The new i10 is powered by a 1.1 litre, iRDE petrol engine which will offer great performance along with excellent fuel economy. The unit develops 66.7PS@5500 rpm of maximum power and a peak torque of 10.1Kgm@2800 rpm. It is a 5-speed manual transmission with a console mounted ergonomic, short throw, i-shift gear box which frees up the space between the driver and the passenger seat and also gives a unique look - a first for this segment. To make in-city driving effortless it comes with an electric power steering.

The exteriors look classic with large clear eyed headlamps, attractive front grills and flowing contours. Additionally, the McPherson suspension in the front, and the coiled front springs provide effective handling of the vehicle even on rough stretches. The i10 also sports a rear wiper to give a clear rear view on rainy days. All the i10 models have AC/heating, folding rear seats, dual tone beige interiors, rear seat belts and an electronic trip and odometer as standard equipment, while the top-end model of the i10 comes with features like a panoramic sun-roof (a first for this class of cars), rear spoiler, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, keyless entry and a 2-DIN audio system.

The i10 has some impressive safety features. Included in the safety package are dual air bags and seatbelt pre-tensioner, effective braking ability of the i10 with the use of anti braking system (ABS) and front disc brakes, multi reflector fog lamp, elongated rear combination lamp, and instrument cluster with a range of warning lamps like seat belt warning, door and tail gate ajar warning, ABS warning and airbag warning lamps. The i10 models available are: the D-Lite, Era, Magna and the Auto.

Vroom Tip:The other vehicles to compare this car with are the Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Chevrolet Spark, Tat Indica and Fiat Palio

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