[shobhit15]

After reading so much about the new i10 I really wanted to go and see it.
So, I stopped at Nimbus on my way home from office. The showroom was literally swimming with i10s. There was one in every direction. They had one TD car parked outside. One Era model and 2 Magna models on display.

The salesman was really impressed with my knowledge of all the specs and even the prices. Thanks to T-BHP :-)

I went in and sat in i10 Era. It was really a beauty with all beige interiors.
Here is a list of my observations :

Era
===
1. Excellent interiors

2. Seemed larger than it really is (probably because of beige colour)

3. Very good dashboard console with beautiful background lights.

4. The speedometer in Era model does not have any green backlight (as shown in pics). Probably it is there in Magna

5. I am 5'11'' and I pushed the seat back as far as it would go and then tried changing the levers. No problem whatsoever in shifting gears.

6. Very good finish and quality to each and every detail.

7. Provision is made in the rear doors for the speakers. I liked this since no speaker-interference while putting luggage in the boot.

I wanted to sit in Magna as well, but some wise guy was sittign there since 15 minutes. So I had to contend by sitting at the rear and by outside looks.

Magna
=====
1. Even better interiors that Era with all silver lined handles and blower vents

2. Better looking boot lid push-release button with all the chrome.


However, I am a bit concerned about the pricing. Magna Optional costs 4.74 ex-showroom. Add VAT to it and suddenly U-Va LT with 4.81 ex-showroom looks quite attractive.

I guess, Hyundai might revise the prices if it does not take off too well.

EDIT : I asked fora TD but the salesman told me that it would not be possible now but promised me one tomorrow.