There are a few things that I faithfully do almost every morning. A visit to the wash room for "you-know-what", breakfast for "you-know-why" and a quick search for I10-related posts at "you-know-where" (team-bhp.com, of course).
This morning, I was pleasantly surprised to find a number a I10-related posts on a non-I10 specific thread. Interestingly, there were a lot of comments on the I10 on the "Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review." The petrol-only Brio is being closely compared to its closest petrol-only rival, the I10.
I'm aware that I could be knocked down and run over by the anti-I10 fan club, but then, this is a forum and all are entitled to their views and preferences. Well, here are mine...
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Originally Posted by .anshuman i10 Kappa2 may be close on Performance but it's not a match to Brio's fun to drive factor. |
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Originally Posted by anekho I recently test drove the i10 and although it does everything well - it somehow didn't strike a chord with me! Great car, but it lacked that element of fun which I wanted.
I think Honda have their targets set on the i10 and Hyundai have every reason to be alert. Perhaps they'll finally launch the i10 diesel?
God bless competition! |
For me, the "fun" part of my I10 Kappa2 Magna was never the fun-to-drive factor (or lack of it, as many would claim), but that it was a fun-to-be-in car, loaded with features at an on-road price of Rs 4.3 lakh. For us, it is a perfect fun-for-family car, as...
* Wife loves interiors, premium feel
* Elders love easy ingress/egress
* I love fitments, great FE.
Having said that, I would also eagerly hope that Hyundai launches the I10 diesel ASAP. That would be my only wish-list for the I10, as I can live with the notorious back-seat blues.
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Originally Posted by anachronix I am sure this is going to give the i10 a tough time and may be eat away a bit into the MSIL portfolio too. |
While competition is always welcome since the customer is the eventual winner, I am not so sure if the Brio will actually rip apart the I10 in sales. See, besides the Brio, the petrol-only I10 is also presently pitted against Swift (Petrol/Diesel), Ritz (Petrol/Diesel), Figo (Petrol/Diesel), Beat (Petrol/Diesel), Liva (Petrol), Vista (Petrol/Diesel), Nissan Mirca (Petrol/Diesel) and Punto (Petrol/Diesel). Yet, the I10 has generated satisfactory sales (approx 9,000 in August) DESPITE the heavy competition which have twin-fuel options.
In my opinion, the I10 not only sells for its features, but also for its brand image as a reliable, feature-filled, no-nonsense car, which offers a little for everyone, as well as the trust that Hyundai has earned among the Indian customer for over a decade. Hyundai's pan-Indian network has also strengthened the confidence level of the car owner, who would be heartened by the fact that a Hyundai service point is available all across India, something that only Maruti and Tata can boast of, at this point in time.
Also, one must credit Hyundai for offering an AT, despite the limited demand, something that is not present among its above-mentioned rivals. This clearly shows that the I10, with its various trim levels, caters to various kinds of customers, the mass and the class.
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Originally Posted by rohan_iitr A fantastic review !!!
This car could have been a worthy competitor to i10, but just fails in many little areas. Brio will sell, no doubt, but because of the brand name and FTD factor, not for practicality.
And yes, Hyundai has to launch the i10 diesel soon.
Rohan |
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Originally Posted by Guna Unless Brio is substantially more fuel efficient, I dont see why one would buy Brio instead of a top end i10 or a base swift. |
Exactly. I couldn't agree with the above two views any more.
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Originally Posted by GTO Overall, it's very (read = VERY) close between the Brio, i10 & Swift in terms of an overall package. To me, these three outclass every other petrol hatchback from the segment. |
I'm really glad to note that the I10 STILL finds a slot in your classic trinity of petrol hatchbacks.
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Originally Posted by GTO BTW, I thought about it and slept on it, but there is still no decisive answer to which car is better from the i10 / Swift / Brio petrols. All three are the segment best, and none of the other petrol hatchbacks match this trio in terms of an all-rounded package. The i10 is unbelievably competent, even though it's the oldest and has the least power output & bumpiest ride. Sheer quality, very practical, great refinement and a good spread of variants & equipment.
I'd say if you are looking at practicality, pick the i10 over the Brio. Reasons : Higher stance, easier ingress / egress, better visibility, more equipment etc. But if you love to drive, you know the answer. |
GTO basically sums up my love for the I10. His analysis of the I10 could possibly explain why so many customers are attracted to the I10, since its inception in 2007.