Driving the i10 has been fun. No doubt.
One thing that did bother me was that there is no display of the auto mode on the speedo console. All other cars that i have driven have a center display showing park, reverse, neutral, drive, D1 & D2. However, nothing in this. Find it very weird.
Thankfully a dead pedal is provided in place of the clutch. The TD car did not have it and the sales people said maybe that's the way it is. Thankfully the pedal is there at a comfortable angle.
The OEM deck is not bad (i'm not a major ICE maniac). However, when the car was delivered, the levels of bass, mid and treble were all max. The radio sounded horrible and i was contemplating changing the whole thing.
While getting the tyre upgrade done, i sat and checked out the settings of the deck and found these levels and soon adjusted them according to my preference. Now it sounds perfect. However, the damping on the doors is not good and at loud volumes, there is a lot of vibration of the door panels.
The deck has a front aux in and a folder & song scroll option which is a boon. The buttons are also very well laid out.
Gear shifting:
In regular (read gentle acceleration), the gear shifts are seamless and a boon to drive.
Mid driving/cruising, if you slam the accelerator pedal, the car first shifts down a gear for more power and surges forward so you get a minimal noticeable jerk.
From a stop you suddenly slam the accelerator pedal, the car holds first gear all the way upto 6000 mark before changing gears and is a nice feeling.
In-cabin noise is minimal even on high revving.
The headlights are not very powerful though and will need to upgrade. Don't know what bulbs currently and will need to check. Any suggestions?
The sunroof is very nice and retracts fully. Has a one touch close operation.
The best thing is the steering cover. Super super quality. Just the exact blend of softness and firmness. Didn't like the sound of the horn though.
Sorely missed is a center armrest for the front seats. Specially in the auto, you have no idea where to place your hand and land up resting it on the shifter (i normally hold the steering with one hand). The shifter also has a nice feel to it.
Overall interior quality is exemplary. The dashboard reflection on the windshield is not a bother as talked about so much by others.
ORVMs are large and useful. Powered and retractable mirrors sorely missed though.
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Originally Posted by anilkalvani ...but i will take your advice once i get stuck (he he he...) ... maybe we could catch up along with the other guys. |
Sure & sure.
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Originally Posted by anilkalvani For the ICE? Where did you get it done? The milan guys aren't very professional at it. |
I'm still on OEM ICE components and haven't got damping done. Ask B&T or frankmehta for bombay options.
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Originally Posted by Sankar Car's looking good Tejas! Wheels are doing justice to the rest of the package now. Stock is grossly under tyred especially for the Kappa. Does Koenig have single PCD wheels suitable for the i10? Where to find their model range available here?
Here are some i10 accessories that's available in Europe. Just to give you some thoughts Styling Kit Accessories and Parts for Hyundai i10 2008 - 2009
If a local alternative can be found for these expensive Euro items it would be worth it. The Subtle fender extensions and side skirts gives a nice finishing touch. The silver frontrim guard would look cool on your black car. For the interiors the sill guards are nice touch. |
Thanks. I'll check the site and get back to you with thoughts. I'm not sure about Koenig range in your area, but i will check with my dealer and get back to you on both your queries soon.