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

Guess what? My mom didn’t know what she was talking about! The car she bought was a Hyundai i10! After I made it laet pa naman! LOL

I’ll ask her permission to drive it and you’ll get a Hyundai i10 review within the week. *grin*

Mom has chosen a silver Hyundai Getz! Hahaha! Panalo pa rin ang Getz, mga ‘tol! She says she’ll get it sometime in the next two weeks. While I was quite excited about the possibility of another car - mostly so I could compare the two cars firsthand - this decision has me feeling much better. At least I know she’ll be in good hands.

Sorry, Chery QQ, not this time around. After seeing the Paul Tan Chery crash test photos posted by The Unlawyer, I have to admit this was a choice I feel much better about. Yikes.

This is the third time the folks at HACP are organizing a general EB, and all Philippine Hyundai Getz owners are invited to join the fun. Around 16 Hyundai Getz owners have already signed up, and you are more than welcome to join the fun. Complete information and sign-up opportunity here.

The gang meets 3PM at JayJ’s Grill at the Ortigas Home Depot along Julia Vargas Avenue in Pasig City. (It’s opposite the new Medical City. JayJ is a terrific choice of place. Delicious food there, and economical, no need to take out payday loans to afford the great food.)

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it, but y’all can go and meet NormanBonz and the rest of the gang. Sali na!

I’ve been thinking about it for the past few weeks. Some of the better brands are available and have demo advertisements in the malls and in car accessory shops, including Blade. If you’re not so much into brands - or can’t quite live with the price - you can invest in some China-made brands that start somewhere near PHP12,000. Sulit.com.ph has some vendors selling these online.

Sometimes, the China-made DVD players have distinct advantages over the bigger brands. One particular DVD player I’ve got my eye on has a 4.3 inch touch screen, Bluetooth, USB slot, iPod connection facilities, and can play a host of discs, including DVD, DVD-R, DIVX, VCD, MP3, and MP4. At PHP12,000, you don’t need to take out a cash advance to afford it.

Not bad, no?

I wonder if creating a cocktail of e10 with regular fuel has any adverse effects on Philippine Hyundai Getz units.

So far, I haven’t noticed anything strange with my Gina. The loss of power that some motorists have been reporting with their Hyundai Getz after having loaded e10 doesn’t seem to be happening in my case. When I loaded the Shell e10 gasoline into my Gina, I probably had around 6-7 liters of Petron’s unleaded fuel (93+) in my 45-liter Hyundai Getz gas talk, which may be enough to compensate for the lack of power, or maybe the other motorists experienced isolated incidents. At this point, I don’t know enough to make the call.

I will also monitor the Hyundai Getz fuel efficiency on e10 fuel, so please do swing by regularly to read more about that.

Update: It was cheaper at several other Shell stations. Best price I saw was PHP52.87 at a Shell station along Nagtahan. Darn it.

It is vitally important you fill up this survey. It’s your best chance to get Hyundai Asia Resources Inc (HARI) to listen to you, because Lord knows if you try to email them, they don’t get back to you. :p

It’s been 20 days since I sent an email to HARI (at their cpc@hyundai-asia.com email, the one posted here) asking about e10 gasoline compatibility with the 2006 Hyundai Getz. I tried calling and no one returned my call. I don’t want to appear fussy or self-righteous, but how many people do you suppose send feedback to Hyundai? My guess is not much.

Use the ‘After Sales Service Customer Satisfaction Survey’ to communicate with HARI. Hopefully, they read it. Meanwhile, I heart my Hyundai Getz, and I heart Hyundai Global City, because these guys always listen to me (or at least pretend to).