freebies, but they'll give you a discount off the SRP.

[lm723]

If I am not mistaken the DVD is mtech m-505