Have any Hyundai Getz owners out there noticed how gasoline is almost PHP40 again? Gina’s been drinking more and more, but I’ve been feeding her less and less! Ouch!

And my daughter, Nicki, ate Bread Sticks in the back. She then ate ChocNut. Unfortunately, the mats were under the chairs, so now the factory carpeting is stained with crumbs and peanut candy. How do I get these out?! Argh!

I’ve got to get these things fixed before I attend Training for Victory!

I’m attending Redeem the Airwaves this Saturday at the Union Church in Makati. I wonder what the fastest route is for my Hyundai Getz to take to get there. I’m coming from Caloocan. EDSA to Ayala or Nagtahan-Manila-Makati? Plus, what happens if it rains?

Argh, the perils of a short car!

It’s car insurance policy time again? Ambilis naman.

Hi all! Did you notice how the price differential between e10 and regular unleaded fuel is now less than 25 centavos?

If you weren’t environmentally conscious, what would keep you from choosing e10 over unleaded fuel when you know the latter gives you more power and is more fuel-efficient?

Have you Hyundai Getz owners noticed that e10 fuel is now retailing for a little over PHP35? It’s PHP35.07 at most gasoline stations, which is awesome, considering we once paid almost PHP55 a liter not so long ago. While I’m still upset about my Hyundai Getz Gina’s dents, I’m glad that there’s a silver lining, thanks to economically friendly gas prices. At least I don’t have to take out any payday loans just to buy gas!

After my mom bought a new Hyundai i10 – which she has yet to name, by the way – I secured a copy of the Hyundai i10 flyer, which provides information about the Hyundai i10 in the Philippines.

Hyundai i10 Models & Colors

The Hyundai i10 model available in the Philippines is the 1.1L SOHC GLS. It is available, apparently, in automatic and manual transmission variants. The Hyundai i10 is available locally in seven colors: NB Blushing Red, DE Alpine Blue, CM Deep Ocean Blue, QZ Champagne Gold, BG Stone Black, ND Sleek Silver, and ML Oyster Grey. (My mom’s is the Sleek Silver, which I personally think is woefully dull. But my mom has always liked silver. So beside her Hyundai i10, my Hyundai Getz looks positively golden!)

Hyundai i10 Engine

Both automatic and manual Hyundai i10 models have a 1086cc displacement, with a bore x stroke ratio of 67 x 77. The compression ratio of the car is 10.1. The maximum power (ps/rpm) is 66/5500, while its maximum torque (kg-m/rpm) is 1.1/2800. It has a three-liter lubricant capacity.

Hyundai i10 Transmission

Like I said earlier, the Hyundai i10 is available in manual and automatic transmissions, with a final gear ratio of 4.600 for the manual and 4.567 for the automatic. Lubricant capacity is 1.9 for the manual and 6.1 for the automatic.

Hyundai i10 Steering

The Hyundai i10 uses a motor driven power steering (MDPS) system with tilt steering. The height of the steering wheel is adjustable.

Hyundai i10 Chassis and Brakes

Both manual and automatic models boast of a MacPherson-type suspension for its front, with a tubular Torsion Beam Axle for its rear. It has a gas-type shock absorber, and a vacuum booster diameter of eight inches. Its front brake type is a 13″ disk brake; its rear brake type is a 7″ drum brake.

Hyundai i10 Dimension

The Hyundai i10 is a five-door hatchback. It is 3,565 millimeters in length and 1,595 millimeters in width. It is 1,540 millimeters in height and boasts of a 2,380-millimeter wheelbase. Its wheel treat is 1400/1385; its overhang is 655/530mm. Minimum ground clearance is 149 millimeters; its fuel tank capacity is a compact 35 liters. Curb weight is 880kg for the manual and 920 for the automatic; gross weight is 1,370kg and 1,395 kg respectively.

Hyundai i10 Exterior Features

The Hyundai i10 has foglights as a standard feature – darn you, Hyundai! We deserve foglights on our Getzes too! – along with front and rear windshield wipers. The front bumper, outside rear view mirrors and door handles match the color of the car. The radiator grille has a chrome coating. Side repeaters are clear-type (fender); the waist line moulding is black, and it comes with front and mud guards.

Hyundai i10 Safety & Security

Inexplicably, there are driver airbags in the manual transmission but none in the automatic transmission Hyundai i10. Both models come with keyless entry with burglar alarm, seatbelts, child safety rear door locks, high mount stop lamps, and covering shelf trim.

Hyundai i10 Interior/Convenience Features

The Hyundai i10 comes with:

• Sun visors
• Room lamps
• Assist grips
• Inside door handles in metal paint
• Center fascias
• Door map pockets
• Headrests (adjustable up front, fixed at the back for manuals, adjustable for automatic)
• Seats under tray for the front passenger side
• Seatback pockets
• Seat height adjusters for the driver’s side of the automatic
• Foldable rear seats
• Power windows
• Cetral Door Locks
• Digital Clocks
• Luggage Under Floor Box (automatic)
• AM/FM/CD Player (manual); AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/Front Aux. Input + iPod Cable
• Four speakers
• Manual air-conditioning
• Rear brake light

My Hyundai Getz, Gina, and I drove by Wheels Inc along E. Rodriguez yesterday and we saw the new Hyundai i10. Methinks Gina felt a pang of jealousy; I had to reassure her that she was my car, and always will be (at least until the bank payments are through, haha).

Have you seen the Hyundai i10? It’s quite a piece of work. Wonder if the airbags’ll be standard. I doubt it.