Hyundai Eon

Hyundai Eon
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Also calledHyundai Atos Eon[1]
ProductionApril 2011 – May 2019
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia SA
RelatedHyundai i10
Kia Picanto
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
0.8 L Epsilon I3[3][4]
1.0 L Kappa II MPi I3[5][6]
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length3,515 mm (138.4 in)
Width1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Height1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight715–790 kg (1,576–1,742 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai Atos/Santro
SuccessorHyundai Atos/Santro (AH2)

The Hyundai Eon also known as the Hyundai Atos Eon is a City car made by Hyundai from 2011 to 2019.

History and Features

The Hyundai Eon was first launched in 2011 in the Indian market then in March 2012 in Philipines.[7] June 2012 in Vietnam.[8] and June 2014 in Sri Lanka it was developed jointly between the Hyundai R&D centers in Namyang and Hyderabad.[9] it was the entry-level model of Hyundai positioned below the Hyundai i10 and the Hyundai Atos.[10] it has 0.8 and 1.0 liter (the last one added in 2014) petrol engines having LPG versions launched in 2012.[11] only with a 5-speed manual transmission it was improved in 2014.[12]

Markets

The Hyundai Eon was sold in India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Philipines, and also in Honduras, Nepal, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Chile, Peru, Panama, and Colombia during its production.

Discontinuation

In August 2018 Hyundai India said it would discontinue the Hyundai Eon in 2019 mainly because it did not meet the new safety regulations and the Bharat Stage VI emissions regulations and was replaced by the Third Generation Hyundai Santro.[13] while in Philipines it was replaced by the Hyundai Reina.

References

  1. "Hyundai Motor Algérie : La nouvelle Atos Eon à partir de 776 999 DA". autogalerie.com. 2012-02-19. Archived from the original on 2019-09-07. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  2. "HARI opens new Hyundai Assembly Center in Laguna". Autoindustriya.com. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  3. Tamayo, Niky (2012-05-09). "Review: 2012 Hyundai Eon, Southeast Asia Spec". The Truth About Cars. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
  4. "Hyundai Eon". CarSingh. Archived from the original on 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-04-10.
  5. Yogi, Vikas (2014-05-06). "Hyundai Eon now gets a 1.0-litre engine; prices revealed". NDTV. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  6. Greeshma m (2014-05-07). "Hyundai Eon 1.0-Litre Launched in India; Price, Features Details". International Business Times. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  7. "MIAS 2012: HARI Launches Hyundai Eon". Top Gear Philippines. 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  8. "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.
  9. "Hyundai India to Open Eon Bookings Saturday". The Wall Street Journal. 2011-09-30.
  10. Ravi, Anjan (2013-08-01). "Spied – Hyundai Eon facelift tests alongside the 2014 i10". Indian Auto Blog. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
  11. "Hyundai Eon Brochure" (PDF). India: Hyundai. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
  12. Ravi, Anjan (2013-08-01). "Spied – Hyundai Eon facelift tests alongside the 2014 i10". Indian Auto Blog. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
  13. Ghosh, Malyaban (2018-08-01). "Hyundai to discontinue Eon, replace it with new small car by Diwali". Mint. Retrieved 2018-08-20.